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Akhtar Faruqui is a Forex Analyst based in New Delhi, India. With a keen eye for market trends and a passion for dissecting complex financial dynamics, he is dedicated to delivering accurate and insightful Forex news and analysis.

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AUD/JPY Rises To Near 103.50 Amid Risk-On Sentiment
AUD/JPY extends its gains due to improved risk appetite on Wednesday.
USD/CHF Extends Gains To Near 0.9100 Ahead Of US PPI
USD/CHF appreciates as the Fed is expected to maintain higher interest rates for longer. Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson has advocated for keeping rates higher until signs of inflation easing become clear.
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Tests The Upper Boundary Around The Level Of 1.0800
EUR/USD has recovered its recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around 1.0780 during the Asian session on Tuesday.
USD/CHF Holds Position Above 0.9050 As The US Dollar Remains Firmer
USD/CHF inches higher due to a firmer US Dollar driven by cautious remarks from Fed officials.
USD/CHF Remains Tepid Near 0.9050 Amid Dovish Sentiment Surrounding The Fed
USD/CHF could depreciate as weaker US labor data initiated the discussion over the Fed adopting a less hawkish stance. US Initial Jobless Claims rose to an eight-month high of 231K, surpassing estimates of 210K.
GBP/USD Rises To Near 1.2540, Driven By Higher UK GDP
GBP/USD is gaining ground after the release of higher-than-expected UK GDP data on Friday. The Pound Sterling may encounter challenges on a rate cut possibility by the BoE next month.
USD/CAD Advances To Near 1.3700 As US Dollar Remains Firmer
The USD/CAD pair edges higher to near 1.3690 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.
AUD/JPY Advances To Near 102.50 Despite The Fear Of Japan’s Intervention
AUD/JPY gains ground as RBA is expected to maintain higher rates for an extended period. The fear of Japan’s intervention could limit the advance of the pair.
GBP/USD Moves Below 1.2500 Ahead Of BoE Policy Decision
GBP/USD extends its losing streak for the third successive session, trading around 1.2490 during the Asian session on Thursday. Thursday brings the BoE interest rate decision, with expectations of maintaining interest rate at 5.25%.
EUR/USD Edges Lower To Near 1.0750 After Hawkish Remarks From A Fed Official
EUR/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.0750 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) gains ground due to the expectations of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) prolonging higher interest rates.
USD/JPY Rises To Near 154.00 Amid Improved US Dollar
USD/JPY extends gains for the second successive session, trading around 154.00 during the European hours.
WTI Trades Around $78.50 With A Positive Sentiment After Israel's Strike On Rafah City
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price hovers around $78.50 per barrel during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The Oil prices experienced a slight increase following Israel's strike on Rafah in Gaza.
EUR/JPY Extends Losses To Near 164.50 Amid Japan’s Intervention Fear
EUR/JPY continues to lose ground amid potential market intervention by Japanese authorities. BoJ data showed that Japanese authorities possibly expended approximately ¥6.0 and ¥3.66 trillion on Monday and Wednesday, respectively, to bolster the JPY.
Australian Dollar Gains Ground On Hawkish RBA, Nonfarm Payrolls Awaited
The Australian Dollar continues its winning streak for the third successive session on Friday. The hawkish sentiment surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia bolsters the strength of the Aussie Dollar, consequently, underpinning the AUD/USD pair.
USD/CAD Falls To Near 1.3700 Amid Higher Crude Oil Prices, Risk-On Mood
USD/CAD gained ground as the US Dollar struggled after Fed Powell dismissed the speculation of further rate hikes. The improved market sentiment supports risk-sensitive currencies like the Canadian Dollar.
USD/CAD Price Analysis: Holds Position Above 1.3750 Amid Resurging Bullish Sentiment
USD/CAD may continue to advance as technical analysis suggests a resurgence of bullish sentiment. A break above the 1.3800 level might propel the pair to revisit its five-month high of 1.3846.
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