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GBP/USD is struggling to maintain its upward momentum and is trading below the 1.2550 level in the US trading session. Earlier in the day, disappointing April employment report from the US triggered a sell-off in the US Dolla (USD) and helped this currency pair reach its highest level in weeks above 1.2600. The disparity in economic data between the US and the UK...

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EUR/USD continues to maintain its upward momentum as it surged to the 1.0800 level in Friday's US trading session, reflecting the weakness of the US Dollar following weaker-than-expected Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data. Meanwhile, the ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data for ISM services in April also fell short of expectations. This fuels expectations...

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The price of gold dropped to $2,227 following the release of the report on non-farm payrolls and unemployment rate. However, afterwards, gold continued to trade steadily and ended the session around $2,300. While the price remains in a downward trend, there is potential for short-term recovery as it approaches the trendline. Nevertheless, if the price continues...

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Gold recorded a slight increase to near $2,230 in Thursday's US trading session, amidst optimistic market sentiment, declining US treasury bond yields, and a weaker US dollar. In the Asian trading session on Friday, the price of gold continued to maintain stability, fluctuating around the $2,300 mark. Based on technical analysis on the 4-hour chart, the Relative...

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The Yen has risen by over 3% following Japan's intervention to boost the currency and the Fed's less hawkish stance. The US Dollar index slipped below 105.00 with the NFP print being softer than expected. The USD/JPY currency pair still has the potential for downside movement. However, there are signs of recovery in the pair. It is expected to test the 0.5-0.618...

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Gold prices did not skyrocket, holding steady around $2,300 amid trading pre US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report. From a technical standpoint, on the daily chart, gold prices are still trading below the Simple Moving Average (SMA) 20 with no significant changes. Furthermore, longer-term moving averages maintain an upward slope but at a slower pace compared to...

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EUR/USD gained traction in the second half of the day on Thursday, maintaining its consolidation phase above 1.0700 into Friday as investors geared up for the highly impactful data release of the week, the April US employment report. Positive shifts in risk sentiment were observed, which exerted downward pressure on the US Dollar during Thursday's US trading...

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Gold has surged to an astonishing level, nearing $2,350. Gold prices are struggling to attract any meaningful buyers amidst the emergence of new USD buying pressure. Betting on the Fed's likelihood to maintain higher interest rates for a longer period amid challenging inflationary conditions is expected to bolster USD demand. From a technical standpoint, despite...

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The EUR/USD pair edged lower in the Asian trading session on Friday, moving away from its two-week high around the 1.0740 level touched the previous day. Currently, the spot price is hovering around 1.0740 in the European session and remains dependent on the price fluctuations of the US Dollar (USD) ahead of key data releases from the United States. Based on...

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After the release of the US GDP figures for the first quarter of 2024, the gold market experienced a strong price surge, surpassing the $2,330 threshold, paving the way for recovery. Currently, the price of gold is stable around $2,335, with short-term forecasts still optimistic towards buying pressure. Prospects are aimed at the psychological milestone of...

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The price of gold surged to nearly $2,320 at the start of Thursday, indicating a slight recovery in the market after previous challenging periods. However, upon examining the 4-hour chart, it's evident that the potential for price increase remains limited. The Simple Moving Average SMA 20 is trending below the Simple Moving Average SMA 100, signaling unclear...

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The GBP/USD slid below 1.2500, wiping out much of its daily gains, as the US Dollar staged a robust recovery following the release of the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for Q1, which indicated a sharp increase in inflation. The preliminary GDP index surged by 3.1%, compared to the previous 1.7%. This has fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will...

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Gold is gradually recovering, maintaining stable gains throughout the morning session of European trading on Thursday, nearing the $2,330 threshold. Prices are expected to test the 0.5-0.618 Fibonacci area. However, traders may prefer to wait for further signals regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate reduction trajectory before betting on a positive direction.

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EUR/USD responded to new demand and rose to 1.0750 in the European trading session on Thursday. From a technical perspective, a positive signal is emerging as EUR/USD may be forming aa cup and handle. In this scenario, the expectation is for the price to continue rising to the first resistance level at 1.0727, followed by the psychological milestone of 1.0885.

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USD/JPY is currently at multi-decade highs, closing at 155.00. Traders are exercising caution due to increased risks stemming from Japan's forex intervention. The recovery of the US dollar (USD) is bolstering the upward momentum of USD/JPY. From a technical standpoint, the pair is trading above the Simple Moving Averages (SMA), indicating a stable uptrend....

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The price of gold experienced a modest decline towards the end of Tuesday's trading session in the U.S. after reaching a high of 2,334 USD. During the Asian trading session the following day, XAUUSD continued to drop to 2,323 USD, marking a decrease of 0.11%. Despite the weakening of the U.S. dollar following the release of weaker-than-expected U.S. PMI data, gold...

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In the European trading session on Wednesday, the EUR/USD pair continued to close steadily around the 1.0700 level. Positive sentiment from Germany's IFO psychological data helped stabilize the Euro. On the 4-hour chart, despite recent price declines, the Simple Moving Average SMA 20 remains above the SMA 50 after completing a bullish crossover on Tuesday....

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Gold is facing difficulties in capitalizing on the previous day's gains and is oscillating within a narrow range as it enters the European trading session on Wednesday. Global risk sentiment continues to be supported by reduced concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This is attributed to the decline in the US dollar (USD) price, coupled...