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EUR/USD rallies to vault over 1.1100 on tepid Monday

EUR/USD rallies to vault over 1.1100 on tepid Monday

EUR/USD rose on a tide of Greenback shorting pressure on Monday, with bids getting lifted back above the 1.1100 price handle that flummoxed intraday action to cap off last week. Risk-on market sentiment has kicked off the new week firmly in control.

EUR/USD News
GBP/USD rallies on Fed rate cut bets

GBP/USD rallies on Fed rate cut bets

GBP/USD clipped into the high end on a quiet Monday, kicking off the new trading week with a fresh bullish bid back over the 1.3200 handle. Investor sentiment is holding steady on the high side as markets gear up for a hefty central bank showing this week, with a widely anticipated Fed rate cut and another showing from the Bank of England.

GBP/USD News
USD/JPY remains on the defensive below 141.00 as bets firm on jumbo Fed rate cut

USD/JPY remains on the defensive below 141.00 as bets firm on jumbo Fed rate cut

The USD/JPY pair recovers some lost ground near 140.80, snapping the five-day losing streak during the early Asian session on Tuesday. However, the upside of the pair might be limited amid the growing expectation that the US Federal Reserve will start its easing cycle at the September meeting.

USD/JPY News

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AUD/USD consolidates around mid-0.6700s amid cautious mood ahead of FOMC meeting

AUD/USD consolidates around mid-0.6700s amid cautious mood ahead of FOMC meeting

AUD/USD consolidates the overnight strong gains and oscillates around mid-0.6700s, as traders move to the sidelines ahead of a two-day FOMC meeting starting this Tuesday. Heading into the central bank event risk, the USD languishes near the 2024 low amid bets for an oversized rate cut by the Fed.

AUD/USD News
USD/JPY remains on the defensive below 141.00 as bets firm on jumbo Fed rate cut

USD/JPY remains on the defensive below 141.00 as bets firm on jumbo Fed rate cut

The USD/JPY pair recovers some lost ground near 140.80, snapping the five-day losing streak during the early Asian session on Tuesday. However, the upside of the pair might be limited amid the growing expectation that the US Federal Reserve will start its easing cycle at the September meeting.

USD/JPY News
Gold price consolidates near all-time peak, looks to Fed before the next leg up

Gold price consolidates near all-time peak, looks to Fed before the next leg up

Gold price is seen oscillating in a narrow trading band during the Asian session on Tuesday and consolidating its recent gains to a fresh all-time peak, around the $2,589-2,590 region touched the previous day. 

Gold News
MicroStrategy plans to buy additional Bitcoin following $700 million convertible notes sale

MicroStrategy plans to buy additional Bitcoin following $700 million convertible notes sale

MicroStrategy plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings after announcing a $700 million convertible senior notes offering on Monday. The announcement follows its $1.11 billion Bitcoin purchase.

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Five Fundamentals for the week: Fed overtowers pivotal week for Gold, stocks and the US Dollar

Five Fundamentals for the week: Fed overtowers pivotal week for Gold, stocks and the US Dollar Premium

The Fed's first rate cut stands out as economic uncertainty mounts. US Retail Sales and Jobless Claims are of high interest. Rate decisions by central banks in the UK and Japan are also pivotal.

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