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Global currencies trade in narrow ranges as markets focus on inflation and oil

The US Dollar traded in a narrow range at the start of the week, while major currency pairs showed limited movement. Meanwhile, oil prices advanced amid the absence of any signs of de-escalation in the Middle East crisis. The US Dollar (USD) Index fluctuated below the 101.00 level after posting a two-day rebound at the

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US dollar holds firm as Middle East tensions support safe-haven demand

The US Dollar remained resilient against its major peers early Friday as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and looked ahead to a fresh batch of US economic data. Market participants are set to focus on the US economic calendar later in the day, which includes the June Export Price Index, Import

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Major currency pairs trade cautiously as Fed remarks and data stay in focus

Major currency pairs traded in narrow ranges during the European session on Thursday as the US dollar found some support after a two-day decline. Investors shifted their attention to the upcoming US economic releases, including weekly Initial Jobless Claims and June Retail Sales data. The US dollar stabilized after coming under pressure earlier in the

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Dollar remains under pressure as traders focus on US PPI, BoC policy

The US Dollar (USD) remained under bearish pressure during the European session on Wednesday after weakening against its major counterparts in the previous session. It was trading around 100.80. Market participants turned their focus to upcoming economic data and central bank decisions. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics is set to release the June Producer

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Pepperstone expands Perpetual CFDs as markets move toward a 24/7 future

Pepperstone, a leading CFD broker, today announced the expansion of its Perpetual CFD offering as financial markets increasingly move toward continuous trading. The rollout extends perpetual market access beyond digital assets, reflecting a broader shift underway across global finance, where investors are demanding markets that operate around the clock rather than within traditional exchange hours.

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Sterling rises as BoE rate hike bets strengthen amid inflation concerns

The GBP/USD pair rose to around 1.3355 during the early European session on Tuesday. The British pound strengthened against the US dollar. Investors increased bets that the Bank of England could raise interest rates later this year. Markets expect the central bank to tighten policy to keep inflation under control. Market sentiment toward the pound

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US dollar steadies ahead of CPI as oil surge pressures global currencies

The US dollar remained supported on Tuesday after benefiting from a risk-averse market environment at the start of the week. Investors also turned their attention to the upcoming US inflation data, while rising geopolitical tensions continued to lift oil prices and pressure several major currencies. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which closed in positive territory

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Currency markets trade mixed amid US-Iran conflict uncertainty

Financial markets remained volatile heading into the weekend as investors avoided taking large positions amid continued uncertainty surrounding the conflict. Market participants largely stayed on the sidelines, limiting major moves across asset classes. The June labor market report from Canada is expected to be the day’s only major economic release with the potential to drive

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US dollar gains slightly despite softer labour market signals

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar against a basket of six major currencies, edged higher during Asian trading hours on Monday. The index traded around the 101.00 level after remaining largely unchanged in the previous session. Market participants continued to assess the outlook for US monetary policy. Expectations of further Federal

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Markets hold steady as investors await US data and central bank signals

Global markets began the week on a cautious note as investors awaited the return of normal trading conditions following the three-day weekend in the United States. Market participants remained focused on a series of scheduled economic releases and speeches from major central bank officials later in the day. The Bank of Canada is also set

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