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JPY climbs as trade talks begin in DC – Scotiabank
JPY climbs as trade talks begin in DC – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is up 0.4% against the US Dollar (USD), holding mid-pack among G10 peers as markets eye Japan-US trade talks in Washington.
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EUR rises within range – Scotiabank
EUR rises within range – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is up an impressive 0.7% against the US Dollar (USD) and recovering back toward the upper end of its four- session range, strengthening in tandem with its regional peers Swiss Franc (CHF) and Swedish Krona (SEK), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD regains some ground ahead of BoC policy decision – Scotiabank
CAD regains some ground ahead of BoC policy decision – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) lost ground yesterday after weaker than expected CPI data lifted market speculation that the BoC could cut interest rates at today’s policy decision (13:45 GMT), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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GBP extends rally for seventh session – Scotiabank
GBP extends rally for seventh session – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is up 0.3% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and a mid-performer among the G10 currencies as it extends its gains for a seventh consecutive session and pushes toward its prior (September) highs around 1.34, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD: Trade tensions keep US markets on the defensive – Scotiabank
USD: Trade tensions keep US markets on the defensive – Scotiabank
The USD is trading defensively this morning again, while US Treasurys are weaker (and underperforming) and US equity futures are softer. Global stocks are lower after the US government said it would require Nvidia to obtain a license to export one of its chips to China.
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What technical levels are in play for the USDCAD through the BOC rate decision?
What technical levels are in play for the USDCAD through the BOC rate decision?
The expectations are a toss-up which should give the USDCAD pair a shove one way or the other
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The USD is lower vs the EUR, JPY and GBP to kickstart the trading in the US for April 16
The USD is lower vs the EUR, JPY and GBP to kickstart the trading in the US for April 16
What technical levels in those 3 currency pairs should traders be paying attention to? I will go through them in this video.
NZD/USD: A lower beta to AUD – ING
NZD/USD: A lower beta to AUD – ING
The New Zealand dollar has shown resilience compared to its Australian counterpart, as markets see less tariff risk for NZ.
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AUD/USD: Still the most vulnerable – ING
AUD/USD: Still the most vulnerable – ING
AUD/USD has retraced its losses, but the Australian dollar remains fragile amid cross weakness and persistent US-China trade tensions.
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CAD: Tariffs recede into the background for the market, but does the same apply for the BoC? – Commerzbank
CAD: Tariffs recede into the background for the market, but does the same apply for the BoC? – Commerzbank
The tariffs no longer seem to be a major issue for the CAD, especially since the US administration has exempted Canada from the reciprocal tariffs.
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USD/CAD: Keeping risk premium on for longer – ING
USD/CAD: Keeping risk premium on for longer – ING
While a Bank of Canada hold is widely expected, it's the looming US-Canada trade tensions and the outcome of Canada's late-April election that may shape the CAD's path.
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EUR/CHF: Tough times for the SNB – ING
EUR/CHF: Tough times for the SNB – ING
The Swiss franc has surged amid global equity turmoil and waning confidence in the dollar.
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Safety, export markets and oil as drivers – Commerzbank
Safety, export markets and oil as drivers – Commerzbank
Much has happened since the US 'Liberation Day' on 2 April. Tariffs have been introduced, only to be partially suspended. Negotiations have begun, though seemingly without much prospect of success. And new tariffs are already being planned. Of course, all this has not left the markets unscathed.
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EUR/GBP: Raising the profile – ING
EUR/GBP: Raising the profile – ING
EUR/GBP has held up better than expected, buoyed by euro strength and pressure on sterling from rising gilt yields.
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USD/CAD slides back into multiyear range – Societe Generale
USD/CAD slides back into multiyear range – Societe Generale
USD/CAD continues to trend lower after February's rejection at 1.48, breaking below the 200-DMA and slipping back into a multiyear range.
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EUR/JPY: Surprisingly steady – ING
EUR/JPY: Surprisingly steady – ING
Despite global equity market moves, EUR/JPY is diverging from its usual correlations, driven by a dollar sell-off and repatriation flows from Europe and Japan.
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USD/JPY under pressure amid tariff jitters – OCBC
USD/JPY under pressure amid tariff jitters – OCBC
USD/JPY continues to trade with a bearish tilt as tariff uncertainty and questions over the dollar’s safe-haven role persist.
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GBP/USD: Sterling enjoys its reserve currency status – ING
GBP/USD: Sterling enjoys its reserve currency status – ING
GBP/USD continues to benefit from broader dollar weakness and reserve diversification trends, with FX managers potentially trimming dollar holdings in favor of currencies like sterling. The pair also closely follows EUR/USD moves, as Europe embraces fiscal stimulus.
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DXY hovers near lows as trade uncertainty weighs – OCBC
DXY hovers near lows as trade uncertainty weighs – OCBC
Dollar Index (DXY) inched modestly higher overnight but continues to trade near recent lows. Trump launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals, the latest action in an expanding trade war that has targeted key sectors of the global economy.
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USD/JPY: Leading the charge lower in the dollar – ING
USD/JPY: Leading the charge lower in the dollar – ING
The Japanese Yen’s (JPY) solid current account and foreign asset position continue to pressure USD/JPY lower, even as the rare decoupling from US Treasury yields unfolds. While this divergence may prove short-lived, markets could settle into a lower USD/JPY as Fed cuts materialize later this year.
