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China Industrial Output March 2025 surges to +7.7% y/y (expected 5.8%, prior +5.9%)

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China Industrial Output March 2025 surges to +7.7% y/y (expected 5.8%, prior +5.9%)

Retail Sales beat too, +5.9% y/y (expected +4.2%, prior +4.0%)

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Breaking: China’s economy expands 5.4% YoY in Q1 2025 vs. 5.1% expected

China’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 5.4% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, at the same pace seen in the final quarter of last year, the official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday. Data beat the market forecast of 5.1% in the reported period.

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China Q1 GDP +1.2% q/q (expected +1.4%)

China economic growth data is mixed

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Tesla's plans to ship Cybercab & Semi electric truck parts from China to US suspended

Due to escalating tariffs imposed by Trump

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China March new home prices -0.08% m/m (prior -0.1%) and -4.6% y/y (prior -4.8%)

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China March new home prices -0.08% m/m (prior -0.1%) and -4.6% y/y (prior -4.8%)

Marginal improvement? A tiny bit less bad at least.

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WTI drifts lower below $61.00 amid uncertainty on Trump trade war

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WTI drifts lower below $61.00 amid uncertainty on Trump trade war

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $60.80 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The WTI price remains on the defensive as traders continue to assess the latest headlines on US President Donald Trump's tariff.

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Breaking: Gold price hits an all-time high near $3,275

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Breaking: Gold price hits an all-time high near $3,275

The Gold price (XAU/USD) extends the rally and reached a record high near $3,275 per troy ounce during the early Asian session on Wednesday.

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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2133 vs. 7.2096 previous

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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2133 vs. 7.2096 previous

On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2133 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2096 and 7.3272 Reuters estimate.

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Gold continues to surge, record high hit above US$3271

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Gold continues to surge, record high hit above US$3271

Geopolitical tensions and the trade war

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Hong Kong suspends postal service for good bound for US - refuses to collect tariffs

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Hong Kong suspends postal service for good bound for US - refuses to collect tariffs

HK says "The US is unreasonable, bullying and imposing tariffs abusively."

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Australia March Westpac Leading Index - "softens as tariff chaos starts to weigh"

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Australia March Westpac Leading Index - "softens as tariff chaos starts to weigh"

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US Treas Sec Bessent to meet South Korea’s fin min Choi next week to discuss trade issues

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US Treas Sec Bessent to meet South Korea’s fin min Choi next week to discuss trade issues

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USD/CAD flat lines near 1.3950, BoC rate decision in the spotlight

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USD/CAD flat lines near 1.3950, BoC rate decision in the spotlight

The USD/CAD pair holds steady near 1.3955 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The upside for the Canadian Dollar (CAD) might be limited amid the dovish expectations from the Bank of Canada (BoC).

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ANZ raised its year-end forecast for gold price to $3,600 per ounce

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ANZ raised its year-end forecast for gold price to $3,600 per ounce

Silver to continue higher also

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Japan data: February Core Machinery Orders +1.5% y/y (expected -0.9%, prior +4.4%)

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Japan data: February Core Machinery Orders +1.5% y/y (expected -0.9%, prior +4.4%)

A leading indicator of capital spending in the coming six to nine months

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Outlook for (US ) Empire State Manufacturing Survey to second lowest reading in 20 years

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Outlook for (US ) Empire State Manufacturing Survey to second lowest reading in 20 years

Future general business conditions index falling to its second lowest reading in the more than 20 year history of the survey

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US plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China - WSJ

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US plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China - WSJ

According to the Wall Street Journal, which cited individuals familiar with the discussions, the US President Donald Trump administration plans to use ongoing tariff negotiations to pressure US trading partners to limit their dealings with China

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Gold price soars past $3,240 as trade war fears deepen, yields slide

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Gold price soars past $3,240 as trade war fears deepen, yields slide

Gold price ended Tuesday’s session on a higher note due to traders buying the precious metals amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans, which has kept market participants on edge. The XAU/USD trades at $3,240 a troy ounce, gaining over 6.50%.

