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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
By Fxstreet
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Wednesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $60.29 per barrel, down from Tuesday’s close at $61.01. Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $63.66 after its previous daily close at $64.36.
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WTI
Commodities
Ex-China mouthpiece hits back at US, says "we're curious to see who holds out longer"
Ex-China mouthpiece hits back at US, says "we're curious to see who holds out longer"
By Forex Live
Ex-China mouthpiece hits back at US, says "we're curious to see who holds out longer"
Some interesting remarks by Hu Xijin, former Global Times editor, who is also a prolific nationalistic commentator
Forex Today: US Dollar selloff resumes after short reprieve, eyes on BoC and Powell
Forex Today: US Dollar selloff resumes after short reprieve, eyes on BoC and Powell
By Fxstreet
Forex Today: US Dollar selloff resumes after short reprieve, eyes on BoC and Powell
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 16:
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Commodities
Macroeconomics
China’s Foreign Ministry urges US to stop threats and blackmail
China’s Foreign Ministry urges US to stop threats and blackmail
By Fxstreet
China’s Foreign Ministry urges US to stop threats and blackmail
On Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry urged the US to stop threats and blackmail.
China
AUDUSD
TradeWar
WTI drops to near $60.00 as US-China trade dispute continues to weigh on energy demand
WTI drops to near $60.00 as US-China trade dispute continues to weigh on energy demand
By Fxstreet
WTI drops to near $60.00 as US-China trade dispute continues to weigh on energy demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price continues its decline for the third consecutive session, losing over 1.00% and trading near $60.30 per barrel during early European hours on Wednesday.
Oil
WTI
Commodities
Macroeconomics
China Foreign Ministry: Urge US to stop threats and blackmail
China Foreign Ministry: Urge US to stop threats and blackmail
By Forex Live
China Foreign Ministry: Urge US to stop threats and blackmail
Remarks from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on the latest US moves against China
market overview
Pound Sterling comes under pressure as UK inflation cools down
Pound Sterling comes under pressure as UK inflation cools down
By Fxstreet
Pound Sterling comes under pressure as UK inflation cools down
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major peers on Wednesday, except the US Dollar (USD), after the release of the softer-than-expected United Kingdom (UK) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for March. 
TradeWar
SEO
Inflation
BOE
GBPUSD
Nvidia said to have kept some customers in the dark about China restrictions - report
Nvidia said to have kept some customers in the dark about China restrictions - report
By Forex Live
Nvidia said to have kept some customers in the dark about China restrictions - report
Nvidia reportedly did not inform some of its major customers about the new US export rules despite being told about a week ago requiring it to obtain licenses
market overview
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains intact below 189.00
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains intact below 189.00
By Fxstreet
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains intact below 189.00
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some sellers to around 188.80 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
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GBPJPY
Nomura cuts China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4% from 4.5% previously
Nomura cuts China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4% from 4.5% previously
By Forex Live
Nomura cuts China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4% from 4.5% previously
Nomura the latest to join the bandwagon
India Gold price today: Gold hits lifetime highs on renewed US Dollar weakness
India Gold price today: Gold hits lifetime highs on renewed US Dollar weakness
By Fxstreet
India Gold price today: Gold hits lifetime highs on renewed US Dollar weakness
Fears of the US-China trade war escalation and its impact on the US economy remain unabated, driving a fresh leg down in the US Dollar.
Gold
India
Commodities
TradeWar
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
By Forex Live
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Retail Sales report and the BoC Policy Decision, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
market overview
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8550 after UK CPI inflation data
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8550 after UK CPI inflation data
By Fxstreet
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8550 after UK CPI inflation data
The EUR/GBP cross gains momentum to near 0.8565 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
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Macroeconomics
Eurostoxx futures -1.6% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -1.6% in early European trading
By Forex Live
Eurostoxx futures -1.6% in early European trading
The risk mood goes back on the defensive today
UK March CPI +2.6% vs +2.7% y/y expected
UK March CPI +2.6% vs +2.7% y/y expected
By Forex Live
UK March CPI +2.6% vs +2.7% y/y expected
Latest data released by ONS - 16 April 2025
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut
By Fxstreet
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Dollar comes under pressure again as risk mood gets unsettled
Dollar comes under pressure again as risk mood gets unsettled
By Forex Live
Dollar comes under pressure again as risk mood gets unsettled
The greenback is down across the board going into the session ahead
USD/CHF drops to mid-0.8100s, back closer to multi-year low on weaker USD
USD/CHF drops to mid-0.8100s, back closer to multi-year low on weaker USD
By Fxstreet
USD/CHF drops to mid-0.8100s, back closer to multi-year low on weaker USD
The USD/CHF pair attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday and erodes a major part of the previous day's modest recovery gains.
