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Yen on the Edge USD/JPY is trading back toward the 31.8% Fib level — a zone that could decide whether the uptrend remains intact. Buyers will need to step in here to keep momentum alive. The dollar has remained supported since Powell’s hawkish tone at the last FOMC, as Treasury yields continue to edge higher. Strong U.S. data this week — including upbeat ADP and ISM Services PMI figures — reinforced dollar demand, though the greenback’s failure to extend gains hints that the rally may be losing steam. Meanwhile, Governor Ueda signals a potential rate hike only in early 2026. If USD/JPY holds above the 31.8% retracement and buyers defend the zone, the pair could rebound toward 155.00 — though verbal intervention from Japanese officials near that level remains a risk. A break below support, however, could trigger profit-taking and a deeper pullback, especially if U.S. data softens and markets price rate cuts more confidently into December.

Pound Pushes Higher After BoE’s “Wait and See” Tone GBP/USD is up roughly 0.51% on the day, currently trading near 1.3110 and approaching key resistance around 1.3150, where selling pressure is expected to emerge. The pound gained traction following the Bank of England’s latest policy update. The BoE held interest rates at 4.00%, but Governor Bailey emphasized a “wait and see” approach — noting that while inflation has cooled, more evidence is needed to confirm CPI is firmly on track to 2%. He acknowledged softer employment data and subdued business activity, while warning that inflation could remain sticky due to labor costs and energy prices. This cautious tone reduced near-term expectations for rate cuts, providing short-term support for the pound. If price clears 1.3150, GBP/USD could extend gains toward 1.3250 or higher as traders unwind dovish bets. Conversely, failure to break resistance could trigger profit-taking, sending the pair back toward 1.3000.

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U.S. data comes in stronger than expected 💪 ADP Employment Change hit +42K vs +30K forecast, showing job growth holding up better than expected. ISM Services PMI surprised to the upside at 52.4 vs 50.8, signaling continued strength in the services sector. Both prints point to a resilient U.S. economy — cooling the odds of aggressive Fed cuts and giving the dollar some fresh momentum. 👉 Explore Black Friday prices here: https://a1trading.com/vip/tgvip/ (Our LOWEST prices all year!)

Fear Creeps Into Tech Stocks are cooling off again this morning as traders take a breather from the AI-mania that’s been driving markets to extremes. After yesterday’s shake-up, futures are pointing lower once again — especially tech — as stretched valuations finally get questioned and investors look to fresh jobs data for clues on the labor market. The S&P has been trading at sky-high multiples, and when the market’s priced for perfection, even a sprinkle of doubt can spark a pullback — exactly what we’re seeing with chip names and AI plays giving back ground. Meanwhile, the ongoing U.S. data blackout from the shutdown has everyone flying blind. In short: froth + uncertainty = caution. Bulls aren’t gone, but the market’s mood is shifting from “AI rocket ship” to “prove it.”

Loonie on the Ropes USD/CAD traded perfectly into the 50% retracement level we highlighted last week at 1.3905, before bouncing hard to the upside. Since then, momentum has been firmly bullish — driven by both technical follow-through and the growing fundamental divergence between Canada and the U.S. The loonie remains under pressure as weak Canadian growth data and dovish sentiment around the Bank of Canada keep investors cautious. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar is holding strong after Powell’s “December cut not assured” remarks reignited rate-differential support. Canada’s GDP contraction and fading demand have only added to CAD weakness, making the USD a clear beneficiary in the short term. If USD/CAD manages to break cleanly above resistance, the pair could continue trending toward fresh 2024 highs as rate divergence deepens. However, if traders begin taking profit near current levels, we could see a modest retracement — a potential reset before another leg higher.

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