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EUR/USD gains ground above 1.1250 ahead of US Retail Sales release

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EUR/USD gains ground above 1.1250 ahead of US Retail Sales release

The EUR/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.1285 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) currently trades near a three-year low against the Euro (EUR) as trade tensions remain well in place.

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U.S. plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China (Wall Street Journal piece)

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U.S. plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China (Wall Street Journal piece)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants trading partners to limit China’s involvement in their economies in exchange for concessions on reciprocal tariffs

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Japan Reuters Tankan - Manufacturing index +9 in April from -1 in March

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Japan Reuters Tankan - Manufacturing index +9 in April from -1 in March

Non-manufacturing index +30 in April vs. +25 in March

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US President Donald Trump launches a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals

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US President Donald Trump launches a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals

US President Donald Trump launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals, the latest move in an escalating trade war that has targeted key sectors of the global economy, per Bloomberg.

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JP Morgan says it turns bearish on base metals prices in the near-term

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JP Morgan says it turns bearish on base metals prices in the near-term

Say tariff-driven cuts to economic growth forecasts, increased probability of recession this year leads to steep cuts to metals demand forecasts

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BoJ’s Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy

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BoJ’s Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said early Wednesday that the central bank may need to take policy action if US tariffs hurt the economy, per Reuters.

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Trump has launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals

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Trump has launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals

The investigation will look at national security risks posed by US reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products

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US government has indefinitely banned Nvidia from selling H20 chips to China

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US government has indefinitely banned Nvidia from selling H20 chips to China

License required to sell H20 chips to China

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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Aussie yen edges higher but technical bias remains bearish

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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Aussie yen edges higher but technical bias remains bearish

The AUD/JPY pair advanced on Tuesday, rising toward the upper end of its daily range and hovering near the 90.90 area ahead of the Asian session.

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Mexican Peso slips as USD/MXN reclaims 20 despite tariff exemption hopes

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Mexican Peso slips as USD/MXN reclaims 20 despite tariff exemption hopes

The Mexican Peso reversed its course and dropped against the US Dollar late in the North American session, with no catalyst behind the latter move as market participants digest Trump’s tariff rhetoric, which of late hinted at making exemptions on semiconductors and electronics.

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ICYMI - BoA CFO says doesn't believe we'll see a recession

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ICYMI - BoA CFO says doesn't believe we'll see a recession

Mixed comments from Bank of America CEO and CFO

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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi holds near 0.5900 amid sustained bullish signals

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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi holds near 0.5900 amid sustained bullish signals

The NZD/USD pair moved higher on Tuesday, seen trading near the 0.59 area ahead of the Asian session. The Kiwi continues to benefit from sustained buying interest, holding mid-range between the day’s lows and highs, and showing resilience despite broadly neutral oscillators.

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Interactive Brokers' Q1 Earnings Jump as Daily Average Revenue Trades Rise 50%

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Interactive Brokers' Q1 Earnings Jump as Daily Average Revenue Trades Rise 50%

Increased trading volumes and a steady rise in customer accounts helped Interactive Brokers start 2025 in a strong position. The online brokerage reported sharply higher profits and revenues in the...

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Australian Dollar pulls back as US Dollar attempts recovery from multi-year lows

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Australian Dollar pulls back as US Dollar attempts recovery from multi-year lows

The Australian Dollar (AUD/USD) gave up its earlier strength on Tuesday, falling from session highs near 0.6340 to trade closer to the 0.6280 area during North American hours. The reversal came as the US Dollar Index (DXY) attempted a modest bounce off its three-year low near the 99.00 mark.

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Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil build vs, draw expected

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Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil build vs, draw expected

This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.

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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 15 Apr: Another quiet day ahead of Chair Powell tomorrow.

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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 15 Apr: Another quiet day ahead of Chair Powell tomorrow.

Forex news for North American trading on Apr 15, 2025

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Is OpenAI the Next Big Social Media Player? Sam Altman Teases Bold Expansion

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Is OpenAI the Next Big Social Media Player? Sam Altman Teases Bold Expansion

OpenAI is reportedly developing a social media platform, a potential competitor to Musk’s X and Meta’s Instagram, that could mark a major shift in the AI company's expansion plans.

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