Breaking: EUR/USD rallies hard to reclaim 1.1500 for first time since November 2021
Breaking: EUR/USD rallies hard to reclaim 1.1500 for first time since November 2021
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Breaking: EUR/USD rallies hard to reclaim 1.1500 for first time since November 2021
EUR/USD rallies over 1% in Asian trading on Monday as the relentless selling interest in the US Dollar (USD) paves the way for the major to clear the 1.1500 threshold for the first time since November 2021.
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USD/INR falls as traders brace for US-India trade talks
USD/INR falls as traders brace for US-India trade talks
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USD/INR falls as traders brace for US-India trade talks
The Indian Rupee (INR) edges higher on Monday. The renewed foreign inflows and the US Dollar (USD) weakness continue to support the local currency. Concerns over the economic impact of new tariffs on the US economy dragged the Greenback lower.  
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Non-stop selling in the US dollar as the euro clears 1.15
Non-stop selling in the US dollar as the euro clears 1.15
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Non-stop selling in the US dollar as the euro clears 1.15
The highest since November 2021
Japanese Yen seems poised to appreciate further against weaker USD amid trade woes
Japanese Yen seems poised to appreciate further against weaker USD amid trade woes
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Japanese Yen seems poised to appreciate further against weaker USD amid trade woes
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retains its bullish bias against a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD) heading into the European session and trades near a multi-month high touched earlier this Monday.
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Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar falters amid economic worries
Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar falters amid economic worries
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Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar falters amid economic worries
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its losses from the previous session against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday.
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Trump's message about non-tariff barriers is ominous
Trump's message about non-tariff barriers is ominous
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Trump's message about non-tariff barriers is ominous
Message on Truth Social today highlights an impossible negotiating position
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GBP/USD extends the rally to near 1.3350 on softer US Dollar
GBP/USD extends the rally to near 1.3350 on softer US Dollar
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GBP/USD extends the rally to near 1.3350 on softer US Dollar
The GBP/USD pair extends its upside to near 1.3350 during the early Asian session on Monday.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2055 vs. 7.2069 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2055 vs. 7.2069 previous
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2055 vs. 7.2069 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2055 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.2069.
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NZD/USD holds gains above 0.5950 as PBoC maintains interest rates
NZD/USD holds gains above 0.5950 as PBoC maintains interest rates
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NZD/USD holds gains above 0.5950 as PBoC maintains interest rates
NZD/USD continues its winning streak that began on April 9, trading near 0.5970 during Monday’s Asian session. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is buoyed by a weaker US Dollar (USD), which is under pressure due to mounting concerns over the US economic fallout from US tariffs.
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in April
PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in April
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in April
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Monday. The one-year and five-year LPRs were at 3.10% and 3.60%, respectively. 
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EUR/USD advances to 1.1485 region, fresh high since February 2022 amid bearish USD
EUR/USD advances to 1.1485 region, fresh high since February 2022 amid bearish USD
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EUR/USD advances to 1.1485 region, fresh high since February 2022 amid bearish USD
The EUR/USD pair breaks out through a multi-day-old trading range and touches a fresh high since February 2022, around the 1.1485 area during the Asian session on Monday.
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Breaking: Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD climbs to record high near $3,375 on fresh safe-haven demand
Breaking: Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD climbs to record high near $3,375 on fresh safe-haven demand
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Breaking: Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD climbs to record high near $3,375 on fresh safe-haven demand
The Gold Price (XAU/USD) drifts higher to a fresh record high near $3,375 during the early Asian session on Monday after facing some profit-taking due to the long weekend.
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USD/JPY falls to a seven-month low
USD/JPY falls to a seven-month low
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USD/JPY falls to a seven-month low
USD/JPY down 60 pips
AUD/USD edges higher above 0.6350 ahead of PBoC rate decision
AUD/USD edges higher above 0.6350 ahead of PBoC rate decision
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AUD/USD edges higher above 0.6350 ahead of PBoC rate decision
The AUD/USD pair trades in positive territory around 0.6380 during the Asian session on Monday, bolstered by the weaker US Dollar (USD). Traders await the developments surrounding the United States and China trade discussions, while tensions between the two largest economies are intensifying.
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Oil is celebrating the anniversary of its worst day ever with some early losses
Oil is celebrating the anniversary of its worst day ever with some early losses
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Oil is celebrating the anniversary of its worst day ever with some early losses
The US and Iran made progress on Iran talks
US dollar slides early in the new week, equity futures sag
US dollar slides early in the new week, equity futures sag
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US dollar slides early in the new week, equity futures sag
The weakness from last week continues
Japan tariff negotiator rules out quick deal
Japan tariff negotiator rules out quick deal
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Japan tariff negotiator rules out quick deal
90 deals in 90 days?
