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Gold slips as Trump's hits pause on EU duties amid thin trading volume
Gold slips as Trump's hits pause on EU duties amid thin trading volume
Gold price drops more than 0.50% on Monday amid the lack of demand for haven assets after United States (US) President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on the European Union (EU). In the meantime, trading remains thin due to the closure of the United Kingdom (UK) and US financial markets for holidays.
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Silver consolidates near $33.50 after breakout, eyes $34.50 next
Silver consolidates near $33.50 after breakout, eyes $34.50 next
The Silver (XAG/USD) pair starts the week on a steady footing, hovering near $33.40 during the American trading hours on Monday, after gaining nearly 4% in the previous week on the back of a bullish technical breakout and renewed safe-haven demand.
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EUR/CAD steadies as EU tariff delays and robust Canadian data drive mixed momentum
EUR/CAD steadies as EU tariff delays and robust Canadian data drive mixed momentum
The Euro (EUR) is firming against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Monday, bolstered by easing trade tensions after the United States announced a delay in implementing new tariffs on European imports.
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GBP nears 1.36, highest since early 2022 – Scotiabank
GBP nears 1.36, highest since early 2022 – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is modestly firmer on the session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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EUR probes 1.14 area on tariff relief – Scotiabank
EUR probes 1.14 area on tariff relief – Scotiabank
The EU’s tariff reprieve followed what the president called a 'very nice call' with Commission President von der Leyen over the weekend, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD eases amid latest tariff reprieve – Scotiabank
USD eases amid latest tariff reprieve – Scotiabank
President Trump rescinded his threat of 50% tariffs on EU imports over the weekend, delaying the decision until July 9th, the original end date of his last delay on reciprocal tariffs announced early in April, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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GBP: Further glimmers of hope – Commerzbank
GBP: Further glimmers of hope – Commerzbank
In recent weeks, the Pound Sterling (GBP) has recovered significantly against the euro, with the exchange rate now standing at around 0.84 instead of 0.87.
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USD/CNH: Downward momentum has not increased significantly – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Downward momentum has not increased significantly – UOB Group
There is a chance for US Dollar (USD) to test 7.1650 vs Chinese Yuan (CNH); the major support at 7.1500 is unlikely to come into view.
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The US-UK trade deal doesn't look so bad after all – Commerzbank
The US-UK trade deal doesn't look so bad after all – Commerzbank
As if to keep us on our toes on an otherwise uneventful Friday, Donald Trump followed up his threat of tariffs on smartphones by announcing that 50% tariffs would be imposed on EU goods from 1 June, due to stalled negotiations with the European Union.
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USD/JPY: Any decline is likely part of a lower range of 142.10/143.45 – UOB Group
USD/JPY: Any decline is likely part of a lower range of 142.10/143.45 – UOB Group
Scope for US Dollar (USD) to weaken further vs Japanese Yen (JPY); any decline is likely part of a lower range of 142.10/143.45. In the longer run, risk is still on the downside, but it remains to be seen if USD can maintain its pace of decline.
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USD/CHF Price Analysis: Rejection at 0.8225 keeps the 0.8200 support on focus
USD/CHF Price Analysis: Rejection at 0.8225 keeps the 0.8200 support on focus
The US Dollar has failed to break the 0,8225 resistance area, where the near-term descending channel meets a previous support, now turned resistance.
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US: Is this still capitalism? – Commerzbank
US: Is this still capitalism? – Commerzbank
On Friday, Donald Trump returned to his favourite topic, tariffs. In response to the announcement of a big US technology company that it plans to move production from China to India, Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on its smartphone unless they are manufactured in the US for the US market.
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USD/JPY: Pace of decline may slow – OCBC
USD/JPY: Pace of decline may slow – OCBC
USD/JPY extended its decline as Trump tariff threats ramped up demand for safe haven proxies, including JPY, CHF and Gold. USD/JPY was last at 142.85 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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NZD/USD: Any advance is unlikely to reach 0.6030 – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Any advance is unlikely to reach 0.6030 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) could rise further vs US Dollar (USD), but due to the overbought conditions, any advance is unlikely to reach 0.6030. In the longer run, for a sustained advance, NZD must break and hold above 0.6030, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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GBP/USD: Room for gains – OCBC
GBP/USD: Room for gains – OCBC
Pound Sterling (GBP) extended its run higher, to more than 3-year high as activity, inflation and PMI services data surprised to the upside. Pair was last at 1.3565, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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AUD/USD: To rise above the early-month high of 0.6515 – UOB Group
AUD/USD: To rise above the early-month high of 0.6515 – UOB Group
There is scope for Australian Dollar (AUD) to rise above the early-month high of 0.6515 vs US Dollar (USD); any further advance is unlikely to reach 0.6550.
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DXY: Pulled by gravity – OCBC
DXY: Pulled by gravity – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) bounced at first when Trump threatened with tariffs last Friday. But the bounce did not last, and USD extended its weakness into Monday trade. The price action underscores a re-pricing of weak USD sentiment and confidence.
