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EUR/USD: May correct lower on the day – OCBC
EUR/USD: May correct lower on the day – OCBC
Euro (EUR) continued to hold on to gains above 1.09 handle vs US Dollar (USD) on prospects of a peace deal in Ukraine, potential ECB pause (in Apr) and hopes of large German spending.
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Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025 – SECO
Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025 – SECO
In its March economic forecasts, Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said that the “Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025.” Additional takeaways Sees 2025 GDP (sport event adjusted) growth at +1.4% (previous forecast was +1.5%).
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Breaking: Canada CPI inflation rises to 2.6% in February vs. 2.1% expected
Breaking: Canada CPI inflation rises to 2.6% in February vs. 2.1% expected
Statistics Canada will release the February inflation report on Tuesday, as estimated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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EUR/USD gives up gains as US Dollar rebounds ahead of Fed policy decision
EUR/USD gives up gains as US Dollar rebounds ahead of Fed policy decision
EUR/USD surrenders intraday gains after posting a fresh five-month high near 1.0955 in Tuesday’s North American session.
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AUD/JPY advances to near 95.50 amid positive China outlook, looming BoJ decision
AUD/JPY advances to near 95.50 amid positive China outlook, looming BoJ decision
AUD/JPY extends its winning streak for a third consecutive session, trading around 95.50 during early European hours on Tuesday.
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Forex Today: Gold renews record-high above $3,000, Canadian Dollar awaits inflation data
Forex Today: Gold renews record-high above $3,000, Canadian Dollar awaits inflation data
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, March 18: Gold benefits from escalating geopolitical tensions and trades at a new record-high above $3,000 early Tuesday.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The Canadian CPI is the main highlight
market overview
China reaffirms stable trade relations with EU
China reaffirms stable trade relations with EU
This follows a meeting between China's commerce minister and Airbus CEO
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Eurostoxx futures +0.4% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.4% in early European trading
European stocks look to continue the positive start to the week
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Outlook remains bearish near 103.50
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Outlook remains bearish near 103.50
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, recovers some lost ground to near 103.60 during the early European session on Tuesday.
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SNB purchased forex worth CHF 1.2 billion in 2024
SNB purchased forex worth CHF 1.2 billion in 2024
The Swiss National Bank reveals in its annual report for last year
USD/CHF holds steady near 0.8800, traders await Fed, SNB rate decisions
USD/CHF holds steady near 0.8800, traders await Fed, SNB rate decisions
The USD/CHF pair trades on a flat note near 0.8810 during the early European session on Tuesday.
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EUR/GBP holds position above 0.8400 ahead of German spending plan vote
EUR/GBP holds position above 0.8400 ahead of German spending plan vote
EUR/GBP remains largely unchanged for the second consecutive session, hovering around 0.8410 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday.
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Risk mood reserves some caution to start the day
Risk mood reserves some caution to start the day
The coast isn't clear yet but dip buyers tried to test the waters yesterday
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FX option expiries for Mar 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 18 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD attracts some buyers to near $34.00 on economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD attracts some buyers to near $34.00 on economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its upside to around $33.90, its highest level since October 30, 2024, during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday, bolstered by the weaker US Dollar (USD).
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EUR/JPY advances beyond 200-day SMA and 163.00 mark; highest since January 27
EUR/JPY advances beyond 200-day SMA and 163.00 mark; highest since January 27
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some follow-through buyers for the third straight day on Tuesday and climbs beyond a technically significant 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) during the Asian session.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Gold price buying remains unabated; fresh record high and counting
Gold price buying remains unabated; fresh record high and counting
Gold price (XAU/USD) scales higher for the second straight day – also marking its fifth day of a positive move in the previous six – and hits a fresh record high, around the $3,010 region during the Asian session on Tuesday.
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HSBC raises forecast for China's 2025 GDP growth to 4.8% from 4.5% previously
HSBC raises forecast for China's 2025 GDP growth to 4.8% from 4.5% previously
The more positive vibes continue to flow on the China outlook
The central bank bonanza returns to town this week
The central bank bonanza returns to town this week
The focus and attention now shifts towards major central bank policy decisions
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GBP/USD moves below 1.3000, downside seems limited as US Dollar remains vulnerable
GBP/USD moves below 1.3000, downside seems limited as US Dollar remains vulnerable
GBP/USD retreats after gaining in the previous session, hovering around 1.2970 during Asian trading on Tuesday.
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USD/INR trades with mild gains amid roiling geopolitical tensions
USD/INR trades with mild gains amid roiling geopolitical tensions
The Indian Rupee (INR) softens on Tuesday. A rise in crude oil prices amid the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighs on the local currency.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Gold hits another all-time record high, above US$3007
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Gold hits another all-time record high, above US$3007
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Session wrap
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USD/CAD trades with positive bias around 1.4300; upside seems limited ahead of Canadian CPI
USD/CAD trades with positive bias around 1.4300; upside seems limited ahead of Canadian CPI
The USD/CAD pair edges higher during the Asian session on Tuesday and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak to over a one-week low, around the 1.4275 region touched the previous day.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD rises above $3,000 to record highs amid safe-haven demand
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD rises above $3,000 to record highs amid safe-haven demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) surged to a record high of $3,005 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Tuesday, driven by strong safe-haven demand amid ongoing trade tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
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Japanese Yen selling bias remains unabated; USD/JPY moves closer to 150.00
Japanese Yen selling bias remains unabated; USD/JPY moves closer to 150.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) drifts lower against its American counterpart for the third straight day on Tuesday, lifting the USD/JPY pair to a nearly two-week high, above mid-149.00s during the Asian session.
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Japan’s Kato: Bond markets should decide on rate moves
Japan’s Kato: Bond markets should decide on rate moves
Speaking at a news briefing on Tuesday, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said that "we will respond appropriately bearing in mind that the market should be allowed to decide market moves.” He further noted that “bond markets should decide on rate moves” after the 40-year government debt yield briefly jumped to a record high.
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Japan finance minister Kato says bond market should determine yield movements
Japan finance minister Kato says bond market should determine yield movements
Kato emphasized that the government would respond appropriately, if needed
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Gold hits an all-time record high above US$3005
Gold hits an all-time record high above US$3005
Escalating global tensions again, record high gold again
Australian Dollar weakens as US Dollar remains firm amid escalating geopolitical tensions
Australian Dollar weakens as US Dollar remains firm amid escalating geopolitical tensions
The Australian Dollar (AUD) depreciates as the US Dollar recovers its losses amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Israel strikes in response to Hamas not releasing hostages
Israel strikes in response to Hamas not releasing hostages
A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Tuesday that Israel resumes military operations against Hamas across the Gaza Strip, per Reuters.
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WTI edges higher above $67.00 on heightened geopolitical risks
WTI edges higher above $67.00 on heightened geopolitical risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $67.30 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1733 vs. 7.1688 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1733 vs. 7.1688 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.1733 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1688 and 7.2364 Reuters estimate.
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EUR/USD holds below 1.0950, hopes of German fiscal deal might help limit its losses
EUR/USD holds below 1.0950, hopes of German fiscal deal might help limit its losses
The EUR/USD pair trades with mild losses around 1.0915 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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