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EUR/USD
The Shared currency rose to $1.2180, mainly on broad-based dollar weakness as Fed Chair maintained dovish stance before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance Services and ahead of the important USD GDP data.
GBP/USD
The Cable recovered from of a low of $1.4080 to $1.4161 on news that UK Chancellor is up for an easy budget to help Britain overcome pandemic losses next week.
USD/JPY
The Japanese yen lost ground to 105.89 against the U.S dollar amid rising US yields and risk appetite.
AUD/USD
The Aussie dollar extended gains to $0.7975 on better than expected Australia’s Private Capital Expenditure data for the fourth quarter.
USD/ZAR
The South African’s rand strengthen to 14.47 against the greenback after the South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni presented the annual budget speech, highlighting the fiscal framework for the next financial year.
USD/MUR
The dollar-rupee stayed put at 40.15(selling) on the local market.
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