Technical Analysis
CAD, Technical Analysis, USD
Chart of the Day: Trump drives the Canadian dollar sell-off
The week has begun with relatively low volatility in the currency market. An exception is the Canadian dollar, which is weakening against the US dollar today by over 0.4%. Figure 1: G10 Currency Dashboard (24.06.2026) Source: XTB Research, 24.08.2026 Where can the reasons for such a move be found? Return of the Trade War Talks […]
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- 1 month ago
INR, Technical Analysis, USD
Indian Rupee strengthens due to strong capital inflows, RBI support
The Indian Rupee (INR) inches higher against the US Dollar (USD) for the second consecutive day on Monday, positioning itself for a quiet start to the week. Strong capital inflows have supported the local currency, though traders remain attentive to fluctuating oil prices and potential Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interventions designed to maintain stability. […]
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- 1 month ago
GBP, Technical Analysis, USD
British Pound holds near Feb. 11 highs vs weak USD as bulls await breakout above 1.3660
The GBP/USD pair trades with a positive bias around mid-1.3600s at the start of a new week and remains well within striking distance of its highest level since February 11, touched on Friday. Moreover, the fundamental backdrop favors bullish traders and backs the case for an extension of a nearly one-month-old uptrend. The US Dollar […]
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Energies, Technical Analysis
WTI slips below $85.00 as traders take profits before new US sanctions on Iran
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price depreciates after two days of gains, trading around $84.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Monday. Crude oil prices decline as investors took profits ahead of an expected US announcement regarding stricter sanctions against Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington plans to impose the “toughest” […]
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Metals, Technical Analysis
Gold gains momentum above $4,600 on US Treasury buyback plans
Gold price (XAU/USD) gains traction to around $4,625 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The precious metal climbs to the highest since May 15 as the US Treasury’s buyback support plan weighs on the US Dollar (USD). US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday the government could increase bond buybacks beyond $4 billion, […]
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CAD, Technical Analysis, USD
Canadian Dollar bears seem hesitant as weak USD counters US-Canada trade war
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on a bullish gap opening on Monday, though it retains an intraday positive bias amid concerns about a deepening US-Canada trade war. Spot prices currently trade just below the 1.3800 mark, up nearly 0.30% for the day, and, for now, seem to have snapped a three-day losing streak to a three-month […]
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JPY, Technical Analysis, USD
Japanese Yen advances on BoJ rate hike bets, subdued US Dollar
USD/JPY extended its losses for the second straight day after intraday volatility, trading around 158.80 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair declines as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gains ground on stronger-than-expected inflation data, which accelerated for a second straight month. Rising price pressures bolster expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) could raise interest rates as […]
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- 1 month ago
Currency Talk, Technical Analysis
United States Dollar Index softens below 99.00 on US fiscal concerns
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 98.80 in the Asian trading hours on Monday. The DXY declines to near three-month lows as a market unsettled by the US Treasury’s promise to buy back more long bonds. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent […]
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Metals, Technical Analysis
XAG/USD holds bullish below $70.00/two-month high set on Friday
Silver (XAG/USD) seesaws between tepid gains and minor losses around the $69.00 mark through the Asian session on Monday. The white metal, however, remains within striking distance of a two-month high, around the $70.00 psychological mark touched on Friday, and seems poised to appreciate further. The XAG/USD holds a near-term bullish bias following last week’s breakout […]
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Metals, Technical Analysis
Gold hits three-month peak above $4,600 as Middle East risks fuel rally
Gold price hits a three-month high and is poised to end the week with gains of over 5.6%, even though business activity in the services sector in the US was solid. Recent developments in the Middle East and a softer US Dollar underpin the yellow metal, which has surpassed the $4,600 threshold. The XAU/USD trades at […]
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- 1 month ago