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USD little changed as markets mull tariffs – Scotiabank
USD little changed as markets mull tariffs – Scotiabank
The USD is trading steady to a little softer overall in quiet trade. Global stocks are firmer while bonds are little changed in rather quiet trading, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD: Slight tendency towards unchanged interest rates – Commerzbank
CAD: Slight tendency towards unchanged interest rates – Commerzbank
Today's decision by the Bank of Canada (BoC) promises to be very exciting. Whether the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates again or wait until its next meeting at the end of July is not a foregone conclusion, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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USD/CNH: Likely to trade between 7.1850 and 7.2050 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Likely to trade between 7.1850 and 7.2050 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade between 7.1850 and 7.2050 against Chinese Yuan (CNH). In the longer run, for now, USD is likely to trade in a range between 7.1800 and 7.2300, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/JPY: Likely to trade in a higher range of 143.30/144.30 – UOB Group
USD/JPY: Likely to trade in a higher range of 143.30/144.30 – UOB Group
Any further rebound is likely part of a higher range of 143.30/144.30 instead of a sustained advance. In the longer run, price action suggests that USD is still trading in a range, most likely between 142.10 and 145.50, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/CAD breaks below 200-DMA, downtrend persists – Société Générale
USD/CAD breaks below 200-DMA, downtrend persists – Société Générale
USD/CAD continues its descent after slipping below the 200-DMA, now hovering near a long-term trend line. While momentum indicators show some signs of stabilization, the technical outlook remains fragile without a clear bounce, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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NZD/USD: Likely to consolidate between 0.5985 and 0.6030 – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Likely to consolidate between 0.5985 and 0.6030 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to consolidate between 0.5985 and 0.6030. In the longer run, rapid buildup in upward momentum indicates further NZD strength; the level to monitor is 0.6095, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Falls to near 1.3700, eight-week lows
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Falls to near 1.3700, eight-week lows
The USD/CAD pair is retracing its recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around 1.3710 during the European hours on Wednesday. The daily chart's technical analysis suggested a persistent bearish sentiment, as the pair consolidates within the descending channel pattern.
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USD: Dollar rebounds, trade and ISM in focus – ING
USD: Dollar rebounds, trade and ISM in focus – ING
The US Dollar (USD) showed resilience despite the late-session bounce in Treasury yields, supported by strong April JOLTS job openings. That said, the JOLTS data adds little to the overall jobs picture: the labour market remains tight, while declining quits suggest wage growth is easing.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Seems poised to build on momentum beyond 195.00 mark
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Seems poised to build on momentum beyond 195.00 mark
The GBP/JPY cross builds on the previous day's goodish rebound from the 192.75-192.70 area, or over a one-week low, and gains positive traction for the second straight day on Wednesday.
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AUD/USD: Expected to trade in a range between 0.6445 and 0.6490 – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Expected to trade in a range between 0.6445 and 0.6490 – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) is expected to trade in a range between 0.6445 and 0.6490 against US Dollar (ISD). In the longer run, price action suggests AUD could continue to rise and test the significant resistance level at 0.6540, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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CAD: Don't rule out a BoC cut today – ING
CAD: Don't rule out a BoC cut today – ING
Today’s Bank of Canada meeting has been a very hard one to call, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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GBP/USD: A sustained advance can be expected above 1.3600 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: A sustained advance can be expected above 1.3600 – UOB Group
Current price movements are likely part of a 1.3490/1.3555 range trading phase. In the longer run, Pound Sterling (GBP) must first close above 1.3600 before a sustained advance can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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EUR/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 1.1360/1.1430 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 1.1360/1.1430 – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) is likely to trade in a range of 1.1360/1.1430. In the longer run, EUR outlook is revised to positive; the immediate levels to watch are 1.1495 and 1.1530, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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EUR: Staying below 1.140 for now – ING
EUR: Staying below 1.140 for now – ING
As we had anticipated, EUR/USD was looking a bit too expensive close to 1.145, and the bounce below 1.140 is probably due to some short-squeezing, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Support at the 0.6000 area keeps the upward trend intact
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Support at the 0.6000 area keeps the upward trend intact
The New Zealand Dollar turned lower on Tuesday, weighed by a stronger US Dollar, but downside attempts have been contained at the 0.5990-0.6000 area, which keeps the broader upward trend intact.The Kiwi retreated from year-to-date highs, at 0.6050, following stronger-than-expected US job openings nu
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EUR/USD consolidates below 1.1400 ahead of the US ADP employment release
EUR/USD consolidates below 1.1400 ahead of the US ADP employment release
EUR/USD has been capped at 1.1400 and is trading near 1.1380 at the moment of writing, as the positive impulse from Eurozone services activity faded.
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – Awaiting the key US data
USDJPY Technical Analysis – Awaiting the key US data
The USDJPY pair is mostly ranging near the recent lows as the market awaits the key US data releases to pick a direction
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish bias remains unchanged near 93.00
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish bias remains unchanged near 93.00
The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory near 93.10 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains weak against the Japanese Yen (JPY) after Australia’s first quarter (Q1) economic growth missed estimates. 
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls have the upper hand near mid-$34.00s, just below YTD top
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls have the upper hand near mid-$34.00s, just below YTD top
Silver (XAG/USD) struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from sub-$34.00 levels and oscillates in a narrow trading band during the Asian session on Wednesday.
