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EUR/USD Eases Near 1.0300 Ahead of Lagarde’s Speech

EUR/USD Eases Near

The EUR/USD pair edges lower to approximately 1.0310 during the Asian session on Monday, weighed down by a stronger US Dollar (USD). Market participants are focused on the upcoming Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence data for February and a speech by European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde later in the day. On Friday, former US […]

EUR/USD Struggles Below 1.0400 Ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales Data

EUR/USD Holds Below 1.0400 Ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales Data

EUR/USD is trading lower around 1.0390 in the Asian session on Thursday, extending losses following a two-day recovery. Investors remain wary ahead of the release of Eurozone Retail Sales data later today. Market predictions suggest that Eurozone retail sales scaled by 1.9% year on year in December, up from the previous 1.2% increase. However, the […]

EUR/USD Struggles for Clear Direction, Stays Range-Bound Near 1.0375-1.0380

EUR/USD Stuck in Range Near 1.0375-1.0380 as Bulls Struggle for Direction

The EUR/USD pair continues in consolidation mode, failing to build on its recent recovery from the 1.0200 region—the lowest level since January 13. After reaching a weekly high earlier on Wednesday, the pair is fluctuating within a narrow range around 1.0375-1.0380, showing little change for the day amid mixed market signals. Tuesday’s Job Openings and […]

GBP/USD Holds Above 1.2400 as Markets Watch China Tariff Developments

GBP/USD Holds Above 1.2400 as Markets Watch China Tariff Developments

GBP/USD extends its gains for a second consecutive session, trading around 1.2430 during Asian market hours on Tuesday. With  the  decision   by   U.S. President Donald Trump   to pause tariffs on Mexico and Canada , the pair benefits from a risk-on sentiment . Despite this, investors continue to pay close attention to ongoing […]

EUR/USD Slumps to Multi-Week Low Near 1.0200 Amid Trump’s Trade Tariffs

EUR/USD Drops to 1.0200 on Trump’s Trade Tariffs

The EUR/USD pair extends its decline on Monday, plunging to the 1.0200 region—a three-week low—during the early Asian session. This drop brings the pair closer to its lowest level in over two years, last seen in January, reinforcing the ongoing multi-month downtrend. The US Dollar (USD) gains broad strength following President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement […]

EUR/USD Holds Above 1.0400 Ahead of Q4 GDP Data and ECB Policy Decision

EUR/USD Holds Above 1.0400 | Focus on Q4 GDP & ECB Policy Decision

The EUR/USD pair is edging higher after three consecutive losses, trading near 1.0420 during Thursday’s Asian session. The rebound is primarily driven by a technical pullback in the US Dollar (USD). Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, remains just below 108.00. Despite the recent uptick, further gains […]

EUR/USD Edges Higher Toward 1.0450, Upside Limited Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

EUR/USD Edges Higher Toward 1.0450, Upside Limited Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

EUR/USD pauses its two-day decline, trading near 1.0440 during Wednesday’s Asian session. However, upside potential remains capped as risk-off sentiment prevails ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision later in the North American session. The US Dollar (USD) remains supported by the Fed’s cautious policy stance. According to the CME FedWatch tool, markets […]

GBP/USD Slips Below 1.2500 Amid Dovish BoE Expectations and Trump’s Tariff Plans

GBP/USD Drops Below 1.2500 on Dovish BoE Outlook and Trump Tariff Moves

The GBP/USD pair reverses its three-day rally, trading near 1.2440 during Tuesday’s Asian session. The British Pound (GBP) faces mounting pressure as markets anticipate a likely rate cut by the Bank of England (BoE) to 4.5% at its next meeting. Key Drivers Behind GBP Weakness Weaker UK Economic Data: Recent economic indicators from the United […]

EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0500 as US Dollar Index Rebounds from Monthly Lows

