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USDJPY advanced 0.9% on Tuesday after Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi voiced concerns over further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, a stance that contrasts with broad market expectations for borrowing costs to rise toward 1% in the…
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WTI oil maintains a firm stance, trading just below its fresh multi-month peak at $67.27, with Monday’s long upper shadow having only a limited dampening effect. The formation resulted from a brief spike to a new high followed by a swift…
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Bitcoin remains under pressure on Monday, hovering just above a fresh three-week low as uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy continues to weigh on sentiment. The latest leg lower has broken below the key 65.5K/65K support zone,…
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Gold extended its advance from the $4850 zone, establishing a higher base and marking a fourth consecutive day of gains, as prices climbed to their highest level since January 30 in early Monday trading. A renewed wave of safe-haven…
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U.S. gross domestic product expanded at an annual rate of 1.4% in the final quarter of 2025, marking a sharp slowdown from the 4.4% growth recorded in the third quarter. The reading fell well short of expectations for a 2.8% increase,…
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UK labor market data released on Tuesday came in weaker than expected, disappointing markets but strengthening investor expectations for an interest rate cut as early as next month. The unemployment rate in the three months to the end of…
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USDJPY rebounded on Monday as partial profit-taking followed last week’s nearly 3% decline, the steepest weekly drop since November 2024. The yen’s recent strength was driven by a softer US dollar and improving sentiment after Prime…
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Gold prices edged slightly lower early Monday but remained confined to a narrow range amid subdued trading volumes, with markets in the Far East and the United States closed for holidays. The metal has fluctuated within the $4900–$5100…
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US inflation rose by 0.2% in January, following a 0.3% increase in December. On an annual basis, consumer prices advanced 2.4%, marking a notable slowdown from December’s 2.7% pace and coming in below expectations for a 2.5%…
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The US January labor report, released Wednesday, showed an unexpected acceleration in job growth alongside a drop in unemployment, providing temporary relief for the Federal Reserve. The stronger-than-expected numbers suggest that the…
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