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In the last two trading sessions, the Japanese yen has strengthened by more than 1.5% against the U.S. dollar and USD/JPY is falling back below the 145 yen per dollar level.

USD/JPY is showing bullish consolidation after the US CPI report showed that US consumer prices rose less than expected in April, marking the smallest annual increase since February 2021.

USD/CHF bounces back from a fresh monthly low (0.8186) as the Federal Reserve insists that ‘we are well positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any adjustments to our policy stance.’

Gold has experienced two sessions of strong bullish pressure that have pushed the price back toward the $3,400 per troy ounce zone. However, during the current session, selling pressure has reemerged, with a drop of just over 1.5%, as the price remains near historical highs.

EUR/USD appears to be defending the rebound from the monthly low (1.1266) as it no longer carves a series of lower highs and lows.

Over the last three trading sessions, the Japanese yen has strengthened by more than 2% against the U.S. dollar, reaching the 140 yen per dollar area as the bearish bias intensifies in the short term.

The Federal Reserve interest rate decision may prop up the US Dollar as the central bank is expected to retain the current policy.

Over the past 10 trading sessions, the Nasdaq 100 index has shown a strong recovery, gaining more than 13%, driven in part by easing trade tensions between the United States and China, which has helped restore short-term market confidence.

GBPUSD, USDJPY Outlook: With the US Dollar weakening near the 98-price zone, GBPUSD and USDJPY are trading close to their 2024 highs and lows, respectively. Both pairs are holding ground amid growing indecision—poised for either steep breakouts or sharp reversals. What are the key levels to watch?

Traders and economists are projecting headline CPI to come in at 2.8% y/y, with the core (ex-food and -energy) reading expected at 3.1% y/y - see what that might mean for the US Dollar!

Although the bullish bias in XAU/USD movements has remained strong, the price closed the week pulling back toward the $3,000 per troy ounce support zone, posting a short-term decline of just over 1%.