The GBP/JPY cross extends the previous day's late pullback from the vicinity of mid-213.00s and trades with a negative bias on Wednesday, snapping a two-day winning streak.

EUR/USD holds firm above 1.1700, trading at 1.1722 at the time of writing on Wednesday, practically flat on the daily chart after having rallied 1.2% over the previous two days.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) gains against its major peers on Wednesday after the United Kingdom's (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that inflation grew at a faster-than-projected pace in December.

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The EUR/GBP cross loses ground to near 0.8720 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges higher against the Euro (EUR) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.

The NZD/USD pair trades in positive territory for the fourth consecutive day near 0.5835 during the early European session on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as US President Donald Trump's tariff threats spark new fears of 'Sell America' trade.

The USD/CAD pair trades in a tight range around 1.3835 during the late Asian trading session on Wednesday, but is close to its over-a-week low of 1.3815.

The AUD/JPY cross loses traction to around 106.45 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as traders pile into safe-haven currencies amid US President Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats. 

The Indian Rupee (INR) slumps to a record low against the US Dollar (USD) at open on Wednesday.

USD/CHF halts its three-day losing streak, trading around 0.7910 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair gains ground as the US Dollar (USD) recovers its daily losses despite rising United States (US)–Greenland concerns.

The EUR/JPY cross loses ground near 185.25 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against the Euro (EUR) as traders continue to pile into safe-haven currencies amid US President Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats against European allies over Greenland. 

The Japanese Yen (JPY) regains positive traction against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Wednesday, following the previous day's two-way price swings, and seems poised to climb further.

EUR/USD extends its gains for the third consecutive session, trading around 1.1730 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) continues to lose ground amid rising United States (US)–Greenland concerns.

The Australian Dollar gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, extending its gains for the third successive session. The AUD/USD pair appreciates as the Greenback continues to lose ground amid rising United States (US)–Greenland concerns.

Silver price (XAG/USD) hovers around an all-time high of $95.89, reached in the previous session, currently trading around $94.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday. Precious metals, including Silver continue to attract buyers amid rising geopolitical tensions.

On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.0014 compared to the previous day's fix of 7.0006 and 6.9578 Reuters estimate.

The USD/CAD pair posts modest gains around 1.3835 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. However, the threat of a fresh US trade clash with Europe could weigh on the Greenback against the Canadian Dollar (CAD).

The NZD/USD pair drifts lower during the Asian session on Wednesday and retreats further from the vicinity of a multi-month peak, around the 0.5850-0.5855 region, retested the previous day.

EUR/USD rallies for the second straight day, gains over 0.69% as the US Dollar gets ditched over US President Trump threats of imposing duties on European countries on his ambitions to take over Greenland. Economic data in Europe and the US take’s the backseat at the time of writing.

The British Pound (GBP) traded with a cautious tone on Tuesday as investors digested mixed UK labour market data. While unemployment held steady, slower wage growth dampened confidence and revived expectations that the Bank of England could move toward interest rate cuts later in the year.

The USD/JPY pair trades on a flat note near 158.20 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The pair steadies as US President Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats offset political uncertainty in Japan.

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) caught a second straight leg higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as markets extend their USD-negative flows following renewed threats from US President Donald Trump to force a sale of Greenland to the US.

USD/JPY trades around 157.90 on Tuesday at the time of writing, down 0.10% on the day, as the US Dollar (USD) comes under renewed pressure from political and trade-related headwinds. The pair retreats, weighed down by broad-based weakness in the Greenback against major currencies.

GBP/USD begins Tuesday’s session on a positive note as market participants continued to sell the Dollar and most US assets, following Trump’s trade-war escalation with Europe. This and a sell-off of Japanese bonds, keeps the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) at yearly highs, a sign of risk aversion.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, as investors trim exposure to the Greenback amid rising tensions between the United States and the European Union. At the time of writing, AUD/USD trades around 0.6744, extending gains for a second straight day.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is up a modest 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD), tentatively attempting to extend its recent recovery against the USD while trading defensively against all of its G10 peers, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) extends its advance against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and the European Union weigh heavily on the Greenback. At the time of writing, USD/CAD trades around 1.3830, near a two-week low.

The Euro (EUR) is strong, up an impressive 0.7% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and extending its recovery with a swift retracement of the pullback from its December highs, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has picked more ground this morning to reach the low 1.38s in a reflection of the broader weakness in the US Dollar (USD) rather than anything else, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.

The Swiss Franc (CHF) attracts fresh buyers against the Euro (EUR) on Tuesday, as renewed US-EU trade war concerns weigh on risk appetite and lift demand for defensive currencies. At the time of writing, EUR/CHF trades around 0.9265, hovering near its lowest level since December 26.