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US dollar strengthened as investors anticipate potential Federal Reserve rate hikes to combat inflation. Oil prices fell on Trump's Middle East peace comments, while the yen approached intervention l…
Silver prices fell 6% to $79/oz as rising US inflation data and hawkish Federal Reserve expectations pressured the metal. UBS cut investment demand forecasts and reduced supply deficit estimates sign…
USD/JPY strengthened to 158 as hotter US inflation data supported Fed tightening expectations, while BOJ signaled potential rate hikes. Currency volatility concerns prompted intervention caution.
US January inflation data came in softer than expected, raising hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts and causing the US dollar to edge higher while EURUSD declined slightly.