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Federal Reserve speakers Monday include Harker, Bowman and Waller (Waller in the evening)

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Federal Reserve speakers Monday include Harker, Bowman and Waller (Waller in the evening)

It's a US holiday on Monday but these three are speaking

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BoJ likely to raise rates as early as May if Shunto wage talk results as strong as 2024

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BoJ likely to raise rates as early as May if Shunto wage talk results as strong as 2024

BoJ forecast of a hike in May and October in 2025 and an additional hike in 2026.

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NZD/USD advances to two-month peak, around mid-0.5700s amid weaker USD

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NZD/USD advances to two-month peak, around mid-0.5700s amid weaker USD

The NZD/USD pair attracts buyers for the third successive day on Monday and climbs to a two-month peak, around the 0.5750 area during the Asian session amid the prevalent US Dollar (USD) selling bias.

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WTI holds steady above $70.50, eyes on Russia-Ukraine peace deal

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WTI holds steady above $70.50, eyes on Russia-Ukraine peace deal

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price rebounds from losses in the previous session, trading around $70.60 per barrel during Monday’s Asian hours.

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Japan’s Hayashi: Will respond carefully to potential impacts of Trump’s tariffs

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Japan’s Hayashi: Will respond carefully to potential impacts of Trump’s tariffs

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi noted on Monday that “Japan faces significant challenges if its companies become targets amid US President Donald Trump's policies; the government will respond carefully to potential impacts.” Additional quotes Exports, particularly in services, demonstrated growth, counterbalancing the decline in domestic demand, while the year's value rose by 2.9% year-on-year, exceeding 609.3 trillion yen for the first time.

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Japanese Yen sticks to strong GDP-inspired gains; USD/JPY hangs near one-week low

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Japanese Yen sticks to strong GDP-inspired gains; USD/JPY hangs near one-week low

The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthened across the board following the release of a strong Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report, which showed that Japan’s economic growth blew past expectations in the fourth quarter.

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Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi warns on becoming target of Trump tariffs

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Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi warns on becoming target of Trump tariffs

Otherwise bullish on Japan's economy

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USD/INR strengthens as traders await Indian Trade Balance, US tariff details

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USD/INR strengthens as traders await Indian Trade Balance, US tariff details

The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens on Monday, snapping the two-day winning streak.

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PBOC Governor Pan: Will continue to let the market play a decisive role in deciding the Yuan exchange rate

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PBOC Governor Pan: Will continue to let the market play a decisive role in deciding the Yuan exchange rate

Speaking at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, People's Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng said that the central bank “will continue to let the market play a decisive role in deciding the Yuan exchange rate.” Additional quotes Emphasized that a stable yuan is crucial for global financial and economic stability.

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Its not just about the yen - USD is broadly lower in Asia Monday trade

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Its not just about the yen - USD is broadly lower in Asia Monday trade

JPY jumped on strong GDP data

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PBOC gov on Sunday - market will continue decisive role in deciding the yuan exchange rate

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PBOC gov on Sunday - market will continue decisive role in deciding the yuan exchange rate

People's Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng

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China Stock Market

China

CNH

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US’ NEC Director Hasset: Having regular meetings with Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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US’ NEC Director Hasset: Having regular meetings with Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Kevin Hassett, Director of the US National Economic Council (NEC), revealed in an interview with CBS' Face The Nation early Monday he is having regular meetings with Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell.

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Australian Dollar rises amid risk-on mood, attention turns to upcoming RBA decision

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Australian Dollar rises amid risk-on mood, attention turns to upcoming RBA decision

The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues its upward momentum against the US Dollar (USD) for the third straight day on Monday, supported by US President Donald Trump's decision to delay the implementation of reciprocal tariffs.

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Trump's director of the National Economic Council regularly 'meeting' with Fed's Powell

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Trump's director of the National Economic Council regularly 'meeting' with Fed's Powell

Blowtorch to the belly?

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UK businesses planning ‘most brutal round of job cuts in a decade’

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UK businesses planning ‘most brutal round of job cuts in a decade’

Axe falling ...

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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1702 (vs. estimate at 7.2617)

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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1702 (vs. estimate at 7.2617)

PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.

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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1702 vs. 7.1706 previous

On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1702 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1706 and 7.2617 Reuters estimates.

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Japan economy minister Akazawa is wary about the strong GDP result. ps. Yen still rising.

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Japan economy minister Akazawa is wary about the strong GDP result. ps. Yen still rising.

Yen crosses and USD/JPY are losing further ground

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GBP/USD holds positive ground above 1.2550 on weaker US Retail Sales data

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GBP/USD holds positive ground above 1.2550 on weaker US Retail Sales data

The GBP/USD pair trades with mild gains near 1.2585 during the early Asian session on Monday.

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Macroeconomics

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Singapore non-oil domestic exports (NODX) -2.1% in January (vs. -1.1% expected, prior +9%)

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Singapore non-oil domestic exports (NODX) -2.1% in January (vs. -1.1% expected, prior +9%)

NODX -2.1% y/y in January 2025

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USD/CAD struggles to build on modest bounce from two-month low, remains below 1.4200

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USD/CAD struggles to build on modest bounce from two-month low, remains below 1.4200

The USD/CAD pair kicks off the new week on a positive note and reverses a major part of Friday's slide to mid-1.4100s, or its lowest level since December 12.

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