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EUR up modestly, with focus on ECB/Fed outlook – Scotiabank
EUR up modestly, with focus on ECB/Fed outlook – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is up 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and a mid-performer among the G10, extending its recovery from last week’s geopolitically-driven pullback, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.
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CAD retains a firm undertone but ignores crude swings – Scotiabank
CAD retains a firm undertone but ignores crude swings – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) retains a firm undertone against a generally softer US Dollar (USD). The CAD’s performance since the outbreak of Israel/Iran hostilities last week is fairly middling among the major currencies, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.
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USD slips as risk sentiment improves – Scotiabank
USD slips as risk sentiment improves – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is softer overall, crude oil is lower while the ILS is some 2% stronger and risk appetite is firmer at the start of what is likely to be a busy week for markets, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric T
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USD: Dollar rebound has been lacklustre – ING
USD: Dollar rebound has been lacklustre – ING
This was always meant to be a very busy week for markets, as a few key central bank meetings – including the Federal Reserve's – were set to refresh the market understanding of policymakers’ stance on the inflation-growth balance in the second month of global US protectionism.
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NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5970/0.6080 for now – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5970/0.6080 for now – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a range between 0.6000 and 0.6050. In the longer run, upward pressure has faded; NZD is likely to trade in a range of 0.5970/0.6080 for now.
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DXY: Rangebound for now – OCBC
DXY: Rangebound for now – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) remains a touch firmer amid geopolitical escalation between Israel and Iran. DXY was last at 97.93 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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AUD/USD: Likely to trade sideways between 0.6430 and 0.6550 – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Likely to trade sideways between 0.6430 and 0.6550 – UOB Group
Downward pressure appears to have eased; Australian Dollar (AUD) is likely to trade sideways between 0.6460 and 0.6520. In the longer run, AUD appears to have moved into a range-trading phase between 0.6430 and 0.6550, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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GBP/USD: Likely to trade sideways between 1.3515 and 1.360 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Likely to trade sideways between 1.3515 and 1.360 – UOB Group
Current price movements are likely part of a sideways trading phase between 1.3515 and 1.3605. In the longer run, GBP must first close above 1.3640 before a move to 1.3700 can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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JPY: BoJ to hold, but hike chances underpriced – ING
JPY: BoJ to hold, but hike chances underpriced – ING
G10 central bank activity this week starts with the Bank of Japan, which is widely expected to keep rates at 0.5% overnight, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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GBP/USD: Pullback is on the cards – OCBC
GBP/USD: Pullback is on the cards – OCBC
Pound Sterling (GBP) eased further as escalation in geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiments. Pair was last at 1.3583 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR: Peak central bank action in Europe – ING
EUR: Peak central bank action in Europe – ING
The eurozone’s dependence on energy price exports should put a curb on EUR/USD upside in our view, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Advances toward 0.6050 after breaking above nine-day EMA
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Advances toward 0.6050 after breaking above nine-day EMA
NZD/USD is retracing its recent losses, trading around 0.6030 during the European hours on Monday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests that the bullish bias is prevailing as the pair remains within an ascending channel pattern.
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Gold Technical Analysis – Pullback in safe haven flows
Gold Technical Analysis – Pullback in safe haven flows
Gold is pulling back from the recent highs as safe haven flows recede
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Key upside barrier emerges near 166.50
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Key upside barrier emerges near 166.50
The EUR/JPY cross extends its upside to around 166.50 during the early European trading hours on Monday. A generally positive tone around the equity markets weighs on the safe-haven currency like the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Treads water above 1.3550, nine-day EMA
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Treads water above 1.3550, nine-day EMA
The GBP/USD pair has recovered its daily losses, trading around 1.3570 during the Asian hours on Monday. The bullish bias may weaken as the daily chart’s technical analysis indicates that the pair is hovering around the ascending channel pattern.
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Ascending channel favors bulls ahead of the key central bank event risk
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Ascending channel favors bulls ahead of the key central bank event risk
The EUR/USD pair trades with a mild negative bias below mid-1.1500s through the Asian session on Monday amid a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick, though it lacks bearish conviction.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Posts weekly loss, despite Friday rebound to 0.8100
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Posts weekly loss, despite Friday rebound to 0.8100
The USD/CHF ended Friday’s session with gains of over 0.04%, but in the week fell over 1.37% to a one-month low of 0.8054. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.8104 due to increased demand for the Dollar amid risk aversion.
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Oil Price Forecast: WTI rallies to $74 before settling above $72
Oil Price Forecast: WTI rallies to $74 before settling above $72
WTI crude oil is surging amid escalating geopolitical tensions, with Israel’s recent strikes on Iran fueling a rally that pushed prices above the $74.00 handle on Friday.
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EUR/USD retreats as Israel-Iran conflict jolts markets, ends 4-day rally
EUR/USD retreats as Israel-Iran conflict jolts markets, ends 4-day rally
EUR/USD ends four-day winning streak, prints losses on Friday as risk appetite takes a hit after Israel launched an attack on Iran, boosting the safe-haven appeal of the US Dollar (USD). At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1530, down 0.36%.
