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Forex Today: Gold hits new record-high, USD struggles to find direction
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, February 20: While major currency pairs are having a tough time making a decisive move in either direction, Gold extends its uptrend to a new record-high on Thursday.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
A balance to be struck ahead of the open later
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Germany January PPI -0.1% vs +0.6% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 20 February 2025
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Switzerland January trade balance CHF 6.12 billion vs CHF 3.49 billion prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 20 February 2025
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FX option expiries for Feb 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 20 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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EUR/JPY extends decline below 157.00 on BoJ hike bets
The EUR/JPY cross extends its downside to around 156.55 during the early European session on Thursday.
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FX option expiries for 20 February 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
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BOE odds hardly changed after the UK CPI report yesterday
Traders are still seeing roughly 50 bps of rate cuts by year-end
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RBNZ’s Hawkesby: New Zealand’s economy is well-placed to respond to trade shocks
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby said in an interview on Thursday that “New Zealand is well-placed to respond to trade shocks.” Additional quotes Economy better balanced; inflation low.
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USD/JPY heavy ahead of European morning trade
The pair is reaching close to a test of the 150.00 mark
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USD/CHF weakens to 0.9025 area amid rising trade tensions, modest USD weakness
The USD/CHF pair meets with some supply during the Asian session on Thursday and for now, seems to have snapped a three-day winning streak to the weekly top, around the 0.9055 area touched the previous day.
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: First upside barrier emerges above 1.0450
The EUR/USD pair recovers some lost ground to near 1.0425 during the early European trading hours on Thursday.
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GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Falls toward 189.00 after breaking below nine-day EMA
GBP/JPY extends its decline for the second consecutive day, trading around 189.30 during Asian hours on Thursday.
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BoJ’s Ueda: Did not discuss long-term rates with PM Ishiba
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that he “had a regular exchange of views with Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba.” Additional quotes Explained economy, financial developments.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen surges higher
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, February 20, 2025
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WTI retreats further from one-week top set on Wednesday, slides to $71.70 area
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices extend the overnight pullback from the vicinity of the $73.00 mark, or a one-week top, and drift lower during the Asian session on Thursday.
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Federal Reserve speakers Thursday include Kugler, Goolsbee, Musalem, Barr
Vice Chair Jefferson spoke earlier, Asia time
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds gains near $33.00 due to increased safe-haven appeal
Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds from recent losses recorded in the previous session, trading around $32.80 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday.
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Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates to 0.75% in Q3, Reuters Poll Shows
The March meeting is next, seen on hold
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Gold price uptrend remains uninterrupted; fresh all-time peak and counting
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Thursday and remains close to the record high touched the previous day.
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda said did not discuss long-term rates with ishba
Ueda and Ishiba met for the regular discussion
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Fed's Jefferson says Fed is in "watch and wait" mode about state of government policy
Jefferson is Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve - he spoke earleir
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More on Trump's goal to abolish the IRS - source is US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke in an interview
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USD/CAD steadies above 1.4200, upside seems possible due to new Trump tariffs
USD/CAD remains steady after two successive days of gains, trading around 1.4230 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda is meeting with Japan PM Ishiba
Lunch date
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USD/INR attracts some sellers after Trump says new China trade deal possible
The Indian Rupee (INR) is holding steady on Thursday. Concerns over the impact of trade tariffs and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) outflows could exert some selling pressure on the local currency.
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US President Trump: A new trade deal with China is possible
US President Donald Trump is making some repeated comments early Thursday as markets remain on a cautious footing.
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RBA’s Hauser: Policy is still restrictive
Speaking to Bloomberg News on Thursday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said the central bank’s “policy is still restrictive.” Additional quotes Hard to see bad news in the latest jobs data.
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AUD traders note: Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock speaking on Friday local time
Governor; Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor; Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor (Economic); and Brad Jones, Assistant Governor (Financial System)
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Trump says a new trade deal with China is possible
Huh, here we go with the soy beans all over again
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Trump speaking - repeatiing himself
Not a lot new in these remarks
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RBA Dep Gov Hauser: RBA policy is still restrictive
Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser speaking with Bloomberg
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Japanese Yen advances to over two-month high against USD on BoJ rate hike bets
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gained strong follow-through traction on Thursday and dragged the USD/JPY pair to its lowest level since December 9, around mid-150.00s during the Asian session.
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RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser is speaking now - live link
Appearing in an interview on Bloomberg TV
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Australian Dollar strengthens as Trump suggests the possibility of a trade deal with China
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds gains against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of domestic employment data and China’s interest rate decision on Thursday.
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US Commerce Sec. Lutnick: Trump’s goal is to abolish Internal Revenue Service and let all outsiders pay
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in a Fox News interview late Wednesday commented on US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
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Barclays expects BoJ to raise rates at a six-monthly pace, but risk is front loading
Barclays on the Bank of Japan


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NZD/USD weakens below 0.5700 on RBNZ’s dovish stance
The NZD/USD pair trades on a negative note around 0.5695 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday.
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NZD/USD weakens below 0.5700 on RBNZ’s dovish stance
The NZD/USD pair trades on a negative note around 0.5695 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday.
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