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BoJ’s Ueda: Japan’s real interest rate remains very low
BoJ’s Ueda: Japan’s real interest rate remains very low
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BoJ’s Ueda: Japan’s real interest rate remains very low
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that Japan's real interest rates remain very low. Ueda further stated that the central bank will increase the rate if the economic outlook is achieved. 
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CentralBanks
Japan
Macroeconomics
Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
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Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday that talks with the United States were constructive, adding that the government will continue to consider trade negotiations a top priority.
TradeWar
UnitedStates
Japan
Macroeconomics
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2085 vs. 7.2133 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2085 vs. 7.2133 previous
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2085 vs. 7.2133 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.2085 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2133 and 7.3083 Reuters estimate.
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CentralBanks
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PBOC
Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
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Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Ishiba says economy minister Akazawa reported the talks were constructive
US President Donald Trump claims ‘big progress’ in Japan trade talks
US President Donald Trump claims ‘big progress’ in Japan trade talks
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US President Donald Trump claims ‘big progress’ in Japan trade talks
US President Donald Trump said trade talk negotiators had made “big progress” following a meeting with Japanese representatives in Washington about the barrage of tariffs he has imposed on global imports, per Reuters. 
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UnitedStates
Japan
Macroeconomics
Singapore March NODX +5.4% y/y (expected +14.1%
Singapore March NODX +5.4% y/y (expected +14.1%
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Singapore March NODX +5.4% y/y (expected +14.1%
Singapore Non-oil Domestic Exports (NODX)
Japan’s Akazawa says agreed to hold a second meeting with US in April
Japan’s Akazawa says agreed to hold a second meeting with US in April
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Japan’s Akazawa says agreed to hold a second meeting with US in April
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said early Thursday that the officials agreed to hold a second meeting with the United States this month. 
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UnitedStates
TradeWar
Macroeconomics
NZD/USD trades with mild gains above 0.5900 after New Zealand’s CPI data
NZD/USD trades with mild gains above 0.5900 after New Zealand’s CPI data
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NZD/USD trades with mild gains above 0.5900 after New Zealand’s CPI data
The NZD/USD pair extends the rally to near 0.5935 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) after the hotter inflation data.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
Japan March exports +3.9% y/y (expected +4.5%)
Japan March exports +3.9% y/y (expected +4.5%)
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Japan March exports +3.9% y/y (expected +4.5%)
Trade balance data from Japan for March 2025
EUR/USD flat lines near 1.1400 ahead of ECB rate decision
EUR/USD flat lines near 1.1400 ahead of ECB rate decision
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EUR/USD flat lines near 1.1400 ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/USD pair trades on a flat note near 1.1400 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The markets remain cautious as traders wait to see if US President Donald Trump’s administration reaches new trading agreements with partners.
EURUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics
More than 70% of Japanese firms are considering price hikes this fiscal year
More than 70% of Japanese firms are considering price hikes this fiscal year
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More than 70% of Japanese firms are considering price hikes this fiscal year
Adding to those firms that have already raised prices
New Zealand’s CPI inflation rises to 2.5% YoY in Q1 vs. 2.3% expected
New Zealand’s CPI inflation rises to 2.5% YoY in Q1 vs. 2.3% expected
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New Zealand’s CPI inflation rises to 2.5% YoY in Q1 vs. 2.3% expected
New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.5% YoY in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, compared with the 2.2% increase seen in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest data published by Statistics New Zealand on Thursday.
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New Zealand Q1 CPI +2.5% y/y (expected +2.3%) & +0.9% q/q (expected +0.7%)
New Zealand Q1 CPI +2.5% y/y (expected +2.3%) & +0.9% q/q (expected +0.7%)
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New Zealand Q1 CPI +2.5% y/y (expected +2.3%) & +0.9% q/q (expected +0.7%)
Higher than expected data from New Zealand for January - March 2025
Ford warns that vehicle prices could rise on models produced from May due to Trump tariffs
Ford warns that vehicle prices could rise on models produced from May due to Trump tariffs
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Ford warns that vehicle prices could rise on models produced from May due to Trump tariffs
The current discount program remains in place - get in quick seems to be message
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi stretches gains near 0.59 but momentum signals caution
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi stretches gains near 0.59 but momentum signals caution
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi stretches gains near 0.59 but momentum signals caution
The NZD/USD pair advanced for a third session on Wednesday, holding near the 0.5900 region ahead of the Asian session. The pair saw modest gains and remained confined within a relatively tight range between 0.58865 and 0.59308, suggesting a steady bullish tone.
