GBP/USD continues its upward momentum from April 8, trading near 1.3280 during Friday's Asian session. The pair is buoyed by a weakening US Dollar, as concerns grow over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States.
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EUR/USD gathers strength above 1.1350, bullish bias remains
The EUR/USD pair strengthens to around 1.1370 during the early European trading hours on Friday. Hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union provide some support to the Euro. Trading volume is likely to be lightened on Good Friday.
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS
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GMT
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Event
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Vol.
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Actual
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Consensus
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Previous
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Apr 17 | |||||
| 24h |
AUD
Good Friday
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| 24h |
NZD
Good Friday
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| 24h |
EUR
Good Friday
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| 24h |
EUR
Good Friday
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| 24h |
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| 24h |
CHF
Good Friday
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| 24h |
GBP
Good Friday
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| 24h |
EUR
Good Friday
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| 24h |
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| Friday, Apr 18 | |||||
| 24h |
USD
Good Friday
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| 24h |
CAD
Good Friday
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| 08:00 |
EUR
Trade Balance EU
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€-0.635B
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| 08:00 |
|
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€3.310B
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€-0.264B
|
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| 15:00 |
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| 17:00 |
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480
|
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| 19:30 |
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$200.7K
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| 19:30 |
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139.6K
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| 19:30 |
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$-28.7K
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| 19:30 |
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£17.3K
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| 19:30 |
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¥147.1K
|
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| 19:30 |
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€60K
|
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| 19:30 |
|
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$-63.3K
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| Sunday, Apr 20 | |||||
| 24h |
NZD
Easter Monday
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