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Dow Jones Industrial Average fails to shrug off new tariff threats
a month ago
Dow Jones Industrial Average fails to shrug off new tariff threats
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) knocked around 400 points higher at its highest on Thursday, driven by a heavy bounceback in overweight stocks listed on the Dow Jones.
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Equities
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Trump says Russia acting well and that a peace deal is "well advanced"
a month ago
Trump says Russia acting well and that a peace deal is "well advanced"
Comments from Trump on tariffs and Ukraine
Politics
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US Dollar gathers traction on strong GDP and PCE data
a month ago
US Dollar gathers traction on strong GDP and PCE data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending gains on Thursday, breaking above 107.00 as markets digest the second reading of United States (US) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its inflation components.
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DAX leads European equity markets lower
a month ago
DAX leads European equity markets lower
Closing changes in Europe
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Pair plunges after third rejection at 100-day SMA
a month ago
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Pair plunges after third rejection at 100-day SMA
The EUR/USD pair suffered a sharp decline on Thursday, sinking to its lowest level in two weeks as sellers took control following yet another failure at the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).
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BoJ's Ueda: Will make policy decisions after looking at US policy impacts
a month ago
BoJ's Ueda: Will make policy decisions after looking at US policy impacts
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda noted on Thursday that US policy uncertainty is impacting how central banks are doing their jobs, and highlighted that the BoJ will be watching data closely in the runup to possible widespread tariffs.
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KC Fed manufacturing index -5 vs -9 prior
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KC Fed manufacturing index -5 vs -9 prior
Small improvement in the KC Fed
US President Donald Trump reiterates March 4 tariffs, still seeking Ukraine deal
a month ago
US President Donald Trump reiterates March 4 tariffs, still seeking Ukraine deal
United States (US) President Donald Trump hit social media on Thursday, taking to the streets of X (nee Twitter) to inform global markets that his planned 25% tariff package aimed at Mexico and Canada will now be coming into effect on March 4, rather than the April 2 date he reaffirmed just hours earlier.
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Mexican Peso tumbles as Trump confirms Mexico tariffs for March
a month ago
Mexican Peso tumbles as Trump confirms Mexico tariffs for March
The Mexican Peso (MXN) depreciated against the US Dollar (USD) after United States (US) President Donald Trump revealed that delayed tariffs to be enacted in February would kick in on March 4 for Mexico and Canada.
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US January pending home sales -4.6% vs -1.3% expected
a month ago
US January pending home sales -4.6% vs -1.3% expected
US pending home sales data for Jan 2025
Fed's Schmid: Uncertainty might also weigh on growth
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Fed's Schmid: Uncertainty might also weigh on growth
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid said on Thursday that recent surveys indicating a rise in consumer inflation expectations showed the central bank must stay focused on fully containing price pressures, noting it was a growing and potentially troubling concern for policymakers.
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GBP: Focus on PM Starmer visit to Washington – Scotiabank
a month ago
GBP: Focus on PM Starmer visit to Washington – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is trading marginally higher against the USD on the session but Cable remains well below yesterday’s intraday high and the lack of new factors driving UK markets this morning suggests limited scope for gains to extend, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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EUR/USD: Gains are capped in low 1.05s – Scotiabank
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EUR/USD: Gains are capped in low 1.05s – Scotiabank
The EUR remains largely range-bound in rather featureless trade.Spanish core CPI fell to 2.1% in February, the lowest since December 2021, hinting at some potential progress in Eurozone inflation, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD steady but fails to gain significantly – Scotiabank
a month ago
CAD steady but fails to gain significantly – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed against the stronger US Dollar (USD) on the session so far.
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Technical Analysis
Banks
US GDP expands by 2.3% in Q4 as initially estimated
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US GDP expands by 2.3% in Q4 as initially estimated
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported on Thursday that the United States' Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at an annual rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter.
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USD posts limited gains amid tariff uncertainty – Scotiabank
a month ago
USD posts limited gains amid tariff uncertainty – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is broadly firmer this morning but gains versus the majors are limited for the most part, leaving the currencies holding established trading ranges.
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Technical Analysis
Banks
US: Initial Jobless Claims rose to 242K last week
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US: Initial Jobless Claims rose to 242K last week
US citizens filing new applications for unemployment insurance increased to 242K for the week ending February 22, as reported by the US Department of Labor (DoL) on Thursday.
