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USD/JPY slides to near 151.50 as Japanese Yen strengthens on robust GDP growth
USD/JPY slides to near 151.50 as Japanese Yen strengthens on robust GDP growth
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USD/JPY slides to near 151.50 as Japanese Yen strengthens on robust GDP growth
The USD/JPY pair slumps to near 151.40 in Monday’s North American session.
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Fed's Harker: Current economy argues for steady rate policy for now
Fed's Harker: Current economy argues for steady rate policy for now
Oleh Fxstreet
Fed's Harker: Current economy argues for steady rate policy for now
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said on Monday that the current economy argues for a steady policy for now, as reported by Reuters.
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Risks around the RBA and RBNZ meetings – Standard Chartered
Risks around the RBA and RBNZ meetings – Standard Chartered
Oleh Fxstreet
Risks around the RBA and RBNZ meetings – Standard Chartered
We and the market expect RBA to cut the cash rate by 25bps at the 18 February meeting.
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USD/CAD steadies below 1.4200 as USD finds support near two-month low
USD/CAD steadies below 1.4200 as USD finds support near two-month low
Oleh Fxstreet
USD/CAD steadies below 1.4200 as USD finds support near two-month low
The USD/CAD pair ticks higher to near 1.4190 in Monday’s North American session after rebounding from a two-month low of 1.4150, which it posted on Friday.
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Canada Housing starts for January come in at 239.7K vs 252.5K est (annuallzed)
Canada Housing starts for January come in at 239.7K vs 252.5K est (annuallzed)
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Canada Housing starts for January come in at 239.7K vs 252.5K est (annuallzed)
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen holds firm in quieter start to the new week
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen holds firm in quieter start to the new week
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen holds firm in quieter start to the new week
Forex news from the European morning session on Feb 17, 2025
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US Dollar steady with US markets closed despite geopolitical headlines
US Dollar steady with US markets closed despite geopolitical headlines
Oleh Fxstreet
US Dollar steady with US markets closed despite geopolitical headlines
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is trading around 106.80 for the bigger part of this Monday while traders mull any possible outcomes from this week's meeting in
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WTI trades cautiously above $70 as investors await Russia-Ukraine peace talks
WTI trades cautiously above $70 as investors await Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Oleh Fxstreet
WTI trades cautiously above $70 as investors await Russia-Ukraine peace talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades with caution above the seven-week low of $70.15 in Monday’s European session.
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China's NPC standing committee to hold 14th meeting session next week
China's NPC standing committee to hold 14th meeting session next week
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China's NPC standing committee to hold 14th meeting session next week
State media, Xinhua new agency, reports
Russia's Novak denies talk about delaying return of OPEC+ supply
Russia's Novak denies talk about delaying return of OPEC+ supply
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Russia's Novak denies talk about delaying return of OPEC+ supply
Novak shoots down the report from earlier
RBA is expected to deliver its first 25bp rate cut – Danske Bank
RBA is expected to deliver its first 25bp rate cut – Danske Bank
Oleh Fxstreet
RBA is expected to deliver its first 25bp rate cut – Danske Bank
Both AUD and NZD ended last week on a strong footing amid broadly positive risk sentiment, but this week might bring more mixed winds for the antipodeans, Danske Bank's FX analyst Mohamad Al-Saraf reports.
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EUR/USD tussles as investors assess Trump tariffs threats on the Eurozone
EUR/USD tussles as investors assess Trump tariffs threats on the Eurozone
Oleh Fxstreet
EUR/USD tussles as investors assess Trump tariffs threats on the Eurozone
EUR/USD tussles to extend its upside move above the psychological resistance of 1.0500 in Monday’s North American session.
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OPEC+ reportedly mulling pushing back oil supply increases that are due in April
OPEC+ reportedly mulling pushing back oil supply increases that are due in April
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OPEC+ reportedly mulling pushing back oil supply increases that are due in April
Bloomberg reports, citing OPEC+ delegates on the matter
Oil prices are under pressure this morning – ING
Oil prices are under pressure this morning – ING
Oleh Fxstreet
Oil prices are under pressure this morning – ING
Despite the downward pressure on oil prices through much of last week, the market still managed to eke out a small gain with ICE Brent settling 0.11% higher on the week.
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AUD/USD refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy
AUD/USD refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy
Oleh Fxstreet
AUD/USD refreshes two-month high near 0.6370 ahead of RBA monetary policy
The AUD/USD pair posts a fresh two-month low at 0.6373 in Monday’s European session.
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Bailey speech: Q4 GDP figures do not change general story on the UK economy
Bailey speech: Q4 GDP figures do not change general story on the UK economy
Oleh Fxstreet
Bailey speech: Q4 GDP figures do not change general story on the UK economy
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey said on Monday that the fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures do not change general story on the UK economy.
