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Economic calendar in Asia 18 February 2025 - Fed speaker (Waller) and RBA policy decision
Economic calendar in Asia 18 February 2025 - Fed speaker (Waller) and RBA policy decision
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut its cash rate by 25bp
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Crude Oil rebounds on Monday, WTI climbs back over $71
Crude Oil rebounds on Monday, WTI climbs back over $71
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices rebounded on Monday despite an overall lack of news during the US session.
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Australian Dollar refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy decision
Australian Dollar refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy decision
The AUD/USD pair posts a fresh two-month high at 0.6373 in Monday’s session.
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Forex Today: What if the RBA…?
Forex Today: What if the RBA…?
The US Dollar alternated gains with losses in the area of two-month lows in a context of marginal trading conditions amid the inactivity in the US markets due to the Washington’s Day holiday.
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US Dollar down while traders American were on the sidelines on President's Day
US Dollar down while traders American were on the sidelines on President's Day
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar's performance against six major currencies, trades flat on Monday as traders monitor new geopolitical developments.
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USDJPY completes an up and down lap and looks toward the 2025 low
USDJPY completes an up and down lap and looks toward the 2025 low
What technical levels are in play and why for the USDJPY this week?
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Canadian Dollar flatlines on holiday Monday
Canadian Dollar flatlines on holiday Monday
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) was flat on Monday, driven into the middle by a complete lack of market volume.
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ECB's Holzmann: The case for another rate cut is getting harder to make
ECB's Holzmann: The case for another rate cut is getting harder to make
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and head of the Austrian central bank, Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) noted on Monday that warning signs that the ECB may undershoot inflation targets are growing, but overall inflation figures are still lopsided and make policy moves difficult.
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German DAX closes at a new record
German DAX closes at a new record
Gains for the European indices to start the new trading week
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Fed's Bowman: High asset prices may have impeded inflation progress
Fed's Bowman: High asset prices may have impeded inflation progress
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Michelle Bowman noted on Monday that the Fed's recent progress on inflation may have been hampered by rising asset prices.
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USD/JPY slides to near 151.50 as Japanese Yen strengthens on robust GDP growth
USD/JPY slides to near 151.50 as Japanese Yen strengthens on robust GDP growth
The USD/JPY pair slumps to near 151.40 in Monday’s North American session.
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Fed's Harker: Current economy argues for steady rate policy for now
Fed's Harker: Current economy argues for steady rate policy for now
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said on Monday that the current economy argues for a steady policy for now, as reported by Reuters.
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Risks around the RBA and RBNZ meetings – Standard Chartered
Risks around the RBA and RBNZ meetings – Standard Chartered
We and the market expect RBA to cut the cash rate by 25bps at the 18 February meeting.
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USD/CAD steadies below 1.4200 as USD finds support near two-month low
USD/CAD steadies below 1.4200 as USD finds support near two-month low
The USD/CAD pair ticks higher to near 1.4190 in Monday’s North American session after rebounding from a two-month low of 1.4150, which it posted on Friday.
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen holds firm in quieter start to the new week
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen holds firm in quieter start to the new week
Forex news from the European morning session on Feb 17, 2025
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US Dollar steady with US markets closed despite geopolitical headlines
US Dollar steady with US markets closed despite geopolitical headlines
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is trading around 106.80 for the bigger part of this Monday while traders mull any possible outcomes from this week's meeting in
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WTI trades cautiously above $70 as investors await Russia-Ukraine peace talks
WTI trades cautiously above $70 as investors await Russia-Ukraine peace talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades with caution above the seven-week low of $70.15 in Monday’s European session.
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RBA is expected to deliver its first 25bp rate cut – Danske Bank
RBA is expected to deliver its first 25bp rate cut – Danske Bank
Both AUD and NZD ended last week on a strong footing amid broadly positive risk sentiment, but this week might bring more mixed winds for the antipodeans, Danske Bank's FX analyst Mohamad Al-Saraf reports.
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EUR/USD tussles as investors assess Trump tariffs threats on the Eurozone
EUR/USD tussles as investors assess Trump tariffs threats on the Eurozone
EUR/USD tussles to extend its upside move above the psychological resistance of 1.0500 in Monday’s North American session.
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Oil prices are under pressure this morning – ING
Oil prices are under pressure this morning – ING
Despite the downward pressure on oil prices through much of last week, the market still managed to eke out a small gain with ICE Brent settling 0.11% higher on the week.
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AUD/USD refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy
AUD/USD refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy
The AUD/USD pair posts a fresh two-month low at 0.6373 in Monday’s European session.
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Bailey speech: Q4 GDP figures do not change general story on the UK economy
Bailey speech: Q4 GDP figures do not change general story on the UK economy
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey said on Monday that the fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures do not change general story on the UK economy.
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Eurozone December trade balance €15.5 billion vs €16.4 billion prior
Eurozone December trade balance €15.5 billion vs €16.4 billion prior
Latest data released by Eurostat - 17 February 2025
Weekly update on interest rate expectations
Weekly update on interest rate expectations
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ECB has scope to deliver on rate cut expectations – BBH
ECB has scope to deliver on rate cut expectations – BBH
EUR/USD is consolidating just under 1.0500. Over the weekend, ECB Governing Council member Fabio Panetta argued for looser monetary policy , BBH's FX analysts report.
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