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Dollar holds steadier ahead of European trading
Dollar holds steadier ahead of European trading
The greenback rebounds slightly after the losses at the end of last week
EUR/JPY advances to near159.00 due to increased market optimism
EUR/JPY advances to near159.00 due to increased market optimism
EUR/JPY retraces its recent losses, trading around 159.10 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
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USD/CHF strengthens on renewed US Dollar demand
USD/CHF strengthens on renewed US Dollar demand
The USD/CHF pair extends its recovery to around 0.9030 during the early European session on Tuesday, bolstered by a firmer US Dollar (USD).
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Gold price struggles to capitalize on intraday gains amid modest USD strength
Gold price struggles to capitalize on intraday gains amid modest USD strength
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with a mild positive bias above the $2,900 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains confined in a familiar range that has held over the past week or so.
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RBA’s Bullock: Further rate cuts implied by market not guaranteed
RBA’s Bullock: Further rate cuts implied by market not guaranteed
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is speaking at the press conference, following the announcement of the February monetary policy decision on Tuesday.
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GBP/USD drops to near 1.2600 ahead of UK labor market data
GBP/USD drops to near 1.2600 ahead of UK labor market data
GBP/USD breaks its five-day winning streak, trading around 1.2600 during Tuesday's Asian session.
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FX option expiries for Feb 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 18 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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AUD/JPY gains ground above 96.50 as RBA cuts rate to 4.10% as expected
AUD/JPY gains ground above 96.50 as RBA cuts rate to 4.10% as expected
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 96.55 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBA cuts rates for the first time in four years
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBA cuts rates for the first time in four years
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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EUR/USD falls toward 1.0450 as US Dollar strengthens amid rising Treasury yields
EUR/USD falls toward 1.0450 as US Dollar strengthens amid rising Treasury yields
EUR/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading near 1.0460 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
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AUD/NZD rallies to 1.1130 area, closer to multi-month top after RBA’s 25 bps rate cut
AUD/NZD rallies to 1.1130 area, closer to multi-month top after RBA’s 25 bps rate cut
The AUD/NZD cross stages a goodish rebound from over a one-week low, around the 1.1075 region touched during the Asian session on Tuesday, and gains follow-through traction after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced its policy decision.
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AUD/USD chopped higher on the as expected RBA rate cut announcement
AUD/USD chopped higher on the as expected RBA rate cut announcement
AUD/USD is not a lot net changed after the Statement
China’s NDRC: Precise policies to be implemented to help ease difficulties faced by private firms
China’s NDRC: Precise policies to be implemented to help ease difficulties faced by private firms
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s state planner, said in a statement on Tuesday that “precise' policies to be implemented to help ease difficulties faced by private companies.” Additional takeaways 'Current' political, economic and social environment very conducive to development of private economy.
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China's State Planner says to support private firms
China's State Planner says to support private firms
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China (NDRC) is China's state planner
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Japanese Yen bears seem non-committed amid rising bets for additional BoJ rate hikes
Japanese Yen bears seem non-committed amid rising bets for additional BoJ rate hikes
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick, assists the USD/JPY pair in staging a modest recovery from the 151.25 area or over a one-week low.
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NZD/USD attracts some sellers to near 0.5700 as traders await RBNZ rate decision
NZD/USD attracts some sellers to near 0.5700 as traders await RBNZ rate decision
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5710 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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Australian Dollar remains steady following RBA rate-cut decision
Australian Dollar remains steady following RBA rate-cut decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy decision on Tuesday.
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USD/INR rises on foreign funds outflows, US Dollar demand
USD/INR rises on foreign funds outflows, US Dollar demand
The Indian Rupee (INR) depreciates on Tuesday. Analysts expect the local currency to trade with negative bias amid weakness in the domestic equities and Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) outflows.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1697 vs. 7.1702 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1697 vs. 7.1702 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.1697 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1702 and 7.2538 Reuters estimates.
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More on Xi Jinping's Call to Boost China's Private Sector
More on Xi Jinping's Call to Boost China's Private Sector
Xi Jinping spoke, highlighting prospects in new era (!) and urging support for private enterprises' growth.
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China
EUR/USD flattens on holiday-thinned Monday
EUR/USD flattens on holiday-thinned Monday
EUR/USD swamped out at the 1.0500 handle on Monday, snapping a four-day win streak as Fiber bulls re-think their position.
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WTI recovers above $71.00 on supply disruptions in the Caspian region
WTI recovers above $71.00 on supply disruptions in the Caspian region
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $71.20 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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GBP/USD rises ahead of UK earnings and employment data
GBP/USD rises ahead of UK earnings and employment data
GBP/USD traded its way into an easy fifth straight gain on Monday, climbing nearly one-third of one percent and crossing back over the 1.2600 handle.
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USD/CAD holds steady below 1.4200 ahead of Canadian CPI release
USD/CAD holds steady below 1.4200 ahead of Canadian CPI release
The USD/CAD pair flat lines near 1.4185 during the late American session on Monday.
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Fed's Waller: Inflation progress has been slow
Fed's Waller: Inflation progress has been slow
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Christopher Waller noted late Monday that while inflation progress has been made, it has been "excruciatingly" slow.
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Australian weekly consumer confidence survey fell to 85.1 (prior 86.7)
Australian weekly consumer confidence survey fell to 85.1 (prior 86.7)
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence index - weekly survey - hits a new low for 2025
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 17 Feb: US holiday keeps price action limited.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 17 Feb: US holiday keeps price action limited.
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 17, 2025
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Bullock Speech: RBA Governor speaks on policy outlook after the interest rate cut
Bullock Speech: RBA Governor speaks on policy outlook after the interest rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce its first monetary policy decision of 2025 on Tuesday, and market participants anticipate the Board will cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps).
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Economic calendar in Asia 18 February 2025 - Fed speaker (Waller) and RBA policy decision
Economic calendar in Asia 18 February 2025 - Fed speaker (Waller) and RBA policy decision
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut its cash rate by 25bp
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Crude Oil rebounds on Monday, WTI climbs back over $71
Crude Oil rebounds on Monday, WTI climbs back over $71
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices rebounded on Monday despite an overall lack of news during the US session.
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Australian Dollar refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy decision
Australian Dollar refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy decision
The AUD/USD pair posts a fresh two-month high at 0.6373 in Monday’s session.
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Forex Today: What if the RBA…?
Forex Today: What if the RBA…?
The US Dollar alternated gains with losses in the area of two-month lows in a context of marginal trading conditions amid the inactivity in the US markets due to the Washington’s Day holiday.
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US Dollar down while traders American were on the sidelines on President's Day
US Dollar down while traders American were on the sidelines on President's Day
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar's performance against six major currencies, trades flat on Monday as traders monitor new geopolitical developments.
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USDJPY completes an up and down lap and looks toward the 2025 low
USDJPY completes an up and down lap and looks toward the 2025 low
What technical levels are in play and why for the USDJPY this week?