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The dollar index started the new year on a strong note, hitting a fresh two-year high on the first trading day as markets picked up momentum after a quiet holiday period. In 2024, the dollar gained over 7% against a basket of major…
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The USD/JPY pair remains firm in holiday-thinned trading on Thursday, approaching last Friday’s peak of 157.92, the highest level since mid-July. The pair is poised for its fourth consecutive weekly gain and a monthly advance of over 5% in…
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BTCUSD’s retreat from its recent record high has extended into a third consecutive day, accelerating after breaking below the critical psychological support at 100K. The completion of an Evening Doji Star reversal pattern on the daily…
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USD/JPY surged to a new multi-month high on Thursday, following the Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain interest rates unchanged during its policy meeting, further reinforcing the positive signals from the Fed’s hawkish rate cut on…
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The dollar gained across the board on Thursday, driven by the widely expected Federal Reserve decision to cut rates by 25 basis points and signal a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025. US policymakers are fully aware of the current…
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Inflation in Great Britain rose above expectations in November, reaching its highest level since March, though the negative impact was partially offset by unchanged services inflation, one of the key indicators for underlying inflation…
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USD/JPY remains steady, though trading in a narrower range on Wednesday, as investors await the FOMC decision later today. Tuesday’s dip from a three-week high, which interrupted a six-day rally, is likely to be short-lived, as the…
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AUD/USD has reached a new low for 2024, trading near its lowest level since October 2023 on Thursday, following a strong bearish signal generated by Tuesday's close below the previous annual low (0.6348, August 5 spike low). The…
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Gold prices extended their decline on Tuesday morning, following a two-day sharp drop (down 2.5%) that paused on Monday. A stronger dollar, driven by growing expectations of elevated U.S. interest rates, continues to pressure the metal’s…
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The dollar index strengthened in early Tuesday trading, nearing the recovery highs from the December 6 low of 105.37. Despite Friday and Monday forming Doji candles signaling indecision, the pattern likely reflects a brief consolidation…
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