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USD/CNH does not have enough momentum to break below 7.2260 – UOB Group
USD/CNH does not have enough momentum to break below 7.2260 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could decline gradually vs Chinese Yuan (CNH); it does not appear to have enough momentum to break below 7.2260.
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Gas prices enter a volatile phase – ING
Gas prices enter a volatile phase – ING
European natural gas prices traded in a volatile manner yesterday, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
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USD/JPY has a chance to edge lower – UOB Group
USD/JPY has a chance to edge lower – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could edge lower vs Japanese Yen (JPY), but any weakness is viewed as a lower 148.00/150.00 range.
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Oil: Brent breaks below $70/bbl – ING
Oil: Brent breaks below $70/bbl – ING
Sentiment remains negative in the oil market, with ICE Brent falling close to 2.5% yesterday.
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NZD/USD can rise further – UOB Group
NZD/USD can rise further – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) could rise further vs US Dollar (USD); overbought conditions suggest the major resistance at 0.5775 is out of reach for now.
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China: Fiscal impulse as large as 1.9% of GDP – Standard Chartered
China: Fiscal impulse as large as 1.9% of GDP – Standard Chartered
Official budget deficit set at 4% of GDP for 2025, versus 3% in 2024, signalling fiscal expansion.
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NZD/USD refreshes weekly high near 0.5750 as China promises additional stimulus
NZD/USD refreshes weekly high near 0.5750 as China promises additional stimulus
The NZD/USD pair posts a fresh weekly high to near 0.5750 in Thursday’s European session.
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TRY: CBT continues cutting cycle while interest in FX continues unabated – ING
TRY: CBT continues cutting cycle while interest in FX continues unabated – ING
The central bank of Turkey will cut rates again by 250bp to 42.50% today, in line with market expectations.
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SEK: Hot inflation supports SEK rally – ING
SEK: Hot inflation supports SEK rally – ING
Sweden reported stronger-than-expected inflation figures for February this morning.
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Eurozone Retail Sales rise 1.5% YoY in January vs. 1.9% expected
Eurozone Retail Sales rise 1.5% YoY in January vs. 1.9% expected
Eurozone’s Retail Sales rose 1.5% in the year through January after a revised 2.2% growth in December, the official data released by Eurostat showed on Thursday.
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Pound Sterling clings to gains against US Dollar amid easing Trump tariff fears
Pound Sterling clings to gains against US Dollar amid easing Trump tariff fears
The Pound Sterling (GBP) clings to gains near 1.2900 against the US Dollar (USD) in North American trading hours on Thursday.
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Eurozone January retail sales -0.3% vs +0.1% m/m expected
Eurozone January retail sales -0.3% vs +0.1% m/m expected
Latest data released by Eurostat - 6 March 2025
German lower house to debate debt brake reform from March 13, to vote on March  18
German lower house to debate debt brake reform from March 13, to vote on March 18
Citing two parliamentary sources, Reuters reported on Thursday that Germany's lower house of parliament will start discussing boosting in defence and infrastructure spending as well as sweeping changes to state borrowing rules from March 13.
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AUD/USD is expected to continue to strengthen – UOB Group
AUD/USD is expected to continue to strengthen – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) is expected to continue to strengthen vs US Dollar (USD), but it does seem to have enough momentum to reach 0.6410 for now.
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USD: Souring US sentiment continues to weigh – ING
USD: Souring US sentiment continues to weigh – ING
Yesterday, the FX market reacted to unprecedented moves in European rates.
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Gold flirts with $2,900 amid delay in US car tariffs imports
Gold flirts with $2,900 amid delay in US car tariffs imports
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) is softening a touch to around $2,900 on Thursday, though a new all-time high above $2,956 could still be in the cards. Although there might be some easing for Canada and Mexico with a delay on car import tariffs into the United
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USD/JPY: Consolidation; wait to sell rallies – OCBC
USD/JPY: Consolidation; wait to sell rallies – OCBC
USD/JPY traded rangebound. Pair was last at 147.88, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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GBP/USD appears to have enough momentum to rise further  – UOB Group
GBP/USD appears to have enough momentum to rise further  – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) appears to have enough momentum to rise further vs US Dollar (USD); the levels to monitor are 1.2930 and 1.2975.
