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Trump signals more tariffs and confirms talks with China
Trump signals more tariffs and confirms talks with China
The US President, Donald Trump, held a press conference in the Oval Office in Washington. He discussed trade deals with China, tariffs, and the acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: ECB cuts rates and highlights downside risks
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: ECB cuts rates and highlights downside risks
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 17, 2025
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Mexican Peso surges as Trump-Sheinbaum call eases trade tensions
Mexican Peso surges as Trump-Sheinbaum call eases trade tensions
The Mexican Peso rallied against the US Dollar on Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call that both said was “very productive.” This and a weaker Greenback sent the USD/MXN drifting lower, exchanging hands at 19.69, down 1.14%.
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Trump trade deal with Japan is close - report
Trump trade deal with Japan is close - report
Report from Fox Business out earlier today
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Forex Today: Japanese CPI data will take centre stage on Good Friday
Forex Today: Japanese CPI data will take centre stage on Good Friday
The Greenback grabbed some much-needed oxygen on Maundy Thursday despite alternating risk appetite trends.
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Dow Jones crashes over 500 points as UnitedHealth tanks, Trump slams Powell for delayed cuts
Dow Jones crashes over 500 points as UnitedHealth tanks, Trump slams Powell for delayed cuts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) on Thursday plunged over 500 points, or over 1.30%, and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares nosedived 23% following an earnings miss and a pessimistic full-year outlook.
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Baker Hughes oil rig count +1 to 481
Baker Hughes oil rig count +1 to 481
The weekly Baker Hughes oil rig count data is a day early due to the Good Friday holiday
Atlanta GDPNow growth estimate for Q2 unchanged at -2.2%
Atlanta GDPNow growth estimate for Q2 unchanged at -2.2%
The gold import and export adjusted GDP also unchanged at -0.1%
GBP/USD hold steady near 1.3250 after mixed US economic data
GBP/USD hold steady near 1.3250 after mixed US economic data
The Pound Sterling remained steady against the US Dollar on Thursday after US economic data suggested that the labor market remains solid, while housing data was mixed. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3250 up 0.11%.
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Italy's economic minister to meet with US Treasury Secretary Bessent on Tuesday
Italy's economic minister to meet with US Treasury Secretary Bessent on Tuesday
Trump is scheduled to meet with Italy's PM today in Washington
Global Economy Insights: IMF Chief discusses uncertainties and policy pivots
Global Economy Insights: IMF Chief discusses uncertainties and policy pivots
IMF's Georgieva emphasizes strong fundamentals amid increased uncertainty, calls for reducing negative perceptions to support economic recovery and urges for a fairer global trading system amidst rising tensions between U.S. and China.
USD/CAD gives up intraday gains as USD’s recovery trims
USD/CAD gives up intraday gains as USD’s recovery trims
The USD/CAD pair surrenders its intraday gains and falls back to near 1.3860 during North American trading hours on Thursday.
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JPY tumbles on trade data – Scotiabank
JPY tumbles on trade data – Scotiabank
Japanese Yen (JPY) is weak, down 0.5% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming all the G10 currencies along with its haven peer Swiss Franc (CHF).
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CAD gives up mild gain led by steady BoC – Scotiabank
CAD gives up mild gain led by steady BoC – Scotiabank
The Bank of Canada leaving policy on hold on Wednesday provided a minor boost for the Canadian Dollar (CAD) but the pair has nudged a little higher again this morning, reflecting minor gains in the US Dollar (USD), leaving funds trading more or less bang on our fair value estimate (1.3881), Scotiaba
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GBP is consolidating recent rally – Scotiabank
GBP is consolidating recent rally – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is entering Thursday’s American session flat against the US Dollar (USD) with relative gains against all of the G-10 currencies with the exception of Swedish Krona (SEK) and Norwegian Krone (NOK), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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EUR/JPY falls back as ECB warns economic risks after easing monetary policy further
EUR/JPY falls back as ECB warns economic risks after easing monetary policy further
The EUR/JPY pair gives up its entire intraday gains and ticks lower to near 161.50 during North American trading hours on Thursday. The pair faces a sharp sell-off as the Euro (EUR) underperforms after the monetary policy announcement by the European Central Bank (ECB).
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Lagarde speech: Meaningless to assess restrictiveness now
Lagarde speech: Meaningless to assess restrictiveness now
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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USD consolidates, trump criticizes Powell – Scotiabank
USD consolidates, trump criticizes Powell – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) is tracking a little higher in rather calm and generally featureless trade.
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Lagarde speech: Options were debated, no one argued for 50 bps cut
Lagarde speech: Options were debated, no one argued for 50 bps cut
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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Fed’s Williams: Neutral rate is still likely low
Fed’s Williams: Neutral rate is still likely low
New York Federal Reserve (Fed) president John Williams told Fox Business on Thursday that monetary policy is “well-positioned” and doesn’t need any tweaks right now.
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Lagarde speech: Strong Euro could push down inflation
Lagarde speech: Strong Euro could push down inflation
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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Lagarde speech: Economic outlook is clouded by uncertainty
Lagarde speech: Economic outlook is clouded by uncertainty
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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Watch live: ECB press conference with Lagarde
Watch live: ECB press conference with Lagarde
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US: Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 215K last week
US: Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 215K last week
United States (US) citizens filing new applications for unemployment insurance ticked lower to 215K for the week ending April 12, as reported by the US Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday.
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CBRT surprises markets with a rate hike to 46.00%
CBRT surprises markets with a rate hike to 46.00%
The Turkish central bank (CBRT) shocked investors on Thursday with a hefty 350 bps leap in its key interest rate to 46%, abruptly reversing its easing cycle and giving the lira a modest boost.
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