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Pound Sterling weakens against USD ahead of FOMC minutes
The Pound Sterling slides to near 1.2580 against the US Dollar (USD) in Wednesday’s North American session.
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GBP/JPY holds losses near 191.50 following UK inflation data
GBP/JPY remains under pressure near 191.50 during early European trading on Wednesday, following the release of UK inflation data.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Housing Starts and Building Permits, and the FOMC Meeting Minutes
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EUR/GBP remains capped below 0.8300 after hotter UK CPI data
The EUR/GBP cross weakens to near 0.8285 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday.
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Forex Today: Focus shifts to mid-tier US data, FOMC Minutes, after UK inflation and RBNZ cut
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, February 19: Investors observe heightened volatility in some currencies early Wednesday following key data releases and central bank decisions.
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Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
A more tentative mood after the light changes yesterday
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UK January CPI +3.0% vs +2.8% y/y expected
Latest data released by ONS - 19 February 2025
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BoJ’s Takata: Won't comment on JGB yield levels
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata is back on the wires this Wednesday, saying that he “won't comment on Japanese government bond (JGB) yield levels.” Additional quotes Long-term interest rates moving in line with state of Japan's economy.
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FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CHF softens below 0.9050 as traders await FOMC Minutes
The USD/CHF pair softens to near 0.9030 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Could test 1.4200 barrier near nine-day EMA
The USD/CAD pair gives up its recent gains from the previous session, trading near 1.4180 during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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NZD/JPY struggles to capitalize on bounce from post-RBNZ low, remains below 87.00
The NZD/JPY cross rebounds around 80-85 pips from a one-week trough touched during the Asian session on Wednesday and touches a fresh daily high, around the 87.00 mark in the last hour.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBNZ’s 3rd consecutive 50bp rate cut, NZD higher
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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EUR/USD holds positive ground near 1.0450, FOMC Minutes in focus
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains to around 1.0450 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday, bolstered by the weakening of the US Dollar (USD).
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Gold price consolidates near all-time peak; looks to FOMC minutes for fresh impetus
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday and erodes a part of the previous day's strong move back up closer to the record high.
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GBP/USD holds ground above 1.2600 ahead of UK CPI data
GBP/USD remains firm after losses in the previous session, trading around 1.2610 during the Asian session on Wednesday.
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Would-be Kishida assassin gets 10 years in jail
Kishida was Japan PM at the time
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UK CPI inflation leaps to 3% YoY in January vs. 2.8% forecast
The high-impact Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the United Kingdom (UK) for January will be published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday at 07:00 GMT.
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Goldman Sachs says OPEC+ will delay its gradual production increases from April to July
Goldman Sachs on oil
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Rebounds above 0.5700 following RBNZ Orr’s speech
The NZD/USD pair trades near 0.5710 during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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More on Trump's proposed 25% tariff on automobiles, pharmaceuticals & semiconductor chips
April 2 start date
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Japanese Yen remains on the front foot against USD amid divergent BoJ-Fed expectations
The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and turns lower for the second consecutive day against its American counterpart on Wednesday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains constructive above $32.50
Silver price (XAG/USD) attracts some sellers to near $32.75 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday.
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J.P. Morgan upgrades Singapore equities to overweight on strong outlook, target 6% gain
Target of 4,200 for the Straits Times Index
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USD/INR edges higher ahead of FOMC Minutes
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory on Wednesday.
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Australian Dollar maintains position as US Dollar depreciates, FOMC Minutes awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday.
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RBNZ’s Orr: OCR path projects 50 bps by mid this year, around July
Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr explains the interest rate cut decision at a press conference following the February monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.
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China’s new home prices remain stagnant in January amid property market struggles
China’s new home prices showed no change in January compared to the previous month
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BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday, “the BoJ must gradually shift policy, even after January's rate hike, to avoid upside price risks from materialising.“ Additional quotes Japan's real interest rates remain deeply negative, no change to accommodative monetary environment.
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AUD/NZD rises toward 1.1200 following RBNZ rate-cut decision
AUD/NZD extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 1.1170 during Asian hours.
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NZD/USD slides further below 0.5700 in reaction to RBNZ’s supersized rate cut
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers for the second straight day and drops to a three-day low, around the 0.5680-0.5675 area after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its policy decision this Wednesday.
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Australian data - Wage Price Index (Q4 2024 ) +0.7% q/q (expected +0.8%)
This data will contribute to keeping the RBA on hold for a few months after yesterday's rate cut - the Bank is in no rush to cut again soon.
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WTI extends upside above $71.50 on supply hits
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $71.70 during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
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Japan data - January exports and imports improve y/y, December machine orders improve y/y
More solid data on Japan's economy, with some niggles (a couple of misses)
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US President Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductor chips
US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he would likely impose tariffs of around 25% on foreign cars, while semiconductor chips and drugs are set to face higher duties, per Bloomberg.
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Japan manufacturing sentiment improves second consecutive month, services sector stable
Reuters Tankan survey
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USD/CAD edges higher to near 1.4200 ahead of FOMC Minutes
The USD/CAD pair trades on a positive note around 1.4195 during the late American session on Tuesday.
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