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China’s Caixin Services PMI unexpectedly drops to 51 in January vs. 52.3 expected
China’s Caixin Services PMI unexpectedly drops to 51 in January vs. 52.3 expected
China's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unexpectedly fell to 51 in January from 52.2 in December, the latest data published by Caixin showed Wednesday.
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China January Caixin Services PMI 51.0 (vs. 52.2 in December)
China January Caixin Services PMI 51.0 (vs. 52.2 in December)
Activity in China's services sector
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Fed’s Jefferson: No need to hurry further rate cuts; strong economy makes caution appropriate
Fed’s Jefferson: No need to hurry further rate cuts; strong economy makes caution appropriate
Federal Reserve (Fed) Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson was on the wires late Tuesday, commenting on the economic and interest rates outlooks.
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Australian Dollar moves little as traders put eyes on US-China tariff situation
Australian Dollar moves little as traders put eyes on US-China tariff situation
The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) amid an increased risk aversion following rising fears over US-China trade tensions.
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The People's Bank of China has set the CNY at its strongest since November 8 last year
The People's Bank of China has set the CNY at its strongest since November 8 last year
China is holding the prospect of devaluing the yen in reserve as part of its trade negotiation strategy
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1693
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1693
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1693 as compared to 7.2661 Reuters estimates.
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1693 (vs. estimate at 7.2661)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1693 (vs. estimate at 7.2661)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Japan January services PMI 53.0 (prior 50.9)
Japan January services PMI 53.0 (prior 50.9)
Composite strongest growth since September
ANZ says NZ jobs data don’t stand in the way of RBNZ 50bp cut at meeting on 19 February
ANZ says NZ jobs data don’t stand in the way of RBNZ 50bp cut at meeting on 19 February
Data all but locks in a 50bps OCR cut at the RBNZ’s next meeting on 19 February
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2661 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2661 – Reuters estimate
China is back from its long holiday today
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Trump says US 'will take over the Gaza Strip'
Trump says US 'will take over the Gaza Strip'
Trump after his meeting and dinner with Israeli PM Netanyahu
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EUR/USD bounces as market pressures abate
EUR/USD bounces as market pressures abate
EUR/USD lurched higher by eight-tenths of one percent on Tuesday, regaining lost ground but failing to recapture the 1.0400 handle.
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GBP/USD extends recovery but remains on shaky ground
GBP/USD extends recovery but remains on shaky ground
GBP/USD continued to grind higher on Tuesday, extending a recovery after the week’s early plunge on trade war concerns sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping threats to impose stiff tariffs on his own constituents in an effort to punish some of the US’ closest trade allies.
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More on the New Zealand jobs data - unemployment hitting a 4 year high
More on the New Zealand jobs data - unemployment hitting a 4 year high
There is nothing in the data to stop the RBNZ from cutting by 50bp at its next meeting
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More on Goldman Sachs - China retaliatory measures to have limited impact on energy prices
More on Goldman Sachs - China retaliatory measures to have limited impact on energy prices
China's finance ministry announced tariffs after Trump's kicked in
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Japan's Honda and Nissan may call off merger talks
Japan's Honda and Nissan may call off merger talks
Japanese media, Asahi, citing unnamed sources
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil build larger than expected
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil build larger than expected
This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar slumps as the trade war dust settles
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar slumps as the trade war dust settles
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 4, 2025
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Economic calendar in Asia 05 February 2025 - NZ jobs data, China services PMI
Economic calendar in Asia 05 February 2025 - NZ jobs data, China services PMI
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 05 February 2025
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Australian Dollar gains ground as markets digest China's response to the US
Australian Dollar gains ground as markets digest China's response to the US
On Tuesday, the AUD/USD rose to 0.6255 as the pair extended Monday’s comeback.
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What a run for gold to start the year
What a run for gold to start the year
Gold steadily higher to start 2025
Alphabet (Google) reports after the close
Alphabet (Google) reports after the close
AMD, Chipotle are also scheduled to release earnings
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David Sacks: The feasibility of a bitcoin reserve is being studied
David Sacks: The feasibility of a bitcoin reserve is being studied
Says he will evaluate a bitcoin reserve, doesn't mention other cryptos
Forex Today: More Fedspeak and the ADP report take centre stage
Forex Today: More Fedspeak and the ADP report take centre stage
The US Dollar shed further ground on Tuesday as market participants continued to evaluate the US tariffs narrative and the potential retaliatory measures by China.
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Fed's Daly: Fed is positioned to wait and see
Fed's Daly: Fed is positioned to wait and see
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly noted on Tuesday that the Fed is firmly planted in wait-and-see mode, specifically noting the chilling effect that economic uncertainty has on policymaking.
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