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Silver Surges to $31.7 on Fed Speculation and Supply Deficit Silver jumped past $31.7 per ounce on Thursday, a six-week high, as Fed policy speculation boosted demand for non-yielding assets. The Silver Institute projected a fifth straight annual supply deficit despite higher output from China, Canada, and Chile. Investors also assessed industrial demand,...

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GBP/USD extended losses for a fourth session, trading near 1.2420 on Friday as a stronger US Dollar and renewed tariff threats from Trump pressured the pair. Late Thursday, Trump reiterated plans for a 25% import tax on Canadian and Mexican goods, with the first round set for February 1. He also threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations if they introduced a new...

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The Japanese yen strengthened to 154 per dollar on Friday, set to end the week and month higher as expectations grow for more BOJ rate hikes. BOJ Deputy Governor Himino signaled further hikes if economic growth and inflation stay on track. Friday’s data showed Tokyo’s core inflation hit an 11-month high of 2.5% in January, retail sales exceeded forecasts,...

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Euro Weakens as ECB Signals Further Rate Reductions The EUR/USD pair faces selling pressure near 1.0385 in Friday’s Asian session, weighed down by expectations of further ECB rate cuts. Investors await clarity on Trump’s potential tariff threats, which could impact market sentiment. As expected, the ECB cut its deposit rate to 2.75% on Thursday, signaling the...

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Gold neared $2,800 per ounce on Friday, hitting a record high as Trump’s renewed tariff threats fueled demand for safe-haven assets amid trade war fears. The rally was also supported by dovish central bank policies. The ECB cut rates, the BoC ended quantitative tightening, and the Riksbank eased policy. The PBoC and RBI signaled looser monetary stances....

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Silver remained steady at around $30.40 per ounce on Wednesday as traders awaited the Fed’s policy decision. The central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged despite pressure from President Trump to lower borrowing costs. Investors also assessed potential US tariffs, with Trump planning levies on Canada and Mexico by Saturday, while tariffs on China remain...

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The British pound hovered around $1.24, just below a three-week high, as traders assessed central bank decisions and the UK economic outlook. The Fed held rates steady with a cautious tone on cuts, while the ECB is expected to lower rates by 25bps, following similar moves by the BoC and Riksbank. In the UK, the BoE is likely to cut rates by 25bps in February,...

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The Japanese yen strengthened past 154.5 per dollar on Thursday, marking a second straight gain as investors awaited BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino’s remarks. Earlier this month, Himino signaled the January 24 rate hike, fueling speculation of a continued hawkish stance. The BOJ raised rates and upgraded inflation forecasts in January but remains cautious, with...

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EUR/USD edges higher after three losses, trading around 1.0420 in Thursday’s Asian session, driven by a technical USD rebound. The US Dollar Index (DXY) remains just under 108.00. Further EUR/USD gains may be limited as the Fed maintains a hawkish stance, removing confidence in inflation reaching 2%. Fed Chair Powell stated policy changes require "real progress...

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Gold Holds Ground After Fed Decision Gold held around $2,760 per ounce on Thursday after a slight decline, as investors reassessed the Fed’s hawkish stance. Policymakers reaffirmed that inflation remains elevated, removing references to progress toward 2%, which weighs on gold by increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. Dovish moves from...

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Silver fell to $30 per ounce on Wednesday, extending losses as the dollar rebounded amid Trump’s escalating tariff threats. Trump announced tariffs on chips, pharmaceuticals, steel, aluminum, and copper to boost domestic production. Traders remained cautious ahead of the February 1 tariff deadline for China, Mexico, and Canada. Meanwhile, the Fed is expected to...

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The British Pound fell to $1.244 from a three-week high after Trump’s tariff threats on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and steel fueled dollar strength. Markets focused on central bank policies, with the Fed expected to hold rates and the ECB likely to cut by 25bps. In the UK, the BoE is still expected to cut rates in February despite strong PMI data. The first...

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The yen trades around 155.6 per dollar, slipping after Tuesday’s loss as investors await the Fed’s policy decision. The central bank is expected to hold rates steady despite Trump’s calls for immediate cuts. Trump’s escalating tariff threats added pressure, while safe-haven demand linked to a low-cost Chinese AI model faded. BOJ minutes showed a cautious stance...

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EUR/USD trades around 1.0440, while the Dollar Index holds at 107.9 as investors await the Fed’s policy decision. The central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged, with a focus on Powell’s remarks and inflation outlook for rate cut signals. Trump's call for immediate rate cuts adds pressure, while traders await Friday’s PCE inflation report. The dollar...

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Gold trades around $2,765 per ounce, extending its recovery as US tariff uncertainty increases safe-haven demand. Trump announced tariffs on computer chips, pharmaceuticals, and steel, while the White House confirmed plans for Canada and Mexico tariffs on February 1, with China also under consideration. Investors now await the Fed’s policy meeting, where rates...