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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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British pound rises as core CPI jumps
The British pound has gained ground on Wednesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3224, up 0.48% on the day. UK core inflation surprises to the upside First, the good news.
18-09-2024 06:47 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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USD/CAD steady after Canada’s CPI slips to 2%
The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Tuesday. Early in the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3601 at the time of writing, up 0.10% today. Canada’s CPI declines more than expected Canada’s inflation rate dropped to 2% in August.
17-09-2024 09:41 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Euro jumps to 10-day high
The euro has posted strong gains on Monday. EUR/USD is trading at 1.1126 in the North American session at the time of writing, up 0.49% today.
16-09-2024 11:23 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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New Zealand dollar jumps as services PMI accelerates
The New Zealand dollar has started the new trading week with strong gains. NZD/USD is up 0.55% today, trading at 0.6191 in the European session at the time of writing. NZ Services PMI improves New Zealand’s services sector hasn’t shown growth in sixth months but there was a bit of positive news today as the services PMI improved to 45.5 in August, up from an upwardly revised 45.2 in July.
16-09-2024 07:03 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Markets Weekly Outlook - Central Banks to Rule the Roost
Federal Reserve's Upcoming Decision: Markets are split on whether the Fed will cut rates by 25 or 50 bps. Key data releases from China, Japan, the UK, and the US will shape market sentiment and potentially set the tone for Q4 2024. The DXY is nearing a critical support level, and its direction could determine the US Dollar's trajectory ahead of the US election. Read More: Germany 30 Technical: A potential bearish reversal looms Week in Review: Market Participants Left with More Questions As t
13-09-2024 14:06 GMT by Zain Vawda
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NZD/JPY Technical: Another potential falling knife as Fed and BoJ looms next week
The CME FedWatch tool has suggested a total of 250 bps Fed funds rate cuts through September next year, to bring the Fed funds rate to 2.75%-3.00%. An upbeat BoJ’s monetary policy statement next Friday may trigger another round of JPY strength. Watch the key levels of 83.80 and 91.60 on the NZD/JPY. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report “JPY crosses face another round of potential downside pressure as NFP looms” published on 6 September 2024. Click here for a recap.
13-09-2024 07:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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NZ dollar drifting ahead of manufacturing data
The New Zealand dollar is showing little movement on Thursday. NZD/USD is trading at 0.6139 at the time of writing, up 0.05% on the day. New Zealand’s Manufacturing PMI expected to improve New Zealand’s manufacturing sector has been in the doldrums, as the manufacturing PMI has posted 17 consecutive declines.
12-09-2024 10:23 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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AUD/USD edges higher as inflation expectations eases
The Australian dollar has posted slight gains on Thursday. In the European session, AUD/USD is up 0.16%, trading at 0.6684 at the time of writing. Australia’s inflation expectations dip to 4.4% Australia’s consumer inflation expectations eased to 4.4% in September, down slightly from 4.5% in August but above the forecast of 4.1%.
12-09-2024 09:10 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Euro flat ahead of ECB decision
The euro continues to show limited movement and is almost unchanged on Thursday. EUR/USD is trading at 1.1010 in the North American session at the time of writing. ECB expected to deliver 25 bps cut The European Central Bank meets later today and the markets are expecting a rate cut of 25 basis points, which bring down the key rate to 3.5%.
12-09-2024 05:05 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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AUD/USD steady after US inflation drops to 2.5%
The Australian dollar dipped lower earlier but has recovered. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6655, up 0.04%. Smaller Fed cut more likely after drop in CPI The eagerly-anticipated US inflation report came in as expected and didn’t have much impact on the movement of the US dollar.
11-09-2024 12:45 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Gold Technical: Poised for a potential bullish breakout as US CPI looms
In the past four weeks, Gold (XAU/USD) has traded in a tight range environment below US$2,532 key intermediate range resistance. Positive momentum reading and a major bearish breakdown seen in the 10-year US Treasury real yield may trigger a bullish breakout in Gold (XAU/USD). Watch the key medium-term support at US$2,435 for Gold (XAU/USD).
11-09-2024 07:41 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Gold (XAU/USD) Flirts with All-Time Highs. Will US CPI Prove the Catalyst for a Breakout?
Gold prices are inching higher as the market awaits the US CPI release. Market reaction to the CPI data will depend on whether rate cut expectations are already priced in. From a technical analysis perspective, the gold chart may be forming a double top pattern ahead of the CPI release. Most Read: Brent Crude – Oil Slides Below $70 a Barrel, First Time Since December 2021 Gold prices inched higher in Asian trade as market participants brace for the US CPI release.
11-09-2024 06:17 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Japanese yen gains ground, US inflation looms
The Japanese yen is in positive territory on Tuesday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 142.63 at the time of writing, down 0.37% on the day. Will BoJ stay on the sidelines until 2025? Bank of Japan meetings used to be sleeper events but that has changed now that the central bank has exited its negative rate policy and is likely to continue tightening.
10-09-2024 11:29 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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GBP/USD steady as UK wage growth eases, GDP next
The British pound has edged lower on Tuesday. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3055, down 0.14% on the day. UK wage growth drops to 2-year low UK wage growth eased in the three months to July, an encouraging sign for the Bank of England as it looks to continue lowering rates. Average earnings excluding bonuses climbed 5.1% y/y, down from 5.4% in the previous period and in line with the market estimate.
10-09-2024 10:43 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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AUD/USD shrugs after weak confidence data
The Australian dollar continues to have a quiet week. AUD/USD is trading at 0.6671 in the European session, up 0.17% today at the time of writing. With the Australian economy sputtering, it should come as no surprise that today’s confidence indicators pointed downward.
10-09-2024 07:37 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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GBP/USD Rises on Robust Labor Data - Challenges Ahead for the BoE
UK labor data beats expectations, with regular pay rising by 5.1% and employment increasing by 265k. BoE faces challenges in balancing strong employment figures with moderating wage growth and rate cut hopes. US CPI and PPI, and BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden's comments, could impact GBP/USD's trajectory. Most Read: Is EUR/USD Vulnerable Ahead of ECB Meeting…? DXY to Play a Major Role The GBP benefitted following a positive UK labor data release this morning.
10-09-2024 05:45 GMT by Zain Vawda
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