PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1754 vs. 7.1697 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1754 vs. 7.1697 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.1754 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1697 and 7.2402 Reuters estimate.
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in March
PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in March
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Thursday.
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Breaking: Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.1% in February vs. 4.1% expected
Breaking: Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.1% in February vs. 4.1% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadied at 4.1% in in February from 4.1% in January, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday.
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Breaking
NZD/USD gathers strength above 0.5800 as New Zealand exits recession
NZD/USD gathers strength above 0.5800 as New Zealand exits recession
The NZD/USD pair trades in a positive territory around 0.5820 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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Australian labour market report due soon - resilience to continue?
Australian labour market report due soon - resilience to continue?
A look back at the past six months, and what is expected for today
EUR/USD holds steady after Fed treads water on rates
EUR/USD holds steady after Fed treads water on rates
EUR/USD remained bolstered above the 1.0900 handle on Wednesday, propped up by a general easing in Greenback flows after the Federal Reserve (Fed) met markets in the middle and held rates steady for another meeting.
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GBP/USD remains attached to 1.3000 after Fed rate hold
GBP/USD remains attached to 1.3000 after Fed rate hold
GBP/USD remained pinned to recent highs near the 1.3000 handle on Wednesday, with market sentiment bolstered into the high side after the Federal Reserve (Fed) held steady on its plans to deliver more rate cuts in 2025, albeit later in the year.
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USD/CAD edges higher above 1.4300 as Fed holds rates steady, eyes on BoC’s Macklem speech
USD/CAD edges higher above 1.4300 as Fed holds rates steady, eyes on BoC’s Macklem speech
The USD/CAD pair gathers strength to around 1.4320 during the late American session on Wednesday.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats below 193.50 after struggling near 195.00
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Retreats below 193.50 after struggling near 195.00
The GBP/JPY retreats after rallying for three straight trading days since last Friday.
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New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product grows 0.7% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.4% expected
New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product grows 0.7% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.4% expected
New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.7% QoQ in the fourth quarter (Q4) compared with a 1.1% contraction (revised from -1.0%) in the third quarter, Statistics New Zealand showed on Thursday.
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bulls defend ground despite stalled momentum
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bulls defend ground despite stalled momentum
NZD/USD traded near the 0.5810 area on Wednesday ahead of the Asian session, marking a day of choppy price action.
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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bears push lower as key support approaches
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bears push lower as key support approaches
AUD/JPY extended its decline on Wednesday ahead of the Asian session, slipping toward the 94.50 area after a second consecutive day in the red.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips below $34.00 as Fed acknowledges uncertainty
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips below $34.00 as Fed acknowledges uncertainty
Silver price finished the day with a loss of over 0.55% on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) held rates unchanged while acknowledging the economic outlook is uncertain due to US trade policies implemented by President Donald Trump.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 19 Mar: Fed keeps rates unchanged. See two cuts in 2025
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 19 Mar: Fed keeps rates unchanged. See two cuts in 2025
Forex news for North American trading on Mar 19, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, March 20, 2025 - PBOC rate setting day
Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, March 20, 2025 - PBOC rate setting day
People's Bank of China Loan Prime Rate (LPR) setting day
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Forex Today: The UK docket takes centre stage with the BoE and jobs report
Forex Today: The UK docket takes centre stage with the BoE and jobs report
The Greenback managed to regain some balance and set aside three consecutive daily pullbacks after the Fed maintained its interest rates at its meeting, as widely anticipated.
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Gold price records new milestone following FOMC’s decision
Gold price records new milestone following FOMC’s decision
Gold prices rallied sharply and hit a new all-time high of $3,052 on Wednesday as US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell spoke following the Fed’s decision to hold rates unchanged.
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US stock markets cheer on Fed day
US stock markets cheer on Fed day
Closing changes for North American indexes
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Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds after Fed holds the line
Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds after Fed holds the line
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained ground on Wednesday, adding around 540 points at its peaks with equities climbing higher after the Federal Reserve (Fed) gave a nod to still expecting around two rate cuts through the remainder of the year.
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The Fed's projections signal 50 basis points of rate cuts for 2025
The Fed's projections signal 50 basis points of rate cuts for 2025
The Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) latest dot plot indicates that interest rates will average 3.9% by the end of 2025, matching the December projection.
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USD/JPY steady near 149.30 as Fed holds rates, signals caution
USD/JPY steady near 149.30 as Fed holds rates, signals caution
The USD/JPY climbs in Wednesday after the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) decision to keep rates unchanged.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD lurches to new record highs post-Fed
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD lurches to new record highs post-Fed
On Wednesday, Gold surged, reaching $3,040 during intraday trading as the Federal Reserve (Fed) made its latest interest rate decision, keeping rates unchanged at 4.5%.
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AUD/USD trims losses as Powell signals patience, Fed sentiment remains dovish
AUD/USD trims losses as Powell signals patience, Fed sentiment remains dovish
The AUD/USD pair retreats toward 0.6340 in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, as the US Dollar (USD) remains firm.
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GBP/USD claws back 1.3000 as Fed signals willingness to change rates on labor weakness
GBP/USD claws back 1.3000 as Fed signals willingness to change rates on labor weakness
GBP/USD lurched higher on Wednesday, tapping 1.2985 in intraday trading after the Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest rate call came in broadly as expected, with the Fed keeping rates steady at 4.5%.
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EUR/USD trims losses as Fed holds rates, signals cautious stance
EUR/USD trims losses as Fed holds rates, signals cautious stance
The EUR/USD rallied on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged despite adopting a slightly hawkish approach to the future path of interest rates.
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US Dollar trims gains after Powell's comments
US Dollar trims gains after Powell's comments
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is gaining traction near 104.00 after the Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark interest rate at 4.5%, maintaining a cautious stance amid evolving inflation and economic conditions.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average treads water ahead of Fed
Dow Jones Industrial Average treads water ahead of Fed
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) held steady within familiar territory on Wednesday, but holding a bullish stance as investors gear up for another showing from the Federal Reserve (Fed).
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Dow Jones Industrial Average treads water ahead of Fed
Dow Jones Industrial Average treads water ahead of Fed
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) held steady within familiar territory on Wednesday, but holding a bullish stance as investors gear up for another showing from the Federal Reserve (Fed).
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Mexican Peso dips as Fed decision weighs, Mexican data in focus
Mexican Peso dips as Fed decision weighs, Mexican data in focus
The Mexican Peso (MXN) lost some ground against the US Dollar (USD) in early trading on Wednesday as market players awaited the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) monetary policy decision, hence reducing their exposure to high-beta currencies like the Peso.
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What to watch: Initial jobless claims, capex and card spending data
What to watch: Initial jobless claims, capex and card spending data
Bank of America on the economic data they're watching