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Sterling edges up as Middle East tensions steer market sentiment

The British pound edged higher against the US dollar on Thursday, retaining most of the gains recorded in the previous session following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. However, uncertainty surrounding the durability of the deal limited further upside in sterling. The pound was last trading 0.1% higher at $1.3407, remaining well

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Iran ceasefire bolsters rupee as India’s RBI prepares to hold rates

The Indian rupee was poised to strengthen on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire agreed between Iran and the US triggered a sharp fall in oil prices and lifted risk sentiment across Asian markets. The truce prompted the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and offered oil-importing India a significant measure of relief after weeks of

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UK pound strengthens as markets react to US-Iran peace breakthrough

The pound rose on Friday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The ceasefire sparked optimism across financial markets, particularly as oil prices declined sharply, easing concerns around inflationary pressures. Sterling rose 1% on the day to trade at $1.342, marking its highest level since March 23. The currency is now

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USD/INR forecast as the Indian rupee stages a strong comeback

The USD/INR exchange rate has pulled back in the past few weeks as the actions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continued. The pair has dropped to 92.85, down by 2.45% from its highest point this year. So, what next for the Indian rupee as bond yields jump? Indian rupee jumps as bond yields

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Why India’s central bank is fighting to keep the rupee above 93

The Indian rupee was expected to trade in a narrow range around 93 to the dollar on Tuesday as the Reserve Bank of India continued to support the currency following a period of sharp volatility that had driven it to record lows. The central bank’s intervention has provided a floor, but geopolitical uncertainty and elevated

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USD/CHF forecast: Rising wedge forms ahead of US NFP data

The USD/CHF exchange rate continued its uptrend this week as demand for the US dollar remained. Still, the pair has formed a highly bearish chart pattern, pointing to more downside in the near term.  US dollar is beating Swiss franc as the war continues The USD/CHF exchange rate is doing well as investors move to

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Sterling slides as dollar strength and war risks weigh

The British pound weakened on Monday, falling to its lowest level in more than three weeks against the euro and extending losses against the US dollar, as investors assessed the economic fallout from the Iran war. Sterling was down 0.15% at $1.324, marking its fifth consecutive daily decline against the dollar. The Euro rose 0.11%

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USD/PHP forecast as the Philippine peso crashes to record low

The Philippine peso continued its strong downward trend and is now hovering near its all-time low as the country’s economy remains under pressure amid the ongoing US-Iran war. The USD/PHP exchange rate was trading at 60.65, a few points below the all-time high of 60.75. The Philippine economy is facing major headwinds  The USD to

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Kospi Index, South Korean won are slumping: what next?

South Korea’s stocks have retreated sharply in the past few weeks as the impact of the ongoing US-Iran war continued. The Kospi Index dropped by over 3.3% on Tuesday, down by 20% from its highest point this year, meaning it has moved into a technical bear market. Kospi Index crashes amid South Korean exposure to

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USD/ZAR forecast: Bullish pattern forms as JSE All Share Index slumps

The South African rand has pulled back in the past two months as the ongoing US-Iran war disrupted the country’s economic growth. The USD/ZAR pair soared to 17.06, as the JSE All Share Index and gold prices slumped. South African rand and JSE All Share Index slumps  The USD/ZAR exchange rate has rebounded because of

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