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Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at its highest level in nearly three months on Friday after US stocks ended higher overnight. The Nikkei index rose 1.56 percent to close at 27,927.47 points, its highest since December 15 and its biggest daily gain since January 18. The index rose 1.73 percent …

The dollar fell from the highest level in two and a half months against the yen on Friday, and headed towards recording its first weekly loss since January against other major currencies, as dealers try to determine the course of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The yen, which is particularly …

The EUR/USD pair was able to achieve the first bearish target published during the previous report at 1.0775, relying on the confirmation of the pair breaking 1.0600, recording its lowest level at 1.0575. Technically, and by looking closely at the 4-hour chart, we find that the pair is now hovering …

The euro fell against the dollar on Thursday, after data showed that inflation in the euro zone is not as high as investors feared, after readings published by countries in the region during the past days. Eurozone inflation fell to 8.5 percent in February from 8.6 percent a month earlier …

The annualized Eurozone Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) comes in a tad softer at 8.5% in February vs. January’s 8.6%, the latest data published by Eurostat showed on Thursday. The market expected the inflation gauge to ease to 8.2% in the reported period. The core HICP climbs to 5.6% YoY in February …

European stocks fell at the open on Thursday, dragged down by declines in interest rate-sensitive travel and technology stocks, as investors were cautious ahead of today’s important inflation data. A Reuters poll revealed that inflation in the 20 countries using the euro was 8.2 percent in the 12 months to …

Japanese stocks ended flat on Thursday after a disappointing investor day for Tesla Inc and fears of a tighter US central bank monetary policy outweighed the yen’s decline. The Nikkei index gave up gains made earlier in the session to end the transactions at 27,498.87 points, although it has been …

Positive trades dominated the movements of the EURUSD during the previous trading session, building on the support of the psychological barrier 1.0600, recording its highest level at 1.0691. On the technical side today, and by looking closely at the 240-minute chart, we find that the euro is trying to consolidate …

Since the risk-off sentiment has subsided, the EUR/USD pair is attempting to retake the 1.0700 barrier. Resurgence of German inflation has strengthened the case for continuing the 50 bps rate hike, so the Fed doesn’t need to be in a rush to end the period of tightening policy.After failing to …

On Wednesday, the Chinese manufacturing sector expanded at its quickest rate in a decade, which led to a decline in the US dollar and a rise in the Chinese yuan. The euro increased after German inflation statistics jumped last month, which increased expectations for rate hikes in the euro zone.The …