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USDCAD, 15-minute timeframe chart 👉General outlook USDCAD has been trading in a bearish trend for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Buy order at 1.39310. Set your stop loss at 1.38990 below the previous low ($2.30 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 1.39630 ($2.30 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

#economic_calendar These events may affect the market on 16 April. 🔥 Don't forget to get a 100% deposit bonus!

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📊 Gold dips on profit-taking after a rally The gold (XAU) price dropped 0.83% on Monday. Investors took profit on their long positions after bullion reached a record high during the previous trading session. 👉Possible effects for traders Risk sentiment has improved somewhat as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration exempted smartphones, computers, and some other electronics from increased tariffs. Most of these goods are imported from China, so the decision gives investors hope that trade tensions may subside soon. In a statement, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce called the move a 'small step by the U.S. to correct its wrong practice of unilateral reciprocal tariffs'. 'Perhaps some relief on the tariff front, with the exemption of some electronics maybe taking some of the safe haven bid out. However, ongoing uncertainty about trade and tariffs, weakness in the U.S. dollar and softer yields tend to be supportive for gold', said Peter Grant, vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals. Indeed, Trump said he would announce the tariff rate on imported semiconductors later this week, keeping market participants on edge. Over the past month, the traditional role of gold as a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty has been reinforced by the U.S.-China trade war. These tensions prompted investors to buy the metal amidst global market unease. Goldman Sachs, a U.S. investment bank, remained the most bullish major bank on gold. It raised its year-end forecast towards $3,700, citing stronger-than-expected central bank demand and heightened recession risks affecting exchange-traded funds (ETFs) inflows. According to the World Gold Council, gold ETFs in China increased by 29.1 metric tons in the first eleven days of April, more than during Q1. XAUUSD rose during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Today, the market focuses on any tariff-related news that may signal shifts in global trade dynamics and impact market sentiment. Also, the U.S. Empire State Manufacturing Index report will come out at 12:30 p.m. UTC and may add more volatility to all USD pairs. 'Spot gold may break resistance at $3,240 per ounce and rise to $3,304', said Reuters analyst Wang Tao. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

📊 Euro pulls back from a strong resistance The euro (EUR) lost 0.1% against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Monday. The resistance around 1.14200 was a significant barrier for further upward momentum. 👉Possible effects for traders The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) stabilised just below the 100.000 mark as investors struggled to digest the back-and-forth changes on U.S. tariffs. Still, currency markets were calmer yesterday as risk sentiment improved after the White House excluded certain electronics goods from tariffs. Still, U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments about possible semiconductor tariffs suggest the reprieve will only last a short time. Overall, the brewing trade war has sowed confusion among investors, adding to the geopolitical uncertainty worldwide. Kieran Williams, head of Asia FX at InTouch Capital Markets, said the policy confusion and erosion in investor confidence are fuelling a slow but steady rotation out of U.S. dollar assets. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Christopher Waller warned that trade tariffs form a substantial economic shock. He added that tariffs could necessitate radical rate cuts to avert a recession, even amidst persistent high inflation. Traders are now pricing in a 30% chance of one percentage point rate reduction by the Fed by the end of the year. At the same time, investors don't expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to be particularly hawkish either. The lack of divergence in monetary policy expectations suggests that the recent rally in EURUSD is primarily based on USD weakness as investors flocked into the safety of the Swiss Franc (CHF) and the Japanese Yen (JPY). Thus, the euro seems to lack fundamental impulses to continue its rise. EURUSD remained relatively unchanged during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Traders continue to focus on any tariff-related announcements that may change the global trade dynamic and affect investors' confidence. Today's German ZEW Economic Sentiment report at 9:00 a.m. UTC may add more volatility to all EUR pairs. Key levels to watch are resistance at 1.14175 and support at 1.12890. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

