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Economic calendar in Asia Friday, April 11, 2025, a very light one
Economic calendar in Asia Friday, April 11, 2025, a very light one
A couple of items only, I doubt of much relevance
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Forex Today: Focus remains on US inflation, this time with Producer Prices
Forex Today: Focus remains on US inflation, this time with Producer Prices
The Greenback plummeted to fresh lows amid persistent concerns over the US-China trade war and its potential impact on both the global and US economies.
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Fed's Goolsbee: The bar for Fed policy change is now pretty high
Fed's Goolsbee: The bar for Fed policy change is now pretty high
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee hit newswires for a second time on Thursday, adding extra caution that ongoing trade tensions will continue to make it harder, not easier, for the Fed to adjust policy rates, regardless of how much the markets and the Trump administrati
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US Dollar weak as markets digest trade war developments
US Dollar weak as markets digest trade war developments
The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades near the 101 area in Thursday’s session, falling further after failing to hold recovery momentum from earlier in the week. The move comes as new tariff measures confirmed by the White House send the effective rate on Chinese imports to a staggering 145%.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average trims recent gains as tariff tensions set in
Dow Jones Industrial Average trims recent gains as tariff tensions set in
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) eased lower on Thursday, backsliding below the 40,000 handle as investors rethink this week’s record-setting surge after the Trump administration announced yet another last-minute pivot away from its own confusing tariffs.
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Trump: We will have great certainty on tariffs in 90 days
Trump: We will have great certainty on tariffs in 90 days
Trump says he would love to get a deal with China
XAU/USD Forecast: Gold reaches records amid escalating US-China trade war
XAU/USD Forecast: Gold reaches records amid escalating US-China trade war
The bright metal soared on Thursday, hitting a fresh all-time high of $3,175.00 a troy ounce during American trading hours. The US Dollar (USD) plummeted on headlines indicating the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump is far from over.
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Fed's Goolsbee: A tariff is like a stagflationary shock, challenging for Fed
Fed's Goolsbee: A tariff is like a stagflationary shock, challenging for Fed
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President noted on Thursday that the most challenging aspect of managing the US economy from the Fed's side of the data docket is knock-on effects from the US's lopsided trade and tariff policy approach, which poses a direct threat to consumer confidence and out
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The plummet in the S&P 500 puts circuit breakers in play
The plummet in the S&P 500 puts circuit breakers in play
The index is down 5%, trading will be paused at -7%
Fed's Bowman: Tariff impact remains unclear
Fed's Bowman: Tariff impact remains unclear
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Michelle Bowman noted on Thursday that although US growth figures remain healthy overall and inflation up to this point remains under control, key difficulties still remain ahead.
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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro surges near 2025 highs as bullish structure strengthens
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro surges near 2025 highs as bullish structure strengthens
The EUR/USD pair extended its rally on Thursday’s session after the European close, pushing toward the 1.1200 area and posting one of its strongest daily gains in recent months.
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President Trump increases tariffs on China to 145%
President Trump increases tariffs on China to 145%
The White House has confirmed to the media that the effective US tariff rate on Chinese imports now soars to 145%.
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Breaking: Gold prices hit an all-time high past $3,170
Breaking: Gold prices hit an all-time high past $3,170
Gold prices extended their advance and reached a record peak beyond the $3,170 mark per troy ounce on Thursday.
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China tariffs are 145%, not 125%
China tariffs are 145%, not 125%
CNBC reporting on the tariff levels
A 10% floor on tariffs is a problem
A 10% floor on tariffs is a problem
There will be inevitable problems
Fed’s Schmid: Tariffs have elevated economic uncertainty
Fed’s Schmid: Tariffs have elevated economic uncertainty
Kansas City Federal Reserve (Fed) President Jeff Schmid said that he would remain “squarely focused” on inflation and cautioned that new United States (US) import taxes could drive prices higher and bolster rising public inflation expectations.
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Fed’s Logan: Fed’s policy stance is well positioned
Fed’s Logan: Fed’s policy stance is well positioned
During her Thursday remarks, Dallas Federal Reserve (Fed) President Lorie Logan warned that tariffs exceeding expectations would almost certainly spark a surge in both unemployment and inflation.
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White House’s Miran: President Trump is buying time to create trade deals
White House’s Miran: President Trump is buying time to create trade deals
Stephen Miran, US President Donald Trump’s Economic Adviser, argued that the White House’s policies are aimed at keeping inflation contained.
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BoE’s Breeden: US tariffs are the biggest change in trade policy
BoE’s Breeden: US tariffs are the biggest change in trade policy
Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden gave her views on the recently announced United States (US) tariffs and their potential economic impact.
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CAD holds range but USD undertone is softening – Scotiabank
CAD holds range but USD undertone is softening – Scotiabank
There was a little confusion around the temporary roll-back of US tariffs yesterday.
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