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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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Chart alert: Gold rally faces risk of exhaustion below $5,170
Gold’s 15% rebound from $4,405 is losing steam as prices stall below key $5,170 resistance. The usual inverse correlation with the US dollar has weakened, while the Shanghai gold premium has flipped into discount, signalling softer physical demand. Bearish RSI divergence raises the risk of a pullback toward $4,795–$4,703 unless bulls reclaim momentum above $5,170.
12-02-2026 10:49 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Markets Today: Nikkei record anchors fifth day of Asian gains, US Dollar struggles as FTSE 100 slides 50 points after all-time high print
Asian markets extend their record-breaking run, anchored by a surge in chip stocks and the Nikkei 225 crossing 58,000 for the first time. European shares also hit new highs, driven by upbeat corporate earnings and a massive acquisition in the financial sector. On the FX front, the Japanese Yen sees its biggest weekly gain in a year, putting pressure on the US Dollar.
12-02-2026 10:49 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Breaking News: UK GDP underwhelms with 0.1% growth in Q4, FTSE 100 slips & GBP/USD advances
Preliminary ONS data shows the UK economy expanded by a disappointing 0.1% in Q4 2025. This sluggish growth was driven by a 1.2% rebound in the production sector, which was largely offset by a 2.1% contraction in construction and, more critically, a third consecutive month of zero growth in the dominant services sector. Markets reacted with volatility, as the FTSE 100 pulled back while GBP/USD advanced.
12-02-2026 08:20 GMT by Zain Vawda
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USD/JPY Outlook: Momentum bearish, but can the US dollar find support on strong jobs data?
Technical outlook for USD/JPY: The pair faces downward pressure, trading below the 100-day MA near 152.800. Yen strength is driven by post-election fiscal clarity and aggressive short-covering. The US dollar's mixed performance and upcoming US CPI release are key catalysts. Technical analysis suggests bearish momentum remains in play (RSI below 50). Key support is 151.53, with immediate resistance at 153.91.
11-02-2026 15:54 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Markets Today: Markets digest Chinese inflation, AI fears continue, Gold holds high ground as NFP looms
The 'Opening Bell - Europe' report covers major market movements. Asian equities climbed, led by a tech rally, while China's inflation rate dropped below expectations. European shares dipped as fears over AI disruption were stoked by Dassault Systèmes' weak earnings. Precious metals gained as the US dollar and Treasury yields retreated ahead of the crucial Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report. The article also provides a technical outlook for the FTSE 100
11-02-2026 09:09 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Chart alert: Nikkei 225 bullish acceleration intact towards 60,000 in the first step
The Nikkei 225 extends its bullish acceleration after Japan’s snap election, emerging as the top-performing major global index. Despite a stronger yen, domestically focused stocks are leading gains, signaling resilient internal demand. Technically, the uptrend remains intact above 56,990, with upside targets toward 60,000 as momentum indicators continue to support further near-term strength.
11-02-2026 06:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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NFP Preview: Benchmark revisions, fate of the March rate cut & implications for the DXY and Dow Jones
The delayed January 2026 NFP report, set for release on February 11, is a high-stakes event. It includes annual benchmark revisions to 2025 data, which could increase pressure for a March Fed rate cut if revised sharply downward. We analyze the implications for the Fed's next move, the DXY's test of support, and the 'good news is bad news' paradox facing the Dow Jones. The pending transition to the Warsh era adds further complexity to the outlook.
09-02-2026 22:28 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Rout in the US Dollar – A warning for Non-Farm Payrolls?
US Dollar and Market outlook – The Greenback slides as dovish NFP bets rise, but bonds remain flat. We analyze the impact of Takaichi’s Japan victory, China’s 15th month of Gold buying, and why this drop to 96.50 support may be a mean-reversion trap ahead of Retail Sales. Checking the key charts of the session
09-02-2026 20:31 GMT by Elior Manier
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Market reacts to Japanese election results, BoJ & the week ahead
Join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart as they discuss the latest on financial markets. In today's episode, we discuss the market reaction to a "super majority" for Sanae Takaichi in the Japanese elections, as well as a once-delayed US NFP report expected this Friday.
09-02-2026 18:22 GMT by Christian Norman
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Chart alert: USD/JPY rebound fades as intervention fears signal renewed downside risk below 157.50
USD/JPY’s rebound has stalled after failing to hold above 157.50, raising the risk of a renewed bearish reversal. Despite Japan’s ruling coalition securing a supermajority, the expected yen sell-off faded quickly as intervention fears resurfaced. With bearish engulfing signals and weakening momentum, a break below 156.36 could reopen downside toward the 155.66–153.85 support zone.
09-02-2026 07:52 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Markets Weekly Outlook - NFP, CPI, and Japan’s high-stakes election
A summary of a week that saw the Dow hit 50,000, a major tech-sector split over AI spending, and uneven central bank meetings. This outlook then sets the stage for a critical week featuring the rescheduled US NFP and CPI data, a high-stakes snap election in Japan, and key GDP releases from the UK and Eurozone.
06-02-2026 20:50 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Risk asset crash, IGV ETF nosedive, BoE & the week ahead
In the last episode of the week, join TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart as they discuss a crash in precious metals and crypto pricing, described as a general move away from risk assets. Otherwise, we discuss how developments in AI are disrupting established tech companies, and the latest from the Bank of England.
06-02-2026 17:03 GMT by Christian Norman
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Precious metals after the correction: stabilisation, not a new rally
Gold and silver have partially recovered after a sharp correction, but valuations remain elevated. The recent rally was not supported by falling real rates or higher inflation expectations, leaving prices vulnerable. Safe haven demand driven by geopolitical and policy uncertainty remains strong, limiting downside risks, but future gains are likely to be slower and more volatile.
06-02-2026 12:57 GMT by Łukasz Zembik
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Beyond the Rate Hold: Examining the ECB's path forward amidst Euro strength
The European Central Bank (ECB) held interest rates, as widely expected. However, the rapidly strengthening Euro—up 13% against the dollar—is a major concern. President Lagarde downplayed the currency's rise and attributed low inflation to temporary factors, but her comments left experts confused. The article also details the ECB's plan to expand its Eurep program to enhance the Euro's global role.
05-02-2026 20:09 GMT by Zain Vawda
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