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AUD/USD retreats as geopolitical risks increase,  limiting US Dollar weakness
AUD/USD retreats as geopolitical risks increase, limiting US Dollar weakness
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is weakening against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with price action being guided by a combination of factors. 
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Gold surges past $3,400 on Israel-Iran war risk, soft US inflation boosts safe-haven demand
Gold surges past $3,400 on Israel-Iran war risk, soft US inflation boosts safe-haven demand
Gold price rallied for the third consecutive day after the Israel-Iran conflict erupted on Friday, triggering a risk-off mood in financial markets as fears that it could escalate loom. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $3,422, up more than 1%.
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USDCAD breaks to 2025 lows as oil strength lifts the loonie
USDCAD breaks to 2025 lows as oil strength lifts the loonie
Flight-to-safety flows fade; sellers take control below key swing support
GBPUSD rebounds after geopolitical dip; key swing resistance back in play
GBPUSD rebounds after geopolitical dip; key swing resistance back in play
Support holds at key swing zone as traders eye break above resistance ceiling
GBP/USD plunges as Israel-Iran conflict rattles markets, boosts US Dollar
GBP/USD plunges as Israel-Iran conflict rattles markets, boosts US Dollar
GBP/USD is tumbling over 0.40% on Friday as geopolitical tensions triggered a flow towards the US Dollar (USD) haven status after Israel launched an attack on Iran, which escalated the Middle East conflict. The pair traded near 1.3550s after hitting a three-year peak of 1.3632.
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The USD has moved higher after Israel's strike on Iran nuclear facilities. What next?
The USD has moved higher after Israel's strike on Iran nuclear facilities. What next?
IN this video, I take a technical look at the 3 major currency pairs - the EURUSD , USDJPY and GBPUSD
EUR fades a portion of this week’s gains on sentiment and softer data – Scotiabank
EUR fades a portion of this week’s gains on sentiment and softer data – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is weak, down 0.6% and fully retracing Thursday’s ECB (and US PPI)-driven rally, fading back to the psychologically important 1.15 level.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD resumes its uptrend with $3,440 on focus
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD resumes its uptrend with $3,440 on focus
Gold (XAU/USD) appreciates for the third consecutive day on Friday, and is on track for a weekly rally beyond 3%.
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CAD soft vs. USD but performing well vs. peers – Scotiabank
CAD soft vs. USD but performing well vs. peers – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is trading marginally lower vs. the US Dollar (USD) while performing well against most of the G10 currencies, its performance insulated by the Canadian dollar’s relationship to oil prices, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD strengthens on geopolitical risks as oil offers CAD support – Scotiabank
USD strengthens on geopolitical risks as oil offers CAD support – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is strengthening broadly on the back of geopolitical tensions as market participants respond to news of Israeli airstrikes launched against Iran, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD/CNH: Likely to trade in a range between 7.1700 and 7.1950 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Likely to trade in a range between 7.1700 and 7.1950 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade in a range between 7.1700 and 7.1950. In the longer run, USD has likely moved into a 7.1620/7.2200 range trading phase, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/JPY: Further decline may not reach 142.20 today – UOB Group
USD/JPY: Further decline may not reach 142.20 today – UOB Group
Strong momentum could outweigh oversold conditions, but any further decline in US Dollar (USD) may not reach 142.20 today.
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NZD/USD: Unlikely to reach 0.5970 – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Unlikely to reach 0.5970 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) could weaken further against US Dollar (USD), but it is unlikely to reach 0.5970; note that there is another support level at 0.5995.
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Gold: Uptrend resumes toward $3500 – Société Générale
Gold: Uptrend resumes toward $3500 – Société Générale
Gold resumes its upward trajectory after holding key support levels, now challenging recent highs with upside targets in sight, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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AUD/USD: Major support at 0.6430 is unlikely to come under threat – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Major support at 0.6430 is unlikely to come under threat – UOB Group
There is scope for Australian Dollar (AUD) to decline to 0.6460 against US Dollar (USD); the major support at 0.6430 is unlikely to come under threat.
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Gold holds firm as Iran-Israel war overshadows positive US sentiment data
Gold holds firm as Iran-Israel war overshadows positive US sentiment data
Gold (XAU/USD) is extending its gains as Israel's attacks on Iran continue, supporting demand for the safe-haven precious metal.
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Brent confirms double bottom – Société Générale
Brent confirms double bottom – Société Générale
Brent crude is showing bullish continuation signals after confirming a double bottom and breaking above its consolidation range, with momentum indicators pointing toward further upside, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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GBP/USD: A move to 1.3700 can be expected above 1.3640 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: A move to 1.3700 can be expected above 1.3640 – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) is likely to trade in a range of 1.3540/1.3640. In the longer run, GBP must first close above 1.3640 before a move to 1.3700 can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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GBP: A rough week gets rougher – ING
GBP: A rough week gets rougher – ING
The week has been a rather negative one for the pound’s domestic drivers, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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GBP/USD: Rally stalled – OCBC
GBP/USD: Rally stalled – OCBC
Pound Sterling (GBP) had a choppy session overnight. Pair was last at 1.3533 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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