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Gold drops as markets celebrate a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East
Gold drops as markets celebrate a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as investors fled from safe-haven assets and continued to monitor remarks from Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed). 
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USDCHF sellers push the pair toward the recent lows for the year and going back to 2011
USDCHF sellers push the pair toward the recent lows for the year and going back to 2011
The sellers resume the push to the downside after breaking back below the 100/200 hour MAs and a key swing area in the chart yesterday.
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EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Bulls test key resistance as momentum indicators cool
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Bulls test key resistance as momentum indicators cool
The Euro (EUR) is slipping against the Pound today, putting the brakes on a solid run that saw buyers firmly in control for nearly two weeks. The EUR/GBP cross is edging lower, trading around 0.8527 during the American trading hours, down about 0.40% on the day.
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Fed Chair Powell Testifies, Dollar Falls post Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Fed Chair Powell Testifies, Dollar Falls post Israel-Iran Ceasefire
US Dollar weakens against major currencies ahead of Fed's Powell testifies on tariffs and after the ceasefire in the Iran/Isreali conflict.
 USD/INR dips on Iran-Israel ceasefire relief and softer Oil prices
USD/INR dips on Iran-Israel ceasefire relief and softer Oil prices
The USD/INR pair falls on Tuesday for a third consecutive day, as a pullback in global Crude Oil prices and a weaker Greenback improved the outlook for India’s trade balance.
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EUR is extending Monday’s recovery gains – Scotiabank
EUR is extending Monday’s recovery gains – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is up a modest 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD), consolidating around 1.16 and threatening a break of its recent multi-year high, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne EUR and Eric Theoret report.
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USD slides as gulf concerns ease – Scotiabank
USD slides as gulf concerns ease – Scotiabank
While the 'ceasefire' between Israel and Iran declared by President Trump yesterday looks fragile—Israel is reportedly ordering a new strike on Iran after an alleged breach of the truce—markets continue to trade as if the conflict is over.
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S&P 500 Technical Analysis – The path of least resistance remains to the upside
S&P 500 Technical Analysis – The path of least resistance remains to the upside
The S&P 500 rallied on the dovish Fed’s Bowman comments and especially on the de-escalation in the Middle East. What’s next?
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EUR/USD surges above 1.16 on ceasefire hopes – Commerzbank
EUR/USD surges above 1.16 on ceasefire hopes – Commerzbank
According to US President Trump, there is allegedly a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. First, Iran is to lay down its weapons for 12 hours, followed by Israel for 12 hours, so that the war will be over within 24 hours.
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USD/CNH: Likely moves into a 7.1620/7.2200 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Likely moves into a 7.1620/7.2200 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could edge lower against Chinese Yuan (CNH), but any decline is unlikely to break below the major support at 7.1620. In the longer run, USD has likely moved into a 7.1620/7.2200 range trading phase, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – Fed’s Bowman and de-escalation weighed on the US dollar
USDJPY Technical Analysis – Fed’s Bowman and de-escalation weighed on the US dollar
The USDJPY pair remains stuck in a range although some recent developments provided decent volatility
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NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5900/0.6090  – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5900/0.6090 – UOB Group
There is scope for New Zealand Dollar (NZD) to rebound further; overbought conditions suggest 0.6040 is likely out of reach.
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AUD/USD: Likely to trade between 0.6385 and 0.6555 – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Likely to trade between 0.6385 and 0.6555 – UOB Group
Overbought advance in Australian Dollar (AUD) could test 0.6505 before leveling off against US Dollar (USD); 0.6555 is not expected to come into view.
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EUR/HUF tests 405 hurdle after trendline rebound – Société Générale
EUR/HUF tests 405 hurdle after trendline rebound – Société Générale
EUR/HUF is staging a tentative rebound after defending key trendline support near 398. However, the 200-DMA and upper band of its recent range at 405 remain a critical test.
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GBP/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 1.3420/1.3655 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 1.3420/1.3655 – UOB Group
There is a chance for Pound Sterling (GBP) to test 1.3580 before the risk of a pullback increases. In the longer run, outlook appears mixed; GBP could trade in a range of 1.3420/1.3655 for now, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD: Fed independence risks can take over now – ING
USD: Fed independence risks can take over now – ING
Markets are materially scaling back geopolitical risk as President Trump declared that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is in place following measured retaliatory strikes on US positions in Qatar yesterday.
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EUR/USD: Likely to trade between 1.1480 and 1.1660 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Likely to trade between 1.1480 and 1.1660 – UOB Group
Sharp rally may extend further; overbought conditions suggest Euro (EUR) is unlikely to break clearly above 1.1620.
