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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 20 Feb. The USD moves lower. USDJPY falls to new 2025 low.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 20 Feb. The USD moves lower. USDJPY falls to new 2025 low.
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 20, 2025
Session wrap
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Australian Preliminary Manufacturing PMI for February 50.6 (prior 50.2)
Australian Preliminary Manufacturing PMI for February 50.6 (prior 50.2)
S&P Global Australian Flash PMIs for February 2025
Fed's Kugler says Fed Funds rate is moderately restrictive
Fed's Kugler says Fed Funds rate is moderately restrictive
Federal Reserve Board Governor Adriana Kugler
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bulls surge to back to highs since January, eyeing 100-day SMA retest
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Bulls surge to back to highs since January, eyeing 100-day SMA retest
The NZD/USD pair staged an impressive rally on Thursday, climbing 1.03% to close at 0.5765, marking its highest point since January.
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ICYMI former BOJ Sakurai hawkish comments: Could be a May hike, sees 1.5% by end FY 2026
ICYMI former BOJ Sakurai hawkish comments: Could be a May hike, sees 1.5% by end FY 2026
Former Bank of Japan monetary policy board member Makoto Sakurai
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Economic calendar in Asia 21 February 2025 - Fed, RBA speakers, Japan inflation data
Economic calendar in Asia 21 February 2025 - Fed, RBA speakers, Japan inflation data
A busy calendar for the session ahead
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SEC Approves Yield-Bearing Stablecoin as Crypto Regulations Evolves
SEC Approves Yield-Bearing Stablecoin as Crypto Regulations Evolves
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Oleh Finance Magnates
SEC Approves Yield-Bearing Stablecoin as Crypto Regulations Evolves
SEC approved a yield-bearing stablecoin, introducing a new era for crypto stablecoins. The asset class is an important aspect of the crypto market that facilitates billions of daily transactions.
Major US indices close lower but retraces losses
Major US indices close lower but retraces losses
US market indices closed lower after volatile trading session, with Dow, S&P, NASDAQ, and Russell 2000 slipping, while tech stocks like Meta and Palantir saw declines amid broader software sector weakness.
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USDCHF moves toward low of trading range since mid-December
USDCHF moves toward low of trading range since mid-December
USDCHF tests key support level as broad USD weakness persists
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US Dollar downs as markets asses labor market data and Fed official's signals
US Dollar downs as markets asses labor market data and Fed official's signals
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar’s (USD) performance against six major currencies, extends its decline on Thursday, slipping near 106.30.
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GBPUSD tests 100 day MA/swing area. Key level for buyers and sellers.
GBPUSD tests 100 day MA/swing area. Key level for buyers and sellers.
The swing area comes in between 1.26596 to 1.2670. 100-day MA at 1.2666
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Eurex Clearing CEO Erik Tim Müller to Step Down After Nearly Three Decades
Eurex Clearing CEO Erik Tim Müller to Step Down After Nearly Three Decades
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Oleh Finance Magnates
Eurex Clearing CEO Erik Tim Müller to Step Down After Nearly Three Decades
Erik Tim Müller, the long-serving CEO of Eurex Clearing AG, will step down from his role after next month and leave Deutsche Börse Group by the end of the year.
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Canadian Dollar rises as PPI strengthens
Canadian Dollar rises as PPI strengthens
The Canadian Dollar appreciated against the Greenback on Thursday.
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Forex Today: It’s PMIs day!
Forex Today: It’s PMIs day!
The US Dollar came under renewed and significant selling pressure, retreating to two-month lows even though the US tariff narrative remained unchanged and the Russia-Ukraine peace talks showed no signs of improvement.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbles on weak labor market data from the US, Fed words
Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbles on weak labor market data from the US, Fed words
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), which measures the performance of 30 large-cap US stocks, fell sharply on Thursday, dropping more than 1.40% to 43,980.
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US sells 30-year TIPS at 2.403% vs 2.40% WI
US sells 30-year TIPS at 2.403% vs 2.40% WI
Results of the 30-year TIPS auction
Bonds
Mexican Peso surges ignoring dovish tilted Banxico’s minutes
Mexican Peso surges ignoring dovish tilted Banxico’s minutes
The Mexican Peso staged a comeback, rising over 0.23% against the Greenback.
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Fundamental Analysis
Technical Analysis
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EURUSD races above swing area topside target with little resistance
EURUSD races above swing area topside target with little resistance
EURUSD extends bullish breakout, surpassing swing area with ease. Momentum driven by strong technical support points to retest last week's high at 1.05137.
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US Middle East envoy Witkoff: Trump plan for Gaza is not an eviction plan for Palestinians
US Middle East envoy Witkoff: Trump plan for Gaza is not an eviction plan for Palestinians
US Middle East envoy Witkoff clarifies that Trump's Gaza plan is not about evicting Palestinians but about what's best for them. The plan aims to shake up current thinking and improve prospects for Palestinian people.
Banxico Minutes: Weaker growth and lower inflation keep rate-cut bets alive
Banxico Minutes: Weaker growth and lower inflation keep rate-cut bets alive
Banco de Mexico, also known as Banxico revealed its monetar policy minutes for the decision announced on February 6.
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Fed’s Musalem: Inflation risks are tilted to the upside
Fed’s Musalem: Inflation risks are tilted to the upside
On Thursday, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem warned that rising inflation expectations combined with the risk of stubborn stagflation could create a double challenge for the US economy.
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Revolut Sticks to Hybrid Work as It Moves to London HQ: Launches in Ukraine
Revolut Sticks to Hybrid Work as It Moves to London HQ: Launches in Ukraine
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Oleh Finance Magnates
Revolut Sticks to Hybrid Work as It Moves to London HQ: Launches in Ukraine
Revolut has informed employees that it will continue to allow hybrid working. The decision comes as others push for staff to return to offices.
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Weekly crude oil inventory build of 4.633M vs estimate 3.144M
Weekly crude oil inventory build of 4.633M vs estimate 3.144M
The weekly energy inventory data from the EIA
European indices are closing the day with mixed results
European indices are closing the day with mixed results
German DAX, UK FTSE 100 and Italy's FTSE MIB lower. France's CAC and Spain's Ibex higher
Stocks
Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Tariff Threats Increase Safe-Haven Demand
Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Tariff Threats Increase Safe-Haven Demand
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Oleh Finance Magnates
Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Tariff Threats Increase Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices soared to a record high today (Thursday), driven by mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Fears of an escalating trade war, spurred by U.
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USDCAD breaks below the 100 hour MA. Can the momentum lower continue?
USDCAD breaks below the 100 hour MA. Can the momentum lower continue?
Close risk for sellers on the break is now 1.4208 for traders looking for more downside in the USDCAD currency pair
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