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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
It's the Flash PMIs Day
market overview
GBP/JPY jumps above 190.50 after upbeat UK Retail Sales data
GBP/JPY jumps above 190.50 after upbeat UK Retail Sales data
The GBP/JPY cross rises to around 190.70 during the early European trading hours on Friday.
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Forex Today: Market focus shifts to February PMI data
Forex Today: Market focus shifts to February PMI data
Here is what you need to know on Friday, February 21: The action in financial markets quiets down on Friday as investors await preliminary February Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data from Germany, the Eurozone, the UK and the US.
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UK Retail Sales jump 1.7% MoM in January vs. 0.3% expected
UK Retail Sales jump 1.7% MoM in January vs. 0.3% expected
The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales rebounded 1.7% month-on-month (MoM) in January after falling 0.6% in December, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday.
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UK January retail sales +1.7% vs +0.3% m/m expected
UK January retail sales +1.7% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by ONS - 21 February 2025
NZD/USD remains subdued near 0.5750 following Trade Balance data
NZD/USD remains subdued near 0.5750 following Trade Balance data
NZD/USD holds loses following approximately 1% gains registered in the previous session, trading around 0.5760 during the Asian hours.
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FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8950 as US PMI data looms
USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8950 as US PMI data looms
The USD/CHF pair recovers some lost ground around 0.8985 amid a modest rebound in US Dollar (USD) during the early European session on Friday.
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EUR/GBP remains silent near 0.8300 ahead of key data release from Eurozone, UK
EUR/GBP remains silent near 0.8300 ahead of key data release from Eurozone, UK
EUR/GBP maintains its position following gains in the previous session, trading around 0.8290 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Fails near descending channel resistance, around mid-96.00s
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Fails near descending channel resistance, around mid-96.00s
The AUD/JPY cross builds on the previous day's late bounce from the 95.35-95.30 area, or over a one-week low, and gains strong positive traction during the Asian session on Friday.
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PMIs back in focus to wrap up the week
PMIs back in focus to wrap up the week
The preliminary readings for February are due later in the day
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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Remains subdued near 1.0500 within a rising wedge pattern
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Remains subdued near 1.0500 within a rising wedge pattern
The EUR/USD pair edges lower after gaining some good profits in the previous session, trading around 1.0500 during the Asian session on Friday.
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USD/JPY rockets 150 points higher as JGB yields surge
USD/JPY rockets 150 points higher as JGB yields surge
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, February 21, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
Gold price retreats further from all-time peak amid modest pickup in USD demand
Gold price retreats further from all-time peak amid modest pickup in USD demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers in the vicinity of the $2,950 level during the Asian session on Friday and moves away from the all-time peak touched the previous day.
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EUR/JPY gains traction above 157.50, investors brace for Eurozone/German PMI data
EUR/JPY gains traction above 157.50, investors brace for Eurozone/German PMI data
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 157.70 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds losses below $33.00 due to improved risk appetite
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds losses below $33.00 due to improved risk appetite
Silver price (XAG/USD) remains under pressure after gaining in the previous session, trading around $32.90 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Friday.
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OPEC+ is expected to once again postpone it production hike
OPEC+ is expected to once again postpone it production hike
Fearing disruption to an oil market hit with economic and geopolitical uncertainties
USD/CAD treads water above 1.4150 ahead of US PMI data
USD/CAD treads water above 1.4150 ahead of US PMI data
USD/CAD moves little after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 1.4170 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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WTI consolidates below mid-$72.00s; seems poised to register gains for the first time in five weeks
WTI consolidates below mid-$72.00s; seems poised to register gains for the first time in five weeks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices oscillate in a narrow trading range band during the Asian session on Friday and consolidate gains registered over the past four days.
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GBP/USD remains above 1.2650 near two-month highs
GBP/USD remains above 1.2650 near two-month highs
GBP/USD edged lower after hitting a two-month high of 1.2674 on Friday, trading around 1.2670 at the time of writing during the Asian session.
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USD/INR gathers strength as traders await US PMI release
USD/INR gathers strength as traders await US PMI release
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground on Friday after reaching a one-week high in the previous session.
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Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; bears lack conviction amid hawkish BoJ expectations
Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; bears lack conviction amid hawkish BoJ expectations
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some sellers on Friday in reaction to comments from Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, saying that higher long-term rates can pressure Japan's fiscal situation.
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Australian Dollar holds losses as the US Dollar remained firm ahead of PMI release
Australian Dollar holds losses as the US Dollar remained firm ahead of PMI release
The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of Judo Bank’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on Friday.
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RBNZ’s Conway: OCR forecasts indicate another 75 basis points (bps) easing
RBNZ’s Conway: OCR forecasts indicate another 75 basis points (bps) easing
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Chief Economist Paul Conway noted on Friday, “Official Cash Rate (OCR) forecasts indicate another 75 basis points (bps) easing.” Additional quotes New Zealand Dollar (NZD) drop will boost export revenues.
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BoJ’s Ueda: From a long-term perspective, rising rates will help improve financial institutions' profits
BoJ’s Ueda: From a long-term perspective, rising rates will help improve financial institutions' profits
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday that “from a long-term perspective, rising interest rates will help improve financial institutions' profits.” Additional quotes BoJ’s massive monetary easing, including yield curve control (YCC), was a necessary process towards achieving our price target.
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NZD/USD posts modest gains above 0.5750 ahead of US PMI release
NZD/USD posts modest gains above 0.5750 ahead of US PMI release
The NZD/USD pair extends the rally to around 0.5765 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by the softer US dollar (USD).
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1696 vs. 7.1712 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1696 vs. 7.1712 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 7.1696 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1712 and 7.2433 Reuters estimates.
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Japan’s National CPI climbs 4.0% YoY in January, Core CPI rises more than expected
Japan’s National CPI climbs 4.0% YoY in January, Core CPI rises more than expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 4.0% YoY in January, compared to the previous reading of 3.6%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
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EUR/USD holds steady near 1.0500 ahead of Eurozone PMI release
EUR/USD holds steady near 1.0500 ahead of Eurozone PMI release
The EUR/USD pair trades flat near 1.0500 during the late American session on Thursday.
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