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UK January CPI +3.0% vs +2.8% y/y expected
UK January CPI +3.0% vs +2.8% y/y expected
Latest data released by ONS - 19 February 2025
BoJ’s Takata: Won't comment on JGB yield levels
BoJ’s Takata: Won't comment on JGB yield levels
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata is back on the wires this Wednesday, saying that he “won't comment on Japanese government bond (JGB) yield levels.” Additional quotes Long-term interest rates moving in line with state of Japan's economy.
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FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CHF softens below 0.9050 as traders await FOMC Minutes
USD/CHF softens below 0.9050 as traders await FOMC Minutes
The USD/CHF pair softens to near 0.9030 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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NZD/JPY struggles to capitalize on bounce from post-RBNZ low, remains below 87.00
NZD/JPY struggles to capitalize on bounce from post-RBNZ low, remains below 87.00
The NZD/JPY cross rebounds around 80-85 pips from a one-week trough touched during the Asian session on Wednesday and touches a fresh daily high, around the 87.00 mark in the last hour.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBNZ’s 3rd consecutive 50bp rate cut, NZD higher
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBNZ’s 3rd consecutive 50bp rate cut, NZD higher
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
EUR/USD holds positive ground near 1.0450, FOMC Minutes in focus
EUR/USD holds positive ground near 1.0450, FOMC Minutes in focus
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains to around 1.0450 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday, bolstered by the weakening of the US Dollar (USD).
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GBP/USD holds ground above 1.2600 ahead of UK CPI data
GBP/USD holds ground above 1.2600 ahead of UK CPI data
GBP/USD remains firm after losses in the previous session, trading around 1.2610 during the Asian session on Wednesday.
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UK CPI inflation leaps to 3% YoY in January vs. 2.8% forecast
UK CPI inflation leaps to 3% YoY in January vs. 2.8% forecast
The high-impact Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the United Kingdom (UK) for January will be published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday at 07:00 GMT.
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Japanese Yen remains on the front foot against USD amid divergent BoJ-Fed expectations
Japanese Yen remains on the front foot against USD amid divergent BoJ-Fed expectations
The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and turns lower for the second consecutive day against its American counterpart on Wednesday.
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USD/INR edges higher ahead of FOMC Minutes
USD/INR edges higher ahead of FOMC Minutes
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory on Wednesday.
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Australian Dollar maintains position as US Dollar depreciates, FOMC Minutes awaited
Australian Dollar maintains position as US Dollar depreciates, FOMC Minutes awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday.
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RBNZ’s Orr: OCR path projects 50 bps by mid this year, around July
RBNZ’s Orr: OCR path projects 50 bps by mid this year, around July
Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr explains the interest rate cut decision at a press conference following the February monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.
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China’s new home prices remain stagnant in January amid property market struggles
China’s new home prices remain stagnant in January amid property market struggles
China’s new home prices showed no change in January compared to the previous month
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BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday, “the BoJ must gradually shift policy, even after January's rate hike, to avoid upside price risks from materialising.“ Additional quotes Japan's real interest rates remain deeply negative, no change to accommodative monetary environment.
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AUD/NZD rises toward 1.1200 following RBNZ rate-cut decision
AUD/NZD rises toward 1.1200 following RBNZ rate-cut decision
AUD/NZD extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 1.1170 during Asian hours.
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NZD/USD slides further below 0.5700 in reaction to RBNZ’s supersized rate cut
NZD/USD slides further below 0.5700 in reaction to RBNZ’s supersized rate cut
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers for the second straight day and drops to a three-day low, around the 0.5680-0.5675 area after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its policy decision this Wednesday.
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Australian data - Wage Price Index (Q4 2024 ) +0.7% q/q (expected +0.8%)
Australian data - Wage Price Index (Q4 2024 ) +0.7% q/q (expected +0.8%)
This data will contribute to keeping the RBA on hold for a few months after yesterday's rate cut - the Bank is in no rush to cut again soon.
WTI extends upside above $71.50 on supply hits
WTI extends upside above $71.50 on supply hits
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $71.70 during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
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Japan data - January exports and imports improve y/y, December machine orders improve y/y
Japan data - January exports and imports improve y/y, December machine orders improve y/y
More solid data on Japan's economy, with some niggles (a couple of misses)
US President Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductor chips
US President Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductor chips
US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he would likely impose tariffs of around 25% on foreign cars, while semiconductor chips and drugs are set to face higher duties, per Bloomberg.
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USD/CAD edges higher to near 1.4200 ahead of FOMC Minutes
USD/CAD edges higher to near 1.4200 ahead of FOMC Minutes
The USD/CAD pair trades on a positive note around 1.4195 during the late American session on Tuesday.
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EUR/USD slides as risk appetite improves, Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
EUR/USD slides as risk appetite improves, Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
The Euro is set to end Tuesday’s session with more than 0.30% losses against the Greenback as the S&P 500 notches a record high during the North American session.
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JP Morgan on Trump’s social media activity showing diminished market-moving influence
JP Morgan on Trump’s social media activity showing diminished market-moving influence
The jibber-jabber having less impact, except on tariffs
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar firms and US stocks close at a record
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar firms and US stocks close at a record
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 18, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
Australian Dollar turns down despite hawkish RBA cut
Australian Dollar turns down despite hawkish RBA cut
The AUD/USD pair halted its three-day recovery on the back of the firmer US Dollar (USD) and despite the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hawkish cut although it managed to keep the trade above the 0.6300 barrier.
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Orr Speech: RBNZ Governor discusses interest rate outlook after the 50 bps cut
Orr Speech: RBNZ Governor discusses interest rate outlook after the 50 bps cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is widely expected to lower the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by another 50 basis points (bps) from 4.25% to 3.75% when it announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday at 01:00 GMT.
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Forex Today: UK inflation and the FOMC Minutes will be in the spotlight
Forex Today: UK inflation and the FOMC Minutes will be in the spotlight
The US Dollar managed to regain some balance and stage a tepid rebound helped by the resumption of concerns over US tariffs, as well as a widespread selling pressure in the risk-linked universe.
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