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EUR/USD struggles to build on previous week's gains, stays below 1.0500

EUR/USD struggles to build on previous week's gains, stays below 1.0500

EUR/USD stays under modest bearish pressure and trades below 1.0500 on Monday. The cautious market mood supports the US Dollar and limits the pair's upside, while trading action remains subdued, with US markets remaining closed on Presidents' Day.

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GBP/USD ranges near 1.2600 as US Dollar steadies

GBP/USD ranges near 1.2600 as US Dollar steadies

GBP/USD fluctuates in a tight channel near 1.2600 in the second half of the day on Monday. Trading volumes are likely to remain thin as financial markets in the US enjoy a log weekend in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. 

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USD/JPY off lows but heavy near 151.50 amid upbeat Japan's Q4 GDP

USD/JPY off lows but heavy near 151.50 amid upbeat Japan's Q4 GDP

The Japanese Yen sticks to its strong intraday gains in the wake of a strong domestic Gross Domestic Product print, which reaffirmed bets that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates further.

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EUR/USD struggles to build on previous week's gains, stays below 1.0500

EUR/USD struggles to build on previous week's gains, stays below 1.0500

EUR/USD stays under modest bearish pressure and trades below 1.0500 on Monday. The cautious market mood supports the US Dollar and limits the pair's upside, while trading action remains subdued, with US markets remaining closed on Presidents' Day.

EUR/USD News
GBP/USD ranges near 1.2600 as US Dollar steadies

GBP/USD ranges near 1.2600 as US Dollar steadies

GBP/USD fluctuates in a tight channel near 1.2600 in the second half of the day on Monday. Trading volumes are likely to remain thin as financial markets in the US enjoy a log weekend in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. 

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Gold clings to modest daily gains near $2,900

Gold clings to modest daily gains near $2,900

Gold regains its traction and trades in positive territory near $2,900 following Friday's sharp decline. Although financial markets in the US remain closed on Monday, investors will scrutinize political headlines and comments from Fed officials.

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US President Donald Trump remains prominent, especially in a week when high-level peace talks kick off. Nevertheless, the Commander-in-Chief competes with the world's most powerful central bank, and other events are of interest as well.

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Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC stalemate soon coming to an end

Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC stalemate soon coming to an end

Bitcoin price has been consolidating between $94,000 and $100,000 for almost two weeks. Amid this consolidation, investor sentiment remains indecisive, with US spot ETFs recording a $580.2 million net outflow last week, signaling institutional demand weakness.

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