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AUD, Technical Analysis, USD
Australian Dollar softens to near 0.7150, US CPI inflation data looms
The AUD/USD pair edges lower to around 0.7155 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) following signs of hotter inflation in the United States (US). The release of the US August Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data will be in the spotlight later on Friday. The […]
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- 2 months ago
Technical Analysis, USD
United States Dollar Index holds onto gains above 99 ahead of US CPI data
The US Dollar (USD) clings to its Thursday gains in early session on Friday, driven by faster-than-expected growth in the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data for August. At press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades marginally higher at around 99.12. On Thursday, […]
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- 2 months ago
CHF, USD
Swiss Franc declines as US Dollar strengthens on rising Fed hike bets
USD/CHF gains ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.8140 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground as expectations grow for a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike in September. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are currently pricing in a greater than 72% probability […]
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- 2 months ago
EUR, JPY, Technical Analysis
EUR/JPY Price Softens to near 179.00, bearish bias remains intact below 100-day SMA
The EUR/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 179.10 during the early European session on Friday. The expectation of a Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike next week provides some support to the Japanese Yen (JPY) against the Euro (EUR). Analysts polled by Reuters anticipate the BoJ to raise the interest rate to 1.25% at the September 17-18 […]
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- 2 months ago
Institutional, JPY, Technical Analysis
Currency Hedger – Pick of The Week – USD/JPY
If you want to trade a volatile asset class right now, foreign exchange, specifically yen crosses and USD/JPY, is the place to find it. The yen has seen a huge uplift in its volatility in recent days, and is higher by more than 1.5% so far this week. A story of intervention The yen is […]
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- 2 months ago
INR
Rupee Extends Slide to Two-Week Low
The Indian rupee fell to around 95.7 per dollar, extending losses for a fourth consecutive session to two-week lows as surging crude oil prices and higher US Treasury yields weighed on the currency. Brent crude climbed nearly 12% this week, approaching $110 a barrel as intensifying Middle East tensions disrupted shipping through the Strait of […]
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- 2 months ago
KRW
South Korean Won Eases From Near 2-Year High
The South Korean won traded around 1,346 per dollar, easing slightly but remaining near a two-year high, as surging oil prices lifted demand for the US dollar. Brent crude climbed above $107 per barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions, raising concerns over higher energy import costs. Additionally, the US 10-year Treasury yield approached 5% as markets […]
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- 2 months ago
EUR, Institutional, Technical Analysis
EUR/USD Price Consolidates around 1.1640 in countdown to ECB’s policy decision
The Euro (EUR) trades in a tight range at around 1.1640 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Thursday. The major currency pair consolidates as investors await the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy decision, which will be announced at 12:15 GMT. In the policy meeting, the ECB is widely anticipated to […]
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- 2 months ago
Institutional, JPY, Technical Analysis
Chart of The Day – USD/JPY under the influence of Bessent and the BoJ
The yen has recently been one of the strongest currencies in the world, and this market has a new player who openly says he is playing with “loaded” cards. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, during a speech at a Texas university, challenged traders by saying “I am the house now”. This means that such a […]
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- 2 months ago
EUR, JPY
EUR/JPY Price Stays near 178.50 amid ongoing bearish bias
EUR/JPY remains steady after three days of losses, trading around 178.60 during the Asian hours on Thursday. Technical analysis of the daily chart indicates the currency cross remains within the descending channel pattern, signalling a bearish bias. The EUR/JPY cross is maintaining a bearish near-term bias as it holds beneath both the nine-period and 50-period […]
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- 2 months ago