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All eyes stay on the bond market in final trading day of the week
All eyes stay on the bond market in final trading day of the week
Who's going to blink first between Trump, China, or the Fed?
EUR/USD appreciates to near 1.1350 as the EU suspends tariffs on US imports
EUR/USD appreciates to near 1.1350 as the EU suspends tariffs on US imports
EUR/USD extends its gains for the second successive day, trading near 1.1350 during Friday’s Asian session. The Euro (EUR) strengthened after the European Union (EU) announced a 90-day pause on new 25% tariffs on the United States (US), aiming to create space for trade negotiations.
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: Committed to exploding the economy
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: Committed to exploding the economy
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick took to the social media platform X to say that “the Golden Age is coming. We are committed to protecting our interest, engaging in global negotiations and exploding our economy.”
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GBP/USD rises to near 1.3050 as US Dollar remains tepid ahead of PPI data
GBP/USD rises to near 1.3050 as US Dollar remains tepid ahead of PPI data
GBP/USD is on track for its fourth consecutive daily gain, trading near 1.3030 during Friday’s Asian session. The pair continues to strengthen as the US Dollar loses ground amid lingering concerns over both the global and US economies.
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says committed to exploding the US economy
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says committed to exploding the US economy
Lutnick promises a golden age, probably a hint to keep selling the USD and buying gold
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USD/INR drifts lower amid escalating trade war tensions
USD/INR drifts lower amid escalating trade war tensions
The Indian Rupee (INR) strengthens on Friday. US President Donald Trump's move to temporarily lower tariffs on many countries provides some support to the local currency.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: US assets smashed on tariff, financial stability fear
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: US assets smashed on tariff, financial stability fear
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, April 11, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
WTI falls below $59.50 due to escalating US-China tensions, OPEC+ supply boost
WTI falls below $59.50 due to escalating US-China tensions, OPEC+ supply boost
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price fell for a second straight session, trading around $59.30 per barrel during Asian hours on Friday. The decline comes amid rising US-China trade tensions, which are clouding the demand outlook.
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PBOC: Discussed impact of US tariffs in the ASEAN meeting
PBOC: Discussed impact of US tariffs in the ASEAN meeting
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) released a statement on Friday, citing that China's deputy central bank governor attended the ASEAN and China, Japan and South Korea finance and central bank deputies meeting on April 8 and 9.
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USD/JPY recovers losses to near 143.50 amid tariff worries
USD/JPY recovers losses to near 143.50 amid tariff worries
The USD/JPY pair holds losses near 143.55 during the Asian trading hours on Friday, pressured by the weaker US Dollar (USD).
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US dollar, bonds, equities have all been smashed in Asia morning trade - recap (so far)
US dollar, bonds, equities have all been smashed in Asia morning trade - recap (so far)
Not about tariffs this time - financial stability concerns accelerating
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SPX
USD
Australian Dollar struggles to rebound as US-China trade dispute intensifies
Australian Dollar struggles to rebound as US-China trade dispute intensifies
The Australian Dollar (AUD) struggles to find demand on Friday. The AUD/USD fails to capitalize on the broad-based selling pressure surrounding the US Dollar (USD) and fluctuates above 0.6220. T
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USD/CAD extends downside below 1.3950 on weaker US Dollar
USD/CAD extends downside below 1.3950 on weaker US Dollar
The USD/CAD pair extends the decline to around 1.3920 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Loonie amid persistent concerns over the global and US economies.
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Record high price for gold US$3206+
Record high price for gold US$3206+
The US dollar is being trashed
USD/JPY yen on the 142 big figure
USD/JPY yen on the 142 big figure
No love for the US dollar
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Yen continues to soar, USD/JPY under 143.50
Yen continues to soar, USD/JPY under 143.50
The US dollar is getting slammed more widely alongside
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Japan’s Kato: Excess FX volatility negatively impacts the economy
Japan’s Kato: Excess FX volatility negatively impacts the economy
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said early Friday that foreign exchange rates should be set by markets, adding that excess FX volatility negatively impacts the Japanese economy.
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Macroeconomics
Exchanges
EC President von der Leyen: EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail
EC President von der Leyen: EU could tax Big Tech if Trump trade talks fail
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said early Friday that the European Union (EU) is ready to use its most powerful trade measures and may impose levies on US digital companies if negotiations with US President Donald Trump fail to end his tariff war against Europe, per Financial Tim
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Macroeconomics
Revisiting the January call for a lower US dollar
Revisiting the January call for a lower US dollar
Rumours of the death of the USD ... not exaggerated
EUR/USD surges higher as tariff walk-back eases tensions further
EUR/USD surges higher as tariff walk-back eases tensions further
EUR/USD roared into its highest bids in nearly two years on Thursday, breaching and closing above the 1.1200 handle for the first time in 21 months.
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Inflation
US President Donald Trump warns tariffs, sanctions on Mexico over water treaty - Reuters
US President Donald Trump warns tariffs, sanctions on Mexico over water treaty - Reuters
Reuters reported early Friday that US President Donald Trump is likely to retaliate on trade if Mexico doesn't deliver water to the United States. 
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UnitedStates
Macroeconomics
Further hints of efforts to boost consumption in China - from Prime Minister Li Qiang
Further hints of efforts to boost consumption in China - from Prime Minister Li Qiang
More from that Financial Times piece
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China Stock Market
China
CNH
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hangs close to record highs above $3,200, US data eyed
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hangs close to record highs above $3,200, US data eyed
Gold price (XAU/USD) keeps its range close to fresh all-time highs near $3,220 in early Europe on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) downward spiral and escalating trade war between the United States (US) and China continue to underpin the safe-haven appeal of Gold price.
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Commodities
GBP/USD lurches higher as risk aversion abates
GBP/USD lurches higher as risk aversion abates
GBP/USD took another bullish step higher on Thursday, bolstered by a broad-base weakening in Greenback demand after US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation cooled even faster than expected.
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Japan's government is considering cutting food consumption tax
Japan's government is considering cutting food consumption tax
Good for people eating, not so much for Japan's fiscal dilemma
New Zealand manufacturing PMI for March 53.2 (prior 53.9)
New Zealand manufacturing PMI for March 53.2 (prior 53.9)
Still solidly in expansion. Of course, this data from before the destructive Trump tariff announcement.
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bearish momentum continues as pair trades near 90.00 zone ahead of Asia
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bearish momentum continues as pair trades near 90.00 zone ahead of Asia
The AUD/JPY pair extended its downside during Thursday’s session, retreating toward the 90.00 area as bearish sentiment continues to weigh on the pair. Price action is unfolding within a range defined by 88.914 and 91.110, with sellers maintaining control as the session heads into Asia.
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EU and China have begun negotiations on abolition of EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars
EU and China have begun negotiations on abolition of EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars
EU seems to favour some sort of minimum  price arrangement
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China
EUR
Canadian Dollar catches bullish ride on tariff concerns
Canadian Dollar catches bullish ride on tariff concerns
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) rose to four-year highs against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, bolstered by a general weakening in Greenback demand.
TradeWar
USDCAD
SEO
CPI
Inflation
Bullish
Fed's Collins: Tariffs could push core inflation well above 3% this year
Fed's Collins: Tariffs could push core inflation well above 3% this year
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Boston President Susan Collins joined the ever-growing stream of Fed policymakers standing up and flashing loud warning signs that ongoing uncertainty at the hand of the Trump administration's constantly waffling tariff policy stance will continue to weigh on the Fed's
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