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The post GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Struggles at 217.00, recoils towards 216.50 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The GBP/JPY reverses course on Tuesday, loses 0.24% as the Japanese Yen recovered some ground against most G8 FX currencies, except for the US Dollar. At the time of writing, the cross-pair trades at 216.51 after reaching a multi-year high of 217.22. GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Technical outlook The bullish bias remains intact as the GBP/JPY printed a year-to-date (YTD) high at 217.22, which could open the door for further upside. However, it was a false breakout, as the cross pair tumbled below the previous YTD peak at 216.46, opening the door for a test of 216.00. Fears of a possible Bank of Japan (BoJ) intervention in the foreign exchange markets could prompt traders to book profits. For a bullish continuation, buyers must clear the 217.00 figure, followed by the high of the day (HOD) fof 217.22 ‒ also the high of the year, which clears the way to challenge 218.00. On furthe

The post New Zealand Dollar slips ahead of RBNZ rate decision appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. NZD/USD loses ground near the 0.5680 level as investors look ahead to Wednesday’s Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) policy decision, while the US Dollar (USD) remains supported by cautious remarks from the Federal Reserve (Fed). The latest US labor data showed the ADP Employment Change 4-week average eased to 21K from 24.25K, pointing to softer private hiring. However, the Greenback held firm after New York Fed President John Williams said the US economy is growing at a steady pace, the labor market remains stable, and inflation is still elevated. In New Zealand, the RBNZ is widely expected to raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points, from 2.25% to 2.50%, ending a three-meeting pause. The decision could bring volatility, as economists remain divided after May’s close 3-3 split, when Governor Breman cast the deciding vote to hold rates steady. Short-term technical analysis: O

The post Singapore Dollar: Upside risk stays contained against US Dollar – UOB appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang notes USD/SGD closed almost unchanged near 1.2924, but short-term momentum has turned slightly lower. Leang expects intraday price action to stay within 1.2900–1.2935, while over the coming weeks the risk of a break below 1.2890 is increasing, with another firm support at 1.2875 and strong resistance at 1.2955 capping the topside. Downward bias with range constraints “24-HOUR VIEW: Yesterday, we indicated that USD “is likely to trade in a range between 1.2900 and 1.2935.” While USD traded within a higher range than expected (1.2913/1.2938), it closed largely unchanged at 1.2924 (+0.04%). While there has been a slight increase in downward momentum, this is likely to lead to USD trading in a lower range of 1.2900/1.2935 rather than a sustained decline.” “1-3 WEEKS VIEW: We have expected USD to trade in a range since early last wee

The post Forex Today: US Dollar steadies as Williams keeps inflation caution alive appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, July 8: The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades near the 101.00 area, recovering modestly after two days of running in place as investors digest softer US labor data and cautious comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials. The latest ADP Employment Change 4-week average eased to 21K from 24.25K, pointing to slower private hiring momentum. However, the Greenback maintained its ground as New York Fed President John Williams said that inflation remains too high, but added that monetary policy is well-positioned and future decisions will depend on incoming data. US Dollar Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the Swiss Franc. USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF USD 0.23% 0.24% 0.00% -0.04% 0.34% 0.34% 0.38% EUR -0.23% -0.01% -

The post Japanese Yen stays subdued below 161.90 as Fed caution limits Dollar weakness appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/JPY trades slightly negative below the 161.90 area as the Japanese Yen (JPY) finds modest support, while the US Dollar (USD) remains underpinned by cautious remarks from New York Fed President John Williams and lingering inflation concerns. The latest United States (US) labor data showed that the ADP Employment Change 4-week average eased to 21K from 24.25K, pointing to a softer pace of private hiring. The figure suggests that labor market momentum is cooling, which could normally weigh on the Greenback. However, the USD avoided a deeper pullback as investors continued to price in a Federal Reserve (Fed) focused on supressing inflation. Williams said the US economy continues to expand at a steady, trend-like pace, while the labor market remains stable. However, he warned that inflation is still elevated, reinforcing the need for the Fed to keep policy restrict

The post Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD slips as Hormuz attacks revive USD demand appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. British Pound slips as Hormuz attacks revive USD demand The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreats against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East rise, following reports of attacks on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3373, down 0.11%. Read More… British Pound gains as easing Fed hike bets weigh on US Dollar GBP/USD continues its winning streak for the ninth consecutive day, trading around 1.3390 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair rises as the US Dollar (USD) faces headwinds as market participants scale back expectations for Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes this month and in September. This shift in sentiment followed a cooling employment report that revealed fewer jobs added across April, May, and June than Wall Street had anticipated. Read More… Pound Sterling rallies into its own coronati

The post USD/CAD Price Forecast: Buyers retain the upper hand even as momentum weakens appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/CAD edges lower on Tuesday even as the US Dollar (USD) holds firm, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) drawing support from a modest rebound in crude Oil prices following renewed attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.4188. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil is trading around $70.30, up nearly 2.50% on the day. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, is treading water near 101.00. However, diverging monetary policy expectations between the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Canada (BoC) could limit further gains in the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Markets continue to expect the Fed to raise interest rates later this year to bring inflation back to its 2% target, even as softer-than-expected US labor market data have red

The post New Zealand Dollar weakens amid firm US Dollar, RBNZ eyed appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. NZD/USD trades around 0.5685 at the time of writing on Tuesday, down 0.26% on the day. The pair remains under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) attracts renewed demand following fresh geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while investors await the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) monetary policy decision. According to Bloomberg, citing a US official, Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz late Monday. Two ships sustained significant damage without any reported casualties, while the UK Maritime Trade Operations also confirmed that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile. The escalation in tensions has supported safe-haven flows and strengthened the US Dollar. Meanwhile, expectations for Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy continue to evolve following the recent slowdown in the US labor market. Investors now expect the F