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FX closing levels for the week: USD/CHF continues to bleed
FX closing levels for the week: USD/CHF continues to bleed
No days off for the USD/CHF sellers
market overview
EUR/USD climbs as US Dollar weakens on trade tensions
EUR/USD climbs as US Dollar weakens on trade tensions
The Euro (EUR) advances against the US Dollar (USD) in muted trading as financial markets are closed on Good Friday. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades at 1.1385, up 0.21%, lacking the strength to break the elusive 1.14 mark.
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Forexlive European FX news wrap: Markets closed, no action in FX or Crypto
Forexlive European FX news wrap: Markets closed, no action in FX or Crypto
Forex news from the European morning session on Apr 18, 2025
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China's top legislature to meet on 27-30 April this month
China's top legislature to meet on 27-30 April this month
The NPC standing committee is set to meet in Beijing in ten days' time
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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ECB's Muller: Rates no longer a constraint on economic activity
ECB's Muller: Rates no longer a constraint on economic activity
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Madis Muller explained on Friday that their decision to cut key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting was supported by the drop in energy prices, and tariffs.
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ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak
ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday that the inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be downward, per Reuters.
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AUD/JPY trades below 91.00 as Japan’s core inflation rises in March
AUD/JPY trades below 91.00 as Japan’s core inflation rises in March
AUD/JPY retraces its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 90.80 during the European hours on Friday. The currency cross remains under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens in light trading, with local markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
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Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 18:
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US Dollar Index hovers near 99.50 as trading activity remains muted due to Good Friday
US Dollar Index hovers near 99.50 as trading activity remains muted due to Good Friday
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is remaining below 99.50 during the early European hours on Friday. The Greenback remains subdued amid growing concerns over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States (US).
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EUR/JPY holds steady above 161.50 amid thin trading volume on Good Friday
EUR/JPY holds steady above 161.50 amid thin trading volume on Good Friday
The EUR/JPY cross trades flat near 161.85 during the early European session on Friday. US President Donald Trump's trade war remains a source of deep uncertainty. However, Trump on Thursday offered some encouraging signals that negotiations with other countries could lead to lower tariffs.
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US Rubio: We need to determine whether it's possible to end the war in Ukraine
US Rubio: We need to determine whether it's possible to end the war in Ukraine
The US Secretary of State Rubio delivering remarks on the Russia-Ukraine peace deal in Paris
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USD/JPY Price Analysis: Holds losses below 142.50, support appears at seven-month lows
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Holds losses below 142.50, support appears at seven-month lows
USD/JPY inches lower after registering gains in the previous session, trading around 142.40 during the Asian session on Friday. An analysis of the daily chart showed the pair moves downward within a descending channel, indicating a confirmed bearish bias.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
Spoiler alert: there's nothing.
market overview
USD/CHF remains below 0.8200 due to muted trading activity
USD/CHF remains below 0.8200 due to muted trading activity
USD/CHF slipped slightly during Friday’s Asian trading hours, hovering around 0.8180, after posting gains in the previous session. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar weakens amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from US tariffs.
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 1.1350, bullish bias remains
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 1.1350, bullish bias remains
The EUR/USD pair strengthens to around 1.1370 during the early European trading hours on Friday. Hopes for a trade deal between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) provide some support to the Euro (EUR). Trading volume is likely to be lightened on Good Friday.
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Always remember that there's two sides to the coin
Always remember that there's two sides to the coin
What to make of from the early commentary about a US-Japan trade deal?
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WTI drifts higher to near $63.50 on trade deal hopes, fresh Iran sanctions
WTI drifts higher to near $63.50 on trade deal hopes, fresh Iran sanctions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $63.50 during the Asian session on Friday. The WTI price edges higher to a two-week high amid hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union and fresh US sanctions on Iran.
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USD/CAD moves above 1.3850, upside seems restrained due to improved Oil prices
USD/CAD moves above 1.3850, upside seems restrained due to improved Oil prices
USD/CAD halts its two days of losses, trading around 1.3860 during the Asian hours. However, market activity is expected to remain subdued due to the Good Friday holiday.
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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 attracts some sellers on profit-taking 
Gold price attracts some sellers 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 remains subdued despite Trump confirmation of US-China trade discussions
Australian Dollar remains subdued despite Trump confirmation of US-China trade discussions
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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