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Russia's Novak: Global oil market is balanced now
Russia's Novak: Global oil market is balanced now
Comments from the Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak
ECB’s Rehn: Can either cut or pause in April, depending on data
ECB’s Rehn: Can either cut or pause in April, depending on data
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Olli Rehn said on Tuesday that the central bank “can either cut or pause in April, depending on data.” Additional quotes The effect of increased defence spending would only likely be over the medium term.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD refreshes four-month high around $34 ahead of Fed’s policy decision
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD refreshes four-month high around $34 ahead of Fed’s policy decision
Silver price (XAG/USD) posts a fresh four-month high near $34.10 in European trading hours on Tuesday.
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German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index leaps to 51.6 in March vs. 48.1 expected
German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index leaps to 51.6 in March vs. 48.1 expected
The headline German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index jumped to 51.6 in March from 26 in February, beating the market forecast of 48.1 by a wide margin.
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Gold sets bar of all-time highs above $3,030 with Ukraine ceasefire deal talks underway
Gold sets bar of all-time highs above $3,030 with Ukraine ceasefire deal talks underway
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) surges again and reaches a fresh all-time high currently at $3,031 on Tuesday. The precious metal trades around $3,029 at the time of writing ahead of some important events set to take place. The rise comes after Israel executed military operations on possible Hamas tactical positions and buildings.
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USD/JPY: Major resistance at 150.30 is likely out of reach for now – UOB Group
USD/JPY: Major resistance at 150.30 is likely out of reach for now – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to rise vs Japanese Yen (JPY), but the major resistance at 150.30 is likely out of reach for now.
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EUR/USD to consolidate around current levels in the near term – Danske Bank
EUR/USD to consolidate around current levels in the near term – Danske Bank
EUR/USD was supported by risk-sentiment during yesterdays' session rising back above the 1.09 mark with US retail sales not sending any firm signals, Danske Bank's FX analyst Jens Nærvig Pedersen reports.
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Copper is up around 12% so far this year – ING
Copper is up around 12% so far this year – ING
Copper rose to a near-five-month high at the start of the week after China unveiled a special action plan to revive consumption, boosting sentiment in the commodities complex, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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USD/CAD: Further uptrend above 1.4550 – Société Générale
USD/CAD: Further uptrend above 1.4550 – Société Générale
USD/CAD faced strong resistance near 1.4800 last month and has recently carved out a lower high at 1.4550, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Tuesday, early in the European session.
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Palladium price today: Rare metals advance at the start of the European session
Palladium price today: Rare metals advance at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a positive tone at the beginning of Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Pound Sterling strugges to extend upside against USD with Fed-BoE policy in focus
Pound Sterling strugges to extend upside against USD with Fed-BoE policy in focus
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces slight selling pressure near the psychological figure of 1.3000 against the US Dollar (USD) in North American trading hours on Tuesday.
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NZD/USD: Rapid buildup in momentum continues suggests NZD strength – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Rapid buildup in momentum continues suggests NZD strength – UOB Group
Further New Zealand Dollar (NZD) strength vs US Dollar (USD) is not ruled out; any further advance is likely part of a higher 0.5785/0.5845 range.
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EU to probe Aluminum imports – ING
EU to probe Aluminum imports – ING
The EU is launching a probe into Aluminum imports to protect the bloc’s industry from an expected surge in cheap imports displaced by US tariffs, according to media reports, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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EUR/CAD Price Forecast: Tests 1.5700 support near nine-day EMA
EUR/CAD Price Forecast: Tests 1.5700 support near nine-day EMA
EUR/CAD edges higher after two days of gains, trading near 1.5640 during European hours on Tuesday.
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AUD/USD: May be able to test 0.6410 – UOB Group
AUD/USD: May be able to test 0.6410 – UOB Group
Strong momentum suggests Australian Dollar (AUD) could test 0.6410 vs US Dollar (USD); it is unclear if it can break clearly above this level for now.
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EU gas storage continues to tick lower – ING
EU gas storage continues to tick lower – ING
European natural gas prices came under pressure yesterday, falling almost 2.5% on the day, amid hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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Trump 2.0 and Europe: Escalating tariff risks – Standard Chartered
Trump 2.0 and Europe: Escalating tariff risks – Standard Chartered
Europe faces the threat of significantly higher tariffs under Trump 2.0 compared with Trump 1.0.
