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Its not just about the yen - USD is broadly lower in Asia Monday trade
JPY jumped on strong GDP data
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US’ NEC Director Hasset: Having regular meetings with Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Kevin Hassett, Director of the US National Economic Council (NEC), revealed in an interview with CBS' Face The Nation early Monday he is having regular meetings with Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell.
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Australian Dollar rises amid risk-on mood, attention turns to upcoming RBA decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues its upward momentum against the US Dollar (USD) for the third straight day on Monday, supported by US President Donald Trump's decision to delay the implementation of reciprocal tariffs.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1702 vs. 7.1706 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1702 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1706 and 7.2617 Reuters estimates.
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Japan economy minister Akazawa is wary about the strong GDP result. ps. Yen still rising.
Yen crosses and USD/JPY are losing further ground
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GBP/USD holds positive ground above 1.2550 on weaker US Retail Sales data
The GBP/USD pair trades with mild gains near 1.2585 during the early Asian session on Monday.
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Singapore non-oil domestic exports (NODX) -2.1% in January (vs. -1.1% expected, prior +9%)
NODX -2.1% y/y in January 2025
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USD/CAD struggles to build on modest bounce from two-month low, remains below 1.4200
The USD/CAD pair kicks off the new week on a positive note and reverses a major part of Friday's slide to mid-1.4100s, or its lowest level since December 12.
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EUR/USD trades below 1.0500 after pausing winning streak
EUR/USD halts its four-day winning streak, hovering around 1.0490 during Asian trading hours.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD drifts lower below $2,900 amid profit-taking
Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower to near $2,880 due to profit-taking during the early Asian session on Monday.
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USD/JPY traded under 152.00 after the very strong Q4 economic growth data
GDP smashed higher than expectations
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Japan Q4 GDP surges to +2.8% annualized (from +1.0% expected), deflator hits 2.8% - yen up
Strong Japanese economic growth and above target inflation
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UK - 64K birds are being culled after a suspected case of bird flu
At a commercial poultry farm in Northern Ireland
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EURUSD could climb 5% if (big if) Russia Ukraine ceasefire is followed by gas supply boost
Via a JP Morgan note
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On Monday, February 17, 2025, all major U.S. financial markets will be closed
Presidents' Day holidays for bonds, NYSE/NASDAQ, CME included
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AUD/USD holds below 0.6350 ahead of RBA rate decision
The AUD/USD pair weakens to near 0.6345 during the early Asian session on Monday.
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BoA survey shows the US dollar is expected to top out in Q1 2025
February survey re FX and interest rate sentiment from Bank of America
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Ukraine talks between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia expected on Tuesday
Russian media reporting
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New Zealand January services PMI jump into expansion at 50.4 (prior 47.9)
BNZ – BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index (PSI)
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Economic calendar in Asia 17 February 2025 - Japan Q4 GDP the focus
Japanese Q4 GDP is expected to show an impact from wage growth
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Trade ideas thread - Monday, 17 February, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
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Trump says working very hard to make peace, Zelinskiy involved
Says Putin wants it to end soon
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Monday morning open levels - indicative forex prices - 17 February 2025
Good morning, afternoon or evening to all ForexLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week.
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$LIBRE Crypto Crash Triggers Impeachment Threat Against Argentina’s President
Opposition lawmakers in Argentina have raised the possibility of impeaching President Javier Milei after he promoted a cryptocurrency that rapidly lost value.
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Weekly Market Outlook (17-21 February)
The highlights include the RBA and RBNZ rate decisions, the UK and Canadian CPI, and the Flash PMIs.
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This Week in Review: eToro Files for IPO, Prop Traders Want Regulation, and More
eToro Files for IPO . This week’s top stories include eToro's filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a planned initial public offering (IPO).

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 14 Feb: Retail sales show consumer weakness to start year
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 14, 2025
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Football Meets Crypto: Tether Invests in Juventus, Sending Token Soaring
Juventus FC, one of Italy's most iconic football clubs, found an unexpected backer in the cryptocurrency space.
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bulls push higher as pair eyes 100-day SMA
The NZD/USD pair rallied on Friday, jumping to 0.5735 and marking a fresh multi-week high.
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S&P misses on a record close. Nasdaq closes higher
The major indices close higher for the week
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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Sinks below 200-day SMA as USD tumbles
The USD/JPY extended its losses, dropping below the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 152.73 and hitting a three-day low of 152.02.
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Key economic releases scheduled for next week's trading.
Reserve Bank of Australia and reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decisions. Retail sales for UK and Canada. UK CPI. FOMC meeting minutes are some of the highlights
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Australian Dollar jumps to highs since December on USD weakness
The Australian Dollar (AUD/USD) strengthens for the second consecutive day on Friday, supported by US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay implementing reciprocal tariffs.
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Gold poised to end week with profits ahead FOMC minutes
Gold price has fallen below $2,900 on Friday, yet it will end the week with solid gains of over 0.80% as traders book profits ahead of the weekend.
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TSMC is receptive to Intel factory deal
TSMC considers teaming up with Intel to run US factories. Shares fluctuate on potential deal news.
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Canadian Dollar grinds its way higher amid US data dropoff
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) gained another leg up on the Greenback on Friday, climbing around one-sixth of one percent against the safe haven US Dollar (USD) as markets short the Greenback.
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