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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
We have the NY Fed Inflation Expectations on the agenda but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
market overview
Trump has directed for tariff talks to begin immediately with South Korea, Japan, India
Trump has directed for tariff talks to begin immediately with South Korea, Japan, India
This according to South Korea's acting president, Han Deok-Su
Politics
Eurostoxx futures +2.2% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +2.2% in early European trading
A more positive mood slated for the open
EUR/GBP climbs toward 0.8700 as risk sentiment improves
EUR/GBP climbs toward 0.8700 as risk sentiment improves
EUR/GBP remains stronger for the third successive session, trading around 0.8670 during the Asian hours on Monday.
Crosses
Eurozone
UnitedKingdom
EURGBP
Macroeconomics
Dollar selling cools slightly to start the new week
Dollar selling cools slightly to start the new week
The dollar hasn't been breeding confidence amid the erratic reciprocal tariffs policy implementation by Trump
USD/CHF climbs above 0.8150 after rebounding from lowest since September 2011
USD/CHF climbs above 0.8150 after rebounding from lowest since September 2011
The USD/CHF pair edges higher in early Asian trading on Monday, hovering around the 0.8170 mark after recording losses in the past two consecutive sessions. Market participants are eyeing the release of Switzerland’s Producer and Import Prices for March, due later in the day.
Majors
USDCHF
Switzerland
Macroeconomics
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides below $32.00; downside potential seems limited
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides below $32.00; downside potential seems limited
Silver (XAG/USD) attracts some sellers at the start of a new week and slides back below the $32.00 round-figure mark during the Asian session on Monday.
Technical Analysis
Silver
Commodities
XAGUSD
China president Xi arrives in Hanoi
China president Xi arrives in Hanoi
Xi is on a tour around Southeast Asia this whole week
Politics
Risk holds up to start the week, all eyes stay on US-China trade headlines
Risk holds up to start the week, all eyes stay on US-China trade headlines
S&P 500 futures seen up 1% on the day currently
market overview
Gold price eases from record high amid positive risk tone; bullish bias remains
Gold price eases from record high amid positive risk tone; bullish bias remains
Gold price (XAU/USD) retreats after touching a fresh record high earlier this Monday and trades with a mild negative bias around the $3,220 area during the first half of the European session.
TradeWar
Fed
SEO
Gold
Commodities
Bullish
NZD/USD advances to near 0.5850 following stronger-than-expected Chinese trade data
NZD/USD advances to near 0.5850 following stronger-than-expected Chinese trade data
The NZD/USD pair continues its upward momentum for the fourth consecutive session, trading around 0.5840 during the Asian session on Monday.
Majors
NewZealand
NZDUSD
Macroeconomics
FX option expiries for Apr 14 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 14 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 14 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Currencies
Options
China welcomes partial U.S. tariff rollback but calls it only a 'small step'
China welcomes partial U.S. tariff rollback but calls it only a 'small step'
"A small step by the U.S. in correcting its erroneous unilateral approach"
Australian Dollar holds gains due to improved risk sentiment
Australian Dollar holds gains due to improved risk sentiment
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, supported by improved risk sentiment. The AUD/USD pair rose after US President Donald Trump announced less severe tariffs late Sunday on Chinese imports, including semiconductors and electronics.
Australia
TradeWar
SEO
AUDUSD
Macroeconomics
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: More snap Trump tariff reversals and shifts
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: More snap Trump tariff reversals and shifts
Forex news for Asian trading on Monday, April 14, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
China’s Trade Balance: Surplus balloons in March as Exports surge
China’s Trade Balance: Surplus balloons in March as Exports surge
China's Trade Balance for March, in Chinese Yuan (CNY) terms, arrived at CNY736.72 billion, showing a massive expansion from the previous figure of CNY122 billion.
China
TradeBalance
EconomicIndicator
AUDUSD
Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end gold price target to US$3,700 per ounce
Goldman Sachs has raised its year-end gold price target to US$3,700 per ounce
Lifts their forecast from that made at the end of March at $3,300
WTI trades with negative bias just above mid-$60.00s amid mixed fundamental cues
WTI trades with negative bias just above mid-$60.00s amid mixed fundamental cues
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices struggle to capitalize on Friday's modest gains and attract fresh sellers near the $61.60 area at the start of a new week.
Oil
TradeWar
Fed
WTI
Commodities
Ueda speech: BoJ will take appropriate policy decision to stably achieve 2% inflation target
Ueda speech: BoJ will take appropriate policy decision to stably achieve 2% inflation target
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday that “the BoJ will take appropriate monetary policy decision to stably achieve 2% inflation target, while scrutinizing economic, price and financial developments without any preconception.”
