EU talks with the US pick up speed – Commerzbank
EU talks with the US pick up speed – Commerzbank
Following the announcement of the deal with Japan, it seems that negotiations with the EU are also gathering momentum. Yesterday, the US Treasury Secretary stated that the Japan deal was not a blueprint for the EU, as the latter had not yet presented any such 'innovative' ideas.
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EUR: Will the ECB comment on the euro? – ING
EUR: Will the ECB comment on the euro? – ING
The ECB announces monetary policy today and is widely expected to keep rates on hold. Trade and the euro’s strength are the two hot topics in Frankfurt today.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD downside attempts remain contained above $38.75
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD downside attempts remain contained above $38.75
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, as the risk-on mood weighs on demand for the safe-haven precious metals, but the pair has a significant support at the $38.75 area (July 22 lows), which is keeping the bullish structure in place so far.News that the EU is
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Trades around 172.00 after breaking below nine-day EMA
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Trades around 172.00 after breaking below nine-day EMA
EUR/JPY breaks its five-day winning streak, trading around 171.90 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The bullish bias is strengthening as the technical analysis of the daily chart shows that the currency cross moves upwards within the ascending channel pattern.
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More record closes for the S&P and Nasdaq
More record closes for the S&P and Nasdaq
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Gold declines as looming US–EU trade deal outweighs Dollar fall
Gold declines as looming US–EU trade deal outweighs Dollar fall
Gold price drops below $3,400 on news that the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) are close to signing an agreement, similar to the one signed by Washington and Tokyo on Tuesday. Consequently, the Greenback edges lower, a tailwind for the golden metal.
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EUR/CHF steady ahead of ECB policy decision, Euro buoyed by optimism around US-EU tariff deal
EUR/CHF steady ahead of ECB policy decision, Euro buoyed by optimism around US-EU tariff deal
The Euro (EUR) reverses its intraday losses against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Tuesday, with the EUR/CHF cross rebounding to trade around 0.9331 during the American trading hours.
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USD/JPY edges lower as US-Japan trade deal supports flows to the Yen
USD/JPY edges lower as US-Japan trade deal supports flows to the Yen
USD/JPY is experiencing its third consecutive day of losses on Wednesday as traders reassess positioning in the wake of a newly announced trade agreement between the US and Japan.
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GBP/USD rises past 1.3550 as US–Japan trade deal fuels risk-on rally
GBP/USD rises past 1.3550 as US–Japan trade deal fuels risk-on rally
The GBP/USD rose more than 0.30% on Wednesday, boosted by an upbeat risk appetite following the announcement of the US-Japan trade deal, which increased demand for high-beta currencies like the British Pound and other commodity currencies.
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USDCHF bounces after failed breakdown — key levels lie ahead
USDCHF bounces after failed breakdown — key levels lie ahead
Failed breakdown sparks rally, but buyers need more to regain control
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GBPUSD trades to a new day high.
GBPUSD trades to a new day high.
Stretching upwards. Working on third day in a row to the upside.
Silver Price Forecast:  XAG/USD treads water near multi-year highs amid cautious optimism
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD treads water near multi-year highs amid cautious optimism
Silver (XAG/USD) is treading water on Wednesday after a sharp two-day run to mark fresh multi-year highs. The metal consolidating just below the key $39.50 mark during the American trading hours.
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US Dollar extends losses as risk appetite improves on trade hopes
US Dollar extends losses as risk appetite improves on trade hopes
The US Dollar (USD) is edging lower on Wednesday, extending its three-day slide as traders continue to tread cautiously ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline. Market sentiment has improved slightly following news of a trade agreement between the US and Japan.
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The US dollar is mixed in early North American trading after US/Japan trade deal
The US dollar is mixed in early North American trading after US/Japan trade deal
The technicals for the EURUSD. USDJPY and GBPUSD to kickstart the US session.
EUR is underperforming on the day – Scotiabank
EUR is underperforming on the day – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is soft, down 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming all of the G10 currencies into Wednesday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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USD/CNH: Expected to trade in a range between 7.1550 and 7.1920 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Expected to trade in a range between 7.1550 and 7.1920 – UOB Group
Soft underlying tone is likely to lead to a lower range of 7.1635/7.1800 rather than a sustained decline. In the longer run, USD is expected to trade in a range between 7.1550 and 7.1920, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/JPY: Strong momentum suggests further USD weakness – UOB Group
USD/JPY: Strong momentum suggests further USD weakness – UOB Group
Strong momentum suggests further US Dollar (USD) weakness against Japanese Yuan (CNH), but any decline might not be able to break the major support at 145.75.
