EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 with bullish bias intact
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 with bullish bias intact
The EUR/USD pair moved slightly higher on Tuesday, trading near the 1.1300 zone after the European session as buyers remained in control despite a lack of strong momentum.
Technical Analysis
Currencies
EURUSD
Majors
Bullish
Gold rallies as global risk sentiment deteriorates ahead of Fed policy update
Gold rallies as global risk sentiment deteriorates ahead of Fed policy update
Gold (XAU/USD) is rising sharply on Tuesday, supported by a convergence of geopolitical conflict, trade policy uncertainty, and investor defensiveness ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. 
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XAUUSD
Metals
Gold
Fundamental Analysis
GBP/USD rises past 1.3350 as traders brace for Fed, BoE rate decisions
GBP/USD rises past 1.3350 as traders brace for Fed, BoE rate decisions
The Pound Sterling advanced for the second consecutive day, gaining over 0.65% against the US Dollar amid a scarce economic docket on both sides of the Atlantic. Major central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE) are preparing for their policy meetings.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
GBPUSD
Fundamental Analysis
NZDUSD tests key swing area resistance as buyers push higher after MA support at lows
NZDUSD tests key swing area resistance as buyers push higher after MA support at lows
Momentum builds in NZDUSD with bulls pressing against key resistance ceiling
NZD
USD
The S&P and Nasdaq indice bounce near 50-hour MAs. Buyers still holding short-term control
The S&P and Nasdaq indice bounce near 50-hour MAs. Buyers still holding short-term control
Market indices bounce near key support levels, maintaining short-term bullish bias. Dip buyers active as 50-hour MAs hold as risk levels for S&P and Nasdaq.
Stocks
CHF rallies sharply as inflation falls, SNB faces dilemma – Rabobank
CHF rallies sharply as inflation falls, SNB faces dilemma – Rabobank
The Swiss franc’s strong performance and soft inflation have raised expectations of SNB action, while the euro’s recent strength is now under scrutiny amid economic headwinds and speculation about future ECB cuts, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley notes.
Technical Analysis
EURCHF
USDCHF
Banks
AUDUSD holds support above 100-hour MA as bulls eye December highs
AUDUSD holds support above 100-hour MA as bulls eye December highs
AUDUSD holds support at prior range highs; bulls look to build on breakout above key MAs
AUD
USD
Is the third time a charm? EURUSD buyers take the price above the 200 hour MA
Is the third time a charm? EURUSD buyers take the price above the 200 hour MA
The 200-hour MA for the EURUSD comes in at 1.13469. The price is back above the MA level
EUR
USD
USDCAD presses lower but lacks momentum;key ceilings and moving averages keep lid on gains
USDCAD presses lower but lacks momentum;key ceilings and moving averages keep lid on gains
Sellers more in control below the MAs but needs to break below recent lows (and keep downside momentum going).
CAD
USD
USDCHF consolidates in a tight range; pressure builds near key moving averages
USDCHF consolidates in a tight range; pressure builds near key moving averages
Range-bound between 0.8195 and 0.8333, with moving averages creating short-term negative bias at 0.8259 area.
CHF
USD
GBPUSD continues the upside momentum.  Trades into the upper extreme.
GBPUSD continues the upside momentum. Trades into the upper extreme.
The price of the GBPUSD is above the swing area between 1.33619 to 1.33784
The USD is moving lower vs the major currencies. What technical levels are being broken?
The USD is moving lower vs the major currencies. What technical levels are being broken?
What technical levels in the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD are being broken on the dollar selling today?
EUR remarkably quiet despite political turmoil in Germany – Scotiabank
EUR remarkably quiet despite political turmoil in Germany – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is quiet and trading within a remarkably tight range, given the broader context of uncertainty and German Chancellor Merz’ failure to secure a majority for his confirmation vote in the German parliament, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
Technical Analysis
EURUSD
Banks
CAD is consolidating in recent range near high – Scotiabank
CAD is consolidating in recent range near high – Scotiabank
The CAD is entering Tuesday’s NA session unchanged vs. the USD, its range tightly bound within a marginally bullish (USD/CAD bearish) trend channel from mid April, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Canada
BOC
USDCAD
Banks
USD: Sentiment fragile as German politics hits European equities – Scotiabank
USD: Sentiment fragile as German politics hits European equities – Scotiabank
Markets are generally quiet and G10 currencies are trading in a mixed fashion against the US Dollar (USD), with no clear overriding theme or risk tone as we head into Tuesday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
Technical Analysis
Banks
DollarIndex
Mexican Peso firms as USD/MXN slips from resistance ahead of Fed
Mexican Peso firms as USD/MXN slips from resistance ahead of Fed
The Mexican Peso (MXN) is rising against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses as traders reduced Dollar exposure ahead of Wednesday’s highly anticipated Federal Reserve (Fed) policy decision. 