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FX closing levels for the week: USD/CHF continues to bleed
FX closing levels for the week: USD/CHF continues to bleed
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FX closing levels for the week: USD/CHF continues to bleed
No days off for the USD/CHF sellers
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EUR/USD climbs as US Dollar weakens on trade tensions
EUR/USD climbs as US Dollar weakens on trade tensions
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EUR/USD climbs as US Dollar weakens on trade tensions
The Euro (EUR) advances against the US Dollar (USD) in muted trading as financial markets are closed on Good Friday. At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades at 1.1385, up 0.21%, lacking the strength to break the elusive 1.14 mark.
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US offers to ease sanctions on Russia in Ukraine peace plan
US offers to ease sanctions on Russia in Ukraine peace plan
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US offers to ease sanctions on Russia in Ukraine peace plan
Bloomberg with the report
Politics
China Cabinet Meeting: Will step up counter-cyclical adjustment
China Cabinet Meeting: Will step up counter-cyclical adjustment
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China Cabinet Meeting: Will step up counter-cyclical adjustment
Remarks from China's Cabinet Meeting
Forexlive European FX news wrap: Markets closed, no action in FX or Crypto
Forexlive European FX news wrap: Markets closed, no action in FX or Crypto
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Forexlive European FX news wrap: Markets closed, no action in FX or Crypto
Forex news from the European morning session on Apr 18, 2025
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China's top legislature to meet on 27-30 April this month
China's top legislature to meet on 27-30 April this month
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China's top legislature to meet on 27-30 April this month
The NPC standing committee is set to meet in Beijing in ten days' time
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
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Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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ECB's Muller: Rates no longer a constraint on economic activity
ECB's Muller: Rates no longer a constraint on economic activity
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ECB's Muller: Rates no longer a constraint on economic activity
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Madis Muller explained on Friday that their decision to cut key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting was supported by the drop in energy prices, and tariffs.
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ECB's Muller: Near-term growth outlook is more challenging
ECB's Muller: Near-term growth outlook is more challenging
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ECB's Muller: Near-term growth outlook is more challenging
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Madis Müller
ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak
ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak
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ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Friday that the inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be downward, per Reuters.
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AUD/JPY trades below 91.00 as Japan’s core inflation rises in March
AUD/JPY trades below 91.00 as Japan’s core inflation rises in March
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AUD/JPY trades below 91.00 as Japan’s core inflation rises in March
AUD/JPY retraces its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 90.80 during the European hours on Friday. The currency cross remains under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens in light trading, with local markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
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Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
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Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 18:
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US Dollar Index hovers near 99.50 as trading activity remains muted due to Good Friday
US Dollar Index hovers near 99.50 as trading activity remains muted due to Good Friday
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US Dollar Index hovers near 99.50 as trading activity remains muted due to Good Friday
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is remaining below 99.50 during the early European hours on Friday. The Greenback remains subdued amid growing concerns over the economic impact of tariffs on the United States (US).
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ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be downward
ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be downward
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ECB's Villeroy: Inflation risk from trade tensions seems weak and could even be downward
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Francois Villeroy de Galhau
EUR/JPY holds steady above 161.50 amid thin trading volume on Good Friday
EUR/JPY holds steady above 161.50 amid thin trading volume on Good Friday
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EUR/JPY holds steady above 161.50 amid thin trading volume on Good Friday
The EUR/JPY cross trades flat near 161.85 during the early European session on Friday. US President Donald Trump's trade war remains a source of deep uncertainty. However, Trump on Thursday offered some encouraging signals that negotiations with other countries could lead to lower tariffs.
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US Rubio: We need to determine whether it's possible to end the war in Ukraine
US Rubio: We need to determine whether it's possible to end the war in Ukraine
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US Rubio: We need to determine whether it's possible to end the war in Ukraine
The US Secretary of State Rubio delivering remarks on the Russia-Ukraine peace deal in Paris
Politics
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Holds losses below 142.50, support appears at seven-month lows
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Holds losses below 142.50, support appears at seven-month lows
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USD/JPY Price Analysis: Holds losses below 142.50, support appears at seven-month lows
USD/JPY inches lower after registering gains in the previous session, trading around 142.40 during the Asian session on Friday. An analysis of the daily chart showed the pair moves downward within a descending channel, indicating a confirmed bearish bias.
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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?
Spoiler alert: there's nothing.
market overview
USD/CHF remains below 0.8200 due to muted trading activity
USD/CHF remains below 0.8200 due to muted trading activity
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USD/CHF remains below 0.8200 due to muted trading activity
USD/CHF slipped slightly during Friday’s Asian trading hours, hovering around 0.8180, after posting gains in the previous session. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar weakens amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from US tariffs.
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Switzerland
Macroeconomics
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 1.1350, bullish bias remains
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 1.1350, bullish bias remains
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Gathers strength above 1.1350, bullish bias remains
The EUR/USD pair strengthens to around 1.1370 during the early European trading hours on Friday. Hopes for a trade deal between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) provide some support to the Euro (EUR). Trading volume is likely to be lightened on Good Friday.
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