EUR/USD remains above 1.0700 amid expectations of Fed refraining from further rate hikes

EUR/USD remains above 1.0700 amid expectations of Fed refraining from further rate hikes

EUR/USD continues to gain ground on Thursday as the prevailing positive sentiment in the market provides support for risk-sensitive currencies like the Euro. This improved risk appetite could be attributed to dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday.

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GBP/USD gains traction above 1.2500, Fed keeps rates steady

GBP/USD gains traction above 1.2500, Fed keeps rates steady

GBP/USD gains traction near 1.2535 during the early Thursday. The uptick of the major pair is supported by the sharp decline of the US Dollar after the US Federal Reserve left its interest rate unchanged. 

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Gold price struggles for a firm intraday direction, hover above $2,300

Gold price struggles for a firm intraday direction, hover above $2,300

Gold price fails to lure buyers amid a fresh leg up in the US bond yields, modest USD uptick. A positive risk tone also contributes to capping the upside for the safe-haven precious metal. Traders, however, might prefer to wait for the US NFP report before placing aggressive bets.

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Top 3 Price Prediction BTC, ETH, XRP: Altcoins to pump once BTC bottoms out, slow grind up for now

Top 3 Price Prediction BTC, ETH, XRP: Altcoins to pump once BTC bottoms out, slow grind up for now

Bitcoin reclaiming above $59,200 would hint that BTC has already bottomed out, setting the tone for a run north. Ethereum holding above $2,900 keeps a bullish reversal pattern viable despite falling momentum. Ripple coils up for a move north as XRP bulls defend $0.5000.

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Fed meeting: The hawkish pivot that never was, and the massive surge in the Yen

Fed meeting: The hawkish pivot that never was, and the massive surge in the Yen

The Fed’s latest meeting is over, and the tone was more dovish than expected, but that is because the rate hike hype in the US was over-egged, and rate cut hopes had been pared back too far in recent weeks.

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Gold needs to reclaim $2,340 for a sustained recovery Premium

Gold needs to reclaim $2,340 for a sustained recovery

Gold price is consolidating Wednesday’s rebound in Asian trading on Thursday, as buyers await more employment and wage inflation data from the United States (US) for fresh trading impetus. Traders also digest the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision and Chair Jerome Powell's words delivered late Wednesday.

Gold price jumps as the Fed upholds rate cut bets

Gold price staged an impressive comeback from four-week lows of $2,282 on Wednesday, as the US Dollar and the US Treasury bond yields got sold off into Fed Chair Powell’s dovish signals on the interest rate outlook. The US stocks witnessed a relief rally and dented the haven demand for the Greenback after Powell ruled out the possibility of rate hikes while indicating that policymakers are still leaning toward eventual rate cuts this year.

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Top 3 Price Prediction Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple: Altcoins to pump once BTC bottoms out, slow grind up for now

Top 3 Price Prediction Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple: Altcoins to pump once BTC bottoms out, slow grind up for now

Bitcoin price reclaiming above $59,200 would hint that BTC has already bottomed out, setting the tone for a run north. Ethereum price holding above $2,900 keeps a bullish reversal pattern viable despite falling momentum. Ripple price coils up for a move north as XRP bulls defend $0.5000.

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Jack Dorsey's Block is under investigation by US Prosecutors for crypto lapses, says NBC

Jack Dorsey's Block is under investigation by US Prosecutors for crypto lapses, says NBC

According to a report from NBC on Wednesday, former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's company, Block, is under investigation by the US federal government. The allegations against the company are charges of processing transactions linked to sanctioned countries and even terrorists.

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Ethereum attempts comeback after Fed decision not to tamper with rates

Ethereum attempts comeback after Fed decision not to tamper with rates

Institutional whales appear to be dumping Ethereum after recent dip. Fed’s decision to leave rates unchanged appears to have helped ETH's price recover slightly. SEC Chair Gensler has misled Congress, considering recent revelations from  Consensys suit, says Congressman McHenry.

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Solana price dumps 21% on week as round three of FTX estate sale of SOL commences

Solana price dumps 21% on week as round three of FTX estate sale of SOL commences

Solana (SOL) price is down almost 5% in the past 24 hours and over 20% in the last seven days. The dump comes as the broader crypto market contracts with Bitcoin price leading the pack as it slides below the $58,000 threshold to test the Bull Market Support Band Indicator.

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MULN experiences second straight session of double-digit gains

Mullen Automotive receives $45K subsidy from California per electric semi-truck. Subsidy is point-of-sale and could push Mullen THREE cost down to $17,000. MULN stock rose 81% on Monday on the news. Mullen stock rally continues on Tuesday with early gains.

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EUR/USD: Federal Reserve and Nonfarm Payrolls spell action next week Premium

EUR/USD: Federal Reserve and Nonfarm Payrolls spell action next week

The EUR/USD pair temporarily reconquered the 1.0700 threshold this week, settling at around that round level. The US Dollar lost its appeal following discouraging US macroeconomic data indicating tepid growth and persistent inflationary pressures.

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GBP/USD: Pound Sterling recovers after two straight weeks of losses Premium

GBP/USD: Pound Sterling recovers after two straight weeks of losses

Pound Sterling witnessed a negative start to the week despite the return of risk appetite on ebbing fears over a wider regional conflict in the Middle East. 

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US Dollar: Decline expected to moderate ahead of Fed and NFP Premium

US Dollar: Decline expected to moderate ahead of Fed and NFP

A modest weekly retracement saw the Greenback reverse two consecutive advances, motivating the USD Index (DXY) to retreat further from yearly peaks at around 106.50 recorded earlier in the month.

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Gold: Strength of $2,300 support is an encouraging sign for bulls Premium

Gold: Strength of $2,300 support is an encouraging sign for bulls

Gold (XAU/USD) price started the week under heavy bearish pressure and registered its largest one-day loss of the year on Monday. The pair managed to stage a rebound in the second half of the week but closed in negative territory. 

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Bitcoin: BTC’s next breakout could propel it to $80,000 Premium

Bitcoin: BTC’s next breakout could propel it to $80,000

Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price consolidation could be nearing its end as technical indicators and on-chain metrics suggest a potential upward breakout. However, this move would not be straightforward and could punish impatient investors. 

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Week ahead – Hawkish risk as Fed and NFP on tap, Eurozone data eyed too

Week ahead – Hawkish risk as Fed and NFP on tap, Eurozone data eyed too

Fed meets on Wednesday as US inflation stays elevated. Will Friday’s jobs report bring relief or more angst for the markets? Eurozone flash GDP and CPI numbers in focus for the euro. Chinese PMIs and New Zealand employment to be watched too.

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