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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2055 vs. 7.2069 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2055 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.2069.
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NZD/USD holds gains above 0.5950 as PBoC maintains interest rates
NZD/USD continues its winning streak that began on April 9, trading near 0.5970 during Monday’s Asian session. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is buoyed by a weaker US Dollar (USD), which is under pressure due to mounting concerns over the US economic fallout from US tariffs.
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in April
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Monday. The one-year and five-year LPRs were at 3.10% and 3.60%, respectively.
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EUR/USD advances to 1.1485 region, fresh high since February 2022 amid bearish USD
The EUR/USD pair breaks out through a multi-day-old trading range and touches a fresh high since February 2022, around the 1.1485 area during the Asian session on Monday.
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Breaking: Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD climbs to record high near $3,375 on fresh safe-haven demand
The Gold Price (XAU/USD) drifts higher to a fresh record high near $3,375 during the early Asian session on Monday after facing some profit-taking due to the long weekend.
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AUD/USD edges higher above 0.6350 ahead of PBoC rate decision
The AUD/USD pair trades in positive territory around 0.6380 during the Asian session on Monday, bolstered by the weaker US Dollar (USD). Traders await the developments surrounding the United States and China trade discussions, while tensions between the two largest economies are intensifying.
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Oil is celebrating the anniversary of its worst day ever with some early losses
The US and Iran made progress on Iran talks
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US dollar slides early in the new week, equity futures sag
The weakness from last week continues
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FX closing levels for the week: USD/CHF continues to bleed
No days off for the USD/CHF sellers
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Trump: We have a really good chance of getting a Russia-Ukraine deal
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EUR/USD climbs as US Dollar weakens on trade tensions
The Euro (EUR) advances against the US Dollar (USD) in muted trading as financial markets are closed on Good Friday. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades at 1.1385, up 0.21%, lacking the strength to break the elusive 1.14 mark.
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US offers to ease sanctions on Russia in Ukraine peace plan
Bloomberg with the report
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China Cabinet Meeting: Will step up counter-cyclical adjustment
Remarks from China's Cabinet Meeting
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Forexlive European FX news wrap: Markets closed, no action in FX or Crypto
Forex news from the European morning session on Apr 18, 2025
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China's top legislature to meet on 27-30 April this month
The NPC standing committee is set to meet in Beijing in ten days' time
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Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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Japan Government: Economy recovering moderately but sees uncertainty from US trade policy
Some remarks from the Japanese Cabinet Office
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ECB's Muller: Rates no longer a constraint on economic activity
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Madis Muller explained on Friday that their decision to cut key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting was supported by the drop in energy prices, and tariffs.
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ECB's Muller: Near-term growth outlook is more challenging
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Madis Müller
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ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday that the inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be downward, per Reuters.
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AUD/JPY trades below 91.00 as Japan’s core inflation rises in March
AUD/JPY retraces its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 90.80 during the European hours on Friday. The currency cross remains under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens in light trading, with local markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
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Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 18:
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US Dollar Index hovers near 99.50 as trading activity remains muted due to Good Friday
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is remaining below 99.50 during the early European hours on Friday. The Greenback remains subdued amid growing concerns over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States (US).
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ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be downward
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Francois Villeroy de Galhau
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EUR/JPY holds steady above 161.50 amid thin trading volume on Good Friday
The EUR/JPY cross trades flat near 161.85 during the early European session on Friday. US President Donald Trump's trade war remains a source of deep uncertainty. However, Trump on Thursday offered some encouraging signals that negotiations with other countries could lead to lower tariffs.
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US Rubio: We need to determine whether it's possible to end the war in Ukraine
The US Secretary of State Rubio delivering remarks on the Russia-Ukraine peace deal in Paris
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USD/JPY Price Analysis: Holds losses below 142.50, support appears at seven-month lows
USD/JPY inches lower after registering gains in the previous session, trading around 142.40 during the Asian session on Friday. An analysis of the daily chart showed the pair moves downward within a descending channel, indicating a confirmed bearish bias.
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USD/CHF remains below 0.8200 due to muted trading activity
USD/CHF slipped slightly during Friday’s Asian trading hours, hovering around 0.8180, after posting gains in the previous session. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar weakens amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from US tariffs.
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 1.1350, bullish bias remains
The EUR/USD pair strengthens to around 1.1370 during the early European trading hours on Friday. Hopes for a trade deal between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) provide some support to the Euro (EUR). Trading volume is likely to be lightened on Good Friday.
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Always remember that there's two sides to the coin
What to make of from the early commentary about a US-Japan trade deal?
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WTI drifts higher to near $63.50 on trade deal hopes, fresh Iran sanctions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $63.50 during the Asian session on Friday. The WTI price edges higher to a two-week high amid hopes for a trade deal between the United States and the European Union and fresh US sanctions on Iran.
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USD/CAD moves above 1.3850, upside seems restrained due to improved Oil prices
USD/CAD halts its two days of losses, trading around 1.3860 during the Asian hours. However, market activity is expected to remain subdued due to the Good Friday holiday.
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NZD/USD remains below 0.6000 near five-month highs due to trade policy focus
NZD/USD is trading subdued around 0.5970 during Friday’s Asian session, holding near Thursday’s five-month high of 0.5979 after seven consecutive days of gains. The pair could see further upside as the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid rising concerns over the economic fallout from US tariffs.
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Gold price attracts some sellers on profit-taking
The Gold price (XAU/USD) holds steady on Friday after retreating from an all-time high of $3,358 as investors book profits during a long Easter weekend.
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GBP/USD hovers near six-month highs, 1.3300, eyes on US-UK trade discussions
GBP/USD continues its upward momentum from April 8, trading near 1.3280 during Friday's Asian session. The pair is buoyed by a weakening US Dollar (USD), as concerns grow over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States.
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