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USD: Fading bearish momentum – ING
Our baseline view for this week has been that the dollar correction has run its course, and we still favour chasing a USD rebound against other G10 currencies.
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EUR/USD: expected to consolidate in a 1.0455/1.0505 range – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) is expected to consolidate vs the US Dollar (USD) in a 1.0455/1.0505 range.
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Forex Today: Pound Sterling finds support on jobs data, RBA cuts policy rate by 25 bps
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, February 18: The trading action in foreign exchange markets remains choppy early Tuesday as investors' search for the next catalyst continues.
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Holds gains around 107.00 despite increased bearish bias
The US Dollar Index (DXY) ticks higher on Tuesday, hovering around 107.00 during European trading hours after three consecutive sessions of losses.
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EUR: No help from joint defence spending – ING
The ongoing discussion among EU leaders for a joint fund for defence spending is unlikely to drive much support for European currencies.
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Banks

Pound Sterling declines as BoE Bailey warns of weak growth environment
The Pound Sterling (GBP) gives up an upbeat United Kingdom (UK) labor market data-driven recovery against its major peers on Tuesday.
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NZD/USD drops to near 0.5700 as traders expect RBNZ to deliver a bumper rate cut
NZD/USD retreats after three consecutive days of gains, trading around 0.5710 during European hours on Tuesday.
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France January final HICP +1.8% vs +1.8% y/y prelim
Latest data released by INSEE - 18 February 2025
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the Canadian CPI and the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia
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GBP/JPY holds gains around 191.50 following UK employment data
GBP/JPY halts its three-day losing streak, trading around 191.50 during the early European hours on Tuesday.
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EUR/GBP weakens below 0.8300 after mixed UK employment data
The EUR/GBP cross edges lower to near 0.8295 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.


BoJ’s Ueda: We are aware of views we had not been clear enough in our policy guidance
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday, “we are aware of views we had not been clear enough in our policy guidance.” “Last summer's volatility was mainly caused by market concern over weak US jobs data, US economic slowdown,” he added.
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UK Unemployment Rate stays at 4.4% in quarter to December vs. 4.5% expected
The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate remained at 4.4% in the three months to December, the data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Tuesday.
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UK December ILO unemployment rate 4.4% vs 4.5% expected
Latest data released by ONS - 18 February 2025
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Russia dubs Trump as a problem solver ahead of peace talks in Riyadh
Key delegations from both the US and Russia will be meeting in Riyadh to discuss on Ukraine
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Dollar holds steadier ahead of European trading
The greenback rebounds slightly after the losses at the end of last week
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EUR/JPY advances to near159.00 due to increased market optimism
EUR/JPY retraces its recent losses, trading around 159.10 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
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USD/CHF strengthens on renewed US Dollar demand
The USD/CHF pair extends its recovery to around 0.9030 during the early European session on Tuesday, bolstered by a firmer US Dollar (USD).
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Gold price struggles to capitalize on intraday gains amid modest USD strength
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with a mild positive bias above the $2,900 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains confined in a familiar range that has held over the past week or so.
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RBA’s Bullock: Further rate cuts implied by market not guaranteed
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is speaking at the press conference, following the announcement of the February monetary policy decision on Tuesday.
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GBP/USD drops to near 1.2600 ahead of UK labor market data
GBP/USD breaks its five-day winning streak, trading around 1.2600 during Tuesday's Asian session.
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FX option expiries for Feb 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 18 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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AUD/JPY gains ground above 96.50 as RBA cuts rate to 4.10% as expected
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 96.55 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBA cuts rates for the first time in four years
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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EUR/USD falls toward 1.0450 as US Dollar strengthens amid rising Treasury yields
EUR/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading near 1.0460 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
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AUD/NZD rallies to 1.1130 area, closer to multi-month top after RBA’s 25 bps rate cut
The AUD/NZD cross stages a goodish rebound from over a one-week low, around the 1.1075 region touched during the Asian session on Tuesday, and gains follow-through traction after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced its policy decision.
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AUD/USD chopped higher on the as expected RBA rate cut announcement
AUD/USD is not a lot net changed after the Statement
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China’s NDRC: Precise policies to be implemented to help ease difficulties faced by private firms
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s state planner, said in a statement on Tuesday that “precise' policies to be implemented to help ease difficulties faced by private companies.” Additional takeaways 'Current' political, economic and social environment very conducive to development of private economy.
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China's State Planner says to support private firms
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China (NDRC) is China's state planner
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Japanese Yen bears seem non-committed amid rising bets for additional BoJ rate hikes
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick, assists the USD/JPY pair in staging a modest recovery from the 151.25 area or over a one-week low.
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NZD/USD attracts some sellers to near 0.5700 as traders await RBNZ rate decision
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5710 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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Australian Dollar remains steady following RBA rate-cut decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy decision on Tuesday.
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USD/INR rises on foreign funds outflows, US Dollar demand
The Indian Rupee (INR) depreciates on Tuesday. Analysts expect the local currency to trade with negative bias amid weakness in the domestic equities and Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) outflows.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1697 vs. 7.1702 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.1697 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1702 and 7.2538 Reuters estimates.
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Russia has freed another American prisoner - New York Times reporting
Ahead of talks with the US
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More on Xi Jinping's Call to Boost China's Private Sector
Xi Jinping spoke, highlighting prospects in new era (!) and urging support for private enterprises' growth.
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EUR/USD flattens on holiday-thinned Monday
EUR/USD swamped out at the 1.0500 handle on Monday, snapping a four-day win streak as Fiber bulls re-think their position.
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