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FX option expiries for 4 June 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 4 June 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Treads water above 99.00 near nine-day EMA barrier
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Treads water above 99.00 near nine-day EMA barrier
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is edging lower after registering over 0.5% gains in the previous session and trading around 99.20 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Edges higher with eyes set on 94.00 as bullish harami emerges
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Edges higher with eyes set on 94.00 as bullish harami emerges
The AUD/JPY opens Wednesday’s Asian session with a positive mood, posting gains of over 0.08% at the time of writing. The cross-pair appears poised to extend the ongoing leg up, testing the May 29 daily high of 93.86.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rebounds from 6-week low, climbs past 0.8200
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rebounds from 6-week low, climbs past 0.8200
USD/CHF bounces off six-week lows of 0.8155 and surges past the 0.8200 figure as the Greenback is boosted by solid US jobs data, which is pushing the pair above its opening price by 0.26%.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD pulls back from yearly highs but stays above $34.50
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD pulls back from yearly highs but stays above $34.50
Silver (XAG/USD) price trimmed some of its Monday’s 5% gains, edging down 0.52% on Tuesday, with the grey metal trading near the $34.50 area, stuck to the highs of the current week.
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AUD/USD retreats from psychological resistance as the Fed remains in the spotlight
AUD/USD retreats from psychological resistance as the Fed remains in the spotlight
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is erasing some of its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, after experiencing a positive surge in bullish momentum on Monday.
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EUR/USD slips as Greenback gains on data surge, trade fears rattle markets
EUR/USD slips as Greenback gains on data surge, trade fears rattle markets
EUR/USD retreats after hitting a six-week peak of 1.1454 on Tuesday amid increasing concerns of market participants regarding the trade war ignited by the United States (US). The Greenback’s appreciation weighs on the pair, which trades at 1.1379, down 0.52%.
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EUR/JPY rebounds off moving average support despite Eurozone inflation miss
EUR/JPY rebounds off moving average support despite Eurozone inflation miss
The Euro (EUR) has been gaining strength against the Japanese Yen (JPY), traditionally seen as a safe haven, on Tuesday. 
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Gold slides on sold US Dollar after upbeat JOLTS data
Gold slides on sold US Dollar after upbeat JOLTS data
Gold price trims some of its Monday gains as it edges down over 0.80% on Tuesday following jobs data from the United States (US), which reveals that the labor market remains tight. At the same time, the overall strength of the Greenback weighed on the non-yielding metal.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: USD/CAD bearish structure intact, short-term bounce hinges on 1.3700 support
USD/CAD Price Forecast: USD/CAD bearish structure intact, short-term bounce hinges on 1.3700 support
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) holds firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/CAD pair trading sideways during the American session to trade around 1.3720.
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JPY is a relative performer on the day – Scotiabank
JPY is a relative performer on the day – Scotiabank
Japanese Yen (JPY) is soft, down marginally against the US Dollar (USD) but outperforming most of the G10 currencies, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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GBP soft vs. USD but performing relatively well vs. G10 – Scotiabank
GBP soft vs. USD but performing relatively well vs. G10 – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is soft, down a marginal 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD) and a relative performer among the G10 in an environment of mild, albeit broad-based USD strength, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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EUR hits fresh one month high ahead of ECB Thursday – Scotiabank
EUR hits fresh one month high ahead of ECB Thursday – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is soft, down 0.3% against the US Dollar (USD) and a mid-performer among the G10 currencies, pulling back modestly from its overnight push to a fresh one month high, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD edges lower after another rebound from the upper 1.36s – Scotiabank
CAD edges lower after another rebound from the upper 1.36s – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has edged a little lower on the session, in line with its major currency peers. Spot may continue to range trade ahead of Wednesday’s BoC policy decision, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD steadies, undertone remains bearish – Scotiabank
USD steadies, undertone remains bearish – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is tracking a little higher overall, consolidating the soft tone seen over the past few sessions as the Dollar Index (DXY) losses hold near recent lows, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD/CNH: Likely to trade in a range between 7.1800 and 7.2300 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Likely to trade in a range between 7.1800 and 7.2300 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to consolidate between 7.1920 and 7.2150. In the longer run, for now, USD is likely to trade in a range between 7.1800 and 7.2300, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/JPY: 143.85 must be breached for a sustained upside – UOB Group
USD/JPY: 143.85 must be breached for a sustained upside – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could decline further; given the deeply oversold momentum against Japanese Yen (JPY), a clear break below 142.10 appears unlikely. In the longer run, for a sustained decline, USD must first close below 142.10, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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AUD/USD to test 0.6510 before leveling off – UOB Group
AUD/USD to test 0.6510 before leveling off – UOB Group
Sharp rise appears excessive, but there is room for Australian Dollar (AUD) to test 0.6510 before leveling off. In the longer run, price action suggests AUD could continue to rise and test the significant resistance level at 0.6540, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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GBP/USD: A sustained advance can be expected above 1.3600 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: A sustained advance can be expected above 1.3600 – UOB Group
Strong momentum suggests further Pound Sterling (GBP) strength against US Dollar (USD), even though it is unclear if this will be sufficient for a break above 1.3600.
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Is the Fed really to blame for the weak USD? – Commerzbank
Is the Fed really to blame for the weak USD? – Commerzbank
The reason for the significant strengthening of the US Dollar (USD) in September, when Donald Trump's second term in office was approaching, was obvious.
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EUR/CHF rebounds from 0.9250/0.9210 support zone – Société Générale
EUR/CHF rebounds from 0.9250/0.9210 support zone – Société Générale
EUR/CHF is showing signs of hesitation after rebounding from key support near last year’s lows. While a short-term floor has formed, the pair's inability to reclaim the 200-DMA suggests limited upside traction and leaves the door open to further downside risk, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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