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TradeWar
Fed
RetailSales
USDCHF
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Breaks below 1.3950 as bearish bias prevails
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Breaks below 1.3950 as bearish bias prevails
By Fxstreet
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Breaks below 1.3950 as bearish bias prevails
The USD/CAD pair slips slightly after posting gains in the previous session, trading near 1.3940 during Wednesday’s Asian session. Technical analysis on the daily chart indicates a prevailing bearish trend as the pair continues to move lower within a descending channel.
Technical Analysis
Canada
USDCAD
Majors
Risk mood shaken up ahead of European trading
Risk mood shaken up ahead of European trading
By Forex Live
Risk mood shaken up ahead of European trading
Tech shares under pressure as US moves to ban Nvidia from selling H20 chips to China
market overview
Gold price retreats after hitting fresh all-time peak; back below $3,300 ahead of Powell's speech
Gold price retreats after hitting fresh all-time peak; back below $3,300 ahead of Powell's speech
By Fxstreet
Gold price retreats after hitting fresh all-time peak; back below $3,300 ahead of Powell's speech
Gold price (XAU/USD) trims a part of strong intraday gains to a fresh all-time high touched during the first half of the European session and slips back below the $3,300 mark in the last hour.
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Gold
EUR/USD rises to near 1.1350 ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
EUR/USD rises to near 1.1350 ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
By Fxstreet
EUR/USD rises to near 1.1350 ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
EUR/USD is trading around 1.1340 during the Asian hours on Wednesday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses.
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Majors
Eurozone
ECB
No place like gold as US-China trade tensions continue to dominate the market landscape
No place like gold as US-China trade tensions continue to dominate the market landscape
By Forex Live
No place like gold as US-China trade tensions continue to dominate the market landscape
Gold hits a fresh record high of $3,283 ahead of European trading
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap NVDA $5.5bn bombshell, China data solid, BOJ May hold?
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap NVDA $5.5bn bombshell, China data solid, BOJ May hold?
By Forex Live
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap NVDA $5.5bn bombshell, China data solid, BOJ May hold?
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges higher to near $32.50 due to safe-haven demand
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges higher to near $32.50 due to safe-haven demand
By Fxstreet
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges higher to near $32.50 due to safe-haven demand
Silver price (XAG/USD) is inching higher after recent losses, trading around $32.30 per troy ounce during Wednesday’s Asian session. The uptick comes as lingering uncertainty over US trade policy continues to fuel safe-haven demand for the precious metal.
Silver
Metals
Commodities
Macroeconomics
XAGUSD
USD/INR tumbles ahead of US Retail Sales release, Fed’s Powell speech
USD/INR tumbles ahead of US Retail Sales release, Fed’s Powell speech
By Fxstreet
USD/INR tumbles ahead of US Retail Sales release, Fed’s Powell speech
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in positive territory for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday. The weakening of the US Dollar (USD) and the extended decline in crude oil prices eased the Indian currency’s losses.
EmergingMarkets
SEO
USDINR
India
Macroeconomics
GBP/USD extends rally to fresh six-month highs near 1.3250 ahead of UK CPI data
GBP/USD extends rally to fresh six-month highs near 1.3250 ahead of UK CPI data
By Fxstreet
GBP/USD extends rally to fresh six-month highs near 1.3250 ahead of UK CPI data
The GBP/USD pair continues its winning streak that began on April 8, trading around 1.3250 during Wednesday’s Asian session. Earlier in the day, it touched a fresh six-month high at 1.3256.
UnitedKingdom
Majors
Macroeconomics
GBPUSD
AUD/JPY keeps the red below mid-90.00s after mostly upbeat Chinese macro data
AUD/JPY keeps the red below mid-90.00s after mostly upbeat Chinese macro data
By Fxstreet
AUD/JPY keeps the red below mid-90.00s after mostly upbeat Chinese macro data
The AUD/JPY cross drifts lower during the Asian session on Wednesday and moves away from over a one-week high, around the 91.40 region touched the previous day. Spot prices stick to negative bias below the mid-90.00s and move little in reaction to mostly upbeat Chinese macro releases.
