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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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GBP/USD Stalls as Bulls and Bears Clash Ahead of Central Bank Meetings
The GBP/USD pair is currently experiencing a standoff between bulls and bears, with the pair clinging to support at the 1.2850 level. The upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy meetings are adding to market uncertainty, with the odds of a BoE rate cut hovering around 58%. UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has announced immediate spending cuts, citing the unsustainability of public finances. Most Read: Trump Courts Crypto Fans Amid Bitcoin’s Battle to Break $70k Barrier Cable has h
30-07-2024 06:10 GMT by Zain Vawda
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USD/JPY - All eyes on Bank of Japan, yen slips
The Japanese yen has sparkled in the second half of July but has lost steam this week. USD/JPY is trading at 154.88 in the European session, up 0.57% on the day at the time of writing. To hike or not to hike The Bank of Japan meets early Wednesday and the markets aren’t sure what to expect.
30-07-2024 06:04 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Market Insights Podcast - Big week ahead with FOMC, BOJ and NFP on the radar
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data and events as well as the impact on global markets. Pivotal week peppered with major risk events; a trio of key central bank monetary policy outcomes (Fed FOMC, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England) and US non-farm payrolls data for July to wrap up the week.
30-07-2024 00:12 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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USD/JPY looking for direction
The Japanese yen continues to show volatility but has closed right where it started over the past few sessions. USD/JPY is trading at 153.65 in the European session, up 0.04% on the day.
29-07-2024 06:17 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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USD/JPY Technical: Potential mean reversion rebound in progress above 200-day MA
Last week's drop of 2.8% seen in the USD/JPY has almost reached a key support of 151.70. An overstretched decline with high volatility on top of an oversold condition increases the odds of a mean reversion rebound scenario for USD/JPY. Watch the potential upside trigger of 154.10 on the USD/JPY. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report, “USD/JPY: Another potential relief rally leg looms for JPY” published on 22 July 2024. Click here for a recap. The price actions of the Japanese yen ha
29-07-2024 05:54 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Markets Weekly Outlook: Central Banks and US Earnings. Will the BoJ Hike Rates?
Global markets experienced a volatile week, influenced by a tech selloff, China growth concerns, and anticipation of central bank decisions and US earnings reports Despite the volatility and tech led selloff, US equity funds saw inflows. Central bank meetings, particularly the FOMC and BoJ, and US NFP data will be key drivers of market sentiment in the coming week. Read More: Oil Price Reversal Ahead? Chart Patterns Indicate Possible Bounce at Support Week in Review: Sentiment Overshadows
26-07-2024 13:47 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Gold Technical: The recent sell-off may have reached a potential bullish reversal level at US$2,353
The recent weakness seen in Gold (XAU/USD) is likely to be driven by US politics as the “Gold premium” has moved in synch with the betting odds of Republican nominee Trump winning the US Presidential Election. The US Treasury market is likely to take a driver's seat now as the focus returns to the monetary policy guidance from the outcome of the US Fed FOMC meeting next Wednesday, 31 July.
26-07-2024 07:19 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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GBP/USD Dips to 1.2850 Amid Growing BoE Rate Cut Speculation
GBP/USD is declining due to speculation of a BoE rate cut and concerns about global growth. Market participants are pricing in a 53% chance of rate cuts in August, but economists polled predict an 80% chance of a cut. Technically, GBP/USD has support at 1.2850 and resistance at 1.2950. Most Read: USD/JPY Declines Sharply as BoJ Considers Rate Hike Next Week Cable has continued to edge toward support at the 1.2850 handle as high impact US data lies in wait.
25-07-2024 07:25 GMT by Zain Vawda
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USD/JPY Declines Sharply as BoJ Considers Rate Hike Next Week
The Japanese Yen is gaining against its G7 counterparts due to rumors that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will reduce bond buying and potentially raise interest rates. Governor Ueda has emphasized wage growth as a key factor, and both average wages and average cash earnings YoY have shown a steady upward trend. Japan is set to establish a national minimum wage standard of 1,054 yen per hour on average, the largest increase ever. Most Read: Oil Price Update: Brent Holds Critical Support Amid US Inv
24-07-2024 13:28 GMT by Zain Vawda
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USD/CAD unmoved by Bank of Canada rate cut
The Canadian dollar is almost unchanged on Wednesday, after the Bank of Canada cut rates at today’s meeting. In the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3778, up 0.05% on the day at the time of writing. Bank of Canada lower rates The Bank of Canada lowered rates by 25 basis points, bringing the key interest rate to 4.50%.
24-07-2024 12:15 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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EUR/USD pares losses after weak eurozone PMIs
The euro edged lower on Wednesday but has recovered. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0860, up 0.07% on the day at the time of writing. Eurozone PMIs weaker than expected Eurozone PMIs can be viewed as monthly report cards for the services and manufacturing services.
24-07-2024 10:08 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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EUR/USD improves to two-week high
The euro has posted gains on Tuesday. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0847, down 0.40% on the day at the time of writing. In the US, today’s data was a disappointment.
23-07-2024 10:43 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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