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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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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
Currencies
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
Currencies
GBPJPY
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
Nasdaq
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
Oil
CAD
US Dollar down while metals soar
US Dollar down while metals soar
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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
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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
Dow Jones slides as Nvidia, AMD tumble on chip tariffs; Powell speech eyed
Dow Jones slides as Nvidia, AMD tumble on chip tariffs; Powell speech eyed
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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.
DowJones
Equities
Fed
SEO
US Customs & Border protection: Collecting $500 million under Pres. Trump's latest tariffs
US Customs & Border protection: Collecting $500 million under Pres. Trump's latest tariffs
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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
Breaking: Gold hits a record high around $3,330/oz
Breaking: Gold hits a record high around $3,330/oz
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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.
Breaking
Gold
Commodities
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro trades higher near 162 amid bullish moving averages
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro trades higher near 162 amid bullish moving averages
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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.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
Currencies
EURJPY
Euro Trades Bullish
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Cross gains traction near 0.8600 despite neutral oscillators
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Cross gains traction near 0.8600 despite neutral oscillators
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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.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
Currencies
EURGBP
GBP/USD rises as UK inflation cools, BoE rate cut bets increase
GBP/USD rises as UK inflation cools, BoE rate cut bets increase
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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.
Technical Analysis
Currencies
Majors
GBPUSD
Fundamental Analysis
EIA weekly crude oil inventories +515K vs +507K expected
EIA weekly crude oil inventories +515K vs +507K expected
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EIA weekly crude oil inventories +515K vs +507K expected
Weekly US petroleum data for the week ending April 11, 2025
USD/CAD slumps further as BoC leaves interest rates steady at 2.75%
USD/CAD slumps further as BoC leaves interest rates steady at 2.75%
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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.
BOC
TradeWar
Fed
USDCAD
InterestRate
New US sanctions target Iran oil tankers
New US sanctions target Iran oil tankers
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New US sanctions target Iran oil tankers
Sanctions published on the Treasury Dept website
Oil
USD
US NAHB housing market index 40 vs 37 expected
US NAHB housing market index 40 vs 37 expected
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US NAHB housing market index 40 vs 37 expected
US home builder sentiment data