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Why does HSBC expect the dollar to weaken despite gains?

The US dollar moved higher on Monday after weekend talks between Washington and Tehran failed to produce an agreement to end the ongoing conflict. According to CNBC, the greenback gained 0.3% against the euro, trading at $1.169, and rose 0.25% against the British pound to $1.342. The uptick in the currency came after peace negotiations

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USD/ZAR forecast: South African rand surges as rising wedge activates

The South African rand has staged a strong comeback this week after the US and Iran’s ceasefire agreement that may ultimately lead to lower oil prices in the country. The USD/ZAR exchange rate plunged to 16.40, down sharply from the year-to-date high of 17.23. South African rand gained ahead of ceasefire talks  The South African

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Here’s why the Nigerian naira is gaining against the US dollar

The Nigerian naira has done relatively well this year, despite the recent sell-off in emerging markets currencies amid the US war against Iran. The USD/NGN exchange rate dropped to 1,358 on April 10, down by 20% from its highest point in 2024.   Why the Nigerian naira has soared There are at least three main reasons

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Pound dips but heads for best week since January

The British pound edged lower on Friday but remained on track for its strongest weekly performance in three months, supported by easing geopolitical tensions following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Sterling slipped 0.15% to $1.342 during the session. Despite the modest decline, the currency was set to post a weekly gain of 1.7%, marking its biggest

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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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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/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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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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