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Major US indices close sharply lower
Major US indices close sharply lower
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Major US indices close sharply lower
Major indice all close down close to 2.5% on the day
USD/JPY slips toward 140.50 as Fed pressure builds
USD/JPY slips toward 140.50 as Fed pressure builds
By Fxstreet
USD/JPY slips toward 140.50 as Fed pressure builds
The USD/JPY pair slumped on Monday during North American trading, falling sharply toward the 140.50 mark as the broader market reacted to escalating concerns surrounding the Federal Reserve’s independence.
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Economic calendar in Asia 22 April 2025 - South Korean and New Zealand data
Economic calendar in Asia 22 April 2025 - South Korean and New Zealand data
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Economic calendar in Asia 22 April 2025 - South Korean and New Zealand data
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 22 April 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 22 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 22 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 22 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Forex Today: US Dollar sell-off continues as Trump attacks Powell once again
Forex Today: US Dollar sell-off continues as Trump attacks Powell once again
By Fxstreet
Forex Today: US Dollar sell-off continues as Trump attacks Powell once again
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, April 22:
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar struggles to get off the floor
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar struggles to get off the floor
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar struggles to get off the floor
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 21, 2025
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Australian Dollar strengthens on improved sentiment despite lingering China risks
Australian Dollar strengthens on improved sentiment despite lingering China risks
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Australian Dollar strengthens on improved sentiment despite lingering China risks
The Australian Dollar (AUD) regained ground on Monday, lifting toward the 0.6400 area during the American session, as improving risk sentiment and a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD) helped AUD/USD shake off recent losses.
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AWS reportedly hitting the brakes on data center expansion
AWS reportedly hitting the brakes on data center expansion
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AWS reportedly hitting the brakes on data center expansion
Wells Fargo note gets some attention
Dow Jones tanks over 1,000 points as Trump targets Fed Chair Powell
Dow Jones tanks over 1,000 points as Trump targets Fed Chair Powell
By Fxstreet
Dow Jones tanks over 1,000 points as Trump targets Fed Chair Powell
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) collapsed over 1,000 points, or 3%, below the 38,000 figure for the fourth time in April.
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US Dollar continues bleeding as Trump fights the Fed
US Dollar continues bleeding as Trump fights the Fed
By Fxstreet
US Dollar continues bleeding as Trump fights the Fed
The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades deep in the red on Monday, sliding toward the 98.50 region and marking a new three-year low.
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Japan keeps asking the US what it wants in trade talks and can't get an answer
Japan keeps asking the US what it wants in trade talks and can't get an answer
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Japan keeps asking the US what it wants in trade talks and can't get an answer
Japanese negotiators went home on Friday
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Trump to meet executives from Walmart and Target
Trump to meet executives from Walmart and Target
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Trump to meet executives from Walmart and Target
Hopefully they can sway him
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USD/CAD price analysis: Dollar dips as political pressure mounts on the Fed
USD/CAD price analysis: Dollar dips as political pressure mounts on the Fed
By Fxstreet
USD/CAD price analysis: Dollar dips as political pressure mounts on the Fed
The USD/CAD pair continues to drift lower on Monday, trading near the 1.3800 level as the US Dollar remains on the defensive following a wave of political headlines.
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China and the US could try to divide up the world
China and the US could try to divide up the world
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China and the US could try to divide up the world
Is there going to be a schism
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro climbs as bullish bias holds after European session gains
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro climbs as bullish bias holds after European session gains
By Fxstreet
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro climbs as bullish bias holds after European session gains
The EUR/USD pair is gaining traction on Monday’s session, rising to the 1.1500 region and marking a 1% intraday increase. The pair sits mid-range between 1.1391 and 1.1572, with bullish sentiment supported by price action and technical indicators.
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Trump highlights 'good meetings' on tariffs and Iran
Trump highlights 'good meetings' on tariffs and Iran
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Trump highlights 'good meetings' on tariffs and Iran
I don't think the market is going to take that at face value
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EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds firm near 0.86 with bullish support from moving averages
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds firm near 0.86 with bullish support from moving averages
By Fxstreet
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds firm near 0.86 with bullish support from moving averages
The EUR/GBP pair extended its positive momentum on Monday after the European session, holding near the 0.8600 area following a 0.31% daily gain. Price action hovered mid-range between 0.8577 and 0.8624, with bulls managing to sustain control without triggering a breakout.
