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AUD/USD erases post-CPI advance as sellers wrestle back some near-term control
The pair is down 0.5% today to 0.6198 currently
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Malaysia Explores Crypto Policies: Consults with the UAE and Binance Founder
The Malaysian government is considering a cryptocurrency policy, and its Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has discussed this with leaders in Abu Dhabi and Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao...

China reportedly eyes unwanted Volkswagen factories to gain foothold in German market
Reuters reports, citing a person with knowledge of the Chinese government thinking
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EUR

EUR/USD moves below 1.0300 due to dovish sentiment surrounding ECB, US Retail Sales eyed
EUR/USD extends losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.0280 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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Netherlands, The Unemployment Rate s.a (3M) remains unchanged at 3.7% in December
Netherlands, The Unemployment Rate s.a (3M) remains unchanged at 3.7% in December
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Russell 2000 Index Futures Analysis for Today
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains above $30.50 due to reinforced Fed’s dovish stance
Silver price (XAG/USD) remains stable at around $30.70 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Thursday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen added to its gains, USD/JPY back under 156.00
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Euro Futures Analysis for Today
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European Central Bank policy makers Patsalides and Centeno speaking Thursday
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GBP/USD edges lower to near 1.2200 as UK Gilt yields drop
GBP/USD edges lower after two days of gains, trading around 1.2220 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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Expectations are that Japan will intervene in the currency market if the yen falls to 165
A Bank of Japan rate hike next week also expected
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JPY

Rabobank sees a likely weaker AUD/USD ahead, forecast to 0.60
Headwinds for the Australian dollar
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Bank of Canada deputy governor Gravelle speech on balance sheet normalization
Coming up on Thursday
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CAD

BoJ’s Ueda: Will debate at next week's meeting whether to hike rates
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that the board members “will debate at next week's meeting whether to hike rates.” Additional quotes Will raise policy rate this year if economic, price conditions continue to improve.
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Netanyahu says that Hamas has reneged on the previously agreed terms of a ceasefire.
Oil traders note
Oil

BoJ Gov Ueda says will raise policy rate if economic, price conditions continue to improve
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda saying pretty much the same as yesterday
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JPY

USD/INR gains traction ahead of US Retail Sales release
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory on Thursday.
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UBS forecast USD/CNY to hit 7.5 by June 2025
Tariff risk not yet priced in to the yuan
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NZD/USD maintains position above 0.5600 due to increased odds of Fed rate cuts
NZD/USD remains above 0.5600 during the Asian hours on Thursday following three successive days of gains.
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NewZealand

Recapping Japan's wholesale inflation data earlier - helping to fuel rate hike chatter
The Bank of Japan meet on January 23 and 24
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JPY

Japanese Yen remains on the front foot; USD/JPY holds above 156.00 ahead of US data
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts buyers for the second consecutive day on Thursday on the back of the Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's hawkish comments, signaling a potential rate hike next week.
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Australian Dollar weakens as the US Dollar remains steady ahead of Retail Sales data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) broke its three-day winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) following the Australian Employment report released on Thursday.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
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USD/KRW drops and pops after BoK surprises with rates on-hold decision
Speaking at the post-policy meeting press conference, Bank of Korea (BoK) Governor Rhee Chang-yong said that “Thursday's rate decision was not unanimous.” Additional takeaways Board member Shin Sung-hwan dissented to Thursday's rate decision.
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BOK's Rhee says need for further rate cuts is higher, downside risk to economy has risen
Need for further rate cuts is higher now that the downside risk to economy has risen
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BoJ likely to raise rates next week, barring major market rout following Trump inauguration – Bloomberg
Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing several unnamed people, that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to raise interest rates next week, barring a major market rout following US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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WTI declines below $79.00 as prospects improve for a Gaza ceasefire
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $78.85 on Thursday.
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Macroeconomics

BOK plans to expand the cap on temporary special loans for small and medium businesses
Bank of Korea on hold
KRW

USD/JPY back under 156.00
The prospect of a Bank of Japan rate him next week is bostering the yen.
JPY

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1881 vs. 7.1883 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.1881 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1883 and 7.3247 Reuters estimates.
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1881 (vs. estimate at 7.3247)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong set to explain the surprise interest rate decision
The Bank of Korea maintained its benchmark rate at 3.00%. Most expected a 25bp rate cut.
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South Korea BoK Interest Rate Decision came in at 3%, above forecasts (2.75%)
South Korea BoK Interest Rate Decision came in at 3%, above forecasts (2.75%)
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Bessent expected to say "must ensure that US dollar remains the world's reserve currency"
Bessent is Trump's nomination for Secretary of the Treasury
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Bank of Korea leaves rate unchanged at 3% vs. cut to 2.75% expected
A surprise from the Bank of Korea
KRW

Pricing for February Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut jumps after the strong jobs report
Intense focus now on the CPI data due at the end of this month
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AUD

Australia Part-Time Employment: 80K (December) vs -17K
Australia Part-Time Employment: 80K (December) vs -17K
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Employment

Australia Participation Rate registered at 67.1% above expectations (67%) in December
Australia Participation Rate registered at 67.1% above expectations (67%) in December
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Employment
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Australia Unemployment Rate s.a. meets forecasts (4%) in December
Australia Unemployment Rate s.a. meets forecasts (4%) in December
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Employment