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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Australian monthly CPI not enough for another RBA cut
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Australian monthly CPI not enough for another RBA cut
By Forex Live
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Australian monthly CPI not enough for another RBA cut
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
AUD/JPY steadies around 96.50, focus shifts to potential US tariff updates on China
AUD/JPY steadies around 96.50, focus shifts to potential US tariff updates on China
By Fxstreet
AUD/JPY steadies around 96.50, focus shifts to potential US tariff updates on China
AUD/JPY maintains its position after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 96.50 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
AUDJPY
Crosses
Macroeconomics
TradeWar
USD/JPY recovers above 149.00 on modest US Dollar strength
USD/JPY recovers above 149.00 on modest US Dollar strength
By Fxstreet
USD/JPY recovers above 149.00 on modest US Dollar strength
The USD/JPY pair rebounds to near 149.30 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday.
USDJPY
Majors
Macroeconomics
NZD/USD remains subdued near 0.5700, awaits possible news on US tariffs against China
NZD/USD remains subdued near 0.5700, awaits possible news on US tariffs against China
By Fxstreet
NZD/USD remains subdued near 0.5700, awaits possible news on US tariffs against China
NZD/USD continues its losing streak for the fourth successive session, trading around 0.5720 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
NZDUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics
NewZealand
China
China’s Vice Commerce Minister meets with US business leaders to discuss tariffs
China’s Vice Commerce Minister meets with US business leaders to discuss tariffs
By Fxstreet
China’s Vice Commerce Minister meets with US business leaders to discuss tariffs
China's Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday that the country’s International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce, Wang Shouwe, has met with US business leaders.
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UnitedStates
TradeWar
AUDUSD
Gold price trades with mild gain amid trade war concerns
Gold price trades with mild gain amid trade war concerns
By Fxstreet
Gold price trades with mild gain amid trade war concerns
The Gold price (XAU/USD) recovers some lost ground after reaching a one-week low in the previous session.
Gold
SEO
Macroeconomics
XAUUSD
Commodities
Australian Dollar holds losses as US Dollar appreciates amid increased risk aversion
Australian Dollar holds losses as US Dollar appreciates amid increased risk aversion
By Fxstreet
Australian Dollar holds losses as US Dollar appreciates amid increased risk aversion
The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday.
AUDUSD
SEO
Macroeconomics
TradeWar
Australia
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1732 vs. 7.1726 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1732 vs. 7.1726 previous
By Fxstreet
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1732 vs. 7.1726 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Wednesday at 7.1732 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1726.
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PBOC
Intermarket
China
Exchanges
Copper - Chile restoring electricity supply
Copper - Chile restoring electricity supply
By Forex Live
Copper - Chile restoring electricity supply
Power expected in full by morning local time
Australia’s monthly CPI inflation steadies at 2.5% YoY in January vs. 2.6% expected
Australia’s monthly CPI inflation steadies at 2.5% YoY in January vs. 2.6% expected
By Fxstreet
Australia’s monthly CPI inflation steadies at 2.5% YoY in January vs. 2.6% expected
Australia’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.5% in the year to January, compared to a 2.5% increase seen in December, according to the data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday.
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Macroeconomics
Australian monthly CPI (January 2025) 2.5% y/y (vs. 2.6% expected)
Australian monthly CPI (January 2025) 2.5% y/y (vs. 2.6% expected)
By Forex Live
Australian monthly CPI (January 2025) 2.5% y/y (vs. 2.6% expected)
The monthly CPI data from Australia does not show all components of the CPI, that'll have to wait for the quarterly data release.
WTI falls below $70.00 amid worries about US economy, Trump tariffs
WTI falls below $70.00 amid worries about US economy, Trump tariffs
By Fxstreet
WTI falls below $70.00 amid worries about US economy, Trump tariffs
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $69.00 during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
Oil
WTI
Commodities
Macroeconomics
ICYMI - Chile's nationwide power outage - has impacted copper operations
ICYMI - Chile's nationwide power outage - has impacted copper operations
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ICYMI - Chile's nationwide power outage - has impacted copper operations
A major power outage plunged Santiago and much of Chile into darkness,
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copper
EUR/USD poised for a bullish breakout?
EUR/USD poised for a bullish breakout?
By Fxstreet
EUR/USD poised for a bullish breakout?
The EUR/USD pair saw a rally on Tuesday, increasing by half a percent and surpassing 1.0500 as Fiber confronts a significant technical hurdle for the eighth consecutive day.
EURUSD
Currencies
TradeWar
Bullish
GBP/USD continues to churn near key technical levels
GBP/USD continues to churn near key technical levels
By Fxstreet
GBP/USD continues to churn near key technical levels
GBP/USD caught a small lift on Tuesday, bolstering Cable back into the high end of near-term consolidation and keeping bids pinned close to the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA).
GBPUSD
TradeWar
Currencies
USD/CAD extends upside above 1.4300 as trade fears loom
USD/CAD extends upside above 1.4300 as trade fears loom
By Fxstreet
USD/CAD extends upside above 1.4300 as trade fears loom
The USD/CAD pair extends the rally to near 1.4315 during the late American session on Tuesday.
USDCAD
Majors
Macroeconomics
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls over 1.80% on profit-taking, risk aversion
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls over 1.80% on profit-taking, risk aversion
By Fxstreet
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls over 1.80% on profit-taking, risk aversion
Silver prices plunged on Tuesday more than 1.80%, which witnessed the grey metal printing a daily peak of $32.48, before sliding below the $32.00 figure due to risk aversion and traders booking profits amidst uncertainty about US trade policies.
