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USD/JPY: Expected to trade in a 149.20/150.55 range – UOB Group
USD/JPY: Expected to trade in a 149.20/150.55 range – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade in a 149.20/150.55 range vs Japanese Yen (JPY).
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Russia says no interim contact expected before Trump-Putin meeting
Russia says no interim contact expected before Trump-Putin meeting
The Kremlin said that a meeting next week is possible but the details are yet to be ironed out
Politics
GBP: BoE to cut 50bps over the next 12 months– BBH
GBP: BoE to cut 50bps over the next 12 months– BBH
GBP is firmer after UK January retail sales growth overshot expectations , BBH's FX analysts report.
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Banks
Inflation
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? Saylor Warns: "Only One Country Can Buy 20% of BTC"
Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? Saylor Warns: "Only One Country Can Buy 20% of BTC"
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Why Is Bitcoin Going Up? Saylor Warns: "Only One Country Can Buy 20% of BTC"
Michael Saylor warned the US could miss a major financial shift, urging it to acquire 20% of Bitcoin’s supply to strengthen the dollar and economy.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Recovers to near 1.4200
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Recovers to near 1.4200
The USD/CAD pair gains to near the key resistance of 1.4200 in European trading hours on Friday.
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NZD/USD: Unlikely to reach 0.5790 today – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Unlikely to reach 0.5790 today – UOB Group
Scope for New Zealand Dollar (NZD) to rise further, but it is unlikely to reach 0.5790 today.
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USD/JPY: Technical rebound; fade rallies – OCBC
USD/JPY: Technical rebound; fade rallies – OCBC
USD/JPY fell to a low of 149.29 this morning before rebounding to above 150 on Governor Ueda’s comments.
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Banks
JPY: Inflation endorses hawkish sentiment – ING
JPY: Inflation endorses hawkish sentiment – ING
The Japanese Yen (JPY) has had a stellar week, ING’s FX analysts Francesco Pesole notes.
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Dollar holds steadier so far on the session
Dollar holds steadier so far on the session
Not too much else going on in markets in European trading
AUD/USD can advance further, potentially reaching 0.6455 – UOB Group
AUD/USD can advance further, potentially reaching 0.6455 – UOB Group
Room for Australian Dollar (AUD) to advance to 0.6425 vs US Dollar (USD) before levelling off; 0.6455 is likely out of reach for now.
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USD: A major correction on souring US sentiment – ING
USD: A major correction on souring US sentiment – ING
FX markets moved quite hectically yesterday, with the dollar giving up its weekly gains in a round of heavy positioning readjustment.
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EURUSD Technical Analysis – The focus switches to the US PMIs
EURUSD Technical Analysis – The focus switches to the US PMIs
The EURUSD pair continues to trade in ranges with the bullish bias remaining intact. What’s next?
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EUR/USD weakens on US Dollar's recovery, slower-than-growth in Eurozone PMI
EUR/USD weakens on US Dollar's recovery, slower-than-growth in Eurozone PMI
EUR/USD slides to near 1.0460 in Friday’s North American session.
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DXY: Break below 100-DMA may open room for further downside – OCBC
DXY: Break below 100-DMA may open room for further downside – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) fell overnight as UST yields retreated while US equities slipped.
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Banks
Gold near flat ahead of US PMI release
Gold near flat ahead of US PMI release
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) took in on the chin and was down over 1% from its Thursday all-time high of $2,954 during the Asian trading session on Friday, now heading back to nearly flat ahead of the US trading session around $2,935 at the time of writing.
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GBP/USD: Boost in momentum indicates further GBP strength to 1.2730 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Boost in momentum indicates further GBP strength to 1.2730 – UOB Group
Impulsive momentum could push Pound Sterling (GBP) higher vs US Dollar (USD); overbought conditions suggest 1.2730 could be just out of reach for now.
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EUR/USD: German elections Sunday – OCBC
EUR/USD: German elections Sunday – OCBC
As of 17 Feb, Politico’s poll of polls shows CDU/CSU leading at 30%, AfD at 21%, SPD at 16% and Greens at 13%, while other smaller parties are in the region of 5% or so.
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Banks
EUR/JPY surrenders half of intraday gains after steady Eurozone flash PMI
EUR/JPY surrenders half of intraday gains after steady Eurozone flash PMI
The EUR/JPY pair gives up half of its intraday gains and falls to near 157.50 from the intraday high of 158.23 in European trading hours on Friday.
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EUR: Major German parties pledge to keep the far right out of any coalition – ING
EUR: Major German parties pledge to keep the far right out of any coalition – ING
The euro has benefited from the unwinding of US Dollar (USD) longs, but remains generally unattractive in the crosses, ING’s FX analysts Francesco Pesole notes.