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EUR/USD consolidates near 1.13 – OCBC
EUR/USD consolidates near 1.13 – OCBC
The Euro (EUR) is consolidating as markets digest tariff concerns and await the ECB meeting, where a 25bp rate cut is expected. While bullish momentum continues, dovish ECB rhetoric or pushback on recent euro strength could limit further gains.
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Real money flows fuel EUR/USD rally – ING
Real money flows fuel EUR/USD rally – ING
The EUR/USD rally appears driven by real money flows as investors hedge dollar exposure or repatriate US assets.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains intact below 189.00
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains intact below 189.00
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some sellers to around 188.80 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – Risk off returns amid disappointing headlines
USDJPY Technical Analysis – Risk off returns amid disappointing headlines
The USDJPY rolled back to the recent lows amid disappointing headlines on the tariff negotiations front. What’s next?
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FX option expiries for 16 April 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 16 April 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Breaks below 1.3950 as bearish bias prevails
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Breaks below 1.3950 as bearish bias prevails
The USD/CAD pair slips slightly after posting gains in the previous session, trading near 1.3940 during Wednesday’s Asian session. Technical analysis on the daily chart indicates a prevailing bearish trend as the pair continues to move lower within a descending channel.
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Gold price soars past $3,240 as trade war fears deepen, yields slide
Gold price soars past $3,240 as trade war fears deepen, yields slide
Gold price ended Tuesday’s session on a higher note due to traders buying the precious metals amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans, which has kept market participants on edge. The XAU/USD trades at $3,240 a troy ounce, gaining over 6.50%.
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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Aussie yen edges higher but technical bias remains bearish
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Aussie yen edges higher but technical bias remains bearish
The AUD/JPY pair advanced on Tuesday, rising toward the upper end of its daily range and hovering near the 90.90 area ahead of the Asian session.
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Mexican Peso slips as USD/MXN reclaims 20 despite tariff exemption hopes
Mexican Peso slips as USD/MXN reclaims 20 despite tariff exemption hopes
The Mexican Peso reversed its course and dropped against the US Dollar late in the North American session, with no catalyst behind the latter move as market participants digest Trump’s tariff rhetoric, which of late hinted at making exemptions on semiconductors and electronics.
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi holds near 0.5900 amid sustained bullish signals
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi holds near 0.5900 amid sustained bullish signals
The NZD/USD pair moved higher on Tuesday, seen trading near the 0.59 area ahead of the Asian session. The Kiwi continues to benefit from sustained buying interest, holding mid-range between the day’s lows and highs, and showing resilience despite broadly neutral oscillators.
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Crude oil little changed in trading today for the second consecutive day
Crude oil little changed in trading today for the second consecutive day
WTI crude oil price remains stable, hovering around $61.44. Traders watch for a breakout to determine future direction - bullish or bearish.
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Modest recovery fails to alter broader bearish outlook
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Modest recovery fails to alter broader bearish outlook
The USD/JPY pair saw a slight rise on Tuesday, hovering around the 143 area as it edged higher within its daily range. The modest intraday rebound comes ahead of the Asian session but has yet to challenge the broader bearish signals dominating the chart.
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USD/CAD price analysis: Canadian Dollar struggles near 1.40 amid soft inflation and trade uncertainty
USD/CAD price analysis: Canadian Dollar struggles near 1.40 amid soft inflation and trade uncertainty
USD/CAD hovered near the 1.4000 zone on Tuesday, consolidating after recovering from earlier lows around the 1.3850 region. The Canadian Dollar failed to gain traction despite a cooler-than-expected inflation report for March, while traders brace for the Bank of Canada’s policy decision.
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NZDUSD retests 200-day moving average after first break above since October 2024
NZDUSD retests 200-day moving average after first break above since October 2024
NZDUSD broke above 200-day moving average for the first time since October 2024 earlier today. Now retests the MA Key focus for buyers and sellers. .
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US Dollar rebounds modestly but uncertainty looms over long-term prospects
US Dollar rebounds modestly but uncertainty looms over long-term prospects
The US Dollar (USD) gains limited ground on Tuesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) is climbing back to the 100 region during North American trading hours. The index bounced from its recent three-year low amid oversold conditions, but sentiment remains fragile.
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Amazon is concerned about 3rd party sellers due to tariffs
Amazon is concerned about 3rd party sellers due to tariffs
Some are considering shutting down operations due to tariff charges.
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USDCAD rebounds off lows but faces key test at 100-hour MA
USDCAD rebounds off lows but faces key test at 100-hour MA
USDCAD bounces back from recent lows, eyes key resistance at 100-hour MA. Traders await directional break for short-term momentum.
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USD
GBP/USD hits 6-month high above 1.3200 as markets shun USD amid tariff turmoil 
GBP/USD hits 6-month high above 1.3200 as markets shun USD amid tariff turmoil 
The Pound Sterling (GBP) rose and refreshed six-month highs against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as the financial markets' narrative remains linked to the US imposing tariffs. Cable shrugged off soft United Kingdom (UK) jobs data; hence, GBP/USD rallied 0.36% and is trading at 1.3233.
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