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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UK February construction PMI 44.6 vs 49.5 expected
UK February construction PMI 44.6 vs 49.5 expected
Latest data released by S&P Global - 6 March 2025
DXY: Bearish but oversold – OCBC
DXY: Bearish but oversold – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) fell sharply. The narrative of US exceptionalism continues to fade as markets are increasingly focused on how Trump policies are hurting the US economy.
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EUR/USD can reach 1.0825 in short term – UOB Group
EUR/USD can reach 1.0825 in short term – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) rise above 1.0825 vs US Dollar (USD), but it remains to be seen if it can maintain a foothold above this level.
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EUR/USD: European leaders are giving EUR a fresh boost – OCBC
EUR/USD: European leaders are giving EUR a fresh boost – OCBC
EUR bulls continued to catch markets offguard, rising by over 400pips in 4 days this week.
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WTI drops to near $66.00 due to concerns over OPEC+ output increase
WTI drops to near $66.00 due to concerns over OPEC+ output increase
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price extends its losing streak for the fifth successive day, trading around $66.00 per barrel during European trading hours on Thursday.
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EUR: Some hawkish ECB risks after seismic event – ING
EUR: Some hawkish ECB risks after seismic event – ING
Germany’s new government announcement that it will loosen fiscal rules and deploy EUR 900bn in fiscal spending has generated a seismic shift in European markets.
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Germany February construction PMI 41.2 vs 42.5 prior
Germany February construction PMI 41.2 vs 42.5 prior
Latest data released by HCOB - 6 March 2025
PBOC Governor Pan: Will cut interest rates and RRR at an appropriate time
PBOC Governor Pan: Will cut interest rates and RRR at an appropriate time
People's Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Thursday that the central bank “will cut interest rates and Reserve Requirement Ratio (RRR) at an appropriate time.” Additional quotes Will study, establish new structural policy tools for monetary policy.
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USD/JPY sellers look to make a play to start European trading
USD/JPY sellers look to make a play to start European trading
The pair falls by 0.5% to 148.20 now and eyes a firmer break of the December low
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Thursday, early in the European session.
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German stocks lead the way again in Europe at the open today
German stocks lead the way again in Europe at the open today
Regional stocks still with a more positive mood after the wild swings earlier in the week
US Dollar Index falls to near 104.00 amid improved risk sentiment, growth concerns
US Dollar Index falls to near 104.00 amid improved risk sentiment, growth concerns
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is trading around 104.00 during the European hours on Thursday.
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EUR/USD gains further while ECB cuts interest rates amid downside economic risks
EUR/USD gains further while ECB cuts interest rates amid downside economic risks
EUR/USD gains further to near 1.0840 in Thursday’s North American session after the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy decision.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The ECB rate decision and the US Jobless Claims are the main highlights
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ECB Press Conference: Trade tensions could lower growth
ECB Press Conference: Trade tensions could lower growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its March interest rate decision on Thursday at 13:15 GMT.
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GBP/JPY declines to near 191.50 amid hawkish outlook for BoJ’s policy
GBP/JPY declines to near 191.50 amid hawkish outlook for BoJ’s policy
GBP/JPY holds losses after registering gains in the previous four successive days, trading around 191.60 during the early European hours on Thursday.
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China’s NDRC: Fully confident of achieving the growth target
China’s NDRC: Fully confident of achieving the growth target
Commenting on the 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) target, the head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s state planner, said on Thursday, I am “fully confident of achieving the growth target.” Additional quotes External uncertainties increasing, domestic demand insufficient.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.9% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.9% in early European trading
Stocks in Europe are looking to extend the strong gains from yesterday