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NZD/USD Expects a Consolidation Phase – UOB In opinion of analysts at UOB Group, the Kiwi dollar may trade in a sideline pattern in the next 1-3 weeks. Key Quotes “The unexpected break above the 0.6830 resistance (high of 0.6843) suggests that the recent downward pressure has eased...
USD/JPY Upside Could Extend to 112 – Westpac According to strategists at Westpac, the current upside in the pair could reach the 112.00 area. Key Quotes “Last week we shifted back to a neutral bias and maintain that view this week”...
EUR/USD Stages Short-Lived Bounce Attempt, Turns Back South EUR/USD has fallen to fresh monthly lows on Wednesday amid a stronger US dollar, as investors digest yesterday’s strong US CPI and hawkish comments from Fed members. EUR/USD fell to a low of 1...
GBP/USD Bullish Momentum Continues, 1.4600 a Whisker Away The GBP/USD pair kept its momentum going after GBP bulls got a boost from the latest 'Brexit' poll results, lifting the pair to the vicinity of 1.4600 handle. At the time of writing, the pair was trading at 1.4590, up 0...
USD/JPY Keeps Highs Near 109.60 The Japanese Yen remains on the defensive vs. the greenback today, taking USD/JPY to the 109.60 area, challenging daily highs...
FxWirePro: Stern Strength in Crude, Cyclical Asymmetric Reactions Bid Longs in MXN and RUB - Hedging Perspectives Despite the strong dynamics in Brent crude, staggering close to the USD50/bbl mark, upside risks for DXY and the asymmetric reaction to a re-pricing of Fed hikes could weigh on the on...
FxWirePro: NZD/JPY Stiff Resistance at 74.50, Breaks Above Could See Further Upside NZD/JPY stiff resistance at 74.50, further gains only on break above. RBNZ Q2 2-year inflation expectations gauge weighed negatively on the sentiment around the NZD...
U.S. Government Bonds Slide on FED Rate Hike Expectations The U.S. government bonds continue to trade lower on Wednesday after reading strong April consumer price index and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials...
AUD/USD Falls Below 200-Day SMA The Australian dollar is among the worst performers on Wednesday, having fallen below the 200-day SMA in recent dealings. AUD/USD slid to a fresh low of 0...