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Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; bears lack conviction amid hawkish BoJ expectations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Japan January Core CPI 3.2% y/y vs. 3.1% expected
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Japan January Core CPI 3.2% y/y vs. 3.1% expected
Japan inflation data, January 2025
Fed’s Kugler: Central bank should hold policy rate in place for some time
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Fed’s Kugler: Central bank should hold policy rate in place for some time
Federal Reserve Board Governor Adriana Kugler said late Thursday that US inflation still has "some way to go" to reach the central bank's 2% target and that its path toward that goal continues to be bumpy, per Reuters.
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RBA’s Bullock: Board remains cautious about prospects for further policy easing
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RBA’s Bullock: Board remains cautious about prospects for further policy easing
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said late Thursday that the central projection suggests that if monetary policy is eased too quickly or by too much, disinflation could stall and inflation would settle above the midpoint.
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Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI rises to 50.6 in February, Services PMI improves to 51.4
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Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI rises to 50.6 in February, Services PMI improves to 51.4
The preliminary reading of Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 50.6 in February from 50.2 in January, the latest data published by Judo Bank and S&P Global showed on Friday.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 20 Feb. The USD moves lower. USDJPY falls to new 2025 low.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 20 Feb. The USD moves lower. USDJPY falls to new 2025 low.
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 20, 2025
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Australian Preliminary Manufacturing PMI for February 50.6 (prior 50.2)
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Australian Preliminary Manufacturing PMI for February 50.6 (prior 50.2)
S&P Global Australian Flash PMIs for February 2025
Economic calendar in Asia 21 February 2025 - Fed, RBA speakers, Japan inflation data
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Economic calendar in Asia 21 February 2025 - Fed, RBA speakers, Japan inflation data
A busy calendar for the session ahead
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Major US indices close lower but retraces losses
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Major US indices close lower but retraces losses
US market indices closed lower after volatile trading session, with Dow, S&P, NASDAQ, and Russell 2000 slipping, while tech stocks like Meta and Palantir saw declines amid broader software sector weakness.
US Dollar downs as markets asses labor market data and Fed official's signals
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US Dollar downs as markets asses labor market data and Fed official's signals
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar’s (USD) performance against six major currencies, extends its decline on Thursday, slipping near 106.30.
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Forex Today: It’s PMIs day!
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Forex Today: It’s PMIs day!
The US Dollar came under renewed and significant selling pressure, retreating to two-month lows even though the US tariff narrative remained unchanged and the Russia-Ukraine peace talks showed no signs of improvement.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbles on weak labor market data from the US, Fed words
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Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbles on weak labor market data from the US, Fed words
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), which measures the performance of 30 large-cap US stocks, fell sharply on Thursday, dropping more than 1.40% to 43,980.
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US sells 30-year TIPS at 2.403% vs 2.40% WI
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US sells 30-year TIPS at 2.403% vs 2.40% WI
Results of the 30-year TIPS auction
US Middle East envoy Witkoff: Trump plan for Gaza is not an eviction plan for Palestinians
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US Middle East envoy Witkoff: Trump plan for Gaza is not an eviction plan for Palestinians
US Middle East envoy Witkoff clarifies that Trump's Gaza plan is not about evicting Palestinians but about what's best for them. The plan aims to shake up current thinking and improve prospects for Palestinian people.
Banxico Minutes: Weaker growth and lower inflation keep rate-cut bets alive
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Banxico Minutes: Weaker growth and lower inflation keep rate-cut bets alive
Banco de Mexico, also known as Banxico revealed its monetar policy minutes for the decision announced on February 6.
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Fed’s Musalem: Inflation risks are tilted to the upside
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Fed’s Musalem: Inflation risks are tilted to the upside
On Thursday, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem warned that rising inflation expectations combined with the risk of stubborn stagflation could create a double challenge for the US economy.
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Weekly crude oil inventory build of 4.633M vs estimate 3.144M
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Weekly crude oil inventory build of 4.633M vs estimate 3.144M
The weekly energy inventory data from the EIA
European indices are closing the day with mixed results
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European indices are closing the day with mixed results
German DAX, UK FTSE 100 and Italy's FTSE MIB lower. France's CAC and Spain's Ibex higher
US stocks not liking recent news
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US stocks not liking recent news
Geopolitics and cost-cutting give traders an uneasy feeling
EU Consumer confidence flesh for February -13.6 versus -14.0 estimate
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EU Consumer confidence flesh for February -13.6 versus -14.0 estimate
Monthly consumer confidence flesh for February in the EU