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Full text of the US-Ukraine investment deal released. Includes infrastructure and ports
Full text of the US-Ukraine investment deal released. Includes infrastructure and ports
By Forex Live
Full text of the US-Ukraine investment deal released. Includes infrastructure and ports
Note the comments on "infrastructure, ports, and state-owned enterprises"
Politics
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Firmer dollar; stocks up awaiting Nvidia earnings
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Firmer dollar; stocks up awaiting Nvidia earnings
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Firmer dollar; stocks up awaiting Nvidia earnings
Forex news from the European morning session on Feb 26, 2025
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US Dollar Index in minor gain towards Fed speakers on Thursday
US Dollar Index in minor gain towards Fed speakers on Thursday
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US Dollar Index in minor gain towards Fed speakers on Thursday
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is still stuck around 106.50 at the time of writing on Wednesday, set to close off February just above the lowest point of 2025. The DXY Index
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US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 21 February -1.2% vs -6.6% prior
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 21 February -1.2% vs -6.6% prior
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US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 21 February -1.2% vs -6.6% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 21 February 2025
US futures look for a bounce with eyes on Nvidia earnings
US futures look for a bounce with eyes on Nvidia earnings
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US futures look for a bounce with eyes on Nvidia earnings
S&P 500 futures are up by 0.5% with tech shares leading the way
Stocks
WTI trades cautiously near two-month low of $68.60 on peace deal, tariff fears
WTI trades cautiously near two-month low of $68.60 on peace deal, tariff fears
By Fxstreet
WTI trades cautiously near two-month low of $68.60 on peace deal, tariff fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades with caution around two-month low of $68.60 in European trading hours on Wednesday.
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USD/JPY: Inability to overcome 152.50 can lead to continuation in decline – BBH
USD/JPY: Inability to overcome 152.50 can lead to continuation in decline – BBH
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USD/JPY: Inability to overcome 152.50 can lead to continuation in decline – BBH
USD/JPY has experienced a steady decline after carving out a lower high at 158.85 than the one achieved in 2024 at 162, BBH's FX analysts report.
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Banks
EU gas prices face pressure – ING
EU gas prices face pressure – ING
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EU gas prices face pressure – ING
European natural gas prices faced significant pressure yesterday, with TTF ending the day 6% lower, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
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USD/CNH: Strong support levels at 7.2420 and 7.2350 may stall the fall– UOB Group
USD/CNH: Strong support levels at 7.2420 and 7.2350 may stall the fall– UOB Group
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USD/CNH: Strong support levels at 7.2420 and 7.2350 may stall the fall– UOB Group
US Dollar could edge lower vs Chinese Yuan (CNH), but there is a pair of strong support levels at 7.2420 and 7.2350.
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WTI comes below $70 – ING
WTI comes below $70 – ING
By Fxstreet
WTI comes below $70 – ING
Energy markets came under downward pressure yesterday. ICE Brent fell by 2.35%, while WTI is trading back below $70/bbl, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
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USD/JPY has a chance to retest the 148.55 level – UOB Group
USD/JPY has a chance to retest the 148.55 level – UOB Group
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USD/JPY has a chance to retest the 148.55 level – UOB Group
Chance for US Dollar (USD) to retest the 148.55 level vs Japanese Yen (JPY); a sustained break below this level is unlikely.
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Banks
Copper tariff risk emerges – ING
Copper tariff risk emerges – ING
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Copper tariff risk emerges – ING
COMEX Copper futures surged after President Trump ordered an investigation into Copper imports on national security concerns, paving the way for tariffs down the road, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
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Banks
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Extends losing streak for fourth trading day
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Extends losing streak for fourth trading day
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Extends losing streak for fourth trading day
The NZD/USD extends its losing spree for the fourth trading day on Wednesday and slides to near the key level of 0.5700 in European trading session.
