Bulls on USD/JPY Regrouping from the 107.00 Handle?

The US dollar versus the Japanese yen currency pair oscillates around the 107.09 level. Is there a lack of direction? Long-term perspective The depreciation that started from 111.07, and which came after the strong rally that begun after the price touched the monthly support of 101.18, seemed to have found support at the 107.09 level. But the 107.09 support was breached on April 28, allowing the price to fall until the low of 106.35. From … “Bulls on USD/JPY Regrouping from the 107.00 Handle?”

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Canadian Dollar Drops Against US Peer, Recovers on Poloz’s Speech

The  Canadian dollar today lost ground against its US peer as  the  greenback posted gains boosted by  President Donald Trump’s comments about a  strong dollar. The  USD/CAD rallied higher earlier today before giving up all its gains later in  the  session as  the  loonie recovered on  hawkish comments from the  Bank of  Canada Governor. The … “Canadian Dollar Drops Against US Peer, Recovers on Poloz’s Speech”

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US Dollar Jumps on Initial Jobless Claims Hitting Two-Month Low

The  US dollar is strengthening on  Thursday after the  US government reported its lowest number of  Americans filing for  unemployment benefits since the  COVID-19 crisis started two months ago. The  news elevated the  greenback, which also surged on  weakening equities that have prompted global investors to  pour into the  traditional safe-haven asset this week. According … “US Dollar Jumps on Initial Jobless Claims Hitting Two-Month Low”

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Euro Falls on Risk-Off Market Sentiment Amid Global Recession Fears

The euro today fell against the US dollar driven by the risk-off market sentiment dominated by fears of a looming global recession in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The EUR/USD currency pair extended yesterday’s decline that was triggered by the Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dismissal of negative interest rates in the US. The EUR/USD currency pair today fell from an opening high of 1.0824 in the Asian session to a low of 1.0789 in the early European session and was near these … “Euro Falls on Risk-Off Market Sentiment Amid Global Recession Fears”

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AUD/NZD Again Above 1.0689

The Australian dollar versus the New Zealand dollar currency pair climbed above an important support level. Will it be able to take this chance to further appreciate? Long-term perspective The surge that started from the weekly support of 1.0037 managed to cross the double resistance crafted by the descending trendline starting from the  1.0865 high and the old weekly support of 1.0361. After that, the price searched further for a support level to continue … “AUD/NZD Again Above 1.0689”

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Japanese Yen Strengthens on BoJ’s ‘Whatever We Can’ Approach to Rescue Economy

The  Japanese yen is strengthening against its G10 currency counterparts midweek, driven by  the  central bank’s signal that it would impose additional monetary stimulus to  save the  world’s third-largest economy. Investors were also bullish on  new data showing banks are increasing their lending programs. With Tokyo planning to  top up its $1 trillion stimulus efforts, … “Japanese Yen Strengthens on BoJ’s ‘Whatever We Can’ Approach to Rescue Economy”

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US Dollar Recovers As Federal Reserve Dismisses Negative Interest Rates

The US dollar has wiped out all its losses from earlier in the midweek trading session after the Federal Reserve dismissed it would be introducing negative interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s grim assessment of the US economy could prompt investors to pour into the greenback as a safe-haven asset since financial markets tumbled throughout his press conference. On Wednesday, the head of the central bank delivered prepared remarks … “US Dollar Recovers As Federal Reserve Dismisses Negative Interest Rates”

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Australian Dollar Strongest on Economic Data, Market Sentiment

The Australian dollar rallied today, turning out to be the strongest currency on the Forex market during Wednesday’s trading. The possible reasons for the rally were good domestic macroeconomic data and optimism about an exit from the lockdown in Australia as well as other countries around the world. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the Wage Price Index rose 0.5% in the March quarter from the previous three months. The rate of increase was stable, unchanged from … “Australian Dollar Strongest on Economic Data, Market Sentiment”

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NZ Dollar Weakest After RBNZ Expands QE Program, Talks About Negative Interest Rates

The New Zealand dollar was the weakest currency on the Forex market today, sinking after the monetary policy announcement from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. While the central bank kept its benchmark Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged, it almost doubled the scale of the quantitative easing program. The RBNZ left its key interest rate unchanged at 0.25% — a move that was widely expected by markets. At the same time, the bank increased … “NZ Dollar Weakest After RBNZ Expands QE Program, Talks About Negative Interest Rates”

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AUD/CAD on the Grey Line at 0.9093

The Australian dollar versus the Canadian dollar currency pair seems to be willing to still think where to go next. But does the market offer some guides? Long-term perspective After stamping the low of 0.8062, the surge that took place from the 0.8117 level brought the price above the double resistance area created by the 0.8924 level and the trendline. Once here, the bears tried to put pressure to send the price back, just as it … “AUD/CAD on the Grey Line at 0.9093”

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