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SEO
USDMXN
Banxico
Fundamental Analysis
USD/CNH slips below March lows, downtrend resumes – Société Générale
USD/CNH slips below March lows, downtrend resumes – Société Générale
USD/CNH has lost traction after failing to hold above its 50-DMA and now trades below key March support, with the pair’s inability to reclaim 7.30 suggesting further downside risk toward 7.14 and 7.10, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
Technical Analysis
USDCNH
Banks
AUD/USD rebounds, eyes break above 200-DMA – Société Générale
AUD/USD rebounds, eyes break above 200-DMA – Société Générale
AUD/USD has staged a steady recovery from last month’s lows and is now testing the 200-day moving average, with a breakout above February highs near 0.6410 seen as critical for unlocking further upside toward 0.6550 and beyond, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
Technical Analysis
Banks
AUDUSD
USD/CNH can rise further to 7.2400 – UOB Group
USD/CNH can rise further to 7.2400 – UOB Group
Rebound amid apparent positive divergence suggests US Dollar (USD) could rise further to 7.2400 vs Chinese Yuan (CNH); strong resistance at 7.2800 is unlikely to come under threat. In the longer run, USD could range-trade for a few days before resuming its decline; the level to watch is at 7.1700,
Technical Analysis
USDCNH
Banks
USD/JPY has likely entered a consolidation phase – UOB Group
USD/JPY has likely entered a consolidation phase – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade in a 143.40/144.85 range vs Japanese Yen (JPY). In the longer run, USD has likely entered a consolidation phase and is likely to trade between 142.20 and 146.70 for now, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
USDJPY
Technical Analysis
Banks
USD faces downside risks despite recent stabilization – Danske Bank
USD faces downside risks despite recent stabilization – Danske Bank
Although the US dollar has found temporary support from equity gains and easing trade tensions, lingering soft data and early signs of labour market weakness suggest the greenback remains vulnerable to a gradual decline, reinforcing a bearish medium-term outlook, Danske Bank's FX analysts report.
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Currencies
EURUSD
Banks
DollarIndex
NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a range vs US Dollar (USD), probably between 0.5930 and 0.5980. In the longer run, for the time being, NZD is expected to trade in a 0.5890/0.6005 range, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Technical Analysis
Banks
NZDUSD
USD: What the TWD is telling us – ING
USD: What the TWD is telling us – ING
The most notable development in FX over the past few days has been the exceptional rally in the Taiwanese dollar, and to a lesser extent in other Asian currencies (MYR, THB, KRW).
Banks
DollarIndex
Technical Analysis
USDCNH
Is the Swiss National Bank getting nervous? – Commerzbank
Is the Swiss National Bank getting nervous? – Commerzbank
Yesterday's Swiss inflation figures for April are likely to have heightened the concerns of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) once again.
Technical Analysis
Inflation
SNB
Banks
Switzerland
AUD/USD: Likely to trade in a range between 0.6420 and 0.6485 – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Likely to trade in a range between 0.6420 and 0.6485 – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) is likely to trade in a range between 0.6420 and 0.6485 vs US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, further AUD strength is not ruled out, but it must first break clearly above 0.6510, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
AUDUSD
Technical Analysis
Banks
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Trades near 1.3800 after retreating from levels near nine-day EMA
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Trades near 1.3800 after retreating from levels near nine-day EMA
The USD/CAD pair is retracing its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 1.3820 during the European hours on Tuesday. The daily chart's technical analysis suggested a sustained bearish sentiment, as the pair continues to trade within a descending channel pattern.
