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The Dollar Holds Its Ground as the Yen Changes the Conversation
The dollar remained on course for a weekly gain on 25 September, but a sudden yen rebound showed how quickly currency markets can shift when interest-rate expectations and official remarks collide.
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The Dollar Gained Ground. The Rest of the Forex Market Told a More Complicated Story
Between 23 and 24 September 2026, the euro fell against the US dollar while central-bank decisions and economic data shaped a more varied picture across the forex market.
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MT5 Login Problems in the UAE: Why Your Account, Server or Connection May Not Work
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Gold Rises, the Yen Falls and Yields Hit 5%: What Is the Market Pricing?
Global markets are entering a more difficult phase in which higher interest rates, persistent inflation and geopolitical risk are pulling asset prices in different directions. The US dollar remains supported by elevated Treasury yields, gold is recovering despite tighter monetary policy, oil remains volatile, and the Japanese yen has weakened even after the Bank of Japan raised rates. For traders, the message is clear: central-bank decisions alone are no longer enough to explain market direction
Why Is My XAU/USD Spread High? Causes UAE Traders Should Understand
An XAU/USD spread usually becomes wider when liquidity falls, volatility increases or trading risk becomes more difficult for liquidity providers to price. This commonly occurs around major economic news, the daily rollover period, market openings, weekends and unexpected geopolitical events. A high spread is not always a platform error, but traders should understand when it happens, how it affects orders and when the pricing deserves closer investigation.
The Market Is Trading Two Inflation Stories at Once: What Oil, Gold and Central Banks Are Signalling
Market analysis updated on 16 September 2026. Prices may change after publication. The current forex and commodity market is being shaped by two inflation stories at the same time.
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