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US Dollar Index maintains position around 99.50 ahead of Initial Jobless Claims data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is slightly stronger, hovering around 99.50, buoyed by solid consumer spending data.
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ECB Press Conference: Lagarde comments on policy outlook after cutting key rates by 25 bps
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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India Gold price today: Gold eases from all-time highs
Despite looming tariff uncertainty, the US Dollat attempts a bounce heading toward Good Friday, fuelling a mild retreat in Comex Gold price from all-time highs of $3,358 reached early Thursday.
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Forex Today: Market mood improves as focus shifts to ECB
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, April 17:
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the ECB Policy Decision and the US Jobless Claims, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
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Eurostoxx futures -0.3% in early European trading
A slightly lower open beckons for European stocks later
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EUR/GBP holds below 0.8600 ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/GBP cross attracts some sellers to around 0.8590 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as the European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to deliver a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut later in the session.
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Switzerland March trade balance CHF 6.35 billion vs CHF 4.80 billion prior
Latest data released by SECO - 17 April 2025
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Germany March PPI -0.7% vs -0.1% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 17 April 2025
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BoJ’s Nagakawa: Financial markets are reflecting uncertain situation
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Junko Nagakawa is back on the wires on Thursday, that “financial markets are reflecting uncertain situation.”
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Extends rejection slide from 50% Fibo.; drops to 0.5900 neighborhood
The NZD/USD pair retreats from the vicinity of mid-0.5900s, or a fresh year-to-date high touched during the Asian session this Thursday, in reaction to stronger-than-expected consumer inflation figures from New Zealand.
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Dollar steadier as risk bounces a little ahead of European trading today
It's all gone wonky when the dollar and risk moves in tandem
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USD/CHF holds gains near 0.8150, hovers near multi-year lows due to safe-haven demand
The USD/CHF pair is attempting to recover from recent losses registered in the previous session, trading around 0.8160 during Thursday’s Asian hours. However, it remains close to the 0.8099 mark—its lowest level since September 2011, touched on April 11.
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Softens to near 1.1350, overbought RSI condition eyed
The EUR/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.1365 during the early European session on Thursday. Traders might prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision later on Thursday.
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FX option expiries for Apr 17 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 17 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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EUR/JPY trades with positive bias above 162.00; lacks follow-through ahead of ECB
The EUR/JPY cross attracts buyers for the second straight day and climbs back above the 162.00 mark during the Asian session on Thursday.
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Gold price moves further away from all-time peak amid profit-taking; $3,300 holds the key for bulls
Gold price (XAU/USD) remains depressed below a fresh all-time peak touched earlier this Thursday and touches a daily low, around the $3,314 area during the first half of the European session. Hopes of US trade negotiations trigger a modest recovery in the global risk sentiment.
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No easy deals
US-Japan tariff talks show that there are plenty of hoops to go through
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WTI holds gains near $62.50 due to concerns over tighter global supply
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price extends its gains for a second consecutive day, trading around $62.40 per barrel during Asian hours on Thursday. The rally is fueled by concerns over tighter global supply following new US sanctions on Iran.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen slides
Forex news for Asian trading on Apr 17, 2025
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GBP/USD trades below 1.3250 after retreating from six-month highs
GBP/USD snaps its seven-day winning streak, easing to around 1.3230 during Thursday’s Asian session after retreating from a six-month high of 1.3292 reached on Wednesday.
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RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model drops to 2.9% YoY in Q1 2025
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published its Sectoral Factor Model Inflation gauge for the first quarter of 2025, following the release of the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the NZ Stats early Thursday.
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USD/INR weakens on possible foreign inflows
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground on Thursday, bolstered by prospects of foreign equity inflows. The Indian benchmark indices have recovered all losses sparked by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs earlier this month.
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Trump will meet with Italy's PM Meloni on Thursday, April 17
Lunch and meeting in the afternoon
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD moves below $32.50 due to easing trade concerns
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading around $32.30 per troy ounce during Thursday’s Asian session, paring some of its gains from the previous day.
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Japanese Yen remains on the back foot against USD amid receding safe-haven demand
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retains its negative bias heading into the European session on Thursday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) strength, assists the USD/JPY pair to hold steady above mid-142.00s.
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China to announce expansion plan for its service sector at a briefing on Monday (April 21)
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Australian Dollar weakens as US Dollar maintains strength on robust consumer spending
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading lower against the US Dollar (USD), snapping a six-day winning streak.
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USD/CAD edges higher above 1.3850, BoC holds policy rate at 2.75%
The USD/CAD pair trades in positive territory near 1.3880 during the early Asian session on Thursday. However, the upside for the pad might be limited amid the escalating trade uncertainties. Traders brace for the developments surrounding US trade talks with trading partners.
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BoJ’s Nagakawa: If outlook realized, the BoJ will continue to raise interest rate
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Junko Nagakawa said on Thursday that “if the outlook for economic activity and prices is realised, the BoJ will continue to raise interest rate and adjust degree of monetary accommodation.”
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Trump says brought up military in discussions with Japan (Japan media report)
Kyodo reporting
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China’s Foreign Ministry: If US continues to play tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention
China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that if the United States (US) continues to play the tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention.
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in March vs. 4.2% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rose to 4.1% in March from 4.0% in February (revised from 4.1%), according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came below the market consensus of 4.2%.
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Australia March 2025 unemployment rate 4.1% (vs. 4.2% expected) & Employment Change +32.2K
Employment report from Australia for March 2025
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China: If United States continues to play tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention
China foreign ministry, on U.S. tariffs
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BoJ’s Ueda: Japan’s real interest rate remains very low
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that Japan's real interest rates remain very low. Ueda further stated that the central bank will increase the rate if the economic outlook is achieved.
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Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday that talks with the United States were constructive, adding that the government will continue to consider trade negotiations a top priority.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2085 vs. 7.2133 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.2085 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2133 and 7.3083 Reuters estimate.
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Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Ishiba says economy minister Akazawa reported the talks were constructive
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