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Russia says more talks are being lined up with the US
Russia says more talks are being lined up with the US
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Russia says more talks are being lined up with the US
The Kremlin says that preparations are underway for "expert level" talks between the two countries
Politics
EUR/USD declines as Trump's tax cut bill seems inflationary for economy
EUR/USD declines as Trump's tax cut bill seems inflationary for economy
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EUR/USD declines as Trump's tax cut bill seems inflationary for economy
EUR/USD continues to face selling pressure above the psychological level of 1.0500 in Wednesday’s North American session.
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One-month skew for USD calls and CAD put options remains in favour of CAD puts – ING
One-month skew for USD calls and CAD put options remains in favour of CAD puts – ING
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One-month skew for USD calls and CAD put options remains in favour of CAD puts – ING
And it now looks like USD/CAD is the FX market's lightning rod for the tariff story, ING’s FX analysts Chris Turner notes.
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NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5715/0.5755 – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5715/0.5755 – UOB Group
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NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5715/0.5755 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a range of 0.5715/0.5755.
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Banks
USD: Biding time ahead of the next tariff headlines – ING
USD: Biding time ahead of the next tariff headlines – ING
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USD: Biding time ahead of the next tariff headlines – ING
Having been under pressure on a weak set of consumer confidence readings, the dollar has found a little support overnight on news that the House has passed a budget blueprint bill.
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Gold above $2,900, though faces pressure towards President Trump's speech
Gold above $2,900, though faces pressure towards President Trump's speech
By Fxstreet
Gold above $2,900, though faces pressure towards President Trump's speech
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) trades near $2,910 at the time of writing on Wednesday, consolidating its position following a 1.3% drop the previous day after traders got concerned over the US consumer confidence data and more tariff threats from President
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges higher toward $32.00 barrier near 14-day EMA
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges higher toward $32.00 barrier near 14-day EMA
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges higher toward $32.00 barrier near 14-day EMA
Silver price (XAG/USD) halts its three-day losing streak, trading near $31.80 per troy ounce during the European session on Wednesday.
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AUD/USD: Expected to trade in a 0.6325/0.6365 range – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Expected to trade in a 0.6325/0.6365 range – UOB Group
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AUD/USD: Expected to trade in a 0.6325/0.6365 range – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) is expected to trade in a 0.6325/0.6365 range vs US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, upward momentum has largely faded; AUD is likely to consolidate between 0.6280 and 0.6410 for now, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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GBP: Holding steady for the time being – ING
GBP: Holding steady for the time being – ING
By Fxstreet
GBP: Holding steady for the time being – ING
Pound Sterling (GBP) can start to underperform through March, but one has to be patient, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
Technical Analysis
Banks
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Oil prices drop sharply due to deterioration in risk sentiment – Danske Bank
Oil prices drop sharply due to deterioration in risk sentiment – Danske Bank
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Oil prices drop sharply due to deterioration in risk sentiment – Danske Bank
Oil prices dropped sharply yesterday, where Brent plunged below USD74/bbl, Danske Bank's analyst Jens Nærvig Pedersen notes.
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GBP/USD does not appear to have enough momentum to reach 1.2730 – UOB Group
GBP/USD does not appear to have enough momentum to reach 1.2730 – UOB Group
By Fxstreet
GBP/USD does not appear to have enough momentum to reach 1.2730 – UOB Group
Room for further rebound, but Pound Sterling (GBP) does not appear to have enough momentum to reach 1.2730 vs US Dollar (USD).
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Banks
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USD/JPY drops below 149 and has further to go – Danske Bank
USD/JPY drops below 149 and has further to go – Danske Bank
By Fxstreet
USD/JPY drops below 149 and has further to go – Danske Bank
USD/JPY dropped below 149 yesterday, Danske Bank's FX analyst Jens Nærvig Pedersen reports.