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Russia says that Trump-Putin call will take place between 1300 and 1500 GMT
Russia says that Trump-Putin call will take place between 1300 and 1500 GMT
The Kremlin says that there are a large number of questions to discuss
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Oil: Geopolitical risks intensify – ING
Oil: Geopolitical risks intensify – ING
Oil prices rose yesterday amid rising tensions in the Middle East, continuing the strength seen at the end of last week, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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US futures pare losses as the risk mood looks to hold up
US futures pare losses as the risk mood looks to hold up
S&P 500 futures move back to flat levels on the day now
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CAD: Important CPI release – ING
CAD: Important CPI release – ING
Canada releases inflation figures for February today, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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WTI advances to two-week high, above $68.00 amid Middle East tensions and China optimism
WTI advances to two-week high, above $68.00 amid Middle East tensions and China optimism
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices attract buyers for the third straight day on Tuesday and touch a fresh two-week high during the first half of the European session.
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GBP/USD: GBP must break and stay above 1.3000 to continue to rise – UOB Group
GBP/USD: GBP must break and stay above 1.3000 to continue to rise – UOB Group
Chance for Pound Sterling (GBP) to break above 1.3000 vs US Dollar (USD); overbought conditions suggest it might not be able to maintain a foothold above this level.
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DXY: Consolidate ahead of FOMC – OCBC
DXY: Consolidate ahead of FOMC – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) continues to trade near recent lows. DXY was last seen trading at 103.26 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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USD: Consumer pessimism still growing – ING
USD: Consumer pessimism still growing – ING
US data continues to haunt the dollar, which fell against all G10 currencies excluding the yen yesterday.
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EUR/USD: Above 1.0855, the pair can test 1.0950 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Above 1.0855, the pair can test 1.0950 – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) could test 1.0950 vs US Dollar (USD), but it does not appear to possess enough momentum to break clearly above this level.
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Gold bugs continue to buzz as the run higher clears $3,020
Gold bugs continue to buzz as the run higher clears $3,020
The precious metal looks to solidify clearance above $3,000 today
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Falls toward 1.4250 after breaking below a crucial support zone
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Falls toward 1.4250 after breaking below a crucial support zone
USD/CAD continues its losing streak for the third successive session, trading near 1.4290 during European hours on Tuesday.
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EUR: Bundestag widely expected to approve spending – ING
EUR: Bundestag widely expected to approve spending – ING
The German Bundestag votes on Friedrich Merz’s fiscal spending plan today, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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EUR/USD: May correct lower on the day – OCBC
EUR/USD: May correct lower on the day – OCBC
Euro (EUR) continued to hold on to gains above 1.09 handle vs US Dollar (USD) on prospects of a peace deal in Ukraine, potential ECB pause (in Apr) and hopes of large German spending.
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Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025 – SECO
Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025 – SECO
In its March economic forecasts, Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said that the “Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025.” Additional takeaways Sees 2025 GDP (sport event adjusted) growth at +1.4% (previous forecast was +1.5%).
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Breaking: Canada CPI inflation rises to 2.6% in February vs. 2.1% expected
Breaking: Canada CPI inflation rises to 2.6% in February vs. 2.1% expected
Statistics Canada will release the February inflation report on Tuesday, as estimated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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EUR/USD gives up gains as US Dollar rebounds ahead of Fed policy decision
EUR/USD gives up gains as US Dollar rebounds ahead of Fed policy decision
EUR/USD surrenders intraday gains after posting a fresh five-month high near 1.0955 in Tuesday’s North American session.
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AUD/JPY advances to near 95.50 amid positive China outlook, looming BoJ decision
AUD/JPY advances to near 95.50 amid positive China outlook, looming BoJ decision
AUD/JPY extends its winning streak for a third consecutive session, trading around 95.50 during early European hours on Tuesday.
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Forex Today: Gold renews record-high above $3,000, Canadian Dollar awaits inflation data
Forex Today: Gold renews record-high above $3,000, Canadian Dollar awaits inflation data
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, March 18: Gold benefits from escalating geopolitical tensions and trades at a new record-high above $3,000 early Tuesday.
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