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25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut

FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.

Options

Currencies

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USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8950 as US PMI data looms

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8950 as US PMI data looms

The USD/CHF pair recovers some lost ground around 0.8985 amid a modest rebound in US Dollar (USD) during the early European session on Friday.

USDCHF

Majors

Macroeconomics

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FX option expiries for 21 February 10am New York cut

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

FX option expiries for 21 February 10am New York cut

A look at what is on the board for today

USD

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EUR/GBP remains silent near 0.8300 ahead of key data release from Eurozone, UK

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

EUR/GBP remains silent near 0.8300 ahead of key data release from Eurozone, UK

EUR/GBP maintains its position following gains in the previous session, trading around 0.8290 during the Asian hours on Friday.

EURGBP

Crosses

Macroeconomics

UnitedKingdom

Eurozone

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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Fails near descending channel resistance, around mid-96.00s

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Fails near descending channel resistance, around mid-96.00s

The AUD/JPY cross builds on the previous day's late bounce from the 95.35-95.30 area, or over a one-week low, and gains strong positive traction during the Asian session on Friday.

AUDJPY

BOJ

Inflation

Technical Analysis

Currencies

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25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

PMIs back in focus to wrap up the week

The preliminary readings for February are due later in the day

economic calendar

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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Remains subdued near 1.0500 within a rising wedge pattern

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

EUR/USD Price Analysis: Remains subdued near 1.0500 within a rising wedge pattern

The EUR/USD pair edges lower after gaining some good profits in the previous session, trading around 1.0500 during the Asian session on Friday.

EURUSD

Technical Analysis

Majors

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USD/JPY rockets 150 points higher as JGB yields surge

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

USD/JPY rockets 150 points higher as JGB yields surge

Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, February 21, 2025

Session wrap

Wrap Asia

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Gold price retreats further from all-time peak amid modest pickup in USD demand

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

Gold price retreats further from all-time peak amid modest pickup in USD demand

Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers in the vicinity of the $2,950 level during the Asian session on Friday and moves away from the all-time peak touched the previous day.

Gold

Commodities

TradeWar

Fed

SEO

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EUR/JPY gains traction above 157.50, investors brace for Eurozone/German PMI data

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

EUR/JPY gains traction above 157.50, investors brace for Eurozone/German PMI data

The EUR/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 157.70 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.

EURJPY

Crosses

Macroeconomics

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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

Gold

Commodities

Metals

India

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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds losses below $33.00 due to improved risk appetite

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds losses below $33.00 due to improved risk appetite

Silver price (XAG/USD) remains under pressure after gaining in the previous session, trading around $32.90 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Friday.

Silver

XAGUSD

Macroeconomics

TradeWar

Commodities

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OPEC+ is expected to once again postpone it production hike

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

OPEC+ is expected to once again postpone it production hike

Fearing disruption to an oil market hit with economic and geopolitical uncertainties

Oil

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UK asset manager ABRDN in talks with China Citic to form Joint Venture

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

UK asset manager ABRDN in talks with China Citic to form Joint Venture

China Stock Market

China

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USD/CAD treads water above 1.4150 ahead of US PMI data

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

USD/CAD treads water above 1.4150 ahead of US PMI data

USD/CAD moves little after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 1.4170 during the Asian hours on Friday.

USDCAD

Macroeconomics

Majors

Canada

BOC

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WTI consolidates below mid-$72.00s; seems poised to register gains for the first time in five weeks

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

WTI consolidates below mid-$72.00s; seems poised to register gains for the first time in five weeks

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices oscillate in a narrow trading range band during the Asian session on Friday and consolidate gains registered over the past four days.

Oil

Commodities

RussianFederation

TradeWar

WTI

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Japan Prime Minister Ishiba has strong concerns that rising yields may harm finances

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

Japan Prime Minister Ishiba has strong concerns that rising yields may harm finances

Japan has monumental levels of public debt

Bonds

JPY

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GBP/USD remains above 1.2650 near two-month highs

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

GBP/USD remains above 1.2650 near two-month highs

GBP/USD edged lower after hitting a two-month high of 1.2674 on Friday, trading around 1.2670 at the time of writing during the Asian session.

GBPUSD

Macroeconomics

Majors

UnitedKingdom

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USD/INR gathers strength as traders await US PMI release

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

USD/INR gathers strength as traders await US PMI release

The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground on Friday after reaching a one-week high in the previous session.

USDINR

India

SEO

Macroeconomics

EmergingMarkets

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Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; bears lack conviction amid hawkish BoJ expectations

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; bears lack conviction amid hawkish BoJ expectations

The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some sellers on Friday in reaction to comments from Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, saying that higher long-term rates can pressure Japan's fiscal situation.

