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Japanese Yen remains on the front foot against USD amid divergent BoJ-Fed expectations
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Japanese Yen remains on the front foot against USD amid divergent BoJ-Fed expectations
The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and turns lower for the second consecutive day against its American counterpart on Wednesday.
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USD/INR edges higher ahead of FOMC Minutes
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USD/INR edges higher ahead of FOMC Minutes
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory on Wednesday.
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Australian Dollar maintains position as US Dollar depreciates, FOMC Minutes awaited
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Australian Dollar maintains position as US Dollar depreciates, FOMC Minutes awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday.
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RBNZ’s Orr: OCR path projects 50 bps by mid this year, around July
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RBNZ’s Orr: OCR path projects 50 bps by mid this year, around July
Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr explains the interest rate cut decision at a press conference following the February monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.
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China’s new home prices remain stagnant in January amid property market struggles
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China’s new home prices remain stagnant in January amid property market struggles
China’s new home prices showed no change in January compared to the previous month
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BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
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BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday, “the BoJ must gradually shift policy, even after January's rate hike, to avoid upside price risks from materialising.“ Additional quotes Japan's real interest rates remain deeply negative, no change to accommodative monetary environment.
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AUD/NZD rises toward 1.1200 following RBNZ rate-cut decision
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AUD/NZD rises toward 1.1200 following RBNZ rate-cut decision
AUD/NZD extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 1.1170 during Asian hours.
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NZD/USD slides further below 0.5700 in reaction to RBNZ’s supersized rate cut
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NZD/USD slides further below 0.5700 in reaction to RBNZ’s supersized rate cut
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers for the second straight day and drops to a three-day low, around the 0.5680-0.5675 area after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its policy decision this Wednesday.
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Australian data - Wage Price Index (Q4 2024 ) +0.7% q/q (expected +0.8%)
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Australian data - Wage Price Index (Q4 2024 ) +0.7% q/q (expected +0.8%)
This data will contribute to keeping the RBA on hold for a few months after yesterday's rate cut - the Bank is in no rush to cut again soon.
WTI extends upside above $71.50 on supply hits
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WTI extends upside above $71.50 on supply hits
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $71.70 during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
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Japan data - January exports and imports improve y/y, December machine orders improve y/y
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Japan data - January exports and imports improve y/y, December machine orders improve y/y
More solid data on Japan's economy, with some niggles (a couple of misses)
US President Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductor chips
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US President Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductor chips
US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he would likely impose tariffs of around 25% on foreign cars, while semiconductor chips and drugs are set to face higher duties, per Bloomberg.
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USD/CAD edges higher to near 1.4200 ahead of FOMC Minutes
a month ago
USD/CAD edges higher to near 1.4200 ahead of FOMC Minutes
The USD/CAD pair trades on a positive note around 1.4195 during the late American session on Tuesday.
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EUR/USD slides as risk appetite improves, Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
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EUR/USD slides as risk appetite improves, Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
The Euro is set to end Tuesday’s session with more than 0.30% losses against the Greenback as the S&P 500 notches a record high during the North American session.
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JP Morgan on Trump’s social media activity showing diminished market-moving influence
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JP Morgan on Trump’s social media activity showing diminished market-moving influence
The jibber-jabber having less impact, except on tariffs
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Trump said he may not let Venezuela export oil, petroleum products, via firms like Chevron
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Trump said he may not let Venezuela export oil, petroleum products, via firms like Chevron
"May" is the important word here. Venezuela has a bargaining chip.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar firms and US stocks close at a record
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar firms and US stocks close at a record
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 18, 2025
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Canadian election polls take a big turn as Mark Carney surges
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Canadian election polls take a big turn as Mark Carney surges
Huge lead for Conservatives evaporates
Australian Dollar turns down despite hawkish RBA cut
a month ago
Australian Dollar turns down despite hawkish RBA cut
The AUD/USD pair halted its three-day recovery on the back of the firmer US Dollar (USD) and despite the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hawkish cut although it managed to keep the trade above the 0.6300 barrier.
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Orr Speech: RBNZ Governor discusses interest rate outlook after the 50 bps cut
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Orr Speech: RBNZ Governor discusses interest rate outlook after the 50 bps cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is widely expected to lower the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by another 50 basis points (bps) from 4.25% to 3.75% when it announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday at 01:00 GMT.
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Forex Today: UK inflation and the FOMC Minutes will be in the spotlight
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Forex Today: UK inflation and the FOMC Minutes will be in the spotlight
The US Dollar managed to regain some balance and stage a tepid rebound helped by the resumption of concerns over US tariffs, as well as a widespread selling pressure in the risk-linked universe.
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Canadian Dollar holds steady after CPI inflation uptick
a month ago
Canadian Dollar holds steady after CPI inflation uptick
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) traded blows with the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, keeping USD/CAD stead near the 1.4200 handle as Loonie traders try to hang onto their recent gains.
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US Dollar gains due to a negative market enviroment
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US Dollar gains due to a negative market enviroment
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar's (USD) performance against six major currencies, rises on Tuesday as traders react to discouraging headlines from the United States (US)-Russia talks in Riyadh.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average holds steady despite key losses in healthcare sector
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Dow Jones Industrial Average holds steady despite key losses in healthcare sector
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stumbled out of the gate on Tuesday, declining around 300 points at its lowest following an extended weekend break.
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NBC: Putin is not interested in a peace deal
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NBC: Putin is not interested in a peace deal
Putin feels he can win the war and all of Ukraine
Fed's Daly: Further cuts in 2025 remains uncertain
a month ago
Fed's Daly: Further cuts in 2025 remains uncertain
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of San Franciso President Mary Daly noted on Tuesday that prospects of further rate cuts this year remain murky in the face of policy uncertainty despite an overall positive lean to US economic factors.
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China's finance minister Wang: Support all efforts conducive to peace talks in Ukraine
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China's finance minister Wang: Support all efforts conducive to peace talks in Ukraine
German finance Minister Wang speaking on geopolitical issues
Major US indices now lower on the day after giving up early gains
a month ago
Major US indices now lower on the day after giving up early gains
S&P near unchanged. Traded above record high closing level but could not stay momentum on the first move today.
RBA: Revising our cash rate forecast – Standard Chartered
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RBA: Revising our cash rate forecast – Standard Chartered
RBA delivered a hawkish cut and pushed back against market pricing of c.50bps more cuts in 2025.
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