📊 CAD traders await CPI report and rate decision The Canadian dollar (CAD) remained essentially unchanged against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Monday. Traders rested after a period of significant volatility, awaiting fresh economic data. 👉Possible effects for traders USDCAD has declined by more than 6% from its latest peak on 6 February. The decline can be attributed to a confluence of factors. Despite trade tariffs on certain Canadian goods, the absence of new impositions allowed investors to largely factor them into assessments, diminishing their immediate impact on market sentiment. Trade tariffs actually began to negatively impact investors' perceptions of the U.S. economy's prospects, casting a shadow over its future growth potential. The Federal Reserve's (Fed) increasingly dovish stance, signalling a quicker interest rate reduction than anticipated, added further downward pressure to the pair. This contrasts with the Bank of Canada's (BoC) monetary policy stance. The bank is expected to deliver only 50 basis points (bps) worth of rate cuts in 2025. However, growing recession risks will likely force the BoC to implement another two rate cuts this year, which may exert upward pressure on USDCAD. USDCAD remained relatively unchanged during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Today's focus is on tariff-related news that may signal shifts in global trade dynamics and affect market sentiment. CAD traders may avoid opening large orders ahead of today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, due at 12:30 p.m. UTC. In addition, the BoC interest rate decision is on Wednesday, which may add extra volatility to all CAD pairs. A majority of economists expect policymakers to leave the benchmark rate unchanged at 2.75%. However, any new details from the post-meeting statement or statements made during the press conference may surprise the market. Key levels to watch are resistance at 1.39100 and support at 1.38280. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

USDJPY, 15-minute timeframe chart 👉General outlook USDJPY has been trading in a sideways market for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Buy order at 143.120. Set your stop loss at 142.780 below the previous low ($2.37 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 143.460 ($2.37 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

#economic_calendar These events may affect the market on 15 April. 🔥 Don't forget to get a 100% deposit bonus!

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📈 Which currency pairs moved the most last week? Welcome to your Market Movers update—giving you key trends and real numbers from the market. 🚀 Top performers: 🔹 XAUUSD +6.55% Gold surged as traders sought safety 🔹 NZDUSD +4.09% The Kiwi dollar gained on improved risk sentiment 🔹 AUDUSD +4.04% The Aussie dollar followed with a similar boost ❌ Worst performers: 🔹 USDCHF –5.57% The Swiss franc strengthened as markets shifted 🔹 USDCAD –2.55% The Canadian dollar gained on stronger oil 🔹 USDJPY –2.36% The yen rose slightly as the dollar weakened 💡 Whether you're hunting new setups or just staying sharp, these insights keep you in the know.

ETHUSD, 1-hour timeframe chart 👉General outlook ETHUSD has been trading in a bullish trend within the last day. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Buy order at 1,679.26. Set your stop loss at 1,588.81 below the previous low ($9.05 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 1,769.71 ($9.05 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

EURUSD, 15-minute timeframe chart 👉Level explanation EURUSD has been trading in a sideways market for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Sell order at 1.13850. Set your stop loss at 1.14150 above the previous high ($3.00 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 1.13550 ($3.00 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

📊 Gold continues climbing higher The gold (XAU) price rose by 1.96% on Friday as the U.S. dollar (USD) continued to decline due to recession fears triggered by the escalating U.S.-China trade war. 👉Possible effects for traders China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports towards 125% on Friday, raising the stakes in a confrontation between the world's two largest economies. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped below the critical 100.000 mark, setting a new three-year low and making bullion more attractive for overseas buyers. 'Gold is clearly seen as the favoured safe-haven asset in a world upended by Trump's trade war. The U.S. dollar has depreciated, and U.S. Treasuries are selling off hard, as faith in the U.S. as a reliable trading partner has diminished', said Nitesh Shah, commodities strategist at WisdomTree. The ongoing rally in gold is driven by a combination of central bank demand, the anticipation of U.S. rate cuts, geopolitical uncertainties, and a surge of inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). All these factors keep XAUUSD in a very strong bullish trend. According to Reuters, traders now bet the Federal Reserve (Fed) will resume easing its monetary policy in June and see around 90 basis points worth of cuts by the end of 2025. 'A minor correction (for gold) wouldn't surprise, but the path forward is up and away as CPI and PPI give the Fed more room to cut and will keep downward pressure on the U.S. dollar', said Tai Wong, an independent metals trader. XAUUSD fell slightly during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Today, the calendar is relatively uneventful, but traders should continue to monitor any developments around global trade tariffs. If rhetoric eases and the world returns to more cooperative trade relations, XAUUSD will likely experience a sharp downward correction. Still, three Fed policymakers will give speeches later today, and their comments may spur some extra volatility in XAUUSD. Key levels to watch are resistance at $3,262 and support at $3,192. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