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US Durable Goods Orders rise 3.1% in January vs. 2% expected
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US Durable Goods Orders rise 3.1% in January vs. 2% expected
Durable Goods Orders in the US rose by 3.1%, or $8.7 billion, in January to $286 billion, the US Census Bureau reported on Thursday.
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GBP/JPY jumps to near 189.60 ahead of Trump-Starmer meet in Washington
a month ago
GBP/JPY jumps to near 189.60 ahead of Trump-Starmer meet in Washington
The GBP/JPY pair advances to near 189.60 in North American trading hours on Thursday.
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US initial jobless claims 242K versus 221K estimate
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US initial jobless claims 242K versus 221K estimate
Weekly US initial and continuing claims
US Q4 GDP second reading +2.3% vs +2.3% expected
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US Q4 GDP second reading +2.3% vs +2.3% expected
The second look at fourth quarter 2024 GDP
US January durable goods orders +3.1% vs +2.0% expected
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US January durable goods orders +3.1% vs +2.0% expected
January US advance durable goods orders data
WH Adviser Hassett: There's a study coming out on tariffs on April 1st
a month ago
WH Adviser Hassett: There's a study coming out on tariffs on April 1st
Comments from White House Senior Adviser Kevin Hassett
Tariff Confusion Leaves Markets Guessing
a month ago
Tariff Confusion Leaves Markets Guessing
If tariffs are imposed → Expect a possible sharp Mexican Peso selloff, pushing USD/MXN higher
Outlook remained heavily dependent on the evolution of services inflation - ECB accounts
a month ago
Outlook remained heavily dependent on the evolution of services inflation - ECB accounts
The ECB releases the accounts of its latest monetary policy meeting in January 2025
US Dollar Index pops after US GDP reading reveals inflationary forces still at work
a month ago
US Dollar Index pops after US GDP reading reveals inflationary forces still at work
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is breaking above 107.00 for the first time in five trading days, after some important US data releases which are putting inflation concerns
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar steady as yields bounce, US futures tick higher
a month ago
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar steady as yields bounce, US futures tick higher
Forex news from the European morning session on Feb 27, 2025
Session wrap
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USD/CAD flattens while Trump postpones tariff plans for Canada and Mexico again
a month ago
USD/CAD flattens while Trump postpones tariff plans for Canada and Mexico again
The USD/CAD pair trades flat around 1.4335 in European trading hours on Thursday.
USDCAD
Fed
Inflation
TradeWar
GDP
US copper surges on tariff risks – ING
a month ago
US copper surges on tariff risks – ING
COMEX copper futures surged after President Donald Trump ordered the US Commerce Department to investigate possible import tariffs on copper, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
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EUR/CHF: Potential support is located at 0.9250/0.9210 – Societe Generale
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EUR/CHF: Potential support is located at 0.9250/0.9210 – Societe Generale
EUR/CHF has retracted after facing strong resistance at last September high of 0.9510, Societe Generale's FX analysts report.
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Gas: TTF sell-off continues – ING
a month ago
Gas: TTF sell-off continues – ING
European natural gas prices came under additional pressure yesterday.
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Energy
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USD/CNH: Price movements are likely part of a range trading phase – UOB Group
a month ago
USD/CNH: Price movements are likely part of a range trading phase – UOB Group
Current US Dollar (USD) price movements are likely part of a range trading phase vs Chinese Yuan (CNH), probably between 7.2530 and 7.2750.
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CAD: The resurgent Liberals – ING
a month ago
CAD: The resurgent Liberals – ING
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) remains quite soft given the threat of tariffs, ING’s FX analysts Chris Turner notes.
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Technical Analysis
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JPY: Far enough for the time being – ING
a month ago
JPY: Far enough for the time being – ING
The drop in US Treasury yields has certainly weighed on USD/JPY.
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Technical Analysis
Banks
USD/JPY: Weakness has not stabilised – UOB Group
a month ago
USD/JPY: Weakness has not stabilised – UOB Group
Price movements are likely part of a range trading phase, probably between 148.55 and 149.75.
USDJPY
Technical Analysis
Banks
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $32 as US yields rebounds ahead of US PCE Inflation
a month ago
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $32 as US yields rebounds ahead of US PCE Inflation
Silver price (XAG/USD) continues to face selling pressure around $32.00.
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Inflation