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GBP/USD soars toward 1.34 as traders question Fed’s independence
GBP/USD soars toward 1.34 as traders question Fed’s independence
By Fxstreet
GBP/USD soars toward 1.34 as traders question Fed’s independence
The Pound Sterling (GBP) rallies sharply by over 0.70% on Monday as investors grew distrustful of United States (US) policymakers after White House Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett stated that President Donald Trump is seeking ways to sack Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell.
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AUD/USD Price Forecast: Refreshes four-month high above 0.6400
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Refreshes four-month high above 0.6400
By Fxstreet
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Refreshes four-month high above 0.6400
The AUD/USD pair posts a fresh four-month high above 0.6400 on Monday. The Aussie pair strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) continues to get battered by United States (US) President Donald Trump threatening the “autonomous” status of the Federal Reserve (Fed).
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Nasdaq extends decline to 2.6%, eyes on Nvidia
Nasdaq extends decline to 2.6%, eyes on Nvidia
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Nasdaq extends decline to 2.6%, eyes on Nvidia
Talk of trouble with Tesla
US a leading index for March -0.7% versus -0.5% estimate
US a leading index for March -0.7% versus -0.5% estimate
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US a leading index for March -0.7% versus -0.5% estimate
The 36th decline in the last 39 months
President Trump: Preemptive cuts in interest rates are being called for by many
President Trump: Preemptive cuts in interest rates are being called for by many
By Fxstreet
President Trump: Preemptive cuts in interest rates are being called for by many
In a post published on Truth Social on Monday, United States (US) President Donald Trump voiced his criticism over the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy and accused Fed Chairman Jerome Powell of lowering interest rates in late 2024 for political purposes.
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Trump: There is virtually no inflation
Trump: There is virtually no inflation
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Trump: There is virtually no inflation
Mr. Too Late Powell criticized
USD/JPY plummets to near 140.50 as Trump aims Fed Powell’s removal
USD/JPY plummets to near 140.50 as Trump aims Fed Powell’s removal
By Fxstreet
USD/JPY plummets to near 140.50 as Trump aims Fed Powell’s removal
The USD/JPY pair falls sharply to near 140.50 during North American trading hours on Monday. The pair cracks after breaking below the previous week’s low of 141.64 and aims to revisit the 21-month low of 139.60. The asset has shown significant weakness due to a sharp downside in the US Dollar (USD).
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JPY up 1% with markets focused on trade talks April 24 – Scotiabank
JPY up 1% with markets focused on trade talks April 24 – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
JPY up 1% with markets focused on trade talks April 24 – Scotiabank
Japanese Yen (JPY) is up an impressive 1.0% against the US Dollar (USD) but a mid-performer among the G10 currencies in an environment of material USD weakness, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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GBP a mid-performer as markets await BoE Government speech – Scotiabank
GBP a mid-performer as markets await BoE Government speech – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
GBP a mid-performer as markets await BoE Government speech – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is up 0.8% against the US Dollar (USD) and relative underperformer against its European currency peers CHF, EUR and SEK.
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EUR outperforming on relative risk & central bank policy – Scotiabank
EUR outperforming on relative risk & central bank policy – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
EUR outperforming on relative risk & central bank policy – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is up an impressive 1.25% against. the US Dollar (USD) and outperforming all of the G10 currencies with the exception of Swiss Franc (CHF), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD firmer but underperforms G10 peers – Scotiabank
CAD firmer but underperforms G10 peers – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
CAD firmer but underperforms G10 peers – Scotiabank
USD/CAD traded briefly on a 1.37 handle earlier for the first time since October, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD slides on Fed independence threat – Scotiabank
USD slides on Fed independence threat – Scotiabank
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USD slides on Fed independence threat – Scotiabank
The sell-off in the USD and US assets generally has resumed.
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Fed's Goolsbee: Impact of tariffs on macro economy could be modest
Fed's Goolsbee: Impact of tariffs on macro economy could be modest
By Fxstreet
Fed's Goolsbee: Impact of tariffs on macro economy could be modest
In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee noted that short-run inflation expectations are up and added that it's very important for long-run inflation expectations not to rise.
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US bond yields are marching higher again
US bond yields are marching higher again
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US bond yields are marching higher again
US 30-year yields up 9 basis points