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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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Cdn. dollar down despite solid retail sales
The Canadian dollar is coming off a rough week, as USD/CAD climbed 1.70%. In today's European session, USD/CAD is trading at the 1.30 line. Canadian retail sales beats estimate Canadian retail sales jumped 1.1% in June, which was much stronger than the 0.3% forecast.
22-08-2022 05:47 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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USD/CAD eyes 130, retail sales next
The Canadian dollar is lower for a third straight day. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.2984, up 0.29% on the day. Markets brace for soft Canadian retail sales The US dollar has rebounded this week against the majors, including the Canadian dollar. USD/CAD is on the verge of breaking above the 1.30 line, which has held firm since July 18th.
19-08-2022 06:47 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Yen slide continues as inflation rises
The struggling Japanese yen is in negative territory for a fourth straight day. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 136.71, up 0.61%. Japanese Core CPI hits 14-year high Japan's core inflation continued to accelerate, with a gain of 2.4% YoY in July.
19-08-2022 04:12 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Oil gains ground, gold struggling
Oil rallies after strong US numbers Oil prices rallied after another round of impressive US economic data boosted optimism for an improving crude demand outlook. The US economy still looks good and China’s economy could be ready to bounce back fairly soon.  Momentum from yesterday’s bullish EIA crude oil inventory still lingers, but technical resistance at the $90 a barrel level is capping WTI’s rally for now. OPEC Secretary General Al Ghais reminded energy traders that OPEC could be in a posi
18-08-2022 13:58 GMT by Edward Moya
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Oil rebounds, gold tries to form a range
Oil Oil prices rallied after another round of impressive US economic data boosted optimism for an improving crude demand outlook. The US economy still looks good and China’s economy could be ready to bounce back fairly soon.  Momentum from yesterday’s bullish EIA crude oil inventory still lingers, but technical resistance at the $90 a barrel level is capping WTI’s rally for now. OPEC Secretary General Al Ghais reminded energy traders that OPEC could be in a position to cut production if needed.
18-08-2022 13:38 GMT by Edward Moya
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USD/JPY eyes Japanese CPI
It hasn't been a good week for the Japanese yen, as USD/JPY has climbed 1.24%. The yen is almost unchanged today, trading at 135.16. Japan wraps up the week with a key inflation release on Friday.
18-08-2022 11:39 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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British dips below 1.20, retail sales next
The British pound continues to lose ground and has fallen below the 1.20 line for the first time since July 26th. GBP/USD is trading at 1.1996 in the North American session, down 0.47%. Pound eyes UK retail sales It has been a busy economic calendar in the UK this week.
18-08-2022 10:18 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Aussie bounces back after soft jobs report
The Australian dollar edged lower following today's Australian employment report but has reversed directions. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6957, up 0.28%. Australian employment report disappoints Australia released the July employment report, and the numbers were surprisingly soft.
18-08-2022 06:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Oil prices steady, gold under pressure
Oil steady after inventory boost Oil prices are treading water following Wednesday's rally which came on the back of the EIA inventory data. The surprising and substantial drawdown alongside record crude exports provided a boost just as the price was testing multi-month lows.
18-08-2022 05:29 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Aussie slides below 70
The Australian dollar is taking it on the chin today. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6925, down 1.30% on the day. China's weakness weighing on Aussie The Australian dollar is having a miserable week, down 2.76%.
17-08-2022 09:51 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Pound yawns as UK inflation hits 10.1%
The British pound is almost unchanged today, trading just above the 1.21 level. UK inflation hits double-digits It hasn't been a good week for the UK, with today's inflation report following grim wage growth numbers. Headline inflation in July hit 10.1% YoY, up from 9.4% and above the estimate of 9.8%.
17-08-2022 06:03 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Aussie stabilizes after slide
The Australian dollar is steady today, after a massive 1.40% decline on Monday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.7015, down 0.10% on the day. Aussie volatility continues For those looking for volatility, the Australian dollar should fit the bill. AUD/USD jumped 150 points last Wednesday and briefly pushed above the 0.7100 level for the first time since June 10th.
16-08-2022 11:22 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Oil extends decline, gold edges lower
Two-way risk for oil as a decision on JCPOA nears? Oil prices are sliding once more after tumbling on Monday following some woeful Chinese data. The unexpected MLF rate cut from the PBOC may have further spooked traders as it's unlikely to have any positive impact and just looked a little desperate.
16-08-2022 06:56 GMT by Craig Erlam
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Pound extends losses, employment report next
The British pound is in negative territory for a third straight day. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2083, down 0.44% on the day. UK wages expected to decelerate There were no UK releases on the economic calendar today, but things will get busy, with employment data on Tuesday and the inflation report on Wednesday.
15-08-2022 11:44 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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GBP/USD slips on GDP, US confidence data next
The British pound is in negative territory today, after a contraction in UK GDP. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2126, down 0.61% on the day. British economy declines in Q2 The British pound posted dazzling gains on Wednesday, surging 1.19%.
12-08-2022 06:54 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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