The GBP/USD pair slipped a bit as geopolitical risks rose and after the Federal Reserve delivered its interest rate decision. It was trading at 1.3270 on Thursday, down modestly from the year-to-date high of 1.3866.
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The EUR/USD exchange rate pulled back on Thursday morning as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve interest rate decision and the ongoing energy price rally. It dropped to 1.1465, down substantially from the year-to-date high of 1.2085.
The Australian dollar was fairly unchanged on Thursday as energy prices remained elevated amid the Iran war. The AUD/USD pair was trading at 0.7045, down from the year-to-date high of 0.7182 after the Federal Reserve and Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate decisions.
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The GBP/USD pair rose as the US dollar retreated ahead of the crucial Federal Reserve and Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decisions, which came out on Wednesday and Thursday. It rose to 1.3360, up substantially from this week's low of 1.3215.
Bearish viewThe EUR/USD exchange rate rose for the second consecutive day as traders waited for the upcoming Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decisions. It rose to 1.1540 on Wednesday morning, up modestly from this week's low of 1.1407.
The AUD/USD exchange rate continued its recovery amid the ongoing sign of a divergence between the Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). It rose to 0.7100, up substantially from this week's low of 0.6980.
The GBP/USD pair moved sideways on Tuesday as investors focused on the ongoing Iran war and Donald Trump's pressure on countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The pair was trading at 1.3310, up slightly from this month's low of 1.3218.
The BTC/USD pair continued its strong uptrend as it jumped to the highest level since February 4. It rose to 75,000, up by 25% from its lowest level this year.
The AUD/USD exchange rate rose slightly after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered its second interest rate decision of the year. It rose to 0.7065 on Tuesday, up slightly from this month's low of 0.6940.
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The EUR/USD exchange rate continued its strong downward trend on Monday, reaching its lowest level since August last year as focus shifted to the upcoming Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decisions.
Bitcoin price firmed on Monday, holding steady despite the ongoing Iran crisis. The BTC/USD pair was trading at 71,500, up substantially from the year-to-date low of 60,000.
The AUD/USD exchange rate continued its recent retreat as traders watched the ongoing Iran war, and the rising demand for the US dollar continued rising. It dropped to 0.6980, down substantially from the year-to-date high of 0.7187.
