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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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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2133 vs. 7.2096 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2133 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2096 and 7.3272 Reuters estimate.
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Gold continues to surge, record high hit above US$3271
Geopolitical tensions and the trade war
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Hong Kong suspends postal service for good bound for US - refuses to collect tariffs
HK says "The US is unreasonable, bullying and imposing tariffs abusively."
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Australia March Westpac Leading Index - "softens as tariff chaos starts to weigh"
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US Treas Sec Bessent to meet South Korea’s fin min Choi next week to discuss trade issues
South Korean trade negotiaions
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USD/CAD flat lines near 1.3950, BoC rate decision in the spotlight
The USD/CAD pair holds steady near 1.3955 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The upside for the Canadian Dollar (CAD) might be limited amid the dovish expectations from the Bank of Canada (BoC).
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ANZ raised its year-end forecast for gold price to $3,600 per ounce
Silver to continue higher also
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Japan data: February Core Machinery Orders +1.5% y/y (expected -0.9%, prior +4.4%)
A leading indicator of capital spending in the coming six to nine months
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Outlook for (US ) Empire State Manufacturing Survey to second lowest reading in 20 years
Future general business conditions index falling to its second lowest reading in the more than 20 year history of the survey
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US plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China - WSJ
According to the Wall Street Journal, which cited individuals familiar with the discussions, the US President Donald Trump administration plans to use ongoing tariff negotiations to pressure US trading partners to limit their dealings with China
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Gold price soars past $3,240 as trade war fears deepen, yields slide
Gold price ended Tuesday’s session on a higher note due to traders buying the precious metals amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans, which has kept market participants on edge. The XAU/USD trades at $3,240 a troy ounce, gaining over 6.50%.
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EUR/USD gains ground above 1.1250 ahead of US Retail Sales release
The EUR/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.1285 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) currently trades near a three-year low against the Euro (EUR) as trade tensions remain well in place.
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U.S. plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China (Wall Street Journal piece)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants trading partners to limit China’s involvement in their economies in exchange for concessions on reciprocal tariffs
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Japan Reuters Tankan - Manufacturing index +9 in April from -1 in March
Non-manufacturing index +30 in April vs. +25 in March
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US President Donald Trump launches a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals
US President Donald Trump launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals, the latest move in an escalating trade war that has targeted key sectors of the global economy, per Bloomberg.
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JP Morgan says it turns bearish on base metals prices in the near-term
Say tariff-driven cuts to economic growth forecasts, increased probability of recession this year leads to steep cuts to metals demand forecasts
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BoJ’s Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said early Wednesday that the central bank may need to take policy action if US tariffs hurt the economy, per Reuters.
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Trump has launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals
The investigation will look at national security risks posed by US reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products
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US government has indefinitely banned Nvidia from selling H20 chips to China
License required to sell H20 chips to China
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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Aussie yen edges higher but technical bias remains bearish
The AUD/JPY pair advanced on Tuesday, rising toward the upper end of its daily range and hovering near the 90.90 area ahead of the Asian session.
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