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Polls have closed across much (not all) of Canada - results to flow in steadily now
We can expect a quick flow of results from the election from now.
Politics

Australian Dollar edges lower as US Dollar appreciates due to easing global trade tensions
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is edging lower on Tuesday after registering more than 0.50% gains against the US Dollar (USD) in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair depreciates as the US Dollar appreciates amid easing global trade tensions.
Australia
SEO
Majors
AUDUSD
Macroeconomics

GBP/USD declines below 1.3450 ahead of BoE’s Ramsden speech
The GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers to near 1.3425 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday, pressured by a modest rebound of US Dollar (USD). Investors await a speech by Bank of England (BoE) official Dave Ramsden for fresh impetus.
Majors
Macroeconomics
GBPUSD

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2029 vs. 7.2043 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.2029 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2043 and 7.2781 Reuters estimate.
Currencies
CentralBanks
USDCNY
PBOC

Barclays says US credit spreads likely to widen in the coming six months
Risk remain despite the recent narrowing back

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds below $3,350 on firmer US Dollar, easing US-China trade tensions
The Gold price (XAU/USD) loses ground to around $3,335 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The yellow metal edges lower amid a modest rebound of the US Dollar (USD) and a softening in tensions between the United States and China.
XAUUSD
Gold
Commodities
Macroeconomics

Canadian election, early results trickling in
Way too early to be drawing conclusions, which is not stopping anyone, of course ;-)
CAD

Goldman Sachs says Trump tariffs could endanger 16 million export jobs in China
Goldman Sachs note from Sunday ICYMI
China

China’s Foreign Minister: Concession, withdrawal will only make bully aggressive
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that concession and retreat will only make the bully more aggressive, adding that dialogue can help resolve differences.
China
TradeWar
UnitedStates
Macroeconomics

White House official says Trump expected to soften auto tariffs - WSJ
According to the Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump plans to soften the impact of his automotive tariffs by preventing duties on foreign-made cars from stacking with other tariffs and easing levies on foreign parts used in car manufacturing. Those actions are expected tomorrow.
TradeWar
UnitedStates
Macroeconomics

"Iran Dangles 'Trillion Dollar' Incentive For Trump in Deal Talks"
Iran appears to have figured out what motivates the Don?
Politics

EUR/USD drifts lower to near 1.1400 on tariff uncertainty
The EUR/USD pair edges lower to near 1.1415 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) amid rising bets for further rate cuts from the European Central Bank (ECB) in June.
EURUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics

Reuters report now - White House official says Trump expected to soften auto tariffs
Following on from the Wall Street Journal report
SPX

Wall Street Journal says Trump to soften blow on automotive tariffs
Preventing duties on foreign-made cars from stacking on top of other tariffs, easing some levies on foreign parts used to manufacture cars in the US
Bonds
SPX
USD

China's FM says concession and retreat will only make the bully more aggressive
Referring to Trump
China

Reports that US (R) Senator Paul expects to have votes to block Trump's tariffs (but ...)
Trump would veto this
Politics
USD

Mexican Peso slips despite strong trade data, as US trade worries persist
The Mexican Peso weakened by 0.48% against the US Dollar on Monday, despite Wall Street gains and a 0.64% drop in the US Dollar Index (DXY). At the time of writing, the USD/MXN trades at 19.58 after bouncing off daily lows of 19.47.
Mexico
SEO
USDMXN
Banxico

Nikkei: "Japan life insurers set to cut JGB holdings by $9bn"
"Rising interest rates mark turning point in years long trend of boosting holdings"
Bonds
JPY

AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Struggles to hold ground ahead of the Asian session
The AUD/JPY is trading close to the 91.30 area on Monday, showing very limited movement ahead of the Asian session. The pair remains stuck mid-range after a session characterized by low volatility.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
Currencies
AUDJPY

EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro steady near mid-range as bullish signals hold ahead of Asia
The EUR/JPY is trading with slight gains near the 162.20 zone on Monday's session ahead of the Asian open, reflecting a cautious but positive mood. After modest fluctuations during the European hours, the pair stabilizes mid-range, hinting at a market waiting for fresh catalysts in Asia.


Extend-and-Pretend. US tax bill goal date was Memorial Day, now Bessent hopes for July 4
Bessent is stringing us along even further
Bonds
Politics
SPX
USD

USD/JPY plunges as trade optimism fades and BoJ looms
The USD/JPY pair faces heavy selling pressure, sliding to the 142.00 zone during Monday’s North American hours. Investor caution has resurfaced as broader trade optimism erodes, pushing demand toward the safe-haven Japanese Yen.
Technical Analysis
SupportResistance
BOJ
USDJPY
DollarIndex


Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 28 Apr. GBPUSD moves to highest level since 2022
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 28, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America

ICYMI - "UK and EU to defy Trump with ‘free and open trade’ declaration"
The UK and the European Union are set to sign a formal declaration committing to “free and open trade”
GBP
EUR


New Zealand fin min says Treasury sees lower growth in 2025 & 2026 - due to Trump tariffs
New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis
NZD



Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 29 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
USD

AUD/USD defends its ground as markets await US data, Aussie inflation
The AUD/USD pair is trading steadily around 0.6400 as investors brace for key economic data from the United States (US) this week.
Currencies
SEO
Majors
AUDUSD

Dow Jones rebounds above 40,000 as traders brace for mega-cap earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) erased earlier losses and rose, posting gains of over 0.13%. Market participants were awaiting earnings reports of four of the seven mega-cap companies, which lowered most US equity indices, including the DJIA.
DowJones
Equities
Fed
SEO



Lutnick will be let out of the penalty box tomorrow
He is scheduled to appear on CNBC during the 2 pm hour
Politics

US Dollar strugguling as markets await GDP and employment data
The US Dollar (USD) weakens slightly on Monday as markets kick off a busy week, overshadowed by skepticism surrounding United States (US) trade policy.
Currencies
SEO
DollarIndex