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Canadian retail sales will test the resilience of the consumer
Trade war rhetoric hasn't helped
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USD/CAD holds gains above 1.3850 on optimism over potential US trade deals
USD/CAD recovers its recent losses from the previous session, trading around 1.3870 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens, supported by optimism surrounding potential US trade deals.
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Malaysia trade minister: We're open to negotiate with the US on reducing trade deficit
Comments on the trade war
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The yen's rise is more fragile than the euro's
Bank of America makes the case that the yen could give back its gains
JPY
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Japanese Yen bears retain intraday control amid positive risk tone; ; USD/JPY approaches 144.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) selling bias remains unabated heading into the European session on Friday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) strength, lifts the USD/JPY pair to a fresh two-week high, around the 143.85 area in the last hour.
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NZD/USD softens below 0.6000, eyes on US-China trade tensions
The NZD/USD pair edges lower to around 0.5985 during the Asian session on Friday, pressured by the firmer Greenback. The lack of progress toward defusing the US-China trade deal exerts some selling pressure on the China-proxy Kiwi.
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What has to happen to price in a recession?
The market hasn't priced in a recession yet, which indicates there could be much more downside
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Australian Dollar moves sideways due to mixed market sentiment
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends gains for the second successive session against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday following a Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, China is weighing the suspension of its 125% tariff on certain US imports, including medical equipment, ethane, and
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PBOC Governor: All parties express concern about negative impact of trade frictions
People's Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Friday that all parties expressed concern about the negative impact of trade frictions. Pan added that economic fragmentation and trade tensions continue to disrupt the industrial supply chain and weaken the momentum of global growth.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2066 vs. 7.2098 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2066 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2098.
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PBOC Governor: All parties expressed concern about negative impact of trade frictions
Comments from the PBOC Governor, who is in Washington this week for the G20
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GBP/USD weakens to near 1.3300 ahead of UK Retail Sales release
The GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.3310 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. The UK Retail Sales data for March will be the highlight later on Friday.
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Macroeconomics


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US Dollar firms in a rebound from Thursday's trade
Solid bids for the US dollar in Asian trade
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China's Finance Ministry: Current world economic growth momentum is insufficient
China's Finance Ministry said on Friday that the current world economic growth momentum was insufficient, with tariff and trade wars further impacting economic and financial stability, per Reuters.
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China fin min: Current world economic growth momentum is insufficient
Comments from China's finance minister at the G20 in Washington
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EUR/USD edges lower below 1.1400 amid trade uncertainty
The EUR/USD pair weakens to near 1.1380 during the early Asian session on Friday. However, the downside for the major pair might be limited as investors remain concerned about the US-China trade tensions. Later on Friday, the final reading of Michigan Consumer Sentiment will be released.
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Macroeconomics


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Japan's Tokyo CPI inflation rises to 3.5% YoY in April
The headline Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April climbed 3.5% YoY as compared to 2.9% in the previous month, the Statistics Bureau of Japan showed on Friday.
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Japan April Tokyo CPI ex-fresh food +3.4% vs +3.2% expected
Tokyo April consumer price index data
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UK April GfK consumer confidence -23 vs -22 expected
UK consumer confidence data for April 2025
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Gold attracts strong bids early in Asia
The gold buyers are back
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Japan's Ishiba: Decided on a package of measures to deal with US tariffs
Comments from Ishiba
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South Korea industry min: Reached common ground on shipbuilding co-operation with US
Comments from the South Korean industry minister
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Fed’s Kashkari: Worried uncertainty may cause layoffs
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said late Thursday that he is worried that with the uncertainty, businesses will do layoffs.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds ground near weekly highs
Silver finished Thursday's session virtually unchanged, yet it remains near weekly highs of $33.65, with traders poised to push the grey metal higher.
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BoJ’s Ueda: Uncertainty regarding global economy rising, must scrutinize impact on business
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that the Japanese central bank will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation converges toward its 2% inflation target as projected.
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 162.00 as technical outlook remains mixed
The EURJPY pair was seen trading near the 162.00 area on Thursday, holding steady ahead of the Asian session after a mildly choppy European trading day.
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Fed's Kashkari: I'm worried about layoffs but not seeing them yet
Comments from the Minneapolis Fed President
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Ueda: Uncertainty regarding global economy rising, must scrutinize impact on business
Comments from the Bank of Japan Governor
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Japanese finance minister Kato met with Scott Bessent today
That could be a good sign
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NZD/JPY Price Analysis: Modest recovery holds as bulls eye resistance ahead of Asian session
The NZDJPY pair was seen trading near the 90.50 area on Thursday, stabilizing after mild intraday gains. The pair is attempting to consolidate above key short-term levels, as investors weigh broad risk sentiment and upcoming Asian market flows.
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Mexican Peso holds firm as inflation rises and US Dollar slides
The Mexican Peso registered modest gains versus the US Dollar on Thursday due to the latter’s broad weakness, even though Mexico’s inflation came in slightly higher than expected. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN trades at 19.57 after hitting a daily high of 19.63.
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US dollar finishes at the lows of the day in a break with the recent correlation
US equities and bonds were strong today but the dollar was soft
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South Africa's Regulator Impersonated in WhatsApp Scam Promising 30% Returns
A new wave of investment scams in South Africa has taken a concerning turn with the rise of deepfake videos impersonating regulators to orchestrate fraudulent schemes.
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AUD/USD rises on USD weakness
The AUD/USD pair holds strong on Thursday as the US Dollar (USD) remains weak. Despite some positive US economic data, including stronger-than-expected Durable Goods Orders, uncertainty around US-China trade talks and the broader tariff situation continues to affect market sentiment.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 24 Apr. Sell the USD but not stocks and bonds today
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 24, 2025
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USD/JPY slips as Fed cut hopes rise and tariff confusion grows
The USD/JPY pair moved lower during Thursday’s European session, retreating toward the 143.00 zone after two days of modest recovery. The shift comes amid renewed US Dollar weakness as Fed rate cut speculation resurfaces and trade headlines stir market uncertainty.
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Tokyo CPI highlights Asian trade. Australian and New Zealand on holiday
The latest look at Japanese inflation coming up
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Major US stock indices close higher with the S&P and NASDAQ both up over 2%
NASDAQ index rises 2.74%
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Alphabet announces earnings after the close. What is expected? What are the technicals?
Alphabet is set to announce its earnings with analysts expecting year-over-year revenue and earnings growth. Technical analysis shows a potential bullish trend if stock holds above key moving averages.
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Once Bitten, Now With Backup: SoftBank Founder Returns to Bitcoin After $130M Loss in 2018
History may not repeat, but it often rhymes, especially in markets. That might be the case for SoftBank, the Japanese investment powerhouse now stepping back into the crypto arena years after a pai...
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