EUR/USD Dips Below 1.0500 as US Dollar Index Rebounds from Monthly Lows

EUR/USD slid to approximately 1.0480 during the Asian session on Monday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) recovered from its monthly low of 107.22, recorded last Friday. At the time of writing, the DXY is trading near 107.60. The US Dollar gained traction after the release of mixed US Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. Market […]

EUR/USD Slips Below 1.0550 Amid Awaited ECB Lagarde Speech and US PMI Data

EUR/USD Slips Below 1.0550 Amid Awaited ECB Lagarde Speech and US PMI Data

EUR/USD Slips Below 1.0550 Amid Awaited ECB Lagarde Speech and US PMI Data The EUR/USD pair extended its decline to around 1.0530 during early Asian trading on Monday, pressured by a strengthening US Dollar (USD). Traders are focusing on key events scheduled for later in the day, including European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde’s […]

USD/CHF Slips Toward 0.8800 as Swiss Q3 GDP Report Awaits

USD/CHF Nears 0.8800 Ahead of Swiss Q3 GDP Data

USD/CHF Slips Toward 0.8800 as Swiss Q3 GDP Report Awaits The USD/CHF pair is trading lower around 0.8815 in early European trading on Friday, pressured by broad-based weakness in the US Dollar (USD). Market participants are focused on Switzerland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the third quarter (Q3), set to be released later in […]

GBP/USD Rises Above 1.2550 Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data

GBP/USD Climbs Above 1.2550 Ahead of Key US Core PCE Inflation Data

GBP/USD Rises Above 1.2550 Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The GBP/USD pair strengthens, trading near 1.2570 during Wednesday’s early European session. Despite market jitters stemming from US tariff announcements by President-elect Donald Trump, the Pound Sterling (GBP) consolidates gains. Investors are now eyeing the release of the US October Core Personal Consumption Expenditures […]

EUR/USD Faces Resistance Around 1.0500 After Recovery from Two-Year Lows

EUR/USD Faces Resistance Around 1.0500 After Recovery from Two-Year Lows

EUR/USD Faces Resistance Around 1.0500 After Recovery from Two-Year Lows The EUR/USD pair has rebounded from its two-year low of 1.0332 recorded last Friday, trading near 1.0480 during Monday’s Asian session. This recovery is largely attributed to a correction in the US Dollar (USD), even as strong preliminary S&P Global US Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) […]

USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data

USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data

USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data The USD/CHF pair is trading with modest losses around 0.8860 during early European hours on Friday. Concerns about a potential escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have bolstered safe-haven demand, strengthening the Swiss Franc (CHF) against the US Dollar (USD). Market participants now await the release […]

EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 but Faces Pressure Amid Safe-Haven Demand

EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 as Safe-Haven Demand Limits Gains

EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 but Faces Pressure Amid Safe-Haven Demand The EUR/USD pair has edged higher, trading around 1.0550 during Thursday’s Asian session, following losses in the previous session. However, upside momentum remains limited as safe-haven flows gain strength due to escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. According to Reuters, Ukraine deployed British Storm Shadow […]

USD/CAD Holds Near One-Week Low, Trades Range-Bound Above Mid-1.3900s

USD/CAD Holds Near One-Week Low

USD/CAD Holds Near One-Week Low, Trades Range-Bound Above Mid-1.3900s The USD/CAD pair has found support near the mid-1.3900s, marking a one-week low during Wednesday’s Asian session. However, the pair struggles to gain upward momentum, pausing this week’s pullback from its highest level since May 2020. Mixed fundamental signals keep bullish traders cautious. Canadian Inflation and […]

EUR/USD Hovers Near 1.0600 as US Dollar Retreats on Profit-Taking

EUR/USD Holds Near 1.0600 as US Dollar Weakens on Profit-Taking

EUR/USD Hovers Near 1.0600 as US Dollar Retreats on Profit-Taking The EUR/USD pair remains steady with a positive bias around the 1.0600 mark during Tuesday’s Asian session. The pair’s upward momentum appears supported by a softer US Dollar (USD), which is undergoing profit-taking after its recent rally. Despite the USD’s pullback, its downside remains limited […]