GBPJPY, 15-minute timeframe chart 👉General outlook GBPJPY has been trading in a bullish trend for the last couple of hours. 👉Possible scenario The best way to use this opportunity is to place a Buy order at 188.120. Set your stop loss at 187.610 below the previous low ($3.57 loss for 0.01 lot) and take profit at 188.630 ($3.57 profit for 0.01 lot). The risk-reward ratio for this order is 1:1. The upcoming news will not influence your orders within the mentioned period. @octa_analytics

📊 Trade tariffs weaken U.S. dollar, pushing euro higher The euro (EUR) gained 1.46% against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday. The greenback continued to weaken due to the deterioration of trade relations between the U.S. and China and growing fears of a global recession. 👉Possible effects for traders China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% towards 125% on Friday. The country retaliated against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to hike duties on Chinese goods towards 145%. High import tariffs shook investors' confidence in the greenback's safety, sending it to its lowest level in a decade against the Swiss franc and a three-year low versus the euro. 'There's a great rotation, which is basically foreign investors diversifying away from the U.S. into other regions such as the eurozone. And for those foreign investors still involved in the U.S., they're realising they need to currency hedge their assets. There's a scramble to do so, which is putting additional pressure on the dollar', said Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies. Indeed, it appears the U.S. dollar's traditional safe-haven status is under threat as investors worry that higher tariffs could trigger a major U.S. recession. The recent U.S. macroeconomic data also failed to boost confidence. Friday's data showed that U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated sharply in April while 12-month inflation expectations surged to the highest level since 1981 amid unease over the trade tensions. As for the eurozone economy, its long-term prospects remain murky, but the euro continues to benefit as traders move away from the U.S. dollar. Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank (ECB) President, said on Friday that the central bank was ready to deploy its instruments to maintain financial stability. She added that the regulator had a solid track record in devising tools when required to deal with turbulence. EURUSD rose during the Asian and early European trading sessions. While today's official macroeconomic calendar is light, traders should monitor any news regarding global trade tariffs. A potential easing of tariffs and a return to more cooperative international trade could trigger a significant downward correction in EURUSD. In addition, three Fed policymakers will give speeches today, and their comments may spur extra volatility in all USD pairs. Key levels to watch are resistance at 1.14920 and support at 1.12366. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information

📊 British pound strenghtens due to U.S. dollar's weakness The British pound (GBP) rose by 0.87% against the U.S. dollar (USD) on Friday as the greenback weakened amid worsening U.S.-China trade tensions and rising global recession fears. 👉Possible effects for traders Like other major currencies, the recent rise in GBP's value is primarily attributable to the U.S. dollar's weakness, not the pound's strength. 'Part of the U.S. dollar weakness in the past few weeks has been linked to worries over a recession or the Fed cutting rates, but it's kind of gone beyond that. It's more really a loss of confidence and credibility in the dollar and then in U.S. policymaking. Typically, in risk-off episodes, the dollar should gain as a safe haven, but it's really been the yen and Swiss franc that have been picking that up, and the dollar has been under pressure', said Win Thin, global head of markets strategy at Brown Brothers Harriman in New York. Fundamentally, the U.K. economy may also suffer due to higher tariffs, but traders are ignoring this possibility for now. Megan Greene, Bank of England (BoE) policymaker, said that it was unclear what U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs would do to U.K. inflation, with the unpredictable behaviour of the U.S. dollar adding to the puzzle. She noted the possibility of Chinese exports being diverted away from the U.S. and towards Europe, which could push prices down. 'The key channel, really is exchange rates, and that's been really difficult because exchange rates haven't operated in the past week as the models would suggest. The dollar has fallen instead of appreciating as you would expect', Greene said. GBPUSD rose during the Asian and early European trading sessions. Despite an uneventful day, traders should closely monitor any developments concerning global trade tariffs today. GBPUSD will likely sharply correct downwards if the U.S. and China take a more balanced approach towards trade tariffs. Also, speeches from three Federal Reserve (Fed) officials later today may add volatility to all USD-related pairs. Key levels to watch are resistance at 1.31640 and support at 1.30622. 📲 More trading opportunities in our app If the link doesn’t work, try a special one for your country: 🇮🇩ID 🇮🇳IN 🇵🇰PK 🇹🇭TH Follow @octa_analytics for more expert information