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What are the main events for today?
The US Jobless Claims figures are the only highlight
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Forex Today: Gold hits new record-high, USD struggles to find direction
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, February 20: While major currency pairs are having a tough time making a decisive move in either direction, Gold extends its uptrend to a new record-high on Thursday.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
A balance to be struck ahead of the open later
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Germany January PPI -0.1% vs +0.6% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 20 February 2025
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Switzerland January trade balance CHF 6.12 billion vs CHF 3.49 billion prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 20 February 2025
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FX option expiries for Feb 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 20 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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EUR/JPY extends decline below 157.00 on BoJ hike bets
The EUR/JPY cross extends its downside to around 156.55 during the early European session on Thursday.
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FX option expiries for 20 February 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
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RBNZ’s Hawkesby: New Zealand’s economy is well-placed to respond to trade shocks
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby said in an interview on Thursday that “New Zealand is well-placed to respond to trade shocks.” Additional quotes Economy better balanced; inflation low.
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USD/JPY heavy ahead of European morning trade
The pair is reaching close to a test of the 150.00 mark
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: First upside barrier emerges above 1.0450
The EUR/USD pair recovers some lost ground to near 1.0425 during the early European trading hours on Thursday.
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GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Falls toward 189.00 after breaking below nine-day EMA
GBP/JPY extends its decline for the second consecutive day, trading around 189.30 during Asian hours on Thursday.
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BoJ’s Ueda: Did not discuss long-term rates with PM Ishiba
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that he “had a regular exchange of views with Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba.” Additional quotes Explained economy, financial developments.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen surges higher
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, February 20, 2025
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WTI retreats further from one-week top set on Wednesday, slides to $71.70 area
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices extend the overnight pullback from the vicinity of the $73.00 mark, or a one-week top, and drift lower during the Asian session on Thursday.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds gains near $33.00 due to increased safe-haven appeal
Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds from recent losses recorded in the previous session, trading around $32.80 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday.
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Gold price uptrend remains uninterrupted; fresh all-time peak and counting
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Thursday and remains close to the record high touched the previous day.
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More on Trump's goal to abolish the IRS - source is US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke in an interview
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USD/CAD steadies above 1.4200, upside seems possible due to new Trump tariffs
USD/CAD remains steady after two successive days of gains, trading around 1.4230 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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USD/INR attracts some sellers after Trump says new China trade deal possible
The Indian Rupee (INR) is holding steady on Thursday. Concerns over the impact of trade tariffs and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) outflows could exert some selling pressure on the local currency.
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US President Trump: A new trade deal with China is possible
US President Donald Trump is making some repeated comments early Thursday as markets remain on a cautious footing.
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RBA’s Hauser: Policy is still restrictive
Speaking to Bloomberg News on Thursday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said the central bank’s “policy is still restrictive.” Additional quotes Hard to see bad news in the latest jobs data.
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Trump says a new trade deal with China is possible
Huh, here we go with the soy beans all over again
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Japanese Yen advances to over two-month high against USD on BoJ rate hike bets
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gained strong follow-through traction on Thursday and dragged the USD/JPY pair to its lowest level since December 9, around mid-150.00s during the Asian session.
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Australian Dollar rises as Trump indicates a trade deal with China is possible
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds gains against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of domestic employment data and China’s interest rate decision on Thursday.
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US Commerce Sec. Lutnick: Trump’s goal is to abolish Internal Revenue Service and let all outsiders pay
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in a Fox News interview late Wednesday commented on US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
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NZD/USD weakens below 0.5700 on RBNZ’s dovish stance
The NZD/USD pair trades on a negative note around 0.5695 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday.
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Tariff talk driving bids back into the USD (USD/JPY excepted!)
JPY continues to hold, and add to, its gains. Otherwsie the tariff talks are during buyers back to USD
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Fed's Goolsbee: Inflation has decreased but it is still excessive
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said late Wednesday that inflation has fallen but it is still too high.
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick says Trump's goal is to abolish the Internal Revenue Service
Speaking in an interview with Fox, info converted via Reuters
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in February
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Thursday.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1712 vs. 7.1705 previous
On Thursday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1712 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1705 and 7.2856 Reuters estimates.
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USD/JPY is crumbling further, under 150.80
The USD is lower across the majors board also
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GBP/USD steadies near 1.2600, downside appears due to Trump’s tariff threats
GBP/USD holds ground after registering losses in the previous two successive days, hovering around 1.2590 during the Asian session on Thursday.
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US poised to reduce its diplomatic mission in China by up to 10%
South China Morning Post report
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in January vs. 4.1% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rose to 4.1% in January from 4.0% in December, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday.
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Australia January 2025 unemployment rate 4.1% (vs. 4.1% expected)
Employment report from Australia for January 2025
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AUD/USD holds below 0.6350 ahead of Australian employment data
The AUD/USD pair extends its decline to around 0.6340 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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