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EUR gains extend on ZEW survey jump – Scotiabank
Germany’s ZEW investor confidence survey had a serious glow up in the wake of the German government’s plans to boost infrastructure and defense spending significantly.
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CAD holds break through 1.4350 – Scotiabank
Spot moved nicely lower yesterday as the US Dollar (USD) tone stayed soft, the White House stayed relatively quiet in tariffs and stocks picked up a bit more ground, giving high beta FX a broader lift.
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USD remains soft, DXY tests recent lows – Scotiabank
The US Dollar (USD) retains a soft undertone though movement in the major currencies is limited overall as the DXY tests last week’s 103.2 low.
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US officials weighing three-tier system of tariffs rather than reciprocal tariffs - WSJ
The US is finding it difficult to craft reciprocal tariffs
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Fitch Ratings: We now expect Fed to cut just once this year
In the Global Economic Outlook (GEO) report published on Tuesday, Fitch Ratings said that they have lowered the US economic growth forecast to 1.7% from 2.1% in December's report and cut the 2026 growth projection to 1.5% from 1.7%.
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US Feb industrial production +0.7% vs +0.2% expected
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USD/CAD trades cautiously below 1.4300 after hotter-than-expected Canadian inflation report
The USD/CAD pair struggles to hold the key support of 1.4270 in the North American session on Tuesday.
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Fitch: White House has started a global trade war that will reduce US and world growth
Fitch cuts US 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.7% from 2.1% as world growth estimates slashed
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US February import prices +0.4% vs -0.1% expected
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Canada February CPI +2.6% y/y vs +2.2% expected
Canadian February 2025 inflation data
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US February housing starts 1.501M vs 1.380M estimate
February 2025 US housing starts and building permits
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US Dollar flips to green after German lawmakers agree spending bill
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, trades flat at 103.60 at the time of writing on Tuesday, while United States (US) President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir
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Forexlive European FX news wrap: German ZEW outlook jumps to a new cycle high
Forex news from the European morning session on Mar 18, 2025
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Trades firmly near three-month high of 0.5820
The NZD/USD pair holds significant Monday’s gains near 0.5820 in European trading hours on Tuesday.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: All options are available on China investments
Comments from the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
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UK news may help EUR/GBP hold below the March high around 0.8495 – Rabobank
Today is expected to mark an extraordinary day for Germany.
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CHF: Limited space for SNB easing – Danske Bank
The big event for CHF this week is the SNB meeting on Thursday, Danske Bank's FX analyst Jens Nærvig Pedersen reports.
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USD/CNH: Expected to trade between 7.2200 and 7.2430 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade between 7.2200 and 7.2430 vs Chinese Yuan (CNH).
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Russia's Novak: Global oil market is balanced now
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ECB’s Rehn: Can either cut or pause in April, depending on data
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Olli Rehn said on Tuesday that the central bank “can either cut or pause in April, depending on data.” Additional quotes The effect of increased defence spending would only likely be over the medium term.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD refreshes four-month high around $34 ahead of Fed’s policy decision
Silver price (XAG/USD) posts a fresh four-month high near $34.10 in European trading hours on Tuesday.
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German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index leaps to 51.6 in March vs. 48.1 expected
The headline German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index jumped to 51.6 in March from 26 in February, beating the market forecast of 48.1 by a wide margin.
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Germany March ZEW survey current conditions -87.6 vs -80.5 expected
Latest data released by ZEW - 18 March 2025
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Gold sets bar of all-time highs above $3,030 with Ukraine ceasefire deal talks underway
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) surges again and reaches a fresh all-time high currently at $3,031 on Tuesday. The precious metal trades around $3,029 at the time of writing ahead of some important events set to take place. The rise comes after Israel executed military operations on possible Hamas tactical positions and buildings.
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USD/JPY: Major resistance at 150.30 is likely out of reach for now – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to rise vs Japanese Yen (JPY), but the major resistance at 150.30 is likely out of reach for now.
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EUR/USD to consolidate around current levels in the near term – Danske Bank
EUR/USD was supported by risk-sentiment during yesterdays' session rising back above the 1.09 mark with US retail sales not sending any firm signals, Danske Bank's FX analyst Jens Nærvig Pedersen reports.
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Copper is up around 12% so far this year – ING
Copper rose to a near-five-month high at the start of the week after China unveiled a special action plan to revive consumption, boosting sentiment in the commodities complex, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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USD/CAD: Further uptrend above 1.4550 – Société Générale
USD/CAD faced strong resistance near 1.4800 last month and has recently carved out a lower high at 1.4550, Société Générale's FX analysts note.


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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Tuesday, early in the European session.


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Palladium price today: Rare metals advance at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a positive tone at the beginning of Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Pound Sterling strugges to extend upside against USD with Fed-BoE policy in focus
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces slight selling pressure near the psychological figure of 1.3000 against the US Dollar (USD) in North American trading hours on Tuesday.
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NZD/USD: Rapid buildup in momentum continues suggests NZD strength – UOB Group
Further New Zealand Dollar (NZD) strength vs US Dollar (USD) is not ruled out; any further advance is likely part of a higher 0.5785/0.5845 range.
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EU to probe Aluminum imports – ING
The EU is launching a probe into Aluminum imports to protect the bloc’s industry from an expected surge in cheap imports displaced by US tariffs, according to media reports, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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EUR/CAD Price Forecast: Tests 1.5700 support near nine-day EMA
EUR/CAD edges higher after two days of gains, trading near 1.5640 during European hours on Tuesday.
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AUD/USD: May be able to test 0.6410 – UOB Group
Strong momentum suggests Australian Dollar (AUD) could test 0.6410 vs US Dollar (USD); it is unclear if it can break clearly above this level for now.
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EU gas storage continues to tick lower – ING
European natural gas prices came under pressure yesterday, falling almost 2.5% on the day, amid hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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Trump 2.0 and Europe: Escalating tariff risks – Standard Chartered
Europe faces the threat of significantly higher tariffs under Trump 2.0 compared with Trump 1.0.
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Russia says that Trump-Putin call will take place between 1300 and 1500 GMT
The Kremlin says that there are a large number of questions to discuss
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Oil: Geopolitical risks intensify – ING
Oil prices rose yesterday amid rising tensions in the Middle East, continuing the strength seen at the end of last week, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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