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United Kingdom Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 3.6%, below expectations (4.2%) in December
United Kingdom Retail Sales (YoY) registered at 3.6%, below expectations (4.2%) in December
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UK December retail sales -0.3% vs +0.4% m/m expected
Latest data released by ONS - 17 January 2025
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United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM) came in at -0.6% below forecasts (0.1%) in December
United Kingdom Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM) came in at -0.6% below forecasts (0.1%) in December
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United Kingdom Retail Sales (MoM) registered at -0.3%, below expectations (0.4%) in December
United Kingdom Retail Sales (MoM) registered at -0.3%, below expectations (0.4%) in December
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FX option expiries for Jan 17 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jan 17 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Swissquote Sees “Better than Anticipated” 2024 Financials Due to Crypto Demand
Swissquote, a leading online trading platform, has reported its 2024 revenue to be approximately CHF 655 million, with pre-tax profit expected to exceed CHF 345 million.
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US Dollar Index moves above 109.00, upside potential seems limited due to dovish Fed
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar’s (USD) performance against six major currencies, halts its four-day losing streak, trading near 109.10 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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Demographic concerns continue to grow for China
The shift to "common prosperity" hasn't borne fruit yet for Xi
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BoJ survey finds households expect inflation to rise by average of 11.5% a year from now
Bank of Japan quarterly survey
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TD sees no more Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate cuts until H2 2025
Federal Reserve forecast
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Bank of America says US 10 year yield is unlikely to rise above 5.25%!
Someone needs a cup of tea
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: China Q4 & December economic data show solid gains
Forex news for Asian trading on Jan 17, 2025
Session wrap
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Goldman Sachs expects a Bank of Japan interest rate hike next week
Goldman Sachs Asset Management
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European Central Bank speakers Friday include Escriva and Cipollone
Cipollone speaking at a crypto event
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China's population fell in 2024 for the third straight year
A demographic challenge for the country
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China National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says domestic demand is insufficient
Some forthright comments from the NBS spokesman
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China property developer Vanke shares plunged - report chief executive has been detained
Is there an end in sight for China's property sector woes?
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Yuan strengthens after the Chinese data came in strong
GDP, retail sales, industrial output all beat
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Japan fin min Kato says its up to the BoJ to decide monetary policy
Japan finance minister Kato
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China December: Retail sales +3.7% y/y (exp +3.5%) Industrial output +6.2% y/y (exp +5.4%)
Q4 GDP comes in at 1.6% q/q (exp. 1.6%) and 5.4% y/y
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China data due today - expected to meet 2024 GDP target, "but U.S. tariff risks loom"
China's Q4 GDP data is due today
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China new home prices flat at 0% m/m in December (prior -0.1%)
For the y/y its -5.3% in December (November was -5.7%)
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Australian BNPL Providers Must Obtain Credit Licence
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has mandated that Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms obtain credit licences.
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Heads up for a US holiday on Monday, January 20 - stock and bond markets closed
Futures markets will be partially closed
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1889 (vs. estimate at 7.3275)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Singapore Non-oil Domestic Exports (NODX) December 2024: +1.7% m/m vs. -1.2% expected
NODX +9.0% y/y vs. +7.8% expected
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Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal officially signed - but still awaits government vote
The delay in the vote will postpone the start of the ceasefire
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3275 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Chinese economists forecast 2025 economic growth at a minimum of 4.8%
We get the 2024 number today
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China Stock Market
China
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US Treasury Secretary Yellen’s computer was infiltrated by Chinese state-sponsored hackers
Files accessed
Bonds
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Westpac on the Australia dollar: "The exchange rate and the big pivot"
Lower for longer is my take on this note.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 16 Jan: Feds Waller more dovish. Retail sales solid.
Forex news for North American trading on Jan 16, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
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Wells Fargo revises Fed rate cut forecast amid labor market resilience
Sees only 2 FOMC rate cuts in 2025, from three previously
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Economic calendar in Asia 17 January 2025 - December and Q4 data due from China
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations
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Trade ideas thread - Friday, 17 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
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