Technical Analysis
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Banks
USD/JPY advances to near 149.50, upside seems limited amid hawkish BoJ
USD/JPY advances to near 149.50, upside seems limited amid hawkish BoJ
By Fxstreet
USD/JPY advances to near 149.50, upside seems limited amid hawkish BoJ
USD/JPY retraces its recent losses from the previous session, trading around 149.40 during the European hours on Wednesday.
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EUR/USD: Upward momentum has slowed somewhat – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Upward momentum has slowed somewhat – UOB Group
By Fxstreet
EUR/USD: Upward momentum has slowed somewhat – UOB Group
Chance for Euro (EUR) to rise above 1.0530 vs US Dollar (USD); it is unclear whether it can maintain a foothold above this level. In the longer run, c, but only a breach of 1.0425 would indicate that EUR is not ready to rise above 1.0530, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Technical Analysis
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Banks
EUR/USD brushes against another test of 1.0500 again
EUR/USD brushes against another test of 1.0500 again
By Forex Live
EUR/USD brushes against another test of 1.0500 again
It's a familiar run in for the pair since the end of last week
Pound Sterling edges lower against USD as US House passes Trump's tax cut bill
Pound Sterling edges lower against USD as US House passes Trump's tax cut bill
By Fxstreet
Pound Sterling edges lower against USD as US House passes Trump's tax cut bill
TThe Pound Sterling (GBP) ticks lower to near 1.2660 against the USD in North American trading hours on Wednesday.
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EUR: What to make of the Ukraine mineral agreement? – ING
EUR: What to make of the Ukraine mineral agreement? – ING
By Fxstreet
EUR: What to make of the Ukraine mineral agreement? – ING
European currencies remain reasonably supported and are taking the Ukraine mineral agreement as a positive and very possibly some kind of move towards a US security guarantee, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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Banks
European indices in a better spot to kick start the day
European indices in a better spot to kick start the day
By Forex Live
European indices in a better spot to kick start the day
Stocks recover some poise on the week
Stocks
Forex Today: US Dollar recovers modestly as markets assess latest headlines on Trump tariff policy
Forex Today: US Dollar recovers modestly as markets assess latest headlines on Trump tariff policy
By Fxstreet
Forex Today: US Dollar recovers modestly as markets assess latest headlines on Trump tariff policy
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, February 26: The US Dollar (USD) holds its ground against its rivals early Wednesday as markets adopt a cautious stance.
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EUR/GBP holds losses near 0.8300 following German Consumer Confidence Survey
EUR/GBP holds losses near 0.8300 following German Consumer Confidence Survey
By Fxstreet
EUR/GBP holds losses near 0.8300 following German Consumer Confidence Survey
EUR/GBP posts losses after registering gains in the previous two successive days, trading around 0.8300 during the early European hours on Wednesday.
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France February consumer confidence 93 vs 93 expected
France February consumer confidence 93 vs 93 expected
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France February consumer confidence 93 vs 93 expected
Latest data released by INSEE - 26 February 2025
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?
Central bank speakers and Trumpspeak are the only highlights
market overview
Crude oil price today: WTI price neutral, according to FXStreet data
Crude oil price today: WTI price neutral, according to FXStreet data
By Fxstreet
Crude oil price today: WTI price neutral, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price is neutral on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.2% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.2% in early European trading
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Eurostoxx futures +0.2% in early European trading
A slightly better mood after the mixed showing yesterday
Stocks
USD/CHF strengthens to near 0.8950 despite weak US economic data, tariff worries
USD/CHF strengthens to near 0.8950 despite weak US economic data, tariff worries
By Fxstreet
USD/CHF strengthens to near 0.8950 despite weak US economic data, tariff worries
The USD/CHF pair edges higher to near 0.8950, snapping the four-day losing streak on Wednesday during the early European trading hours.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
Germany March GfK consumer confidence -24.7 vs -21.4 expected
Germany March GfK consumer confidence -24.7 vs -21.4 expected
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Germany March GfK consumer confidence -24.7 vs -21.4 expected
Latest data released by GfK - 26 February 2025