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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Consolidating Below 1.0500 Amid Multi-Week High

EUR/USD Price Forecast

The EUR/USD currency pair is having a hard time continuing its recent winning streak, trading in a tight range just below the 1.0500 psychological mark during the Asian session on Monday. In spite of the consolidation, the pair is still close to its three-week high of Friday, buoyed by a weaker US Dollar (USD). Technically, […]

How to Trade the EUR/AUD Currency Pair

How to Trade the EUR/AUD Currency Pair

How to Trade the EUR/AUD Currency Pair Did you know that the European Union (EU) is Australia’s second-largest trading partner? Trade between the two has grown to nearly €50 billion in goods and close to €30 billion in services. This strong trade relationship influences the EUR/AUD exchange rate, which presents significant opportunities for traders. Below, […]

How to Trade the EUR/CHF Currency Pair

How to Trade the EUR/CHF Currency Pair

How to Trade the EUR/CHF Currency Pair Although Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU), it maintains a close relationship with the EU through over 100 bilateral treaties, allowing it to participate in some aspects of the EU’s single market. Historically, the Swiss franc was pegged to the euro at a rate […]

USD/CAD Dips Below 1.3650 Ahead of FOMC Minutes

USD/CAD Dips Below 1.3650 Ahead of FOMC Minutes

USD/CAD Dips Below 1.3650 Ahead of FOMC Minutes The USD/CAD currency pair declined to 1.3640 as the U.S. Dollar experienced a period of consolidation during the early European session on Wednesday. Despite softer Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figures, which might suggest an upcoming interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada (BoC), the […]

EUR/USD Dips to Near 1.0750 Following Hawkish Fed Comments

EUR/USD Dips to Near 1.0750 Following Hawkish Fed Comments

EUR/USD Dips to Near 1.0750 Following Hawkish Fed Comments The EUR/USD currency pair continued its downward trajectory for the second consecutive session, trading around 1.0750 during Wednesday’s Asian session. The decline is primarily driven by the strengthening U.S. Dollar, fueled by anticipations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may sustain elevated interest rates for an extended […]

USD/CAD Rises Above 1.3750 as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision

USD/CAD Rises Above 1.3750 as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision

USD/CAD Rises Above 1.3750 as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision The USD/CAD currency pair was trading positively around 1.3778 on Wednesday during the early trading hours in Asia. The pair gained strength, influenced by weaker economic indicators from Canada and a robust US Dollar. Specifically, Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for February underperformed expectations, growing […]

EUR/JPY Rises Above 167.50 After BoJ Rate Decision

EUR/JPY Rises Above 167.50 After BoJ Rate Decision The EUR/JPY currency pair soared to its highest level since 2008, reaching 167.20 during the Asian trading session on Friday. This significant rise is largely attributed to the depreciation of the Japanese Yen (JPY) following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) latest policy announcement.In its April meeting, the […]

AUD/JPY Rises on Strong Australian Consumer Inflation Data

AUD/JPY Rises on Strong Australian Consumer Inflation Data The AUD/JPY currency pair continues its upward trajectory for the third consecutive day, recovering from initial losses earlier on Wednesday. This rally is supported by the release of unexpectedly strong Consumer Price Index (CPI) data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), which significantly influences the Reserve […]

Yen Nears Multi-Decade Low, Targets 155.00 Before BoJ Meeting

Yen Nears Multi-Decade Low, Targets 155.00 Before BoJ Meeting The Japanese Yen (JPY) is currently facing significant pressure against the U.S. Dollar (USD), lingering near a multi-decade trough as Monday’s European trading session gets underway. This downward trend in the Yen is being driven by a combination of factors including market speculation about the Bank […]

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9100 on Hawkish Fed Comments

USD/CHF Rises Above 0.9100 on Hawkish Fed Comments The USD/CHF currency pair exhibited strength on Monday morning during the early European trading hours, buoyed by a shift in market sentiment concerning the U.S. interest rate outlook. Market participants are now anticipating fewer rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) this year, with expectations consolidating around […]

NZD/USD Stays Below 0.5900 Amid Risk-Off Mood, Rising US Dollar Demand

NZD/USD Stays Below 0.5900 Amid Risk-Off Mood, Rising US Dollar Demand The NZD/USD currency pair faced downward pressure, trading around 0.5880 in the early European session on Friday. The pair’s decline was influenced by a risk-off sentiment fueled by escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, which boosted the US Dollar’s appeal as a safe-haven currency. […]

USD/CAD Nears 1.3560, Drops Due to Rising Crude Oil Prices

USD/CAD Nears

USD/CAD Nears 1.3560, Drops Due to Rising Crude Oil Prices The USD/CAD currency pair continues its downward trajectory for the second consecutive day, inching closer to 1.3560 in the Asian trading session on Wednesday. This negative movement is primarily influenced by the robust performance of Crude oil prices, which bolsters the Canadian Dollar (CAD), thereby […]

GBP/JPY Drops Below Mid-191.00s Following BoJ’s Verbal Intervention

GBP/JPY Drops Below Mid-191.00s Following BoJ’s Verbal Intervention During the early hours of the European session on Wednesday, the GBP/JPY currency pair exhibited a downward trend, trading around 191.30 and breaking its two-day streak of gains. This shift in momentum comes as the Japanese Yen (JPY) begins to regain some of its recently lost ground, […]

EUR/USD Stays Near 1.0860 as Market Awaits Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

EUR/USD Stays Near 1.0860 as Market Awaits Fed Chair Powell’s Speech During the early hours of Asian trading on Friday, the EUR/USD currency pair experienced a slight pullback, settling in the vicinity of 1.0860. This modest decline in the Euro against the US Dollar can be attributed to a strengthening US Dollar and an uptick […]

EUR/JPY Rises, Awaits BoJ Rate Decision Below Mid-162.00s

EUR/JPY Rises, Awaits BoJ Rate Decision Below Mid-162.00s During the Asian trading session on Monday, the EUR/JPY currency pair exhibited a stronger performance, stabilizing below the mid-162.00s range. This market movement comes amidst growing investor speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) might soon shift away from its long-standing ultra-dovish monetary policy. The anticipation is […]

EUR/USD Stabilizes Around 1.0950, Awaiting US Payroll Data

EUR/USD Stabilizes Around 1.0950, Awaiting US Payroll Data The EUR/USD currency pair has been exhibiting a phase of consolidation, struggling to extend the upward trajectory it started on March 1st. This period of steadiness comes as traders and market analysts fix their attention on forthcoming key economic releases from both the Eurozone and the United […]

EUR/USD Gains Momentum in the Mid-1.0800 Range Due to a Weakening US Dollar

EUR/USD Gains Momentum in the Mid-1.0800 Range Due to a Weakening US Dollar As the new week commences, the EUR/USD currency pair exhibits a positive trajectory in the early trading hours of Monday in Asia. This uptrend in one of the major currency pairs is primarily underpinned by a diminishing strength of the US Dollar […]

GBP/USD Modestly Recovers Near 1.2630, Limited Upside Potential

GBP/USD Modestly Recovers

GBP/USD Modestly Recovers Near 1.2630, Limited Upside Potential During the Asian trading session on Friday, the GBP/USD currency pair witnessed a revival of buying interest, breaking a two-day losing streak that had led it to a one-week low in the region of 1.2615-1.2610 just a day earlier. The pair’s spot prices are currently hovering around […]