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Pound slips as UK payrolls slide
The British pound continues to show sharp swings this week. After a spectacular 1.3% gain on Monday, GBP/USD has reversed directions and is trading at 1.2233 in the European session, down 0.68% on the day. UK payrolls slump, wage growth climbs The UK payrolls report, a reliable indicator of employment growth, showed a sharp decline of 47 thousand m/m in December 2024.
21-01-2025 07:36 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Steady On Inauguration Day, the Calm Before the Storm?
Gold prices found stability above $2700/oz after an initial drop. Historically, gold prices saw an initial two-day rally followed by a decline after Trump's 2017 inauguration, driven by safe-haven demand and uncertainty.  Technically, gold appears to be in a "wait and see" mode, with a bounce off the 2700 handle suggesting potential upside. Markets will be keeping an eye on the proposed tariffs and policy changes under the new.
20-01-2025 07:18 GMT by Zain Vawda
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China's GDP beats forecast, Aussie shrugs
The Australian dollar has edged lower on Friday. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6198, down 0.22% at the time of writing. Will strong China numbers boost the Aussie? There was good news out of China on Friday, highlighted by GDP which was stronger than expected.
17-01-2025 07:21 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Will the BoJ Save the Yen and Sink GBP/JPY?
Weak UK retail sales and GDP data has put pressure on the British pound. Rumors suggest the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may hike rates next week, which could impact the Yen and GBP/JPY. On shorter timeframes (daily and hourly), there's potential for a bounce and retest of broken trendlines, with resistance levels around 191.50 and 193.00. Most Read: Global Market Outlook 2025: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities for Traders The British pound remains under pressure following a surprisingly weak retail
17-01-2025 06:15 GMT by Zain Vawda
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GBP/JPY Technical: Bearish breakdown from 4-month range
Japan’s overnight swap rates have indicated rising odds of a BoJ interest rate hike next week. JPY crosses have lost upside momentum in the last four weeks; the weakest among the G-10 is the GBP/JPY. A potential looming medium-term downtrend phase has kickstarted for GBP/JPY. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report “USD/JPY: Yen strength elements emerged ahead of BoJ meeting next week” published on 16 January 2025. Click here for a recap. In the run-up to next Friday, 24 January, the
17-01-2025 05:05 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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AUD/USD dips as Aussie jobs data sparkles, US retail sales dip
The Australian dollar is showing little movement on Thursday, after a three-day rally in which the Aussie rose 1.3%. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6218, down 0.12% at the time of writing. Australia adds 56.3 thousand jobs  Australia's labor market continues to hum and has been a bright light in an otherwise weak economy.
16-01-2025 11:49 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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UK GDP less than expected, pound edges lower
The British pound has edged lower on Thursday. In the European session, GBP/USD is currently trading at 1.2205, down 0.22%. UK GDP posts weak gain of 0.1% The UK economy climbed out of negative growth for the first time in three months but not by much.
16-01-2025 06:25 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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US CPI matches estimate, UK CPI falls unexpectedly
Join OANDA Market Analyst Kenny Fisher & podcast guest Nick Syiek (TraderNick) as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets.
16-01-2025 04:38 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Aussie rises after US core CPI declines to 3.2%
The Australian dollar is higher for a third consecutive trading day. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6233, up 0.63% at the time of writing. US headline CPI rises to 2.9%, core CPI eases to 3.2% The US inflation report for December was a mixed bag, as headline CPI rose while the core rate declined.
15-01-2025 10:23 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Bitcoin (BTC/USD) vs. Nasdaq: Is the Correlation Affecting Crypto Outflows?
Bitcoin has recovered from a sharp selloff earlier in the week, rising from around 89000 to nearly 98500 post CPI. ETF flow data shows three consecutive days of net outflows for Bitcoin as correlation with Nasdaq grows. Could a Trump Presidency lead to significant capital inflow into Bitcoin in 2025? Technically, Bitcoin is at a critical juncture breaking the 50-day moving average and eyeing the 100k handle. Most Read: Gold (XAU/USD) Price Tug-of-War Continues. Breakout Incoming?
15-01-2025 08:51 GMT by Zain Vawda
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UK inflation lower than expected, Sterling shrugs
The British pound is showing limited movement on Wednesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is currently trading at 1.2224, up 0.11%. UK inflation softer than expected The UK's annual inflation rate eased slightly in December 2024, dropping to 2.5% from 2.6% in November.
15-01-2025 07:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Tug-of-War Continues. Breakout Incoming?
Gold prices are currently in flux thanks to the US Dollar, global trade uncertainties, and geopolitics. A softer-than-expected US PPI release caused a temporary jump in Gold prices.  The upcoming US CPI release is a key event that could trigger a significant move in Gold prices.
14-01-2025 11:33 GMT by Zain Vawda
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BOJ to discuss rate hike, yen dips lower
The yen remains calm and is lower on Tuesday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 157.98, up 0.34% on the day. US inflation expected to rise There are no tier-1 events out of Japan this week and the yen is having a relatively quiet week.
14-01-2025 11:02 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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AUD/USD steady as consumer sentiment slips lower
The Australian dollar is showing little movement on Tuesday. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6174, down 0.06% at the time of writing. Australian consumer sentiment declines for second straight month The Australian consumer remains pessimistic about the economic outlook.
14-01-2025 08:16 GMT by Kenneth Fisher
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