AUDJPY
China
GDP
TradeWar
Currencies
China's fighting words on Trump's tariffs - world economic order has been severely damaged
China's fighting words on Trump's tariffs - world economic order has been severely damaged
By Forex Live
China's fighting words on Trump's tariffs - world economic order has been severely damaged
US tariffs will not change the long-term improving trend in China’s economy
Japanese Yen retests multi-month high against USD; bulls retain control amid rising trade tensions
Japanese Yen retests multi-month high against USD; bulls retain control amid rising trade tensions
By Fxstreet
Japanese Yen retests multi-month high against USD; bulls retain control amid rising trade tensions
The Japanese Yen (JPY) jumps back closer to a multi-month high against its American counterpart heading into the European session on Wednesday and seems poised to appreciate further.
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TradeWar
BOJ
SEO
USDJPY
Australian Dollar receives support from improved global risk mood, US Retail Sales eyed
Australian Dollar receives support from improved global risk mood, US Retail Sales eyed
By Fxstreet
Australian Dollar receives support from improved global risk mood, US Retail Sales eyed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the AUD/USD pair holding firm after the release of Australia’s Westpac Leading Index.
China
SEO
Majors
AUDUSD
Macroeconomics
UK CPI inflation falls to 2.6% YoY in March vs. 2.7% forecast
UK CPI inflation falls to 2.6% YoY in March vs. 2.7% forecast
By Fxstreet
UK CPI inflation falls to 2.6% YoY in March vs. 2.7% forecast
The United Kingdom (UK) annual headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% in March after increasing 2.8% in February, the data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Wednesday. 
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UnitedKingdom
Inflation
EconomicIndicator
GBPUSD
NZD/USD attracts some buyers above 0.5900 as China’s economy grows 5.4% YoY in Q1
NZD/USD attracts some buyers above 0.5900 as China’s economy grows 5.4% YoY in Q1
By Fxstreet
NZD/USD attracts some buyers above 0.5900 as China’s economy grows 5.4% YoY in Q1
The NZD/USD pair holds positive ground around 0.5905 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Kiwi strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) after the upbeat Chinese economic data.
Majors
NZDUSD
Macroeconomics
China’s NBS: External environment more complex and serious
China’s NBS: External environment more complex and serious
By Fxstreet
China’s NBS: External environment more complex and serious
Following the publication of the high-impact China’s first-quarter growth and December activity data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) expressed its outlook on the economy during its press conference on Wednesday.
GDP
China
RetailSales
EconomicIndicator
AUDUSD
China Industrial Output March 2025 surges to +7.7% y/y (expected 5.8%, prior +5.9%)
China Industrial Output March 2025 surges to +7.7% y/y (expected 5.8%, prior +5.9%)
By Forex Live
China Industrial Output March 2025 surges to +7.7% y/y (expected 5.8%, prior +5.9%)
Retail Sales beat too, +5.9% y/y (expected +4.2%, prior +4.0%)
China Stock Market
China
Breaking: China’s economy expands 5.4% YoY in Q1 2025 vs. 5.1% expected
Breaking: China’s economy expands 5.4% YoY in Q1 2025 vs. 5.1% expected
By Fxstreet
Breaking: China’s economy expands 5.4% YoY in Q1 2025 vs. 5.1% expected
China’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 5.4% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, at the same pace seen in the final quarter of last year, the official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday. Data beat the market forecast of 5.1% in the reported period.
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GDP
China
EconomicIndicator
AUDUSD
China Q1 GDP +1.2% q/q (expected +1.4%)
China Q1 GDP +1.2% q/q (expected +1.4%)
By Forex Live
China Q1 GDP +1.2% q/q (expected +1.4%)
China economic growth data is mixed
Tesla's plans to ship Cybercab & Semi electric truck parts from China to US suspended
Tesla's plans to ship Cybercab & Semi electric truck parts from China to US suspended
By Forex Live
Tesla's plans to ship Cybercab & Semi electric truck parts from China to US suspended
Due to escalating tariffs imposed by Trump
SPX
China
Nasdaq Technical Analysis
China March new home prices -0.08% m/m (prior -0.1%) and -4.6% y/y (prior -4.8%)
China March new home prices -0.08% m/m (prior -0.1%) and -4.6% y/y (prior -4.8%)
By Forex Live
China March new home prices -0.08% m/m (prior -0.1%) and -4.6% y/y (prior -4.8%)
Marginal improvement? A tiny bit less bad at least.
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China