BOJ
CentralBanks
USDJPY
InterestRate
China Customs: Exports are facing a complex, severe external situation, but 'the sky will not fall'
China Customs: Exports are facing a complex, severe external situation, but 'the sky will not fall'
The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (China Customs) said on Monday, “at present, China's exports are facing a complex and severe external situation, but "the sky will not fall". “
China
TradeBalance
AUDUSD
Xi Jinping calls for deeper China-Vietnam cooperation in industrial and supply chains
Xi Jinping calls for deeper China-Vietnam cooperation in industrial and supply chains
Chinese President Xi Jinping seeking better international relations while the US steps back
CNY
China Stock Market
China
CNH
Japanese Yen retains bullish bias; sits near multi-month high against weaker USD
Japanese Yen retains bullish bias; sits near multi-month high against weaker USD
The Japanese Yen (JPY) stands firm near the highest level since late September 2024 touched against a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD) last Friday as worries about the escalating US-China trade war continue to underpin traditional safe-haven assets.
TradeWar
Fed
BOJ
SEO
USDJPY
Bullish
US President Trump: Will announce the tariff rate for semiconductors over the next week
US President Trump: Will announce the tariff rate for semiconductors over the next week
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he “will announce the tariff rate for semiconductors over the next week.”
UnitedStates
OfficialTrump
TradeWar
DollarIndex
Trump says he'll announce the tariff rate for semiconductors over the next week
Trump says he'll announce the tariff rate for semiconductors over the next week
Asked about tariffs on iPhones, says that will be announced soon but there has to be some flexibility
Bonds
SPX
Nasdaq
USD/CAD falls toward 1.3850 due to potential US recession, persistent inflation
USD/CAD falls toward 1.3850 due to potential US recession, persistent inflation
USD/CAD continues its losing streak for the fourth straight session, hovering around 1.3860 during Monday's Asian trading hours.
Canada
Oil
USDCAD
Majors
Macroeconomics
USD/JPY back under 142.50 with Kato comments cited
USD/JPY back under 142.50 with Kato comments cited
Kato said he'd be discussing FX volatility with Bessent
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2110 vs. 7.2087 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2110 vs. 7.2087 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2110 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.2087 and 7.3251 Reuters estimate.
Currencies
CentralBanks
USDCNY
PBOC
Japan’s PM Ishiba: US tariffs have the potential to disrupt the world economic order
Japan’s PM Ishiba: US tariffs have the potential to disrupt the world economic order
Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba warned on Monday that “US tariffs have the potential to disrupt the world economic order.”
UnitedStates
Japan
USDJPY
Macroeconomics
EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.1350 after two days of gains
EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.1350 after two days of gains
The EUR/USD pair edges lower during Asian trading hours on Monday, hovering around 1.1360 after posting gains in the previous two sessions.
EURUSD
Macroeconomics
Eurozone
TradeWar
Majors
GBP/USD holds steady near 1.3100, bulls have the upper hand amid bearish USD
GBP/USD holds steady near 1.3100, bulls have the upper hand amid bearish USD
The GBP/USD pair edges higher at the start of a new week and trades just below the 1.3100 mark during the Asian session, well within striking distance of Friday's swing high.
Resources
Currencies
TradeWar
BOE
GBPUSD
Goldman Sachs lowers oil price forecasts on supply surplus outlook
Goldman Sachs lowers oil price forecasts on supply surplus outlook
Sees Brent crude averaging $63 per barrel and WTI at $59 for the remainder of 2025
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD retreats further from all-time highs of $3,245
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD retreats further from all-time highs of $3,245
Gold price is back in the red early Monday, snapping a three-day record rally to lifetime highs of $3,245 set on Friday.    
RiskAppetite
XAUUSD
TradeWar
Gold
Commodities
AUD/USD kicks off the week on the front foot near 0.6300
AUD/USD kicks off the week on the front foot near 0.6300
AUD/USD is holding the three-day recovery momentum from five-year lows on Monday at the start of the week, posting small gains near 0.6300.
RiskAppetite
China
TradeWar
AUDUSD
Germany’s Merz: US President Trump’s policies are increasing the risk of next financial crisis
Germany’s Merz: US President Trump’s policies are increasing the risk of next financial crisis
In a Handelsblatt interview on Saturday, German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said, US “President Trump’s policies are increasing the risk that the next financial crisis will hit sooner than expected.”
Recession
EURUSD
TradeWar
Germany