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Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD remains pressured below 1.0800 on renewed USD strength
EUR/USD stays under pressure and declines toward 1.0750 following Thursday's recovery. A renewed US Dollar uptick and a cautious mood weigh on the pair, as traders digest the Trump win and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcements.
GBP/USD holds lower ground near 1.2950 amid tepid risk sentiment
GBP/USD trades in negative territory at around 1.2950 in the second half of the day on Friday. The emergence of dip-buying in the US Dollar and a tepid risk tone undermine the pair. The BoE’s cautious rate cut could check the pair's downside as traders comments from central bankers.
USD/JPY extends correction to near 152.00 on Japan’s intervention alert
USD/JPY slides further to near 152.00 as the Japanese yen strengthens after Japana Kato warned of possible intervention. The US Dollar tries to resume its upside trend on Trump policy optimism. On Thursday, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 bps to 4.50%-4.75%.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD remains pressured below 1.0800 on renewed USD strength
EUR/USD stays under pressure and declines toward 1.0750 following Thursday's recovery. A renewed US Dollar uptick and a cautious mood weigh on the pair, as traders digest the Trump win and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcements.
GBP/USD holds lower ground near 1.2950 amid tepid risk sentiment
GBP/USD trades in negative territory at around 1.2950 in the second half of the day on Friday. The emergence of dip-buying in the US Dollar and a tepid risk tone undermine the pair. The BoE’s cautious rate cut could check the pair's downside as traders comments from central bankers.
Gold fluctuates below $2,700 amid stronger USD, positive risk tone
Gold trades below $2,700 in the early American session on Friday and is pressured by a combination of factors. Hopes that Trump's policies would spur economic growth and inflation, to a larger extent, overshadow the Fed's dovish outlook, which, in turn, helps revive the USD demand.
Week ahead – US CPI to shift market focus back to data after Trump shock
After Trump comeback, normality to return to markets with US CPI. GDP data from UK and Japan to also be important. But volatility to likely persist as markets assess impact of Trump.
October’s US CPI rates to be the next big test for the greenback
With the US elections being over, Trump getting elected and the Fed having released its interest rate decision, we take a look at what next week has in store for the markets. On the monetary front a number of policymakers from various central banks are scheduled to speak at some point or the other.
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