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China data due today - expected to meet 2024 GDP target, "but U.S. tariff risks loom"
China's Q4 GDP data is due today
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China Stock Market
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China new home prices flat at 0% m/m in December (prior -0.1%)
For the y/y its -5.3% in December (November was -5.7%)
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China Stock Market
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Australian BNPL Providers Must Obtain Credit Licence
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has mandated that Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms obtain credit licences.
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Asic
Australia
Heads up for a US holiday on Monday, January 20 - stock and bond markets closed
Futures markets will be partially closed
Bonds
SPX
Nasdaq
USD
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1889 (vs. estimate at 7.3275)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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China Stock Market
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Singapore Non-oil Domestic Exports (NODX) December 2024: +1.7% m/m vs. -1.2% expected
NODX +9.0% y/y vs. +7.8% expected
SGD
Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal officially signed - but still awaits government vote
The delay in the vote will postpone the start of the ceasefire
Politics
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3275 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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China Stock Market
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Chinese economists forecast 2025 economic growth at a minimum of 4.8%
We get the 2024 number today
CNY
China Stock Market
China
CNH
US Treasury Secretary Yellen’s computer was infiltrated by Chinese state-sponsored hackers
Files accessed
Bonds
Politics
Westpac on the Australia dollar: "The exchange rate and the big pivot"
Lower for longer is my take on this note.
AUD
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 16 Jan: Feds Waller more dovish. Retail sales solid.
Forex news for North American trading on Jan 16, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
Wells Fargo revises Fed rate cut forecast amid labor market resilience
Sees only 2 FOMC rate cuts in 2025, from three previously
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Economic calendar in Asia 17 January 2025 - December and Q4 data due from China
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations
economic calendar
Trade ideas thread - Friday, 17 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
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South Korea's Crypto Exchange Upbit Faces Suspension Over KYC Violations
South Korea's top cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is facing a regulatory storm.
Biden Administration does not plan to take action on TikTok on Sunday
It will not go dark on the proposed January 19 date
USD
Sellers are making a play in the USDCHF. Can they keep the momentum going?
What would spoil the sellers' party now?
CHF
USD
BOC Granvelle:A Trump tariff on exports would have big negative impact on economic growth
BOC Deputy Gov. Toni Gravelle speaking
BOC
AUDUSD buyers base the pair a swing area today, but the double-top this week looms
Swing area holds support at 0.61917 to 0.6199, but double top at 0.62457 looms on the topside.
AUD
1,200 Alleged Victims Ask Forex Platform Cinkciarz.pl: Where Is Our Money?
Major Polish currency exchange platform Cinkciarz.pl faces criminal investigation as 1,200 customers report missing funds totaling millions.
Atlanta Fed GDP now Growth estimate for Q4 rises to 3% from 2.7% last
A pick up in the GDP estimate after recent economic data
Fed
Gravelle: BOC expects to announce end of quantitative tightening in 1H of 2025
Comments from Bank of Canada's Gravelle
BOC
eToro Files for Nasdaq Listing with $5B IPO Valuation: Report
After years of ups and downs, eToro has confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., targeting a valuation of over $5 billion, the Financial Times reported.
USDCAD continues its ups and downs. Today is an up day
The pair remains within a swing area going back to mid-December
USD
Coinbase Expands US Services with Bitcoin-Backed Loans of Up to $100K
Coinbase now allows US customers to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC using bitcoin as collateral, the exchange announced today (Thursday).
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United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change above expectations (-260B) in January 10: Actual (-258B)
United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change above expectations (-260B) in January 10: Actual (-258B)
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Gas
Commodities
US business inventories for November +0.1% versus 0.1% estimate
US business inventories for November 2024
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USD/CAD jumps to near 1.4400 as US Dollar rises ahead of Trump’s inauguration
The USD/CAD pair climbs to near the key resistance of 1.4400 in Thursday’s North American session.
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