Forex Today: Dollar post modest gains in dull trading journey

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Here is what you need to know on Thursday, December 19^th:

Majors fluctuated within familiar levels, as also sentiment seesawed between positive and negative. There were no fresh news related to the US-China trade deal, neither related to Brexit. Holiday’s mood exacerbated rate trading.
The American dollar edged higher, particularly against its European rivals. The EUR/USD settled around 1.1110, while the GBP/USD broke below 1.3100.
US Treasury yields reached fresh weekly highs, but Wall Street barely advanced. Both underpinned USD/JPY, which anyway remains below its December high at 109.72.
Crude oil prices jumped following the release of US weekly stockpiles figures, as oil stocks in the country declined by 1.1% in the week ending December 13.
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EUR/USD keeps the rangebound trade near 1.1850

EUR/USD is still under pressure, drifting back towards the 1.1850 area as Monday’s session draws to a close. The modest decline in spot comes as the US Dollar picks up a bit of support, while thin liquidity and muted volatility, thanks to the US market holiday, are exaggerating price swings and keeping trading conditions choppy.

GBP/USD flirts with daily lows near 1.3630

GBP/USD has quickly given back Friday’s solid gains, turning lower at the start of the week and drifting back towards the 1.3630 area. The focus now shifts squarely to Tuesday’s UK labour market report, which is likely to keep the quid firmly in the spotlight and could set the tone for Cable’s next move.

Gold battle around $5,000 continues

Gold is giving back part of Friday’s sharp rebound, deflating below the key $5,000 mark per troy ounce as the new week gets underway. Modest gains in the US Dollar are keeping the metal in check, while thin trading conditions, due to the Presidents Day holiday in the US, are adding to the choppy and hesitant tone across markets.

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It is likely to be a quiet start to the week, with US markets closed on Monday for Presidents Day. European markets are higher across the board and gold is clinging to the $5,000 level after the tamer than expected CPI report in the US reduced haven flows to precious metals.

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