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US President Trump: Will impose reciprocal tariffs on April 2, announce on Russia-Ukraine talks
US President Trump: Will impose reciprocal tariffs on April 2, announce on Russia-Ukraine talks
US President Donald Trump said early Monday that he “will impose reciprocal and sectoral tariffs on April 2.” Additional quotes No intention of making exemptions on steel, aluminum tariffs.
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Politics
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds below $34.00 as traders await US Retail Sales release
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds below $34.00 as traders await US Retail Sales release
The Silver price (XAG/USD) edges lower to around $33.80 after reaching its highest level since October 31, 2024, during the Asian trading hours on Monday.
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Moves below 1.2950 toward nine-day EMA
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Moves below 1.2950 toward nine-day EMA
The GBP/USD pair extends its losing streak for the third successive session, trading around 1.2940 during the Asian hours on Monday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Bessent cited in US equity index futures weakness
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Bessent cited in US equity index futures weakness
Forex news for Asian trading on Monday, March 17, 2025
Session wrap
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WTI remains solid around $67.50 due to China’s stimulus measures, Middle-East tensions
WTI remains solid around $67.50 due to China’s stimulus measures, Middle-East tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price extends its winning streak for a second consecutive session, trading around $67.40 per barrel during Asian market hours on Monday.
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USD/CAD holds steady above mid-1.4300s; seems vulnerable amid bearish USD
USD/CAD holds steady above mid-1.4300s; seems vulnerable amid bearish USD
The USD/CAD pair kicks off the new week on a subdued note and oscillates in a narrow band above mid-1.4300s, or the lower end of a one-week-old trading range, during the Asian session.
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NZD/USD rises above 0.5750 as China’s Retail Sales YoY increase in January-February
NZD/USD rises above 0.5750 as China’s Retail Sales YoY increase in January-February
NZD/USD continues its upward momentum for the second consecutive day, trading around 0.5760 during Asian hours on Monday.
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Another Chinese province announces big subsidies to encourage consumption
Another Chinese province announces big subsidies to encourage consumption
Zhejiang trade-in subsidy program offering up to 15,000 RMB for new electric vehicle (EV) purchases and 13,000 RMB for gasoline-powered cars
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China Stock Market
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CNH
Japanese Yen bears lack conviction ahead of this week's central bank event risks
Japanese Yen bears lack conviction ahead of this week's central bank event risks
The Japanese Yen (JPY) seesaws between tepid gains/minor losses against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Monday amid mixed fundamental cues.
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USD/INR tumbles ahead of US Retail Sales data
USD/INR tumbles ahead of US Retail Sales data
The Indian Rupee (INR) strengthens on Monday. The concerns about slowing growth in the US economy from US President Donald Trump administration's trade policies weigh on the Greenback and provide some support to the INR.
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China’s NBS: Economy remains resilient but external environment becoming more complex and severe
China’s NBS: Economy remains resilient but external environment becoming more complex and severe
Following the publication of the high-impact China’s February activity data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) expressed its outlook on the economy during its press conference on Monday.
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Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar edges lower ahead of Retail Sales data
Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar edges lower ahead of Retail Sales data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds losses against the US Dollar (USD) after US President Donald Trump stated early Monday that he "will impose reciprocal and sectoral tariffs on April 2.
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Japan Prime Minister Ishiba says Japan is not manipulating foreign exchange rates
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba says Japan is not manipulating foreign exchange rates
The only way to know something is true is when its officially denied, right?
China’s January-February Retail Sales rise 4%, Industrial Production up 5.9%
China’s January-February Retail Sales rise 4%, Industrial Production up 5.9%
China’s January-February Retail Sales increased by 4% year-over-year (YoY) vs.
