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AUD popped above 0.6400 after better than expected China exports data ... be careful folks
I'm going to have be a little sceptical of the Chinese trade numbers
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China’s Vice Foreign Min Hua: Beijing has full confidence in ability to manage US trade issues
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying said on Friday, “China has ‘full confidence’ in its ability to manage United States (US) trade issues.”
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China’s Trade Balance: Surplus shrinks in April despite solid Exports
China's Trade Balance for April, in Chinese Yuan (CNY) terms, came in at CNY689.99 billion, showing a slight cooling off from the previous figure of CNY736.72 billion.
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China January - April yuan denominated exports +7.5% y/y
Chines trade data dribbling in
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USD/INR depreciates as RBI potentially intervene to support under pressure Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD), recovering losses on Friday. However, the USD/INR pair opened with a gap up following approximately a 1% gain in the previous day. Traders will likely await India’s FX Reserves data later in the day.
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Goldman Sachs expects Bank of England hold at the June meeting
Had a 25bp cut forecast previously
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China Vice Foreign Minister Hua: On US trade talks ... ‘come on. We have no fear.’
The weekend in Geneva is gonna be lit!
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USD/CAD climbs to multi-week top, closer to mid-1.3900s amid sustained USD buying
The USD/CAD pair is seen building on this week's recovery from the year-to-date low, around mid-1.3700s, and gaining positive traction for the third successive day on Friday.
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Fed speakers Friday: Williams, Barr, Kugler, Barking, Goolsbee, Cook, Hammack, Musalem
Cook, Hammack, and Musalem are speaking after markets close.
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Gold price touches fresh daily high around $3,330 area; easing trade tensions might cap gains
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some dip-buyers on Friday following an Asian session slide to the $3,275-3,274 area, and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak.
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China's SMIC warns of weak Q2 amid trade uncertainty, projects revenue decline
China's semiconductor foundry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC)
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ECB's Schnabel is speaking after market close on Friday
European Central Bank Board Member Schnabel is always worth a listen
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2095 (vs. estimate at 7.2581)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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AUD/USD moves below 0.6400 ahead of China’s trade balance data
The AUD/USD pair continues its losing streak for the third consecutive session, trading near 0.6390 during Friday's Asian session. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains under pressure due to stalled progress in US-China trade negotiations.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2095 vs. 7.2073 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 7.2095 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2073 and 7.2581 Reuters estimate.
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is speaking on Friday
The BoE cut its Bank rate again yesterday
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China weighs nationwide ban on home pre-sales to stabilise property market
China is considering banning pre-sales of homes
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2581 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Japan finance minister Kato: Not appropriate to lower consumption tax
Japan has epic fiscal problems as is!
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Westpac forecast RBNZ rate cut of 25bp in May and 25bp cut in July
Westpac adding in another expected rate cut from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
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EUR/USD fumbles again as trade deal hopes bolster Greenback bids
EUR/USD trimmed into the low end on Thursday, shedding a little over two-thirds of one percent from the day’s opening bids after US Dollar (USD) bids caught a broad-market boost following the tentative announcement of a pending trade deal between the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK).
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Japan data - March Labor Cash Earnings +2.1% y/y (expected +2.3%, prior +3.1%
Wages data from Japan for March 2025
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GBP/USD eases post-BoE rate cut as Greenback flows rise
GBP/USD kicked off Thursday with an early spat of gains, fueled by the Bank of England (BoE) delivering the market a widely-anticipated quarter point rate cut.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD steady above $32 as risk sentiment improves on US-China talks
Siver price held firm on Thursday as risk appetite improved on news of a US-UK trade deal, along with hopes that Sino-US tensions could be lowered, as delegations of both countries would meet in Switzerland this weekend. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $32.44, down 0.15%.
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: We're looking for a deal from a big country in Asia
United States (US) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gave back-to-back interviews on CNBC and Fox Business on Thursday, reiterating some common trade talking points from the Trump administration.
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AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie extends gains near 1.0800 as bullish momentum builds
The AUD/NZD pair climbed higher on Thursday, trading near the 1.0800 area after the European session, reflecting a steady bullish tone as the market approaches the Asian session.
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Preview: China export growth likely slowed sharply to +1.9% y/y in April (+12.4% in March)
Chinese trade data for April 2025 is due on Friday, May 9, 2025 at around 0300 GMT (2300 US Eastern time on Thursda)
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USD/JPY surges on Fed hold and US-UK trade optimism
The USD/JPY pair surged higher as the US Dollar (USD) strengthened following the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, coupled with renewed optimism over US-UK trade ties.
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China intends to buy around US$900 million of soybeans, corn, vegetable oil from Argentina
China by passing the US in response to Trump's trade war
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Mexican Peso strengthens on inflation spike, post US-UK trade deal
The Mexican Peso advanced on Thursday against the Greenback as prices in Mexico accelerated near the top of Banco de Mexico’s (Banxico) inflation tolerance range. Additionally, an improvement in risk appetite due to the US/UK trade deal increased Peso’s appeal.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 8 May:UK in the news. BOE cuts. UK makes trade deal w/ US
Forex news for North American trading on May 8, 2025
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro climbs toward 164.00 as bullish momentum builds
The EUR/JPY pair pushed higher on Thursday, trading near the 164.00 zone after the European session, reflecting a strong bullish tone as the pair approaches the Asian session.
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Lutnick says the UK deal helps, wants a trade deal with a big country from Asia
"I am focused on big countries for the next trade deals"
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Lutnick says the best any country can do is a 10% US tariff
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick (remember him?) says if a country opens its markets the best it can hope for is a 10% US tariff
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Australian Dollar struggles as trade uncertainties continue
The Australian Dollar (AUD) faced some pressure in the market after disappointing progress on US-China trade negotiations. Although the global risk environment remains positive, tariffs and trade policy concerns impact the Aussie’s movement.
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Major US indices close higher for the second consecutive day
Major indices mixed for the week
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Economic calendar in Asia Friday, May 9, 2025 - Chinese April trade data due
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 09 May 2025
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