AUD/NZD Facing the Weekly Resistance of 1.0361

The Australian dollar versus the New Zealand dollar currency pair is at the old weekly support of 1.0361. Will the bulls conquer it again? Long-term perspective The descending movement that started after 1.0837 was confirmed as resistance extended to as low as 0.9993, but, after confirming the weekly support of 1.0037, a strong rally began, one that now puts to the test the double resistance made possible by the 1.0361 level and the trendline that starts … “AUD/NZD Facing the Weekly Resistance of 1.0361”

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Pound Rallies as PM Johnson Still in ICU; UK COVID-19 Deaths Rise

The  Sterling pound today rallied for  the  third straight session against the  US dollar amid hope that Boris Johnson was recovering despite rising COVID-19 deaths in  the  UK. The  GBP/USD currency pair posted gains as  investors reacted calmly to  rising coronavirus deaths in  the  UK and  the  risk posed by  the  pandemic to  the  British … “Pound Rallies as PM Johnson Still in ICU; UK COVID-19 Deaths Rise”

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Chinese Yuan Weakens As Officials Weigh Additional Fiscal, Monetary Stimulus

The Chinese yuan is weakening midweek as a new report suggests officials are considering additional fiscal and monetary stimulus to rejuvenate the post-coronavirus economy. As the country gradually returns to normal and even ends the lockdown in Wuhan, authorities are discussing a wide range of options. Over fears of a second wave, China could serve as a case study for the rest of the world in what to do after COVID-19. According to Reuters, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is anticipated … “Chinese Yuan Weakens As Officials Weigh Additional Fiscal, Monetary Stimulus”

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AUD/CAD Might Be Ready to Break the Trendline

The Australian dollar versus the Canadian dollar currency pair got very close to an area that may decide the very fate of the pair for the medium-term, if not for the long-term? Long-term perspective The depreciation that started from the peak of 0.9149, after the confirmation of the 0.9093 level las resistance, extended all the way to 0.8062 low. After a sharp retracement, the price started an ascending and very volatile movement. Even if it appears that the high … “AUD/CAD Might Be Ready to Break the Trendline”

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Euro Rallies on Hopes That Europe Is Flattening the COVID-19 Curve

The euro today rallied against the US dollar buoyed by the latter’s decline as investors favoured riskier currencies including the single currency. The EUR/USD currency pair hit new 3-day highs ending the downtrend that was in place for the past six sessions. The  EUR/USD currency pair today rallied from an  opening low of  1.0790 to  a  high of  1.0925 in  the  American session but had pulled … “Euro Rallies on Hopes That Europe Is Flattening the COVID-19 Curve”

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Pound Rallies Despite Record COVID-19 Deaths and Johnson in ICU

The  Sterling pound today rallied higher against the  US dollar despite the  fact that the  UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson being hospitalised in  ICU. The  GBP/USD currency pair posted gains as  buyers stepped in  capitalising on  the  greenback’s fall from recent highs. The  GBP/USD currency pair today rallied from an  opening low of  1.2217 in … “Pound Rallies Despite Record COVID-19 Deaths and Johnson in ICU”

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Swiss Franc Slips As SNB’s Total Sight Deposits Surge Again

The Swiss franc is sliding against the US dollar and the euro on Tuesday as the central bank’s sight deposit holdings surged by their second-highest level in 12 months. For more than a year, Switzerland has been actively trying to depreciate the franc’s value as investors continue to pour into the traditional safe-haven asset, even as financial markets rebound. The Swiss franc has significantly appreciated throughout the turbulence, affecting the manufacturing sector and overall exporting industry. … “Swiss Franc Slips As SNB’s Total Sight Deposits Surge Again”

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Bulls Still Aiming for 1.7811 on GBP/CAD?

The Great Britain pound versus the Canadian dollar currency pair sits in an interesting zone. Is this area a good starting ground for the bulls, or is it already too late for them? Long-term perspective The appreciation that started at the 1.6620 level extended all the way to the long-time resistance area of 1.7811. But it retraced from there, slipping under the intermediary level of 1.7499. The price is now sitting just above the possible … “Bulls Still Aiming for 1.7811 on GBP/CAD?”

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Japanese Yen Weakens As Abe Unveils $1 Trillion Stimulus Package

The Japanese yen is losing against multiple currency pairs to start the trading week, prompted by Tokyo unveiling a massive $1 trillion stimulus package to curb the economic fallout from COVID-19. While Japan has refused to institute a nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Japanese yen declared a state of emergency to prevent coronavirus infections – domestic cases have topped 4,000. Can the world’s third-largest economy come out of the public health … “Japanese Yen Weakens As Abe Unveils $1 Trillion Stimulus Package”

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Chinese Yuan Flat As PBoC Pumps $56 Billion Liquidity for SMEs

The  Chinese yuan is trading relatively flat to  kick off the  holiday-shortened trading week. China continued to  employ monetary policy measures to  resuscitate the  world’s second-largest economy in  the  coronavirus fallout. One mechanism Beijing is utilizing to  spur business activity is bank lending, offering credit to  businesses – large and  small. Will it be enough … “Chinese Yuan Flat As PBoC Pumps $56 Billion Liquidity for SMEs”

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