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China Jan - Feb 2025 Retail sales 4% y/y (exp 4%) Industrial production 5.9% (exp 5.3%)
China Jan - Feb 2025 Retail sales 4% y/y (exp 4%) Industrial production 5.9% (exp 5.3%)
Key Chinese economic data for retail sales, industrial output, investment in January - February 2025
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China February 2025 New Home Prices fall 4.9% y/y and fall 0.1% m/m
China February 2025 New Home Prices fall 4.9% y/y and fall 0.1% m/m
Housing sector remains under pressure
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China Stock Market
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CNH
Rollover for U.S. Equity Index Futures is Monday, March 17, 2025: What You Need to Know
Rollover for U.S. Equity Index Futures is Monday, March 17, 2025: What You Need to Know
U.S. equity index futures follow the quarterly expiration cycle on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1688 vs. 7.1738 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1688 vs. 7.1738 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1688 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1738 and 7.2199 Reuters estimate.
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Houthis attack US warships in response to airstrikes
Houthis attack US warships in response to airstrikes
The Houthis announced on Sunday that they launched an attack comprising 18 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones, targeting the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier and its accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea.
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EUR/USD holds ground below 1.0900 ahead of US Retail Sales data
EUR/USD holds ground below 1.0900 ahead of US Retail Sales data
EUR/USD remains steady around 1.0880 during Asian trading hours, with the US Dollar (USD) holding firm ahead of Monday’s Retail Sales data release.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds positive ground near $3,000 on safe-haven demand
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds positive ground near $3,000 on safe-haven demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) remains strong near $2,985 after retracing from an all-time high of $3,005 during the early Asian session on Monday.
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GBP/USD consolidates below mid-1.2900s; downside potential seems limited
GBP/USD consolidates below mid-1.2900s; downside potential seems limited
The GBP/USD pair kicks off the new week on a subdued note and oscillates in a narrow trading band, around the 1.2930 region during the Asian session.
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ECB's Villeroy: Euro should take on a more important role internationally
ECB's Villeroy: Euro should take on a more important role internationally
European Central Bank Governing Council member and Governor of the Banque de France, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, said over the weekend that the Euro should take on a more important role internationally.
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US envoy says Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon
US envoy says Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon
Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that he expected the US President to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, saying that Putin “accepts the philosophy” of Trump’s ceasefire and peace terms, per the Guardian.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent paves the way for a recession - can't guarantee no recession
US Treasury Secretary Bessent paves the way for a recession - can't guarantee no recession
You can see the future once you understand the weasel words of the politicians and their minions
ECB's de Guindos: Uncertainty now higher than during Covid
ECB's de Guindos: Uncertainty now higher than during Covid
European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos said late Sunday that US President Donald Trump’s policies are causing more uncertainty for the economy than there was during COVID, per Bloomberg.
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US Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Correction in the markets is healthy
US Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Correction in the markets is healthy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said late Sunday that he was not worried about the stock market, which has slumped multiple times amid US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
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Macroeconomics
Goldman Sachs: Brent crude decline driven by shift in market focus - softer US growth eyed
Goldman Sachs: Brent crude decline driven by shift in market focus - softer US growth eyed
Goldman Sachs note the fall in Brent has come despite relatively stable and low inventories
AUD/USD gains ground above 0.6300 ahead of Chinese data
AUD/USD gains ground above 0.6300 ahead of Chinese data
The AUD/USD pair gathers strength to near 0.6325 during the early Asian session on Monday.
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Macroeconomics
Data show speculative traders have flipped from a net short to a net long position on euro
Data show speculative traders have flipped from a net short to a net long position on euro
The latest from the CFTC positioning data shows also JPY longs rising, while CAD remains under heavy speculative pressure
China launches special initiatives to boost consumption and raise incomes
China launches special initiatives to boost consumption and raise incomes
China has vowed to revive consumption by raising people’s incomes as a key driver of economic growth, the official Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.
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RealEstate
Consumption
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China’s Shenzhen announces eased housing finance rules
China’s Shenzhen announces eased housing finance rules
On Sunday, China’s local government in the southern city of Shenzhen will further relax policy on housing provident fund loans as Shenzhen is looking to spur property sales further and help clear the overhang, per Bloomberg.
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