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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen slides
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Forex news for Asian trading on Apr 17, 2025
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GBP/USD trades below 1.3250 after retreating from six-month highs
GBP/USD trades below 1.3250 after retreating from six-month highs
GBP/USD snaps its seven-day winning streak, easing to around 1.3230 during Thursday’s Asian session after retreating from a six-month high of 1.3292 reached on Wednesday.
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RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model drops to 2.9% YoY in Q1 2025
RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model drops to 2.9% YoY in Q1 2025
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published its Sectoral Factor Model Inflation gauge for the first quarter of 2025, following the release of the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the NZ Stats early Thursday.
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RBNZ's own preferred inflation model 2.9% for Q1 2025 (prior was 3.1% y/y in Q4 2024)
RBNZ's own preferred inflation model 2.9% for Q1 2025 (prior was 3.1% y/y in Q4 2024)
The sectoral factor model is the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's own preferred inflation measure
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​​USD/INR weakens on possible foreign inflows
​​USD/INR weakens on possible foreign inflows
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground on Thursday, bolstered by prospects of foreign equity inflows. The Indian benchmark indices have recovered all losses sparked by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs earlier this month.
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India
Macroeconomics
Trump will meet with Italy's PM Meloni on Thursday, April 17
Trump will meet with Italy's PM Meloni on Thursday, April 17
Lunch and meeting in the afternoon
Bonds
Politics
SPX
USD
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD moves below $32.50 due to easing trade concerns
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD moves below $32.50 due to easing trade concerns
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading around $32.30 per troy ounce during Thursday’s Asian session, paring some of its gains from the previous day.
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Japanese Yen remains on the back foot against USD amid receding safe-haven demand
Japanese Yen remains on the back foot against USD amid receding safe-haven demand
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retains its negative bias heading into the European session on Thursday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) strength, assists the USD/JPY pair to hold steady above mid-142.00s.
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Australian Dollar weakens as US Dollar maintains strength on robust consumer spending
Australian Dollar weakens as US Dollar maintains strength on robust consumer spending
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading lower against the US Dollar (USD), snapping a six-day winning streak.
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SEO
Majors
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Macroeconomics
USD/CAD edges higher above 1.3850, BoC holds policy rate at 2.75%
USD/CAD edges higher above 1.3850, BoC holds policy rate at 2.75%
The USD/CAD pair trades in positive territory near 1.3880 during the early Asian session on Thursday. However, the upside for the pad might be limited amid the escalating trade uncertainties. Traders brace for the developments surrounding US trade talks with trading partners.
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Macroeconomics
BoJ’s Nagakawa: If outlook realized, the BoJ will continue to raise interest rate
BoJ’s Nagakawa: If outlook realized, the BoJ will continue to raise interest rate
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Junko Nagakawa said on Thursday that “if the outlook for economic activity and prices is realised, the BoJ will continue to raise interest rate and adjust degree of monetary accommodation.”
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China’s Foreign Ministry: If US continues to play tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention
China’s Foreign Ministry: If US continues to play tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention
China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that if the United States (US) continues to play the tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention.
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UnitedStates
AUDUSD
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in March vs. 4.2% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in March vs. 4.2% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rose to 4.1% in March from 4.0% in February (revised from 4.1%), according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came below the market consensus of 4.2%.
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Macroeconomics
BoJ’s Ueda: Japan’s real interest rate remains very low
BoJ’s Ueda: Japan’s real interest rate remains very low
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that Japan's real interest rates remain very low. Ueda further stated that the central bank will increase the rate if the economic outlook is achieved. 
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CentralBanks
Japan
Macroeconomics
Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday that talks with the United States were constructive, adding that the government will continue to consider trade negotiations a top priority.
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Macroeconomics
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2085 (vs. estimate at 7.3083)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2085 (vs. estimate at 7.3083)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2085 vs. 7.2133 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2085 vs. 7.2133 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.2085 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2133 and 7.3083 Reuters estimate.
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Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Ishiba says economy minister Akazawa reported the talks were constructive
US President Donald Trump claims ‘big progress’ in Japan trade talks
US President Donald Trump claims ‘big progress’ in Japan trade talks
US President Donald Trump said trade talk negotiators had made “big progress” following a meeting with Japanese representatives in Washington about the barrage of tariffs he has imposed on global imports, per Reuters. 
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Japan
Macroeconomics
Singapore March NODX +5.4% y/y (expected +14.1%
Singapore March NODX +5.4% y/y (expected +14.1%
Singapore Non-oil Domestic Exports (NODX)
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3083 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3083 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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China Stock Market
China
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Japan’s Akazawa says agreed to hold a second meeting with US in April
Japan’s Akazawa says agreed to hold a second meeting with US in April
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said early Thursday that the officials agreed to hold a second meeting with the United States this month. 
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Macroeconomics
NZD/USD trades with mild gains above 0.5900 after New Zealand’s CPI data
NZD/USD trades with mild gains above 0.5900 after New Zealand’s CPI data
The NZD/USD pair extends the rally to near 0.5935 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) after the hotter inflation data.
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Macroeconomics
Japan March exports +3.9% y/y (expected +4.5%)
Japan March exports +3.9% y/y (expected +4.5%)
Trade balance data from Japan for March 2025
Fed's Schmid says agricutural sector very nervous about tariffs
Fed's Schmid says agricutural sector very nervous about tariffs
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid.
Deutsche Bank ECB preview: Rate cut expected as downside risks build
Deutsche Bank ECB preview: Rate cut expected as downside risks build
European Central Bank meeting Thursday, April 17, 2025
EUR/USD flat lines near 1.1400 ahead of ECB rate decision
EUR/USD flat lines near 1.1400 ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/USD pair trades on a flat note near 1.1400 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The markets remain cautious as traders wait to see if US President Donald Trump’s administration reaches new trading agreements with partners.
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