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Explore our comprehensive Forex Archive, an essential resource that provides expert insights on price movements, trends, and the currency market. By analysing past price actions and key events, you can uncover vital market dynamics and elevate your understanding of effective trading strategies. Whether you're focusing on major currency pairs or emerging markets, our archive is packed with information to help you sharpen your trading decisions.

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NZD/USD - New Zealand dollar in holding pattern ahead of Reserve Bank decision
The New Zealand dollar is almost unchanged ahead of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) rate decision on Wednesday (New Zealand time). The US releases JOLTS Job Openings. NZD/USD is trading quietly at the 0.63 line in the European session. RBNZ expected to hike by 25 bp The RBNZ is widely expected to raise rates by 25 basis points, which would bring the benchmark cash rate to 5.0%.
04-04-2023 06:34 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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AUD/USD - Aussie dips as RBA keeps rates unchanged
The Australian dollar is in negative territory following the RBA decision to pause rates at 3.60%. The US releases JOLTS Job Openings, which is expected to fall to 10.40 million, following a prior reading of 10.82 million. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6744, down 0.61%. RBA takes a breather The streak is over.
04-04-2023 05:11 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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OPEC announces surprise cut, gold gains ground
OPEC+ in no mood to tolerate lower oil prices OPEC+ were the latest to ensure there's no such thing as a quiet weekend these days, announcing a surprise cut to production of more than a million barrels per day and sending prices soaring on the open. The decision clearly caught traders off guard and for good reason. Aside from the uncertain nature of the outlook, which would have been reason enough to warrant holding for now, the direction from within the cartel had indicated that no changes woul
03-04-2023 12:52 GMT by Craig Erlam
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USD/CHF - Swiss franc steady, inflation lower than expected
USD/CHF is unchanged in the European session, trading at 0.9150. The Swissie pushed higher earlier but has given up those gains. Switzerland's inflation rate fell to 2.9%, down from 3.4%, and the drop could make the Swiss central bank think twice about another rate hike in June.
03-04-2023 07:57 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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USD/CAD rally continues, GDP next
The Canadian dollar is looking sharp, with gains of 1.5% this week against the greenback. The week wraps up with Canadian GDP, while the US releases the Core PCE Price Index.
31-03-2023 06:02 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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AUD/USD - Aussie falls as inflation dips
The Australian dollar is trading at 0.6670 in Europe, down 0.57%. Australian inflation was lower than expected, raising speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia might pause at its April meeting. RBA keeping eye on retail sales and inflation ahead of rate meeting Australia's inflation rate for February eased to 6.7% y/y, down from 7.4% prior and the 7.2% estimate.
29-03-2023 05:02 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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USD/JPY - Japanese yen tests 131, BOJ Core CPI eases
The Japanese yen is in positive territory and broke below the 131 line in the Asian session. USD/JPY is trading at 131.17, in Europe, down 0.30% on the day. BoJ inflation indicator eases BoJ Core CPI, the preferred inflation gauge of the central bank, dropped to 2.7% in February, down from 3.1% in January and below the estimate of 3.5%.
28-03-2023 04:32 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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