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US Dollar slumps further as Fed decision nears
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of currencies, remained under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday as investors turned defensive ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy decision.Fxstreet
Tue, May 6
Gold rallies as global risk sentiment deteriorates ahead of Fed policy update
Gold (XAU/USD) is rising sharply on Tuesday, supported by a convergence of geopolitical conflict, trade policy uncertainty, and investor defensiveness ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference.
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Tue, May 6
GBP/USD rises past 1.3350 as traders brace for Fed, BoE rate decisions
The Pound Sterling advanced for the second consecutive day, gaining over 0.65% against the US Dollar amid a scarce economic docket on both sides of the Atlantic. Major central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE) are preparing for their policy meetings.
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Tue, May 6
CHF rallies sharply as inflation falls, SNB faces dilemma – Rabobank
The Swiss franc’s strong performance and soft inflation have raised expectations of SNB action, while the euro’s recent strength is now under scrutiny amid economic headwinds and speculation about future ECB cuts, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley notes.
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC bulls show signs of exhaustion as holders realize profits, and dormant wallets are moving
Bitcoin (BTC) price is hovering around $94,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday after failing to close above the key resistance level of $97,700 last week. On-chain data shows that BTC holders are realizing profits.
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Tue, May 6
USD/CNH slips below March lows, downtrend resumes – Société Générale
USD/CNH has lost traction after failing to hold above its 50-DMA and now trades below key March support, with the pair’s inability to reclaim 7.30 suggesting further downside risk toward 7.14 and 7.10, Société Générale's FX analysts note.Fxstreet
Tue, May 6
AUD/USD rebounds, eyes break above 200-DMA – Société Générale
AUD/USD has staged a steady recovery from last month’s lows and is now testing the 200-day moving average, with a breakout above February highs near 0.6410 seen as critical for unlocking further upside toward 0.6550 and beyond, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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Tue, May 6
USD/CNH can rise further to 7.2400 – UOB Group
Rebound amid apparent positive divergence suggests US Dollar (USD) could rise further to 7.2400 vs Chinese Yuan (CNH); strong resistance at 7.2800 is unlikely to come under threat. In the longer run, USD could range-trade for a few days before resuming its decline; the level to watch is at 7.1700,Fxstreet
Tue, May 6
USD/JPY has likely entered a consolidation phase – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade in a 143.40/144.85 range vs Japanese Yen (JPY). In the longer run, USD has likely entered a consolidation phase and is likely to trade between 142.20 and 146.70 for now, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Tue, May 6
USD faces downside risks despite recent stabilization – Danske Bank
Although the US dollar has found temporary support from equity gains and easing trade tensions, lingering soft data and early signs of labour market weakness suggest the greenback remains vulnerable to a gradual decline, reinforcing a bearish medium-term outlook, Danske Bank's FX analysts report.Fxstreet
Tue, May 6
NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a range vs US Dollar (USD), probably between 0.5930 and 0.5980. In the longer run, for the time being, NZD is expected to trade in a 0.5890/0.6005 range, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Tue, May 6
AUD/USD: Likely to trade in a range between 0.6420 and 0.6485 – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) is likely to trade in a range between 0.6420 and 0.6485 vs US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, further AUD strength is not ruled out, but it must first break clearly above 0.6510, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Tue, May 6