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Banks
EUR/USD: Has room to extend to 1.0530 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Has room to extend to 1.0530 – UOB Group
Impulsive advance has room to extend to 1.0530; a clear break above this level appears unlikely.
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Technical Analysis
Banks
UK Preliminary Services PMI unexpectedly rises to 51.1 in February vs. 50.8 expected
UK Preliminary Services PMI unexpectedly rises to 51.1 in February vs. 50.8 expected
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) unexpectedly declined to 46.4 in February from 48.3 in January.
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Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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UK February flash services PMI 51.1 vs 50.8 expected
UK February flash services PMI 51.1 vs 50.8 expected
Latest data release by S&P Global - 21 February 2025
Exclusive: CFD Industry Surpasses 5M Accounts: What's Next?
Exclusive: CFD Industry Surpasses 5M Accounts: What's Next?
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By Finance Magnates
Exclusive: CFD Industry Surpasses 5M Accounts: What's Next?
Last year was a strong one for the CFD industry. The market continued to expand, though primarily in developing countries.
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ATFX Expands Trading Capabilities with BlackArrow Integration
ATFX Expands Trading Capabilities with BlackArrow Integration
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By Finance Magnates
ATFX Expands Trading Capabilities with BlackArrow Integration
Traders can seamlessly engage with forex, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and stocks within a single platform.
Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI advances to 47.3 in February vs. 47 expected
Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI advances to 47.3 in February vs. 47 expected
The Eurozone manufacturing sector improved but remained in contraction while the services sector activity eased in February, according to the data from the HCOB's latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Survey published on Friday.
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Italy January final CPI +1.5% vs +1.5% y/y prelim
Italy January final CPI +1.5% vs +1.5% y/y prelim
Latest data released by Istat - 21 February 2025
Eurozone February flash services PMI 50.7 vs 51.5 expected
Eurozone February flash services PMI 50.7 vs 51.5 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 21 February 2025
Breaking: US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increases more than expected in February
Breaking: US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increases more than expected in February
The S&P Global preliminary PMIs for February are likely to show little variation from the January final readings.
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"The Knee on Crypto's Neck is Lifting": Hidden Road CEO on MiCA License, Industry's Future
"The Knee on Crypto's Neck is Lifting": Hidden Road CEO on MiCA License, Industry's Future
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By Finance Magnates
"The Knee on Crypto's Neck is Lifting": Hidden Road CEO on MiCA License, Industry's Future
"The crypto industry has been held back by regulatory ambiguity, with a knee on its neck for the last four years. But that's about to change," declares Michael Higgins, CEO of Hidden Road.
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Pi Network Enters the Room: Disrupting Crypto or Just Another Coin?
Pi Network Enters the Room: Disrupting Crypto or Just Another Coin?
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By Finance Magnates
Pi Network Enters the Room: Disrupting Crypto or Just Another Coin?
Pi Network's Open Mainnet launch ignites discussions on Pi Coin's potential impact and the skepticism surrounding its value and transparency.
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – JPY strength resumes as Treasury yields fall
USDJPY Technical Analysis – JPY strength resumes as Treasury yields fall
The USDJPY pair extended to the downside as Treasury yields resumed their downtrend. What’s next?
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German Preliminary Manufacturing PMI jumps to 46.1 in February vs. 45.5 expected
German Preliminary Manufacturing PMI jumps to 46.1 in February vs. 45.5 expected
The German manufacturing and services sectors activity improved more-than-expected in February, the preliminary business activity report published by the HCOB survey showed Friday.
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Germany February flash manufacturing PMI 46.1 vs 45.5 expected
Germany February flash manufacturing PMI 46.1 vs 45.5 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 21 February 2025
France February flash services PMI 44.5 vs 48.9 expected
France February flash services PMI 44.5 vs 48.9 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 21 February 2025
European stocks open lightly changed, winning streak under threat
European stocks open lightly changed, winning streak under threat
Major indices in Europe have been on a six-week winning streak coming into this week
Stocks
Pound Sterling weakens against US Dollar as investors see Trump tariffs less fearful
Pound Sterling weakens against US Dollar as investors see Trump tariffs less fearful
The Pound Sterling (GBP) falls back after posting a fresh two-month high near 1.2680 against the US Dollar in North American trading hours on Friday.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish, according to FXStreet data
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Tests 106.50 near descending channel's lower boundary
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Tests 106.50 near descending channel's lower boundary
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against its six major peers, maintains its ground around 106.50 during the early European hours on Friday.
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Majors
France February business confidence 96 vs 95 prior
France February business confidence 96 vs 95 prior
Latest data released by INSEE - 21 February 2025