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Markets on edge with Fed's Powell set to speak next
Powell speaks on the economic outlook
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Dow Jones slides as Nvidia, AMD tumble on chip tariffs; Powell speech eyed
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) registers minuscule losses in the mid-North American session as semiconductor-linked companies like Nvidia and AMD got hit by tariffs imposed by United States (US) President Donald Trump. The DJIA is down 0.46% above 40,100 for the second consecutive day.
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The US treasury auctioned off $13 billion of 20 year bonds at a high yield of 4.810%
WI level at 4.814%
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US Customs & Border protection: Collecting $500 million under Pres. Trump's latest tariffs
Trump claims tariff collections at $2 billion per day
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Breaking: Gold hits a record high around $3,330/oz
Gold prices keep their upside impulse well in place and hit an all-time peak just below the $3,330 mark per troy ounce on Wednesday. Further gains in the precious metal come from a weaker US Dollar, unabated uncertainty surrounding US tariffs, and declining US yields across the curve.
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro trades higher near 162 amid bullish moving averages
The EUR/JPY pair inched higher on Wednesday ahead of the Asian session, trading near the 162 area after a 0.29% daily gain.
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EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Cross gains traction near 0.8600 despite neutral oscillators
The EUR/GBP pair extended its upside momentum during Wednesday’s session, climbing toward the 0.8600 area after a 0.45% daily gain.
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GBP/USD rises as UK inflation cools, BoE rate cut bets increase
The British Pound advanced during the North American session, posting soft gains of 0.14% against the Greenback as inflation slowed to its weakest level in three months. This adds to pressure on the Bank of England to reduce interest rates.
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Fitch: Deep cuts to global forecasters global trade war escalates
Fitch lowers growth estimates
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EIA weekly crude oil inventories +515K vs +507K expected
Weekly US petroleum data for the week ending April 11, 2025
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USD/CAD slumps further as BoC leaves interest rates steady at 2.75%
The USD/CAD pair extends its downside below 1.3900 during North American trading hours on Wednesday. The Loonie pair weakens further as the Bank of Canada (BoC) leaves its borrowing rates at 2.75%, as expected.
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New US sanctions target Iran oil tankers
Sanctions published on the Treasury Dept website
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US business inventories for February 0.2% versus 0.2% estimate
Business inventories and retail inventories for February 2025
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USD/JPY struggles to hold 142.00 as US-China trade war batters US Dollar
The USD/JPY pair struggles to hold the key support of 142.00 during North American trading hours on Wednesday, the lowest level seen in over four months. The pair faces selling pressure as the US Dollar (USD) has been hit hard by the intensifying trade war between the United States (US) and China.
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Bank of Canada rate decision leaves rates unchanged, as expected
Highlights of the April 17, 2025 Bank of Canada rate decision
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US March industrial production -0.3% vs -0.2% expected
US March industrial production data
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JPY climbs as trade talks begin in DC – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is up 0.4% against the US Dollar (USD), holding mid-pack among G10 peers as markets eye Japan-US trade talks in Washington.
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EUR rises within range – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is up an impressive 0.7% against the US Dollar (USD) and recovering back toward the upper end of its four- session range, strengthening in tandem with its regional peers Swiss Franc (CHF) and Swedish Krona (SEK), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD regains some ground ahead of BoC policy decision – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) lost ground yesterday after weaker than expected CPI data lifted market speculation that the BoC could cut interest rates at today’s policy decision (13:45 GMT), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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GBP extends rally for seventh session – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is up 0.3% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and a mid-performer among the G10 currencies as it extends its gains for a seventh consecutive session and pushes toward its prior (September) highs around 1.34, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD: Trade tensions keep US markets on the defensive – Scotiabank
The USD is trading defensively this morning again, while US Treasurys are weaker (and underperforming) and US equity futures are softer. Global stocks are lower after the US government said it would require Nvidia to obtain a license to export one of its chips to China.
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US Retail Sales rise by 1.4% in March vs. 1.3% expected
Retail Sales in the United States (US) rose by 1.4% in March to $734.9 billion, the US Census Bureau announced on Wednesday. This reading followed the 0.2% increase recorded in February and came in slightly better than the market expectation for an increase 1.3%.
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Two things to watch in the US retail sales report
The data is due at the bottom of the hour
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar shoved lower as risk remains cautious
Forex news from the European morning session on Apr 16, 2025
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NZD/USD: A lower beta to AUD – ING
The New Zealand dollar has shown resilience compared to its Australian counterpart, as markets see less tariff risk for NZ.
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USDCAD: a look at the chart ahead of the BoC rate decision
The BoC is expected to hold rates unchanged today but there are good chances of a 25 bps cut
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China: Currency weakens despite favourable data – Commerzbank
This morning, the PBoC raised its USD/CNY exchange rate fixing again, paving the way for a slightly weaker CNY, Commerzbank's FX analyst Volkmar Baur notes.
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White House note shows US tariffs against China could be hiked up to 245%
The number doesn't matter all too much at this point
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USD/CAD declines to near 1.3900 ahead of BoC’s monetary policy decision
The USD/CAD pair falls sharply to near 1.3900 in Wednesday’s European session. The Loonie pair weakens as the US Dollar (USD) falls back after a short-recovery move on Tuesday. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, slumps to near 99.40.
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AUD/USD: Still the most vulnerable – ING
AUD/USD has retraced its losses, but the Australian dollar remains fragile amid cross weakness and persistent US-China trade tensions.
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Japan the first key litmus test on Trump's willingness to strike a compromise
Keep in mind that Japan is one of the US' closest allies though
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CAD: Tariffs recede into the background for the market, but does the same apply for the BoC? – Commerzbank
The tariffs no longer seem to be a major issue for the CAD, especially since the US administration has exempted Canada from the reciprocal tariffs.
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Gold refreshes all-time highs as tariff war boosts safe-haven demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) posts a fresh all-time high (ATH) near $3,319 in Wednesday's North American session.. The precious metal remains an attractive investment amid heightening global trade tensions.
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USD/CAD: Keeping risk premium on for longer – ING
While a Bank of Canada hold is widely expected, it's the looming US-Canada trade tensions and the outcome of Canada's late-April election that may shape the CAD's path.
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US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 11 April -8.5% vs +20.0% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 11 April 2025
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China: Stronger-than-expected Q1 growth – Standard Chartered
Q1 GDP growth remained solid at 5.4% y/y, providing a cushion to meet the annual growth target. March real activity growth beat market consensus by a significant margin; outlook remains cautious.
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EUR/CHF: Tough times for the SNB – ING
The Swiss franc has surged amid global equity turmoil and waning confidence in the dollar.
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