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EUR: Breaking the range? – ING
EUR: Breaking the range? – ING
Eurozone PMIs came in largely in line with expectations yesterday, signalling that business sentiment has stabilised after the tariff scare but still points to stagnation, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD tests $36.00 support after retreating from nine-day EMA
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD tests $36.00 support after retreating from nine-day EMA
Silver price (XAG/USD) retraces its recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around $36.00 per troy ounce during the early European hours on Tuesday.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains in play below 1.3750
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains in play below 1.3750
The USD/CAD pair trades in negative territory around 1.3720 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Greenback weakens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as a ceasefire between Iran and Israel comes into effect following four waves of Iranian attacks on Israeli-occupied territories. 
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Trades below 169.00 after pulling back from eleven-month highs
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Trades below 169.00 after pulling back from eleven-month highs
EUR/JPY halts its three-day winning streak, trading around 168.80 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. According to the technical analysis of the daily chart, the currency cross attempts to break above the ascending channel pattern, strengthening the bullish bias.
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Consolidates above 94.30 as Trump announces ceasefire in Middle East
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Consolidates above 94.30 as Trump announces ceasefire in Middle East
The AUD/JPY consolidates within the 93.80-94.70 range for the third straight trading day, yet it is slightly up 0.21%, trading at 94.35 as Tuesday’s Asian session begins.
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EUR/USD climbs despite weak EU PMIs, Middle East conflict dominates sentiment
EUR/USD climbs despite weak EU PMIs, Middle East conflict dominates sentiment
The Euro (EUR) advances against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, despite the market mood remaining downbeat amid the Middle East crisis.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD steadies above $36.00 as bulls regain control
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD steadies above $36.00 as bulls regain control
Silver prices stabilized as the week began, rising 0.39%, as slight risk aversion amid heightened geopolitical tensions provided support. XAG/USD reached a daily high of $36.36 before settling at $36.14, ending three days of losses.
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Major US stock indices close near highs.
Major US stock indices close near highs.
The major indices weather the storm from the US involvement in the Iran/Israeli conflict
Kiwi rebound off 0.5882 extreme revives NZDUSD bulls
Kiwi rebound off 0.5882 extreme revives NZDUSD bulls
Can price stay above 50% midpoint at 0.5966 and swing level at 0.5958. Close support.
USDJPY buyers fumble at 38.2 % retracement and rotates back to a swing area.
USDJPY buyers fumble at 38.2 % retracement and rotates back to a swing area.
145.92-146.24 swing band now makes or breaks the near-term bias
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Gold surges as Iran strikes US bases, Israel intensifies Tehran assault
Gold surges as Iran strikes US bases, Israel intensifies Tehran assault
Gold prices remain bid during the North American session as breaking news revealed Iran’s attack on US bases in Qatar, in retaliation for the over-the-weekend attack on Iran's nuclear installations by the White House.
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USD/JPY pulls back below 147.00 as US Dollar softens on mixed PMI, Fed Bowman remarks
USD/JPY pulls back below 147.00 as US Dollar softens on mixed PMI, Fed Bowman remarks
The Japanese Yen (JPY) reverses its decline from a five-week low, strengthening against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as the Greenback loses ground after mixed US PMI data and dovish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Bowman.
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Pound rebound meets a triple-deck ceiling in GBPUSD
Pound rebound meets a triple-deck ceiling in GBPUSD
Lower U.S. yields and dovish Fed chatter switch the bias to buyers, but 1.3505-1.3514 is the hurdle to clear
GBP/USD rebounds to 1.3500 as Fed’s Bowman backs July cut, Iran tensions flare
GBP/USD rebounds to 1.3500 as Fed’s Bowman backs July cut, Iran tensions flare
The Pound Sterling advances during the North American session, up 0.37% against the US Dollar, as risk appetite improved amid developments in the Middle East. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3500.
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Dollar Index softens as markets weigh US-Iran tensions and Fed rate outlook
Dollar Index softens as markets weigh US-Iran tensions and Fed rate outlook
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is edging lower after a strong start on Monday as markets monitor the risks of an Iranian retaliation against the United States (US) and look ahead to Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming testimony on Tuesday.
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USDCAD squeezes higher, then slips as dovish Fed talk trumps war-premium bid
USDCAD squeezes higher, then slips as dovish Fed talk trumps war-premium bid
Technically, the break above 50 % retrace fails; pair retreats into and then through familiar swing area range
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USDCHF trapped between swing-cap sellers and MA buyers
USDCHF trapped between swing-cap sellers and MA buyers
Middle-East risk drives whipsaw, but charts draw clear battle lines
AUDUSD slides after weekend conflict escalation
AUDUSD slides after weekend conflict escalation
Safe-haven flows punish the Aussie as price slips beneath key 4-hour moving average
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USD: Safe-haven sentiment is pulling the strings – Rabobank
USD: Safe-haven sentiment is pulling the strings – Rabobank
The direction of oil prices this morning reflects the market’s cumulative view on what it deems to be the current level of risk regarding the Middle East crisis.  Brent oil spiked higher at the open only to fall back to below levels traded towards the end of last week.
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