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In the wake of the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East, markets have been reacting sharply. Focusing on USDJPY pair, as the conflict shows signs of intensifying, investors turned to traditional safe-haven assets notably the Japanese yen amid fears of a broader regional spillover. Beyond geopolitical tension in the Middle East, both economies are set...

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The EUR/JPY pair is trading in a general uptrend, forming higher highs and higher lows, which maintains a bullish momentum. What’s the pair’s next expected move? As long as the 164.556 level is not broken with a 4-hour candle closing below it, any pullback remains corrective. The pair is likely to rebound from the 164.823 level to target the 165.510 level.

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Earlier today, the UK’s Claimant Count Change (jobless claim) i.e. the number of people in the UK claiming unemployment related benefits for the month of May was released with a whopping 33.1k against 9.5k projection and average earnings index plus bonus witnessed a decline to 5.3% against 5.5% forecast. Today’s disappointing UK labor market report prompted a...

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With just minutes to go before the European Central Bank (ECB) announces its highly anticipated rate decision, market participants are maintaining a cautious stance. The EUR/USD pair remains relatively calm, reflecting a wait-and-see approach ahead of the official release. According to broad market consensus, the ECB is expected to implement a 25-basis point rate...

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Several negative data points were released this week for the US dollar, led by the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change, which posted its lowest reading since March 2023 at just 37K. Additionally, the Non-Manufacturing PMI fell below the key 50 level, recording 49.9. These readings add further downside pressure on the US dollar. On the other hand, the Bank of Canada...

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During governor Kazuo Ueda’s speech on Tuesday, he emphasized that the central bank would raise interest rates once it is convinced enough that economic and price growth will re-accelerate after a period of stagnation. He further signaled the central bank will continue to taper its huge bond buying even after an existing plan running through March expires,...