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EUR/USD
The EUR/USD pair weakened at 1.1680, driven by heightened safe-haven demand as geopolitical risks resurfaced after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
GBP/USD
GBP/USD opens weaker at 1.3430 as geopolitical tensions boost the USD. Diverging Fed-BoE expectations provide some support, while traders stay cautious ahead of key US data this week.
USD/JPY
The Japanese Yen weakened and is currently trading at $157.20 due to a firmer US Dollar and uncertainty over future Bank of Japan rate hikes.
AUD/USD
The Australian Dollar fell against the US Dollar to trade at $0.6671 after China’s PMI slightly declined in December, however it may gain support as expectations grow that the Reserve Bank of Australia will raise interest rates.
USD/CAD
USD/CAD lifts to 1.3750 amid geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
USD/ZAR
The South African rand strengthened to trade at $ 16.50 on the back of surging precious metals and renewed policy credibility, setting a constructive tone for 2026 even as authorities remain wary of excessive currency strength.
USD/MUR
The dollar-rupee trades on a higher note at 46.95 (selling).
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