Technical Analysis
USDCAD
Majors
Levels
GBP: Widely expect BoE cut this week – ING
GBP: Widely expect BoE cut this week – ING
EUR/GBP seems to be attracting buyers around the 0.850 level and is awaiting another clear-cut GBP bullish catalyst for a break lower, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
Banks
Technical Analysis
GBPUSD
EURGBP
An early preview of the Bank of England meeting – Commerzbank
An early preview of the Bank of England meeting – Commerzbank
Reports emerged yesterday morning that the Bank of England (BoE) may lower its inflation and growth forecasts at Thursday's meeting and remove the reference to 'gradual' interest rate cuts from its statement.
Technical Analysis
UnitedKingdom
BOE
Banks
GBPUSD
GBP/USD: Any decline is unlikely to reach 1.3230 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Any decline is unlikely to reach 1.3230 – UOB Group
Tentative buildup in momentum suggests Pound Sterling (GBP) is likely to trade with a downward bias vs US Dollar (USD); any decline is unlikely to reach 1.3230.
Technical Analysis
Banks
GBPUSD
EUR: Overvaluation can't be unseen – ING
EUR: Overvaluation can't be unseen – ING
There are no major data releases in the eurozone calendar this week, with the focus on some ECB speakers instead. Today, arch-dove Panetta speaks at an event in Asia.
Technical Analysis
EURUSD
Banks
EUR/USD: Any decline is likely limited to a test of 1.1280 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Any decline is likely limited to a test of 1.1280 – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) is under mild downward pressure against the US Dollar (USD) and is likely to edge lower; any decline is likely limited to a test of 1.1280.
Technical Analysis
EURUSD
Banks
Gold Technical Analysis – Focus on the FOMC decision
Gold Technical Analysis – Focus on the FOMC decision
Gold erased last week’s losses, but the FOMC decision could be a risk for bulls.
Gold
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hovers around 1.3300 as nine-day EMA caps upside
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hovers around 1.3300 as nine-day EMA caps upside
The GBP/USD pair attempts to maintain its position after registering gains in the previous session, trading around 1.3300 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday.
Technical Analysis
Majors
GBPUSD
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Remains confined in a range around 1.1300 ahead of FOMC meeting
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Remains confined in a range around 1.1300 ahead of FOMC meeting
The EUR/USD pair reverses an Asian session tip to the 1.1280-1.1275 region on Tuesday and climbs a fresh daily high in the last hour, though it lacks strong follow-through buying.
EURUSD
Fed
Technical Analysis
Currencies
FX option expiries for 6 May 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 6 May 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie drifts near 1.0800 as bullish structure faces mixed signals
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie drifts near 1.0800 as bullish structure faces mixed signals
The AUD/NZD pair hovered around the 1.0800 mark on Monday after the European session, slipping slightly but staying within a narrow mid-range as the market heads into Asia.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
Australia
Currencies
AUDNZD
Bullish
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pound holds steady near 191.00 amid mixed technical landscape
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pound holds steady near 191.00 amid mixed technical landscape
The GBP/JPY pair showed marginal movement on Monday, holding near the 191.00 zone following the European session. Price action remained flat within a narrow range, reflecting uncertainty in direction as momentum indicators deliver conflicting signals.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
Currencies
GBPJPY
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro pulls back near 163.00 but bullish trend remains intact
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro pulls back near 163.00 but bullish trend remains intact
The EUR/JPY pair slipped lower on Monday, falling toward the 163.00 zone as the session closed and ahead of the Asian open. Despite the day’s decline, the broader setup remains constructive, with the pair still holding above critical trendline supports.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
Currencies
EURJPY
Bullish
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Slips below 0.8250 as bullish harami hits at rebound potential
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Slips below 0.8250 as bullish harami hits at rebound potential
The USD/CHF extended its losses for the second straight day, and it is down over 0.46%, trading at 0.8221.
Technical Analysis
Currencies
Majors
USDCHF
Bullish
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Falls below 144.00 as safe haven flows favor Yen
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Falls below 144.00 as safe haven flows favor Yen
The USD/JPY dropped late during the North American session as investors seeking safety bought the Japanese Yen (JPY) and ditched the US Dollar (USD) amid the lack of announcements of trade deals, despite rumors that the US and China are close to beginning talks.
Technical Analysis
Currencies
USDJPY