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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY up a big figure +
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia

Wall Street Journal on 'what we know' about Trump's reciprocal tariffs
Not a lot is confirmed but given Trump's actions so far, reciprocal tariffs are on the way
Politics
USD

Trump says "we'll see" when asked if reciprocal tariffs are coming Wednesday
A late evening comment from Trump
Politics
USD

US CPI data due Wednesday, here are the ranges of estimates (why they're crucial to know)
Discover how unexpected US data results can significantly affect markets
Bonds
SPX
Nasdaq
USD

South Korea will hold an 'export strategy meeting' next week to discuss new Trump tariffs
Acting President Choi Sang-mok with the announcement
KRW

Japan’s Foreign Trade Council says USD 1tln investment plan in the US is challenging
Japan’s Foreign Trade Council Chairman says Japan's USD 1tln investment plan in the US is challenging but achievable
JPY

Will Bank of Japan Governor Ueda rescue the JPY? Speaking at 5 past the hour
Yen crosses have slumped, Ueda will speak in the Japanese parliament.
BOJ
JPY

Japan Industry Minister requested the US exclude Japan from steel & aluminium tariffs
Yen weakness seeping in, USD/JPY climbing towards 153
JPY



White House says 25% steel tariffs would stack on top of other levies
Reuters cite Canadian media for the info
Politics
USD

Trump trade adviser: Australia 'killing aluminium market' - blow to tariff exemption hope
Trump's trade adviser Navarro says volume of US imports of primary aluminium from Australia has surged
AUD

Economic calendar in Asia 12 February 2025
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 12 February 2025
economic calendar

Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 12 February, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
USD

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: No new talking points from Powell
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 11, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America

US major indices close mixed. NASDAQ lower. S&P near unchanged, DJIA higher
US major indices close with varied results. NASDAQ ends lower while S&P holds steady and DJIA posts gains. Meta shares continue upward trend.
Stocks

Meta is up 17-straight days, laid off 5% of the company and most still think jobs are safe
It's going to be a bloodbath
Stocks

US stocks battle back into positive territory, US dollar loses ground
GBP, EUR and CAD particularly strong
USD

Geopolitics: Iran's UN envoy says Trump threatening use of force is alarming/irresponsible
Iran expresses concern to UN Security Council over Trump's irresponsible use of force threats, calling them violations of international law and urging Council action.
USD

US treasuries auctions $58 billion of 3-year notes at a high yield of 4.300%
WI level at the time of the auction 4.313%
USD


Geopolitics: Netanyahu says intense fighting will resume if hostages are not returned
Saturday is the deadline
USD

European major indices close higher on the day
Gains led by the Italy's FTSE MIB and German DAX
Stocks

Trump sends Bessent to Ukraine, says the war must end soon
Odd to send the Treasury Secretary
Politics

Federal Reserve Chair Powell signaled banking regulations might be due for reassessment
What Did Powell Say?
Crypto

Powell: We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust policy
The text of Powell's opening statement in his appearance at Congress
Fed

Why it matters if Republicans use the one-bill or two-bill approach
Congress is haggling over it today
Politics

Text of Trump steel and aluminum tariffs indicate rates effective from March 12
The implementation keeps being pushed back
Politics

Canada December building permits +11.0% vs +1.7% expected
Canada December 2024 building permit data
CAD

Forexlive European FX news wrap: Awaiting the Fed Chair Testimony
Forex news from the European morning session on Feb 11, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Europe

US January NFIB small business optimism index 102.8 vs 104.6 expected
Latest data released by NFIB - 11 February 2025
USD

US vice president Vance: US laws will keep big tech on a level playing field
Remarks by Vance at the global AI summit in Paris
Politics

FX continues to hold little changed on the session
Not much appetite among major currencies yet so far today
market overview

BOE's Mann says sided with 50 bps rate cut to "cut through the noise"
Remarks by BOE policymaker, Catherine Mann, who was a surprise voter last week
BOE

EU trade commissioner says US will be taxing its own citizens by imposing tariffs
Further remarks by Šefčovič
EUR