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Extends winning streak amid risk-off mood

USD/CAD strengthens as the direct involvement of the US in Middle East tensions has increased the safe-haven demand.US President Trump confirmed that Washington’s military forces have launched airstrikes on Iran.The Oil price is expected to benefit from rising Oil prices.The USD/CAD pair extends its winning streak for the fifth trading day on Monday. The Loonie pair gains as demand for safe-haven assets, such as the US Dollar (USD), has increased after the direct involvement of the United States (US) into the aerial war between Israel and Iran over the weekend.The...
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USD/JPY jumps to near 144.00 while both currencies advance amid Middle East tensions

USD/JPY rises to near 144.00 as demand for the US Dollar has increased against the Japanese yen in a risk-off environment. Israel strikes Iran to rid-off existing survival threat from Iran. The BoJ and the Fed are expected to keep interest rates steady next week. The USD/JPY pair climbs to near 144.00 during European trading hours on Friday after recovering early losses. The pair strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) outperforms across the board amid growing war tensions between Israel and Iran. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the...