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Japan’s Kato: Will closely monitor discussions at BoJ’s policy meeting next week
Japan’s Kato: Will closely monitor discussions at BoJ’s policy meeting next week
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Japan’s Kato: Will closely monitor discussions at BoJ’s policy meeting next week
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday that he “will closely monitor discussions at the Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy meeting next week.” Additional quotes Expect the BoJ to conduct monetary policy appropriately.
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US inflation data to take center stage today
US inflation data to take center stage today
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US inflation data to take center stage today
Will the price numbers be a catalyst for 10-year Treasury yields to tip over 4.80%?
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USD/CHF softens below 0.9150 as investors await US CPI release
USD/CHF softens below 0.9150 as investors await US CPI release
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USD/CHF softens below 0.9150 as investors await US CPI release
The USD/CHF pair trades with a mild negative bias around 0.9120 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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EUR/USD steadies around 1.0300 as US Dollar remains subdued ahead of US CPI
EUR/USD steadies around 1.0300 as US Dollar remains subdued ahead of US CPI
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EUR/USD steadies around 1.0300 as US Dollar remains subdued ahead of US CPI
EUR/USD remains steady following recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around 1.0300 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the US CPI data, USD/JPY fell on Ueda
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the US CPI data, USD/JPY fell on Ueda
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the US CPI data, USD/JPY fell on Ueda
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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More from Bank of Japan Governor Ueda - lots of positive talk about wage hikes
More from Bank of Japan Governor Ueda - lots of positive talk about wage hikes
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More from Bank of Japan Governor Ueda - lots of positive talk about wage hikes
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda speaking at a BoJ branch manager meeting
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GBP/USD trades with mild negative bias around 1.2200 ahead of UK/US inflation data
GBP/USD trades with mild negative bias around 1.2200 ahead of UK/US inflation data
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GBP/USD trades with mild negative bias around 1.2200 ahead of UK/US inflation data
The GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday, albeit it lacks follow-through and remains well within the previous day's broader trading range.
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European Central Bank speeches today from de Guindos, Villeroy, Vujcic
European Central Bank speeches today from de Guindos, Villeroy, Vujcic
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European Central Bank speeches today from de Guindos, Villeroy, Vujcic
ECB events for Wednesday, January 15, 2025
TikTok making plans to disable its app for U.S. users on Sunday
TikTok making plans to disable its app for U.S. users on Sunday
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TikTok making plans to disable its app for U.S. users on Sunday
A federal law banning the platform takes effect that day
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Federal Reserve speakers coming up Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Federal Reserve speakers coming up Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Federal Reserve speakers coming up Wednesday, January 15, 2025
CPI data first, followed by plenty of Fed speakers
ECB's Lane says it takes time for monetary easing to have an impact
ECB's Lane says it takes time for monetary easing to have an impact
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ECB's Lane says it takes time for monetary easing to have an impact
European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane speaking in Hong Kong
UK CPI inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5% YoY in December vs. 2.7% forecast
UK CPI inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5% YoY in December vs. 2.7% forecast
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UK CPI inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5% YoY in December vs. 2.7% forecast
United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics will release the December CPI data on Wednesday.
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USD/INR loses traction as traders brace for US CPI data
USD/INR loses traction as traders brace for US CPI data
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USD/INR loses traction as traders brace for US CPI data
The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens on Wednesday, pressured by intense demand for the US Dollar (USD).
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India
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US December CPI data due Wednesday, ranges of estimates (& why they're crucial to know)
US December CPI data due Wednesday, ranges of estimates (& why they're crucial to know)
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US December CPI data due Wednesday, ranges of estimates (& why they're crucial to know)
Discover how unexpected US data results can significantly impact markets
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SPX
USD
Japanese Yen bulls regain control on BoJ Governor Ueda's hawkish remarks, intervention fears
Japanese Yen bulls regain control on BoJ Governor Ueda's hawkish remarks, intervention fears
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Japanese Yen bulls regain control on BoJ Governor Ueda's hawkish remarks, intervention fears
The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to gain any meaningful traction and languishes near a multi-month low against its American counterpart amid doubts over the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) rate hike plans.
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Australian Dollar gains ground due to risk-on market sentiment, US CPI awaited
Australian Dollar gains ground due to risk-on market sentiment, US CPI awaited
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Australian Dollar gains ground due to risk-on market sentiment, US CPI awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds steady on Wednesday after two consecutive days of gains against the US Dollar (USD).
