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Risk appetite didn’t work in favor of this European tandem last week, but the euro managed to score some wins on hawkish ECB commentary. What’s coming up next?

Last weekend’s missile strikes in Syria brought risk aversion to the Asian markets. Price reaction remained limited, however, as traders considered some positive news.

Positive Brexit updates and a few hawkish BOE remarks here and there lifted sterling’s spirits last week. What does this week hold for pound pairs?

Overall risk appetite dragged the yen near the bottom of the forex heap last week. Will the bears extend their winning streak? Or will the bulls step in this time?

The Aussie danced to the tune of developments in China this week. Will this week’s set of top-tier reports inspire retracement for the Aussie pairs?

Positive risk sentiment and promising developments in China helped lift the Kiwi higher last week. Will this week’s catalyst extend the comdoll’s winning streak?

Aussie strength and yen weakness were still the main themes, thanks to another round of risk-taking. Other than those, euro weakness is also worth noting since the euro encountered sellers after ECB’s Smets gave a speech.

Risk-taking was on during the Asian session, as traders priced in a lack of military action escalation in Syria and stronger Chinese import data.

No news is good news! The lack of updates on geopolitical risks or trade tensions kept U.S. traders in a good mood, lifting bond yields and the currency.

The euro and the Swissy were both taking hits during the session. However, the Swissy was getting the worst of it likely because of the risk-on vibes. The pound, meanwhile, caught a bid later on and dominated it peers.