Silver
XAGUSD
Metals
Technical Analysis
Trump to tighten up on illegal immigration even more - US labor market implications
Trump to tighten up on illegal immigration even more - US labor market implications
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Trump to tighten up on illegal immigration even more - US labor market implications
Wall Street Journal with the info
Politics
SPX
USD
Africa - Government efforts to prop up the price of cobalt
Africa - Government efforts to prop up the price of cobalt
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Africa - Government efforts to prop up the price of cobalt
Reuters report on efforts by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo
General
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US consumer confidence sinks, drags down risk assets
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US consumer confidence sinks, drags down risk assets
By Forex Live
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US consumer confidence sinks, drags down risk assets
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 25, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bears press as the pair nears key support
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bears press as the pair nears key support
By Fxstreet
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bears press as the pair nears key support
The NZD/USD pair continued its downward trajectory on Tuesday, marking its third consecutive daily decline as it moves closer to the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).
NZDUSD
Majors
Currencies
Technical Analysis
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil draw vs. build expected
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil draw vs. build expected
By Forex Live
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil draw vs. build expected
This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.
Trump says it possible he'll allow Russian oligarchs Residency in the US
Trump says it possible he'll allow Russian oligarchs Residency in the US
By Forex Live
Trump says it possible he'll allow Russian oligarchs Residency in the US
Trump is selling 'gold cards' for foreigners that qualify with $$
Politics
Economic calendar in Asia 26 February 2025 - Fed speaker, Australian monthly inflation
Economic calendar in Asia 26 February 2025 - Fed speaker, Australian monthly inflation
By Forex Live
Economic calendar in Asia 26 February 2025 - Fed speaker, Australian monthly inflation
January month inflation from Australia is expected to rise from December.
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Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 26 February, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 26 February, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
By Forex Live
Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 26 February, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
US President Donald Trump announces probe into Copper
US President Donald Trump announces probe into Copper
By Fxstreet
US President Donald Trump announces probe into Copper
US President Donald Trump signed another Executive Order late Tuesday, signaling for the US Commerce Department to launch an official "probe" into Copper markets.
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TradeWar
Copper
Metals
Commodities
Trump indicates there will be a need for boots on the ground in Ukraine
Trump indicates there will be a need for boots on the ground in Ukraine
By Forex Live
Trump indicates there will be a need for boots on the ground in Ukraine
If Trump sends US troops to Ukraine that is a huge back track from him. He hasn't said he will, but is this a strong hint?
ukraine
EUR
USD/JPY drops as weak US data fuels rate cut bets, Yen strengthens
USD/JPY drops as weak US data fuels rate cut bets, Yen strengthens
By Fxstreet
USD/JPY drops as weak US data fuels rate cut bets, Yen strengthens
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended its gains versus the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, which was helped by the fall of US Treasury bond yields as consumer confidence deteriorated further, according to the Conference Board.
USDJPY
Majors
Fundamental Analysis
Technical Analysis
TradeWar
Lutnick says 'its time for copper to come home' - no exemptions, no exceptions
Lutnick says 'its time for copper to come home' - no exemptions, no exceptions
By Forex Live
Lutnick says 'its time for copper to come home' - no exemptions, no exceptions
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick tariffs
Politics
SPX
USD
US stocks close lower. Major indices trade below the 100 day MAs.
US stocks close lower. Major indices trade below the 100 day MAs.
By Forex Live
US stocks close lower. Major indices trade below the 100 day MAs.
Nasdaq closes below it's 100 day MA for the first time since September 10, 2024
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bears push the pair to fresh multi-month lows
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bears push the pair to fresh multi-month lows
By Fxstreet
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bears push the pair to fresh multi-month lows
The AUD/JPY cross deepened its losses on Tuesday, with sellers firmly in control as the pair recorded a fresh low since mid-September near the 94.00 mark.
AUDJPY
Crosses
Currencies
Technical Analysis
Zelensky plans to travel to Washington on Friday  - report
Zelensky plans to travel to Washington on Friday  - report
By Forex Live
Zelensky plans to travel to Washington on Friday - report
Presumably this would be to sign the 'deal' on mineral resources
Politics
BofA: Why we remain structurally bearish on JPY targeting USD/JPY at 165 by year-end
BofA: Why we remain structurally bearish on JPY targeting USD/JPY at 165 by year-end
By Forex Live
BofA: Why we remain structurally bearish on JPY targeting USD/JPY at 165 by year-end
USD/JPY today touched 149.00 -- the lowest since October
AUD/USD declines near 0.6330 despite subdued US Dollar pressure
AUD/USD declines near 0.6330 despite subdued US Dollar pressure
By Fxstreet
AUD/USD declines near 0.6330 despite subdued US Dollar pressure
AUD/USD slides to near 0.6330 before the Australian monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for January are released.
AUDUSD
Majors
Currencies
SEO
Canadian Dollar loses ground amid fresh tariff concerns
Canadian Dollar loses ground amid fresh tariff concerns
By Fxstreet
Canadian Dollar loses ground amid fresh tariff concerns
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) shed one-quarter of one percent against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, bolstering USD/CAD and keeping the pair bid into the 1.4300 handle.
USDCAD
SEO
TradeWar