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Bank of England speakers coming up - Taylor on inflation and economic outlook
Bank of England speakers coming up - Taylor on inflation and economic outlook
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Bank of England speakers coming up - Taylor on inflation and economic outlook
Two Bank of England speakers on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
South Korea Trade Balance unchanged at $6.49B in December
South Korea Trade Balance unchanged at $6.49B in December
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South Korea Trade Balance unchanged at $6.49B in December
South Korea Trade Balance unchanged at $6.49B in December
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NZD/USD trades with mild gains near 0.5600 as traders await US CPI data
NZD/USD trades with mild gains near 0.5600 as traders await US CPI data
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NZD/USD trades with mild gains near 0.5600 as traders await US CPI data
The NZD/USD pair posts modest gains to near 0.5600 on Wednesday during the Asian trading hours.
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South Korean impeached President Yoon has been arrested
South Korean impeached President Yoon has been arrested
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South Korean impeached President Yoon has been arrested
South Korean media with the reports of his arrest after he tried to impose martial law back in December
PBoC injects 959bn yuan in open market operations (offsetting maturing MLF)
PBoC injects 959bn yuan in open market operations (offsetting maturing MLF)
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PBoC injects 959bn yuan in open market operations (offsetting maturing MLF)
To offset impact of MLF expiration and peak tax season
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1883 (vs. estimate at 7.3240)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1883 (vs. estimate at 7.3240)
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1883 (vs. estimate at 7.3240)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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WTI holds above $76.50 on US sanctions on Russian oil exports
WTI holds above $76.50 on US sanctions on Russian oil exports
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WTI holds above $76.50 on US sanctions on Russian oil exports
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $76.75 on Wednesday.
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Macroeconomics
UBS forecasts EUR/USD to 1 by March, but then recovering to 1.06
UBS forecasts EUR/USD to 1 by March, but then recovering to 1.06
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UBS forecasts EUR/USD to 1 by March, but then recovering to 1.06
UBS says that despite the USD being very over valued EUR/USD can fall further
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USD
Goldman Sachs' three reasons to expect GBP stabilisation and recovery
Goldman Sachs' three reasons to expect GBP stabilisation and recovery
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Goldman Sachs' three reasons to expect GBP stabilisation and recovery
But risks from a strong US dollar and UK fiscal challenges persist
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3240 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3240 – Reuters estimate
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3240 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Barclays forecasting the Bank of Japan to remain on hold in January, rate hike in March
Barclays forecasting the Bank of Japan to remain on hold in January, rate hike in March
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Barclays forecasting the Bank of Japan to remain on hold in January, rate hike in March
Bank of Japan deputy governor Himino was not dovish
EUR/USD looks up from the low end ahead of key CPI print
EUR/USD looks up from the low end ahead of key CPI print
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EUR/USD looks up from the low end ahead of key CPI print
EUR/USD found enough gas in the tank for an intraday rally on Tuesday, rising over eight-tenths of one percent on the day as Euro bidders hope that a potential accord in France could stave off a total collapse of the European country’s government.
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Inflation
Japan Money Supply M2+CD (YoY) up to 1.3% in December from previous 1.2%
Japan Money Supply M2+CD (YoY) up to 1.3% in December from previous 1.2%
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Japan Money Supply M2+CD (YoY) up to 1.3% in December from previous 1.2%
Japan Money Supply M2+CD (YoY) up to 1.3% in December from previous 1.2%
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GBP/USD grapples with lows as key inflation data looms ahead
GBP/USD grapples with lows as key inflation data looms ahead
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GBP/USD grapples with lows as key inflation data looms ahead
GBP/USD is mired in near-term technical consolidation near the 1.2200 handle as key inflation metrics from the US and UK growth figures loom large through the midweek sessions.
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CPI
Inflation
US President-elect Trump is looking to enact pro-fossil fuel executive orders
US President-elect Trump is looking to enact pro-fossil fuel executive orders
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US President-elect Trump is looking to enact pro-fossil fuel executive orders
President-elect Donald Trump is preparing executive orders aimed at boosting American fossil fuels ahead of his inauguration next Monday, per the Wall Street Journal.
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Oil
Macroeconomics
USD/CAD weakens to near 1.4350 on cooler-than-expected US PPI inflation data
USD/CAD weakens to near 1.4350 on cooler-than-expected US PPI inflation data
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USD/CAD weakens to near 1.4350 on cooler-than-expected US PPI inflation data
The USD/CAD pair remains on the defensive around 1.4350 during the early Asian session on Wednesday, pressured by the disappointing US December Producer Price Index (PPI) data.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
South Korea Unemployment Rate up to 3.7% in December from previous 2.7%
South Korea Unemployment Rate up to 3.7% in December from previous 2.7%
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South Korea Unemployment Rate up to 3.7% in December from previous 2.7%
South Korea Unemployment Rate up to 3.7% in December from previous 2.7%
USDKRW
Employment
SouthKorea
Former Japan MoF official says Trump and Japan can work together to send USD/JPY lower
Former Japan MoF official says Trump and Japan can work together to send USD/JPY lower
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Former Japan MoF official says Trump and Japan can work together to send USD/JPY lower
Nikkei rep[orting on views from former MoF official Yamasaki
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