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GBPUSD reaches one-year high on positive UK and negative US economic data
Key Points: The British pound (Symbol: GBPUSD) floated to a one-year high of $1.2985, driven by favourable economic data from both the UK and the US. The pair opened the week with positive momentum as forex traders responded to unexpected growth in the UK and easing inflation in the US. Picture: GPBUSD reaches one-year high,Continue Reading
Aussie hits six-month high, kiwi drops on U.S. rate cut speculation
Key points: The Australian dollar held near six-month peaks on Friday, driven by market speculation around potential U.S. rate cuts. In contrast, the New Zealand dollar experienced significant declines due to expectations of steeper cuts domestically. Aussie gains, Kiwi struggles See: Aussie on the rise as seen on the VT Markets app. The Aussie stoodContinue Reading
Dollar strengthens on Powell’s caution; Kiwi weakens post-dovish central bank
Key points: Dollar firms on Powell’s caution See: Dollar index trading at 104.768 as seen on the VT Markets app. Powell highlighted a cooling job market, indicating that the Fed faces “two-sided risks” and cannot focus solely on inflation. This statement underpinned the dollar’s rebound, with the dollar index (DXY), which measures the U.S. currencyContinue Reading
Rupee will rely on Powell’s testimony to end deadlock
Key points The Indian rupee is poised to open largely unchanged on Tuesday as traders eagerly await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. The rupee’s movement has been constrained within a broad range of 83.35-83.60 against the U.S. dollar for over a month, reflecting a period of consolidation amid global economic uncertainties. OpeningContinue Reading