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Forex Today: US Dollar selloff resumes after short reprieve, eyes on BoC and Powell
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 16:
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China’s Foreign Ministry urges US to stop threats and blackmail
On Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry urged the US to stop threats and blackmail.
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WTI drops to near $60.00 as US-China trade dispute continues to weigh on energy demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price continues its decline for the third consecutive session, losing over 1.00% and trading near $60.30 per barrel during early European hours on Wednesday.
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China Foreign Ministry: Urge US to stop threats and blackmail
Remarks from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on the latest US moves against China
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Pound Sterling comes under pressure as UK inflation cools down
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major peers on Wednesday, except the US Dollar (USD), after the release of the softer-than-expected United Kingdom (UK) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for March.
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Nvidia said to have kept some customers in the dark about China restrictions - report
Nvidia reportedly did not inform some of its major customers about the new US export rules despite being told about a week ago requiring it to obtain licenses
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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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Nomura cuts China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4% from 4.5% previously
Nomura the latest to join the bandwagon
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India Gold price today: Gold hits lifetime highs on renewed US Dollar weakness
Fears of the US-China trade war escalation and its impact on the US economy remain unabated, driving a fresh leg down in the US Dollar.
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Retail Sales report and the BoC Policy Decision, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
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EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8550 after UK CPI inflation data
The EUR/GBP cross gains momentum to near 0.8565 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
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Eurostoxx futures -1.6% in early European trading
The risk mood goes back on the defensive today
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UK March CPI +2.6% vs +2.7% y/y expected
Latest data released by ONS - 16 April 2025
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FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Dollar comes under pressure again as risk mood gets unsettled
The greenback is down across the board going into the session ahead
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USD/CHF drops to mid-0.8100s, back closer to multi-year low on weaker USD
The USD/CHF pair attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday and erodes a major part of the previous day's modest recovery gains.
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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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Risk mood shaken up ahead of European trading
Tech shares under pressure as US moves to ban Nvidia from selling H20 chips to China
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Gold price retreats after hitting fresh all-time peak; back below $3,300 ahead of Powell's speech
Gold price (XAU/USD) trims a part of strong intraday gains to a fresh all-time high touched during the first half of the European session and slips back below the $3,300 mark in the last hour.
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ANZ downgrades China 2025 GDP forecast to 4.2% from 4.8% previously
US tariffs weigh on the outlook
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EUR/USD rises to near 1.1350 ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
EUR/USD is trading around 1.1340 during the Asian hours on Wednesday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses.
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No place like gold as US-China trade tensions continue to dominate the market landscape
Gold hits a fresh record high of $3,283 ahead of European trading
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap NVDA $5.5bn bombshell, China data solid, BOJ May hold?
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges higher to near $32.50 due to safe-haven demand
Silver price (XAG/USD) is inching higher after recent losses, trading around $32.30 per troy ounce during Wednesday’s Asian session. The uptick comes as lingering uncertainty over US trade policy continues to fuel safe-haven demand for the precious metal.
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USD/INR tumbles ahead of US Retail Sales release, Fed’s Powell speech
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in positive territory for the fifth consecutive day on Wednesday. The weakening of the US Dollar (USD) and the extended decline in crude oil prices eased the Indian currency’s losses.
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GBP/USD extends rally to fresh six-month highs near 1.3250 ahead of UK CPI data
The GBP/USD pair continues its winning streak that began on April 8, trading around 1.3250 during Wednesday’s Asian session. Earlier in the day, it touched a fresh six-month high at 1.3256.
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AUD/JPY keeps the red below mid-90.00s after mostly upbeat Chinese macro data
The AUD/JPY cross drifts lower during the Asian session on Wednesday and moves away from over a one-week high, around the 91.40 region touched the previous day. Spot prices stick to negative bias below the mid-90.00s and move little in reaction to mostly upbeat Chinese macro releases.
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China's fighting words on Trump's tariffs - world economic order has been severely damaged
US tariffs will not change the long-term improving trend in China’s economy
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Japanese Yen retests multi-month high against USD; bulls retain control amid rising trade tensions
The Japanese Yen (JPY) jumps back closer to a multi-month high against its American counterpart heading into the European session on Wednesday and seems poised to appreciate further.
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Australian Dollar receives support from improved global risk mood, US Retail Sales eyed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the AUD/USD pair holding firm after the release of Australia’s Westpac Leading Index.
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UK CPI inflation falls to 2.6% YoY in March vs. 2.7% forecast
The United Kingdom (UK) annual headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% in March after increasing 2.8% in February, the data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Wednesday.
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NZD/USD attracts some buyers above 0.5900 as China’s economy grows 5.4% YoY in Q1
The NZD/USD pair holds positive ground around 0.5905 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Kiwi strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) after the upbeat Chinese economic data.
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China’s NBS: External environment more complex and serious
Following the publication of the high-impact China’s first-quarter growth and December activity data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) expressed its outlook on the economy during its press conference on Wednesday.
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China Industrial Output March 2025 surges to +7.7% y/y (expected 5.8%, prior +5.9%)
Retail Sales beat too, +5.9% y/y (expected +4.2%, prior +4.0%)
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Breaking: China’s economy expands 5.4% YoY in Q1 2025 vs. 5.1% expected
China’s economy expanded at an annual rate of 5.4% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, at the same pace seen in the final quarter of last year, the official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Wednesday. Data beat the market forecast of 5.1% in the reported period.
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Tesla's plans to ship Cybercab & Semi electric truck parts from China to US suspended
Due to escalating tariffs imposed by Trump
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China March new home prices -0.08% m/m (prior -0.1%) and -4.6% y/y (prior -4.8%)
Marginal improvement? A tiny bit less bad at least.
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WTI drifts lower below $61.00 amid uncertainty on Trump trade war
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $60.80 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The WTI price remains on the defensive as traders continue to assess the latest headlines on US President Donald Trump's tariff.
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Breaking: Gold price hits an all-time high near $3,275
The Gold price (XAU/USD) extends the rally and reached a record high near $3,275 per troy ounce during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
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