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AUD/USD: Slight increase in upward momentum – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Slight increase in upward momentum – UOB Group
Mild upward pressure suggests AUD could edge higher, but it is unlikely to reach 0.6575. In the longer run, there has been a light increase in upward momentum; AUD could edge higher toward 0.6575, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/JPY: Markets are selling rallies – OCBC
USD/JPY: Markets are selling rallies – OCBC
This morning, Trump announced he reached a trade deal with Japan, with tariffs on Japanese imports set at 15% while Japan will invest $550bn into the US. Pair was last at 146.43, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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GBP/USD: Chance of rising to 1.3575 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Chance of rising to 1.3575 – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) is likely to consolidate between 1.3475 and 1.3535 against US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, a clear break above 1.3535 would indicate that GBP could rise to 1.3575, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Yen gains capped by politics – ING
Yen gains capped by politics – ING
Japanese markets are showing signs of strength, but political uncertainty is capping yen gains. Despite bullish signals from equities and rates, USD/JPY remains stuck near 147, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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JPY: Deal and possible snap elections – Commerzbank
JPY: Deal and possible snap elections – Commerzbank
The Japanese yen is virtually unchanged this morning. However, this is not due to a lack of news. Rather both sides seem to be roughly balancing each other out, Commerzbank's FX analyst Volkmar Baur notes.
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USD: Bessent's call for a Fed review – Commerzbank
USD: Bessent's call for a Fed review – Commerzbank
It was just a brief dip below the 1.16 mark last week. Early this morning, EUR-USD is trading almost 2 cents higher around 1.1740.
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EUR/USD: Chance to rise above 1.1765 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Chance to rise above 1.1765 – UOB Group
There is potential for Euro (EUR) to rise above 1.1765 against US Dollar (USD); overbought conditions suggest it might not be able to hold above this level.
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USD: Trade deals are good news for risk assets – ING
USD: Trade deals are good news for risk assets – ING
Equity markets are trading higher around the world on news that President Trump has announced a trade deal between the US and Japan, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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DXY: Quietly coming off – OCBC
DXY: Quietly coming off – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) fell further overnight amid continued decline in UST yields. DXY was last at 97.42 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Nikkei breakout holds – Société Générale
Nikkei breakout holds – Société Générale
The Nikkei 225 has confirmed a bullish breakout above its multi-month range, powered by an inverse head and shoulders pattern. Momentum remains strong, with targets set near last year’s highs and beyond, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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EUR: Quietly bid on the day – ING
EUR: Quietly bid on the day – ING
It did not take a lot for EUR/USD to push through last week's 1.1720 high, a move we had not been expecting, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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Dow Jones futures rise in response to positive developments on trade negotiations
Dow Jones futures rise in response to positive developments on trade negotiations
Dow Jones Futures rises ahead of the US market opening on Wednesday, trading around 44,850, up by 0.32%, during European hours. Meanwhile, S&P 500 Futures are up by 0.28% to 6,360, and Nasdaq 100 Futures appreciate 0.13% to trade near 23,250.
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Remains steady near 97.50, nine-day EMA barrier
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Remains steady near 97.50, nine-day EMA barrier
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is remaining steady after three days of losses and trading around 97.40 during the early European hours on Wednesday.
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Gold Technical Analysis – We are back at a key resistance
Gold Technical Analysis – We are back at a key resistance
Gold is now testing the key resistance around the 3,440 level that’s been holding since May. Will we get a breakout or another rejection?
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GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Tests 199.00 barrier after breaking above nine-day EMA
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Tests 199.00 barrier after breaking above nine-day EMA
GBP/JPY has retraced its recent losses, trading around 198.80 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. A look at the daily chart suggested the currency cross is moving upwards within an ascending channel pattern, suggesting a persistent bullish bias.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Hangs near two-week low, seems vulnerable around 1.3600
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Hangs near two-week low, seems vulnerable around 1.3600
The USD/CAD pair enters a bearish consolidation phase during the Asian session and oscillates in a narrow trading band around the 1.3600 mark, near a two-week low touched earlier this Wednesday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hits 14-year high above $39.25
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hits 14-year high above $39.25
Silver price rally continued during the week, posting gains of over 0.94% on Tuesday and reaching 14-year highs, levels last seen in September 2011. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $39.25.
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EUR/USD climbs above 1.1740 as risk appetite pressures Dollar, ECB in focus
EUR/USD climbs above 1.1740 as risk appetite pressures Dollar, ECB in focus
EUR/USD remains above the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 1.1704, trading with gains of over 0.50% due to an improvement in risk appetite weighing on the US Dollar, even though fears that the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) might fail to reach a deal before the August 1 deadline
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