USDJPY

InterestRate

Inflation

BOJ

Currencies

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More on Japan’s finance minister warning of fiscal strain as bond yields hit 15-year high

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

More on Japan’s finance minister warning of fiscal strain as bond yields hit 15-year high

Bonds

JPY

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Australian Dollar holds losses as the US Dollar remained firm ahead of PMI release

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

Australian Dollar holds losses as the US Dollar remained firm ahead of PMI release

The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of Judo Bank’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on Friday.

AUDUSD

SEO

Macroeconomics

Majors

Australia

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RBNZ’s Conway: OCR forecasts indicate another 75 basis points (bps) easing

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

RBNZ’s Conway: OCR forecasts indicate another 75 basis points (bps) easing

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Chief Economist Paul Conway noted on Friday, “Official Cash Rate (OCR) forecasts indicate another 75 basis points (bps) easing.” Additional quotes New Zealand Dollar (NZD) drop will boost export revenues.

RBNZ

CentralBanks

NZDUSD

InterestRate

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BoJ’s Ueda: From a long-term perspective, rising rates will help improve financial institutions' profits

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

BoJ’s Ueda: From a long-term perspective, rising rates will help improve financial institutions' profits

Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday that “from a long-term perspective, rising interest rates will help improve financial institutions' profits.” Additional quotes BoJ’s massive monetary easing, including yield curve control (YCC), was a necessary process towards achieving our price target.

BOJ

CentralBanks

InterestRate

USDJPY

Comentário

NZD/USD posts modest gains above 0.5750 ahead of US PMI release

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

NZD/USD posts modest gains above 0.5750 ahead of US PMI release

The NZD/USD pair extends the rally to around 0.5765 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by the softer US dollar (USD).

NZDUSD

Majors

Macroeconomics

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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1696 vs. 7.1712 previous

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1696 vs. 7.1712 previous

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 7.1696 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1712 and 7.2433 Reuters estimates.

USDCNY

PBOC

CentralBanks

Currencies

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Japanese Industry and Trade Minister Muto will head to the US to talk tariffs

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

Japanese Industry and Trade Minister Muto will head to the US to talk tariffs

Specific date not yet set

JPY

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Japan Jibun February preliminary manufacturing PMI 48.9 (prior 48.7)

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

Japan Jibun February preliminary manufacturing PMI 48.9 (prior 48.7)

Falsh services is 53.1 (prior 53.0)

JPY

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Japan’s National CPI climbs 4.0% YoY in January, Core CPI rises more than expected

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

Japan’s National CPI climbs 4.0% YoY in January, Core CPI rises more than expected

Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 4.0% YoY in January, compared to the previous reading of 3.6%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.

Japan

CPI

Inflation

Macroeconomics

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EUR/USD holds steady near 1.0500 ahead of Eurozone PMI release

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

EUR/USD holds steady near 1.0500 ahead of Eurozone PMI release

The EUR/USD pair trades flat near 1.0500 during the late American session on Thursday.

EURUSD

Majors

Macroeconomics

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Japan January Core CPI 3.2% y/y vs. 3.1% expected

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

Japan January Core CPI 3.2% y/y vs. 3.1% expected

Japan inflation data, January 2025

BOJ

JPY

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Ukraine President Zelenskyy says meeting with US' General Kellogg 'restores hope'

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Forex Live

Ukraine President Zelenskyy says meeting with US' General Kellogg 'restores hope'

I wonder what Kellogg said?

ukraine

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Fed’s Kugler: Central bank should hold policy rate in place for some time

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

Fed’s Kugler: Central bank should hold policy rate in place for some time

Federal Reserve Board Governor Adriana Kugler said late Thursday that US inflation still has "some way to go" to reach the central bank's 2% target and that its path toward that goal continues to be bumpy, per Reuters.

Fed

CentralBanks

UnitedStates

Macroeconomics

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RBA’s Bullock: Board remains cautious about prospects for further policy easing

25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

RBA’s Bullock: Board remains cautious about prospects for further policy easing

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock said late Thursday that the central projection suggests that if monetary policy is eased too quickly or by too much, disinflation could stall and inflation would settle above the midpoint.

RBA

Macroeconomics

CentralBanks

Australia

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25 days ago

News Discussion Forum

By Fxstreet

Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI rises to 50.6 in February, Services PMI improves to 51.4

The preliminary reading of Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 50.6 in February from 50.2 in January, the latest data published by Judo Bank and S&P Global showed on Friday.

Australia

PMI

Macroeconomics

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