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USD improves on stock rebound, trade hopes – Scotiabank
It feels like a fairly 'normal' day is unfolding across markets for once. US stock futures are higher on the back of solid earnings data from the tech sector while hopes for progress on trade are also supporting sentiment, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
USD: US economy contracts ahead of nonfarm payrolls report – MUFG
The US dollar has continued to rebound ahead of tomorrow’s nonfarm payrolls report for April. It has resulted in the dollar index rising back above the 100.00-level overnight although US dollar gains are mainly against the yen.
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Thu, May 1
USD/JPY rises post-BoJ – Société Générale
USD/JPY pushed higher after the Bank of Japan held policy steady and delivered a dovish message, but we continue to expect gradual JPY appreciation as safe haven demand and domestic inflows persist despite near-term positioning risks, Société Générale's FX analysts note.Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
USD/JPY breaks 144 after dovish BoJ cuts forecasts – ING
USD/JPY climbed above 144 as a dovish Bank of Japan cut its growth and inflation forecasts, amplifying downside risks and sending JGB yields lower, while the broader risk environment continued to weigh on the US Dollar, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP builds bullish momentum as Ripple eyes Circle with $5B acquisition bid
Ripple’s (XRP) price is consolidating at $2.21 at the time of writing on Thursday, reflecting sideways trading in the wider cryptocurrency market. There is a growing need for XRP to hold above the immediate $2.20 confluence support to validate the potential breakout targeting $3.00.
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Thu, May 1
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near 1.1300
The EUR/USD pair weakens to around 1.1295 during the early European session on Thursday, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. The optimism over the potential de-escalation of the US-China trade war provides some support to the Greenback and creates a headwind for the major pair.Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Maintains position near 0.8250 near nine-day EMA support
The USD/CHF pair holds ground for the third successive session, trading around 0.8270 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The daily chart suggests a neutral market bias, with the pair consolidating within a recently established rectangular pattern.
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Thu, May 1
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD drops to multi-week low, bears have the upper hand near $32.00
Silver (XAG/USD) drifts lower for the third straight day – also marking the fourth day of a negative move in the previous five – and drops to over a two-week low during the Asian session on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Solana Price Forecast: SOL eyes bullish breakout as stablecoin market cap hits $13 billion and ETF odds soar
Solana (SOL) price is stabilizing at around $149 at the time of writing on Thursday, after finding support around its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) the previous day.
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Thu, May 1
Gold price slips below $3,300 amid weak US data, set for over 5% monthly gains
Gold fell some 0.69% during the North American session on Wednesday after hitting a daily high of $3,328. Data from the United States (US) revealed an economic contraction and fueled speculation for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed).
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30
AUD/USD gains as market reacts to weak US data, global uncertainty
The AUD/USD pair saw a slight uptick as investors weighed weak United States (US) economic data, including a contraction in Q1 GDP. The market now expects potential Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts, which have pressured the US Dollar (USD).
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30
Forex Today: The BoJ is widely anticipated to keep rates unchanged
Renewed buying interest prompted the US Dollar to add to Tuesday’s gains, always on the back of alleviating concerns over US-China trade effervescence and investors’ assessment of weaker-than-expected US data releases. Most markets will be closed on May 1 due to the Labour Day holiday.US Dollar Index drifts sideways ahead of key jobs and inflation data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies, hovered near 99.30 on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Nonfarm Payrolls and inflation data later in the week.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30