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Sterling inches higher against the dollar; gaining for fourth consecutive day
By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, 27 Jan (Reuters) - The pound edged higher against the U.S. dollar for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, underpinned partly by data that showed retail inflation picked up sharply in January, while UK political uncertainty simmered on. Sterling was last 0.12% higher...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
CEE MARKETS-Forint backs off high as markets await Hungary rate cues
BUDAPEST, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint eased on Tuesday after hitting a multi-week high in the previous session, ahead of the country's central bank policy announcement that is expected to keep the base rate unchanged.The forint EURHUF= was 0.2% lower at 382.00 versus the euro, backtr...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
EUR/JPY recovery fails at 183.65 despite easing intervention fears
The Euro nudged up from six-week lows, right below 182.00 against the Yen on Tuesday, as convictions about a BoJ-Fed intervention start to fade, but met resistance at the 183.65 area before pulling back to levels right below 183.00 at the time of writing.
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Tue, Jan 27
EMERGING MARKETS-EM FX steady after yen intervention concerns, stocks hit record on Asia-led rally
Trump threatens to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%US links Ukraine security guarantees to ceding Donbas: reportHungary's interest rate decision awaited MSCI EM FX flat, stocks gain 1.2%By Purvi Agarwal Jan 27 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies steadied on Tuesday, after robust gains ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
INDIA RUPEE-Rupee ends higher as softer dollar, EU trade pact offer breathing room
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee firmed slightly on Tuesday, helped along by a broadly weaker dollar and the boost from a landmark trade agreement between India and the European Union, which is expected to cut tariffs on nearly all Indian exports. The rupee INR=IN clo...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
EUR/USD: Euro benefits from political risk reduction – MUFG
The EUR/USD has seen a rebound due to broad-based US Dollar weakness and easing political risks in France. The pair is approaching last year's high of 1.1919, with a potential break above this level opening the door for a rise above 1.2000.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
USD/JPY: Japan-led sell-off faces FOMC test – DBS
DBS Group Research analyst Philip Wee discusses the recent dynamics of the USD/JPY amid a global USD sell-off initiated by Japan-centric policy risks. The report highlights the significance of the 50-day moving average and the upcoming FOMC meeting, which may influence the USD's trajectory.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
REFILE-ANALYSIS-US rate check masks stiff hurdle to coordinated yen intervention
U.S. rate check signals Tokyo, Washington action possible but not imminentThreshold high for direct solo, joint intervention, analysts sayU.S. has own reasons to avoid joint actionJapan would need to sell US Treasuries to interveneBy Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
USD/CHF rises to near 0.7800, upside seems limited due to US shutdown uncertainty
USD/CHF extends its recovery for the second successive session, trading around 0.7780 during the European hours on Tuesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) gains ground amid market caution ahead of the looming Federal Reserve (Fed) policy due on Wednesday.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Holds position near 0.6900 due to overbought conditions
AUD/USD remains subdued for the second successive session, trading around 0.6910 during the European hours on Tuesday. Daily chart analysis indicates that the pair is rising within the ascending channel pattern, indicating a persistent bullish bias.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
NZD/USD inches lower after reaching six-month high of 0.6000
NZD/USD halts its seven-day winning streak, trading around 0.5970 during the early European hours on Tuesday. The currency pair holds losses as the US Dollar (USD) steadies amid market caution ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy announcement.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
AUD/USD: Consolidation phase expected – UOB Group
AUD/USD closed at 0.6916, with expectations for consolidation between 0.6880 and 0.6940. The report suggests that further strength is possible, but the pair must break above 0.6945 to aim for 0.6985. UOB Group Senior Technical Strategist Quek Ser Leang and Economist Lee Sue Ann notes.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
GBP: Rally continues with sentiment support – Scotiabank
The GBP is up 0.2% against the USD, continuing its rally driven by positive sentiment and stronger-than-expected economic data. The report highlights that market focus is on the upcoming BoE policy decision, with expectations for no change.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
RPT-ANALYSIS-Dollar under fire again as investors reassess Trump policies, geopolitical risk
Trump's policies create volatility, hurt dollar, investors sayFed expected to cut rates, undermining dollar appealInvestors diversifying away from U.S. as geopolitics heats upBy Amanda Cooper, Dhara Ranasinghe and Samuel Indyk LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar is coming under fire ag...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
