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USD/CHF holds ground after tariff relief, jobs data
USD/CHF holds ground after tariff relief, jobs data
The USD/CHF pair is trading around 0.8900 during the North American session on Tuesday, benefiting from broader US Dollar (USD) strength.
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EUR/CAD: Euro steadies near 1.5800 as bullish trend holds despite mixed signals
EUR/CAD: Euro steadies near 1.5800 as bullish trend holds despite mixed signals
The EUR/CAD pair was seen trading around the 1.5800 zone after the European session on Tuesday, showing little movement on the day after a slight decline. Despite the minor dip, the overall technical setup stays bullish.
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US Lutnick: Domestic car makers could move supply chains to the US
US Lutnick: Domestic car makers could move supply chains to the US
United States (US) Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick unveiled the White House’s plans for US auto makers. 
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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Bullish trend holds despite minor pullback after European session
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Bullish trend holds despite minor pullback after European session
The EUR/USD is flashing a bullish tone on Tuesday’s session after the European close, even as the pair slightly retraced from earlier highs and now trades near the mid-1.13 to low-1.14 area. Despite a modest dip during the session, broader technical signals continue to suggest upside potential.
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GBP/USD slips below 1.34 as risk rally fades, US data disappoints
GBP/USD slips below 1.34 as risk rally fades, US data disappoints
The Pound Sterling (GBP) depreciates against the US Dollar (USD) and falls after testing the year-to-date (YTD) high of 1.3443. However, it fails to remain above 1.34 as it extends its losses. At the time of writing, GBP/USD trades at 1.3379, down 0.29%.
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USD/CAD continues to hold 1.3800 on slight optimism in US-China trade war de-escalation
USD/CAD continues to hold 1.3800 on slight optimism in US-China trade war de-escalation
The USD/CAD pair moves slightly higher to near 1.3855 during North American trading hours on Tuesday. The Loonie pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) ticks higher, with investors turning slightly optimistic on de-escalation in the trade war between the United States (US) and China.
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Goldman Sachs: Revising our USD/CAD forecasts lower
Goldman Sachs: Revising our USD/CAD forecasts lower
Goldman Sachs sees USD/CAD falling to 1.34
China waives tariffs on US ethane imports – Reuters
China waives tariffs on US ethane imports – Reuters
Citing two sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported on Tuesday that China has decided to waive the 125% tariff on ethane imports from the United States imposed earlier this month.
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US CB Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 86.0 in April
US CB Consumer Confidence Index dropped to 86.0 in April
US consumer sentiment extended its decline in April, as the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell from 93.9 (revised from 92.9) to 86.0—its weakest reading since April 2020.
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US April consumer confidence 86.0 vs 87.5 expected
US April consumer confidence 86.0 vs 87.5 expected
April consumer confidence data from The Conference Board
USD/JPY holds above 142.00 ahead of US JOLTS Job Openings data, BoJ policy eyed
USD/JPY holds above 142.00 ahead of US JOLTS Job Openings data, BoJ policy eyed
The USD/JPY pair ticks higher to near 142.30 during the North American session on Tuesday. The pair edges up as the US Dollar (USD) steadies ahead of the United States (US) JOLTS Job Openings data for March, which will be published at 14:00 GMT.
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US stock futures slide after Bessent
US stock futures slide after Bessent
Some were hoping for more from the Treasury Secretary
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US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Trump creating strategic uncertainty in negotiations
US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Trump creating strategic uncertainty in negotiations
United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is creating "strategic uncertainty" in trade negotiations, per Reuters.
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Forexlive European FX news wrap: Markets await Bessent and Lutnick
Forexlive European FX news wrap: Markets await Bessent and Lutnick
Forex news from the European morning session on Apr 29, 2025
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JPY underperforming along with haven peer CHF – Scotiabank
JPY underperforming along with haven peer CHF – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened by 0.5% against the dollar, underperforming even fellow haven currencies, as markets brace for soft domestic data and upcoming US-Japan trade negotiations.
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GBP fades modestly from fresh multiyear high – Scotiabank
GBP fades modestly from fresh multiyear high – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) soft, down 0.3% against the US Dollar (USD) and trading in tandem with EUR in an environment of broad-based USD strength, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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ECB's Kazaks: Step-by-step rate cuts may continue
ECB's Kazaks: Step-by-step rate cuts may continue
Comments from the ECB policymaker Kazaks
EUR: ECB CPI expectations surprise w/ markets still pricing June cut – Scotiabank
EUR: ECB CPI expectations surprise w/ markets still pricing June cut – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is soft, down 0.3% against the US Dollar (USD) and a mid-performer among the G10 in an environment of broad-based USD strength, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $33.30, capitalizes on US-China trade uncertainty
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $33.30, capitalizes on US-China trade uncertainty
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades higher to near $33.30 during European trading hours on Tuesday. The white metal gains as investors start doubting whether de-escalation in the trade war between the United States (US) and China is underway.
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CAD steady despite election delivering another minority government – Scotiabank
CAD steady despite election delivering another minority government – Scotiabank
The Canadian election results brought disappointment for pretty much everyone—the Liberals won, but are short of a majority, the Conservatives saw a jump in popular support but their leader failed to hold his own riding while both the NDP and Bloc lost heavily, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun
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AUD/USD retreats after failing to hold multi-month high – BBH
AUD/USD retreats after failing to hold multi-month high – BBH
AUD/USD trimmed gains after testing resistance near 0.6450, as market attention shifts to upcoming Q1 CPI data.
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US Dollar erases gains after White House labels Amazon as hostile and political
US Dollar erases gains after White House labels Amazon as hostile and political
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is having a knee jerk reaction on the back of comments from United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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USD edges firmer on the day – Scotiabank
USD edges firmer on the day – Scotiabank
The USD is tracking a little higher on the day so far, reversing some of yesterday’s losses, following news that President Trump will make some concessions on auto tariffs due to come into effect on May 3rd.
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GBP/USD pulls back after multi-month high – BBH
GBP/USD pulls back after multi-month high – BBH
GBP/USD slipped from recent highs as UK retail price data confirmed ongoing deflation in shop prices, despite a pickup in food inflation.
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USD/CAD: US auto tariffs & Canadian election result in focus – MUFG
USD/CAD: US auto tariffs & Canadian election result in focus – MUFG
The US Dollar has strengthened modestly overnight against other G10 currencies as it continues to consolidate at lower levels following the heavy sell-off during this month.
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Incoming US data to keep the pressure on the USD – DBS
Incoming US data to keep the pressure on the USD – DBS
The DXY Index depreciated by 0.5% to 98.9 overnight after failing to push above 100 in the past three sessions. The Fed has entered a blackout period ahead of next week’s FOMC meeting.
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EUR/USD holds steady around 1.1400 – BBH
EUR/USD holds steady around 1.1400 – BBH
EUR/USD is range-bound around 1.1400, BBH FX analysts report, BBH FX analysts report.
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AUD/USD corrects to near 0.6400 as US Dollar steadies
AUD/USD corrects to near 0.6400 as US Dollar steadies
The AUD/USD pair retraces to near 0.6400 during European trading hours on Tuesday from an over four-month high of 0.6450 posted earlier in the day.
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EUR/USD drops as US Dollar gains while US-China trade uncertainty escalates
EUR/USD drops as US Dollar gains while US-China trade uncertainty escalates
EUR/USD trades lower around 1.1390 during North American trading hours on Tuesday. The major currency pair ticks lower as the US Dollar (USD) steadies despite escalating uncertainty about the trade outlook between the United States (US) and China.
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