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Eurozone December trade balance €15.5 billion vs €16.4 billion prior
Eurozone December trade balance €15.5 billion vs €16.4 billion prior
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Eurozone December trade balance €15.5 billion vs €16.4 billion prior
Latest data released by Eurostat - 17 February 2025
Weekly update on interest rate expectations
Weekly update on interest rate expectations
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Weekly update on interest rate expectations
What are the market expectations for interest rates for G8FX
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ECB has scope to deliver on rate cut expectations – BBH
ECB has scope to deliver on rate cut expectations – BBH
Oleh Fxstreet
ECB has scope to deliver on rate cut expectations – BBH
EUR/USD is consolidating just under 1.0500. Over the weekend, ECB Governing Council member Fabio Panetta argued for looser monetary policy , BBH's FX analysts report.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Oleh Fxstreet
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Monday, according to FXStreet data.
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SNB total sight deposits w.e. 14 February CHF 432.5 bn vs CHF 438.1 bn prior
SNB total sight deposits w.e. 14 February CHF 432.5 bn vs CHF 438.1 bn prior
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SNB total sight deposits w.e. 14 February CHF 432.5 bn vs CHF 438.1 bn prior
Latest data released by the SNB - 17 February 2025
Pound Sterling stays calm ahead of UK employment and inflation data
Pound Sterling stays calm ahead of UK employment and inflation data
Oleh Fxstreet
Pound Sterling stays calm ahead of UK employment and inflation data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades steady against its major peers at the start of the week as investors turn cautious ahead of the United Kingdom (UK) employment data for three months ending December, which will be released on Tuesday.
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Market Outlook for the Week of 17th-21st February
Market Outlook for the Week of 17th-21st February
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Market Outlook for the Week of 17th-21st February
The highlights of the week include inflation data for U.K. and Canada, along with RBA and RBNZ monetary policy announcements
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European indices open lightly changed to start the new week
European indices open lightly changed to start the new week
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European indices open lightly changed to start the new week
Stocks in Europe are aiming for eight successive weeks of gains
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Forex Today: US Dollar consolidates losses, markets await comments from Fed officials
Forex Today: US Dollar consolidates losses, markets await comments from Fed officials
Oleh Fxstreet
Forex Today: US Dollar consolidates losses, markets await comments from Fed officials
Here is what you need to know on Monday, February 17: Major currency pairs trade near the previous week's closing levels on Monday as trading conditions remain thin, with financial markets in the US remaining closed in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
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What are the main events for today?
Spoiler alert: there's nothing on the agenda
market overview
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
Oleh Fxstreet
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Monday, according to FXStreet data.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
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Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
Light changes ahead of the open today
Stocks
NZD/USD rises to near 0.5750 following postponement of Trump's reciprocal tariffs
NZD/USD rises to near 0.5750 following postponement of Trump's reciprocal tariffs
Oleh Fxstreet
NZD/USD rises to near 0.5750 following postponement of Trump's reciprocal tariffs
NZD/USD extends its winning streak for the third successive day, trading around 0.5740 during the early European hours on Monday.
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USD/CAD remains capped below 1.4200, investors brace for Canadian CPI release
USD/CAD remains capped below 1.4200, investors brace for Canadian CPI release
Oleh Fxstreet
USD/CAD remains capped below 1.4200, investors brace for Canadian CPI release
The USD/CAD pair remains on the defensive around 1.4175 on Monday during the early European session.
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Macroeconomics
USD/JPY heavy ahead of European morning trade
USD/JPY heavy ahead of European morning trade
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USD/JPY heavy ahead of European morning trade
The pair is down 0.5% to 151.61 currently
FX option expiries for Feb 17 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 17 NY cut
Oleh Fxstreet
FX option expiries for Feb 17 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 17 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Currencies
USD/CHF extends downside below 0.9000 as US Retail Sales drop by most in two years
USD/CHF extends downside below 0.9000 as US Retail Sales drop by most in two years
Oleh Fxstreet
USD/CHF extends downside below 0.9000 as US Retail Sales drop by most in two years
The USD/CHF pair extends its decline to around 0.8990 during the early European session, pressured by the weaker US Dollar (USD).
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Macroeconomics
Reminder: It is a long weekend in the US
Reminder: It is a long weekend in the US
Oleh Forex Live
Reminder: It is a long weekend in the US
US markets are closed today
market overview
EUR/GBP remains subdued near 0.8350 due to dovish mood surrounding ECB
EUR/GBP remains subdued near 0.8350 due to dovish mood surrounding ECB
Oleh Fxstreet
EUR/GBP remains subdued near 0.8350 due to dovish mood surrounding ECB
EUR/GBP retraces its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 0.8330 during Monday's Asian hours.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Japan GDP data much higher than expected, yen up
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Japan GDP data much higher than expected, yen up
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Japan GDP data much higher than expected, yen up
Forex news for Asian trading on Monday, February 17, 2025
Session wrap
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