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Majors
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 16 Apr: Fed Powell does not give in to easing hopes
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 16 Apr: Fed Powell does not give in to easing hopes
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 16 Apr: Fed Powell does not give in to easing hopes
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 16, 2025
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Wrap Nth America
What United Airlines said about the strength of the US consumer
What United Airlines said about the strength of the US consumer
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What United Airlines said about the strength of the US consumer
Shares turned around today to finish down
Financial Times reports that Intel will need license to export AI chips to Chinese clients
Financial Times reports that Intel will need license to export AI chips to Chinese clients
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Financial Times reports that Intel will need license to export AI chips to Chinese clients
Intel has informed Chinese clients it will start needing a license to sell some of its advanced artificial intelligence processors
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Nasdaq
China
USD/JPY struggles amid trade tensions, pair capped below key moving averages
USD/JPY struggles amid trade tensions, pair capped below key moving averages
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USD/JPY struggles amid trade tensions, pair capped below key moving averages
USD/JPY price analysis: Dollar struggles amid trade tensions, pair capped below key moving averages
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TradeWar
USDJPY
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Bears extend control as Pound weakens near 188
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Bears extend control as Pound weakens near 188
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GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Bears extend control as Pound weakens near 188
The GBP/JPY pair continued to edge lower on Wednesday, falling toward the 188 zone and marking a daily decline of nearly 0.9%. The cross remains anchored near the bottom of its range between 187.668 and 189.664, reinforcing the weight of recent selling pressure.
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Technical Analysis
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Trade ideas thread - Thursday 17 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Trade ideas thread - Thursday 17 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Trade ideas thread - Thursday 17 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
Mexican Peso surges despite Powell's cautious tone on economy
Mexican Peso surges despite Powell's cautious tone on economy
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Mexican Peso surges despite Powell's cautious tone on economy
The Mexican Peso continues to appreciate against the US Dollar as market appetite remains sour, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that he remains slightly focused on inflation as the economy is near maximum employment. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN trades at 19.96, down 0.58%.
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EmergingMarkets
SEO
USDMXN
Banxico
Oh no! Oil is higher.  Crude oil futures settle $62.47
Oh no! Oil is higher.  Crude oil futures settle $62.47
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Oh no! Oil is higher. Crude oil futures settle $62.47
Crude oil is up $1.14 or 1.86%
Forex Today: What if the ECB…?
Forex Today: What if the ECB…?
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Forex Today: What if the ECB…?
The Greenback resumed its bearish sentiment and returned to the area of multi-month troughs on Wednesday, always against an unchanged tariff backdrop and Chief Powell’s neutral message from his remarks in Chicago.
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Currencies
EURUSD
Fed
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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 Wednesday, 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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Majors
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The US is ready to get Iran's energy exports to zero
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The US is ready to get Iran's energy exports to zero
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The US is ready to get Iran's energy exports to zero
The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted in X.com that the Trump administration will apply maximum pressure on Iran to disrupt the regime’s oil supply chain and exports, due to the country’s supporting terrorist proxies and partners.
Oil
Energy
UnitedStates
WTI
Commodities
USD/JPY breaks the 2025 lows as US stocks crumble
USD/JPY breaks the 2025 lows as US stocks crumble
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USD/JPY breaks the 2025 lows as US stocks crumble
USD/JPY extends losses to 140 pips
Nasdaq takes a turn for the worse after the peak from the Trump U-turn holds
Nasdaq takes a turn for the worse after the peak from the Trump U-turn holds
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Nasdaq takes a turn for the worse after the peak from the Trump U-turn holds
Trump's 90-day pause hasn't led to lasting relief
China pivots from the US to Canada for more oil amid trade war
China pivots from the US to Canada for more oil amid trade war
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China pivots from the US to Canada for more oil amid trade war
Canada has huge reserves of oil
US Dollar down while metals soar
US Dollar down while metals soar
By Fxstreet
US Dollar down while metals soar
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is under pressure on Wednesday, seen around the 99.50 zone as risk aversion keeps investors tilted toward safe-haven assets like Gold.
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SEO
Gold
Fundamental Analysis
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Fed’s Powell: The Fed's two goals are not yet in tension
Fed’s Powell: The Fed's two goals are not yet in tension
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Fed’s Powell: The Fed's two goals are not yet in tension
Federal Reserve’s Chair Jerome Powell discussed the US economic outlook at the Economic Club of Chicago.
Currencies
Fed
CentralBanks
Inflation
Fitch affirms Mexico at 'BBB-'; outlook stable
Fitch affirms Mexico at 'BBB-'; outlook stable
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Fitch affirms Mexico at 'BBB-'; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings gave Mexico a confidence vote, affirming that its long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) is at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook.
Mexico
EmergingMarkets
Currencies
USDMXN
Markets on edge with Fed's Powell set to speak next
Markets on edge with Fed's Powell set to speak next
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Markets on edge with Fed's Powell set to speak next
Powell speaks on the economic outlook