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NZD/USD remains below 0.6000 near five-month highs due to trade policy focus
NZD/USD remains below 0.6000 near five-month highs due to trade policy focus
NZD/USD is trading subdued around 0.5970 during Friday’s Asian session, holding near Thursday’s five-month high of 0.5979 after seven consecutive days of gains. The pair could see further upside as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid rising concerns over the economic fallout from US tariffs.
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Gold price loses traction on profit-taking 
Gold price loses traction on profit-taking 
The Gold price (XAU/USD) holds steady on Friday after retreating from an all-time high of $3,358 as investors book profits during a long Easter weekend.
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GBP/USD hovers near six-month highs, 1.3300, eyes on US-UK trade discussions
GBP/USD hovers near six-month highs, 1.3300, eyes on US-UK trade discussions
GBP/USD continues its upward momentum from April 8, trading near 1.3280 during Friday's Asian session. The pair is buoyed by a weakening US Dollar (USD), as concerns grow over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States.
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Japan’s Kato: Japan does not manipulate the FX market to weaken the Yen
Japan’s Kato: Japan does not manipulate the FX market to weaken the Yen
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Friday that the country does not manipulate the foreign exchange (FX) market to weaken the Japanese Yen. 
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Apple is losing the battle on both fronts
Apple is losing the battle on both fronts
Apple lost a big chunk of market share in China
Australian Dollar edges lower due to subdued trading on Good Friday holiday
Australian Dollar edges lower due to subdued trading on Good Friday holiday
The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued on Friday following a seven-day winning streak. However, the AUD/USD pair may regain its ground as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid growing concerns over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States (US).
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USD/JPY weakens below 142.50 as Japanese CPI came in at 3.6% YoY in March
USD/JPY weakens below 142.50 as Japanese CPI came in at 3.6% YoY in March
The USD/JPY pair softens to near 142.25 in a thin trading volume session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the Japanese Yen (JPY) amid concerns over the economic impact of tariffs. 
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About those late-day bounces in Chinese stock markets
About those late-day bounces in Chinese stock markets
Evidence of the National Team's involvement
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Japan’s National CPI climbs 3.6% YoY in March, Core CPI rises as expected
Japan’s National CPI climbs 3.6% YoY in March, Core CPI rises as expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.6% YoY in March, compared to the previous reading of 3.7%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
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EUR/USD gathers strength above 1.1350, ECB cuts interest rates by 25 bps
EUR/USD gathers strength above 1.1350, ECB cuts interest rates by 25 bps
The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to near 1.1370 during the early Asian session on Friday. The concerns over the economic impact of tariffs continue to drag the US Dollar (USD) lower against the Euro (EUR). Traders will closely monitor the developments surrounding US trade talks.
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Trump signals more tariffs and confirms talks with China
Trump signals more tariffs and confirms talks with China
The US President, Donald Trump, held a press conference in the Oval Office in Washington. He discussed trade deals with China, tariffs, and the acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: ECB cuts rates and highlights downside risks
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: ECB cuts rates and highlights downside risks
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 17, 2025
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Mexican Peso surges as Trump-Sheinbaum call eases trade tensions
Mexican Peso surges as Trump-Sheinbaum call eases trade tensions
The Mexican Peso rallied against the US Dollar on Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call that both said was “very productive.” This and a weaker Greenback sent the USD/MXN drifting lower, exchanging hands at 19.69, down 1.14%.
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Trump trade deal with Japan is close - report
Trump trade deal with Japan is close - report
Report from Fox Business out earlier today
Forex Today: Japanese CPI data will take centre stage on Good Friday
Forex Today: Japanese CPI data will take centre stage on Good Friday
The Greenback grabbed some much-needed oxygen on Maundy Thursday despite alternating risk appetite trends.
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Dow Jones crashes over 500 points as UnitedHealth tanks, Trump slams Powell for delayed cuts
Dow Jones crashes over 500 points as UnitedHealth tanks, Trump slams Powell for delayed cuts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) on Thursday plunged over 500 points, or over 1.30%, and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares nosedived 23% following an earnings miss and a pessimistic full-year outlook.
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Baker Hughes oil rig count +1 to 481
Baker Hughes oil rig count +1 to 481
The weekly Baker Hughes oil rig count data is a day early due to the Good Friday holiday
Atlanta GDPNow growth estimate for Q2 unchanged at -2.2%
Atlanta GDPNow growth estimate for Q2 unchanged at -2.2%
The gold import and export adjusted GDP also unchanged at -0.1%
GBP/USD hold steady near 1.3250 after mixed US economic data
GBP/USD hold steady near 1.3250 after mixed US economic data
The Pound Sterling remained steady against the US Dollar on Thursday after US economic data suggested that the labor market remains solid, while housing data was mixed. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3250 up 0.11%.
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Global Economy Insights: IMF Chief discusses uncertainties and policy pivots
Global Economy Insights: IMF Chief discusses uncertainties and policy pivots
IMF's Georgieva emphasizes strong fundamentals amid increased uncertainty, calls for reducing negative perceptions to support economic recovery and urges for a fairer global trading system amidst rising tensions between U.S. and China.
USD/CAD gives up intraday gains as USD’s recovery trims
USD/CAD gives up intraday gains as USD’s recovery trims
The USD/CAD pair surrenders its intraday gains and falls back to near 1.3860 during North American trading hours on Thursday.
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