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GBP/USD: Overbought conditions suggest any advance is unlikely to reach 1.3600 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Overbought conditions suggest any advance is unlikely to reach 1.3600 – UOB Group
Strong momentum indicates further Pound Sterling (GBP) strength; overbought conditions suggest any advance is unlikely to reach 1.3600. In the longer run, upward momentum remains strong; the next objective is 1.3635, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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EUR/USD: Restraint bulls – OCBC
EUR/USD: Restraint bulls – OCBC
Euro (EUR) saw whippy trade on Friday, falling at first in reaction to Trump’s threat of 50% tariff on EU goods. But losses were erased amid broad USD weakness. EUR was last seen at 1.1379 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR/USD: Has a chance to test the major resistance at 1.1400 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Has a chance to test the major resistance at 1.1400 – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) could test the major resistance at 1.1400; a sustained rise above this level is unlikely. In the longer run, the likelihood of EUR breaking above 1.1400 is increasing; the next resistance is nearby at 1.1435, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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S&P 500 Futures Analysis Today – Bulls Back in Control, Key Entry Levels fo May 26, 2025
S&P 500 Futures Analysis Today – Bulls Back in Control, Key Entry Levels fo May 26, 2025
S&P 500 Futures bullish above 5,866. tradeCompass highlights key upside targets and retracement zones for ES traders on May 26, 2025.
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Climbs beyond mid-162.00s, bulls have the upper hand while above 200-day SMA
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Climbs beyond mid-162.00s, bulls have the upper hand while above 200-day SMA
The EUR/JPY cross gains strong positive traction at the start of a new week and snaps a three-day losing streak to the 161.00 neighborhood, or a nearly one-month low set on Friday.
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hits fresh 39-month highs near 1.3600
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hits fresh 39-month highs near 1.3600
The GBP/USD pair extends its winning streak for the second successive session, trading around 1.3580 during Monday's Asian hours. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests that a bullish bias prevails as the pair moves upwards within an ascending channel pattern.
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Silver Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near $33.50
Silver Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near $33.50
The Silver price (XAG/USD) trades with mild gains around $33.50 during the early European session on Monday. The escalating geopolitical tensions along with the weaker Dollar (USD) provide some support to the safe-haven currency like the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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FX option expiries for 26 May 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 26 May 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Sinks to a two-week low near 0.8200 amid safe-haven demand
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Sinks to a two-week low near 0.8200 amid safe-haven demand
USD/CHF continues to weaken as the downtrend extends past 0.8250, as the pair loses almost 1%. Investors seeking safety bought the Swiss Franc (CHF) after US President Donald Trump threatened to enact tariffs of 50% on the European Union (EU) and 25% on Apple’s iPhone manufactured overseas.
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EUR/USD snaps back above 1.1300 as Trump's tariff salvo roils markets
EUR/USD snaps back above 1.1300 as Trump's tariff salvo roils markets
EUR/USD recovered during the mid-North American session on Friday after diving below 1.1300 after US President Donald Trump rattled the markets by threatening to impose 50% tariffs on the European Union (EU). At the time of writing, the pair recovered and climbed to around 1.1350
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WTI Crude Oil trades above $61.00 with prices consolidating in a tight range
WTI Crude Oil trades above $61.00 with prices consolidating in a tight range
Crude oil prices have rebounded on Friday, allowing prices to erase Thursday’s losses.
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AUDUSD breaks to new highs for the week/new highs going back to May 14
AUDUSD breaks to new highs for the week/new highs going back to May 14
The 0.6500 in the AUDUSD was the highest level from May 14
EURUSD bounces back higher
EURUSD bounces back higher
The EURUSD got within 5 pips of the 100-hour MA and bounced
AUD/USD eyes breakout above 0.6500 amid weak US Dollar
AUD/USD eyes breakout above 0.6500 amid weak US Dollar
The Australian Dollar (AUD) pushes higher against the US Dollar (USD), reaching a fresh weekly high near 0.6480 on Friday, up more than 1.20% on the day.
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The NZDUSD is extending to new session highs and highs for the week.What next technically?
The NZDUSD is extending to new session highs and highs for the week.What next technically?
Buyers making a play above MAs and the highs going back to May 8
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USD/JPY: Bearish bias on the daily charts – OCBC
USD/JPY: Bearish bias on the daily charts – OCBC
USD/JPY continued to trade lower, tracking USD and UST yields lower. Last at 142.55 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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USD: Investors continue to re-evaluate ‘US exceptionalism’ – Rabobank
USD: Investors continue to re-evaluate ‘US exceptionalism’ – Rabobank
US treasuries appear to have drawn some comfort today from the Supreme Court’s ruling that the unique structure of the Fed may protect its board members from potentially being removed by the President, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley reports.
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USDCAD technical analysis: Sellers stay in control as price targets key support
USDCAD technical analysis: Sellers stay in control as price targets key support
Bearish break below key swing levels shifts focus toward 1.3750 support zone.
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DXY: Weak sentiment on the day – OCBC
DXY: Weak sentiment on the day – OCBC
Overnight, US Dollar (USD) bounced after prelim PMIs surprised to the upside. But gains were retraced in the morning, alongside the pullback in UST yields. DXY was last seen at 99.40, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Mexican Peso remains resilient as US-EU trade tensions rise
Mexican Peso remains resilient as US-EU trade tensions rise
The Mexican Peso (MXN) remains steady against the US Dollar (USD) despite US President Donald Trump’s threat of sweeping tariffs on the European Union (EU).
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The EURUSD moves lower after Trump imposed 50% tariff on EU goods
The EURUSD moves lower after Trump imposed 50% tariff on EU goods
The climb down the mountain restarts after things looked on the up and up last week.
GBP trades at 1.35, highest since 2022 – Scotiabank
GBP trades at 1.35, highest since 2022 – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) gains are extending to near 1.35, leaving spot trading at its highest since early 2022, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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