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USD/JPY Gains as Yen Weakens on BOJ

The USD/JPY pair experiences an increase as the Japanese Yen depreciates in response to the publication of Japan’s current account surplus figures. The OECD anticipates that the Bank of Japan will raise short-term policy rates to 2% by the conclusion of 2027. Recent US inflation data indicates that the Federal Reserve might keep interest rates … Read more

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EUR/USD Weakens Ahead of US Inflation Data

The EUR/USD pair has shown a decline, trading at approximately 1.1775 during the early hours of Tuesday’s Asian session. Trump indicated that the US-Iran ceasefire was in a state of ‘massive life support.’ Anticipation of a hawkish stance from the ECB could potentially mitigate the Euro’s declines. The EUR/USD pair experiences a decline, approaching 1.1775 … Read more

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GBP/USD Falls Amid Rising Risk-Off Sentiment

GBP/USD is experiencing a decline, currently hovering around 1.3590 in the early hours of Tuesday’s Asian session. The rejection of Iran’s peace proposal by Trump has heightened risk-off sentiment, thereby bolstering the US Dollar. UK Prime Minister Starmer faces significant scrutiny following substantial election defeats. The GBP/USD pair is experiencing a decline in momentum, approaching … Read more

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EUR/USD Slips as Safe Haven Dollar Gains Strength

In the early Asian session on Monday, the EUR/USD pair has shown a decline, approaching the level of 1.1765. Trump dismissed Iran’s reply to a US initiative aimed at facilitating peace negotiations to conclude the conflict. The anticipation of an early rate hike by the ECB could potentially mitigate the Euro’s declines. The EUR/USD pair … Read more

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USD/JPY Rises as Safe Haven Dollar Gains Strength

The USD/JPY pair experiences a modest ascent, approaching 157.15 during the early hours of the European session on Monday. Trump dismissed the latest Iran peace proposal, labeling it as “totally unacceptable.” Japan’s Mimura indicated that ongoing intervention remains a possibility. The USD/JPY pair appreciates to approximately 157.15 in the early European session on Monday. The … Read more

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EUR/USD climbs past 1.1700 on US-Iran peace hopes

The EUR/USD pair is showing a modest increase, trading near 1.1730 in the early hours of the Asian session on Friday. Growing optimism surrounding a potential peace agreement between the US and Iran is bolstering the Euro. The upcoming April NFP report from the US is poised to draw considerable focus this Friday. The EUR/USD … Read more

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GBP/USD Gains Ahead of US Jobs Data

The GBP/USD pair is showing modest gains, trading near 1.3560 in the early hours of the Asian session on Friday. Trump indicated that the accord with Iran is still active. Market participants are gearing up for the forthcoming US Nonfarm Payrolls report set to be released later on Friday. The GBP/USD pair shows a modest … Read more

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EUR/USD Rises on Strong Eurozone Data and Iran Peace Hopes

The Euro appreciates against the US Dollar for the second consecutive day on Thursday, trading at 1.1765 at the time of writing, fuelled by hopes of a peace deal that would end Iran’s war and upbeat Eurozone macroeconomic releases. Data released on Thursday indicated that Eurozone Retail Sales experienced a slight decline of 0.1% in … Read more

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EUR/USD Rises Amid Iran Ceasefire Hopes

The EUR/USD pair sees increased buying interest near 1.1720 during the Asian trading session on Wednesday, supported by a more favorable risk sentiment. US President Donald Trump announced that Project Freedom and the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz have been temporarily halted. Market participants prepare for the upcoming US ADP Employment Change … Read more

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GBP/USD Nears 1.3600 as Hopes Rise for Quick Iran War Resolution

The Pound is experiencing a notable recovery against the US Dollar on Wednesday, achieving session highs of 1.3595 thus far, following a rebound from weekly lows around 1.3500 on Tuesday. Increasing optimism regarding a potential resolution to the conflict in the Middle East is exerting pressure on the safe-haven USD while bolstering the Cable. The … Read more