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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Holds above 0.8200 post-Fed meeting
USD/CHF consolidates on Wednesday, registering a daily close with gains of over 0.21%. The pair witnessed a drop from around 0.8847 to 0.8038, the yearly low in eleven days.
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South Korea's foreign exchange reserves have dropped to the lowest level in five years
FX reserves fall to 5-year low on market support measures
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RBNZ gov Hawkesby: Labour market data highlighted subdued nature of New Zealand’s economy
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RBNZ Governor Hawkesby: Tariffs could impact New Zealand significantly
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Christian Hawkesby noted early Thursday that New Zealand's economy remains severely exposed to global trade fallout from US tariff policies.
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Mexican Peso strengthens as Fed Chair Powell signals patience
The Mexican Peso extended its gains against the US Dollar on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) held rates unchanged as Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted that policymakers would remain patient. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN trades at 19.61, down 0.26%.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 7 May: Fed and Chair Powell stay noncommitted
Forex news for North American trading on May 7, 2025
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Ukraine considering a shift away from the US dollar, possibly linking more closely to EUR
Reuters with the report on Ukraine considering linking its currency to the euro instead of the USD
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro holds steady near 163.00 as bullish signals build
The EUR/JPY pair edged higher on Wednesday, trading around the 163.00 zone, reflecting a steady upward bias as the market heads into the Asian session.
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US stocks close higher thanks to late comments on chips from Trump
Alphabet has a rough day on reports of lower usage
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Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Bank of Japan minutes
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 08 May 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Thursday, 8 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Forex Today: All eyes are on the Bank of England
The US Dollar edged higher as markets digested the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday. Adding to the Greenback’s modest strength were renewed hopes of a US-China trade deal materialising sooner rather than later.
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Trump to rescind global chip curbs - report
Big bids in Nvidia
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US dollar rallies through the FOMC decision and press conference
It's unclear to me what's driving this move
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Some bucketing of the Fed chair comments.
Fed faces uncertainty on rate cuts, tariffs impact; expects higher inflation. Policy cautious, awaiting more data to decide on next steps.
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US yields slip as Powell signals patience, US Dollar pulls back from highs
The US Treasury yields edged lower across the whole curve, down an average of two and a half to three basis points so far after plunging over seven basis points earlier.
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Powell Q&A: I don't think we can say which way this will shake out
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Powell: Economy is solid, our policy is well positioned to respond
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GBP/USD slides as Fed holds rates, flags rising inflation and growth uncertainty
GBP/USD extended its losses on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates unchanged as expected, with most eyes set on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference. At the time of writing, the pair trades near 1.3331, down more than 0.20%.
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Watch live: Powell holds a press conference following the May 7 FOMC rate decision
Powell will deliver an opening statement and take questions
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Gold price slips as Fed holds rates, warns of heightened inflation
Gold price remains on the back foot after the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged. XAU/USD trades at $3,394, down over 1%, as traders brace for Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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AUD/USD plunges to 0.6430 as Powell pushes back on rate cut expectations
The Australian Dollar tumbled against the US Dollar following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, where he emphasized uncertainty around the rate outlook and ruled out preemptive easing.
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USD/JPY lurches higher after Powell splashes cold water on rate cut hopes
USD/JPY took a header on Wednesday, falling to 143.00 in intraday trading after the Federal Reserve (Fed) held rates steady at 4.25-4.5%, as many investors had expected.
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EUR/USD whipsaws after Fed rate hold, Powell warns tariffs put targets out of reach
EUR/USD churned within intraday levels after the Federal Reserve (Fed) held interest rates at 4.5% on Wednesday. Markets had broadly forecast a flat stance from the Fed for its May rate call, but the key for investors will be how much the Fed shifts its stance toward future rate cuts.
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Trump says he isn't open to lowering China tariffs to get them to the negotiating table
That could make for a short meeting on the weekend
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US Dollar Index recovers to 99.60 as Powell adopts cautious but balanced tone
US Dollar Index recovers to 99.60 as Powell adopts cautious but balanced tone
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A comparison of the March 2025 statement to the May 2025 statement
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The full statement from the May 2025 FOMC rate decision
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US President Trump: No to pulling back on tariffs on China
United States (US) President Donald Trump hit newswires just ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) upcoming rate call. The President's talking points hit the usual meandering pace, weaving in and out of a wide spread of topics.
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The fiscal hawks are fighting back on the budget bill
Senate Republicans want to get more aggressive
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MUFG: Even a hawkish Powell today may not lift the dollar
No change in rates is expected today but the tone of the statement and Powell are key
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Dow Jones Industrial Average middles as investors digest Fed rate call and cautious Powell
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) eased on Wednesday, falling to 40,850 after the Federal Reserve (Fed) held rates steady in the 4.25-2.5% target range.
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USD/JPY struggles as Fed policy decision and US-China trade talks loom
The USD/JPY pair is trading in a tight range as markets await the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy decision on Wednesday. Investors widely expect the central bank to keep its policy rate unchanged in the 4.25%-4.50% range for the third consecutive meeting, despite rising economic uncertainties.
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More from US Treasury Sec Bessent: "Believes" US Debt to GDP ratio will drop next year
Bessent predicts - but it is a belief - a decrease in the US debt to GDP ratio next year.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: China trade talks to begin Saturday
United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed that US-China trade talks will begin on neutral ground when delegates from the two countries meet in Switzerland this weekend.
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AUD/USD retreats as traders eye Powell and US-China trade talks
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading lower on Wednesday after failing to break above a key resistance level, with markets turning cautious ahead of expected commentary from United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell and high-level trade talks between the US and China.
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EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds steady near 0.8500 as mixed signals persist
The EUR/GBP pair remained relatively flat on Wednesday, hovering near the 0.8500 zone after the European session. Price action was contained within a narrow range, reflecting a market lacking clear directional momentum.
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European major indices closing lower on the day
Major European indices end the day in the red, while US markets see a mixed market. US yields fluctuate ahead of the FOMC rate decision.
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GBP/USD pauses rally as traders eye Fed, BoE’s decisions
The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreated after posting back-to-back days of gains versus the US Dollar (USD). Still, positive news related to a possible de-escalation of the China-US tensions lent a lifeline to the Greenback, which remains firm in early trading.
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