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2 reasons (and others) Barclays still like USD/JPY
2 reasons (and others) Barclays still like USD/JPY
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2 reasons (and others) Barclays still like USD/JPY
1. The BoJ priced in, and 2. risk surrounding Trump
Recapping Japan’s core machinery orders in November, results exceeding expectations
Recapping Japan’s core machinery orders in November, results exceeding expectations
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Recapping Japan’s core machinery orders in November, results exceeding expectations
The Bank of Japan will eye this report favourably. Its not a game changer but another straw on the camel's back.
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1886 vs. 7.1889 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1886 vs. 7.1889 previous
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1886 vs. 7.1889 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1886 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1889 and 7.3353 Reuters estimates.
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1886 (vs. estimate at 7.3353)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1886 (vs. estimate at 7.3353)
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1886 (vs. estimate at 7.3353)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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China Stock Market
China
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in January
PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in January
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in January
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Monday.
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Macroeconomics
GBP/USD ticks higher on softer USD; lacks bullish conviction and remains below 1.2200
GBP/USD ticks higher on softer USD; lacks bullish conviction and remains below 1.2200
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GBP/USD ticks higher on softer USD; lacks bullish conviction and remains below 1.2200
The GBP/USD pair kicks off the new week on a slightly positive note and reverses a part of Friday's decline, though the uptick lacks follow-through or bullish conviction.
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Currencies
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this week - but there is a hurdle to overcome first
Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this week - but there is a hurdle to overcome first
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this week - but there is a hurdle to overcome first
BoJ watching the market's reaction to Trump's inauguration and his actions immediately following
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JPY
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3353 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3353 – Reuters estimate
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3353 – 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 November machine orders rocket higher: +3.4% m/m (expected -0.4%) +10.3% y/y (+5.6%)
Japan November machine orders rocket higher: +3.4% m/m (expected -0.4%) +10.3% y/y (+5.6%)
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Japan November machine orders rocket higher: +3.4% m/m (expected -0.4%) +10.3% y/y (+5.6%)
A leading indicator of capital spending in the coming six to nine months
JP Morgan forecasts a PBOC RRR and rate cut after Lunar New Year
JP Morgan forecasts a PBOC RRR and rate cut after Lunar New Year
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JP Morgan forecasts a PBOC RRR and rate cut after Lunar New Year
And more fiscal support announcements in March
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China Stock Market
China
CNH
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PBOC may cut RRR before the Lunar New Year holiday
PBOC may cut RRR before the Lunar New Year holiday
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PBOC may cut RRR before the Lunar New Year holiday
First day of the holiday is January 29
CNY
China Stock Market
CNH
pboc
AUD/USD holds below 0.6200 ahead of Trump’s inauguration
AUD/USD holds below 0.6200 ahead of Trump’s inauguration
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AUD/USD holds below 0.6200 ahead of Trump’s inauguration
The AUD/USD pair weakens to around 0.6190, snapping the two-day losing streak during the early Asian session on Monday.
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Macroeconomics
Nomura are expecting a March Fed rate cut then a US inflationary shock due to tariffs
Nomura are expecting a March Fed rate cut then a US inflationary shock due to tariffs
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Nomura are expecting a March Fed rate cut then a US inflationary shock due to tariffs
Nomura Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) outlook
Reminder - US markets are closed on Monday, January 20, 2025
Reminder - US markets are closed on Monday, January 20, 2025
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Reminder - US markets are closed on Monday, January 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Day
Bonds
SPX
Nasdaq
Trump spoke at a rally - hinted at action on immigration and energy (nothing on tariffs)
Trump spoke at a rally - hinted at action on immigration and energy (nothing on tariffs)
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Trump spoke at a rally - hinted at action on immigration and energy (nothing on tariffs)
Trump spoke at a rally ahead of his inauguration
Politics
Leaks around Trump's 'day one' executive orders have not mentioned tariffs at all
Leaks around Trump's 'day one' executive orders have not mentioned tariffs at all
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Leaks around Trump's 'day one' executive orders have not mentioned tariffs at all
Which, of course, doesn't mean we don't get any - but so far so good
Politics
Economic calendar in Asia Monday, January 20, 2025 - PBOC Loan Prime Rate (LPR) day
Economic calendar in Asia Monday, January 20, 2025 - PBOC Loan Prime Rate (LPR) day
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Economic calendar in Asia Monday, January 20, 2025 - PBOC Loan Prime Rate (LPR) day
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 20 January 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Monday, 20 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Trade ideas thread - Monday, 20 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Trade ideas thread - Monday, 20 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
Trump to issue executive orders on immigration, energy, government hiring policies soon
Trump to issue executive orders on immigration, energy, government hiring policies soon
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Trump to issue executive orders on immigration, energy, government hiring policies soon
Report is that Trump will declare a national emergency within hours of being sworn in today, Monday, January 20
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Monday morning open levels - indicative forex prices - 20 January 2025
Monday morning open levels - indicative forex prices - 20 January 2025
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Monday morning open levels - indicative forex prices - 20 January 2025
Good morning, afternoon or evening to all ForexLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week.
Newsquawk Week Ahead: BoJ, PBoC, PMIs, UK jobs, Inflation data from Canada, Japan and NZ
Newsquawk Week Ahead: BoJ, PBoC, PMIs, UK jobs, Inflation data from Canada, Japan and NZ
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Newsquawk Week Ahead: BoJ, PBoC, PMIs, UK jobs, Inflation data from Canada, Japan and NZ
Next week focus lies on central bank rate decisions from the BoJ, PBoC, Norges Bank and CBRT, while data highlights include UK employment, PMI data and inflation metrics from Canada, Japan and New Zealand.
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A Presidential Memecoin? How $TRUMP Is Shaking Up Crypto Space
A Presidential Memecoin? How $TRUMP Is Shaking Up Crypto Space
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A Presidential Memecoin? How $TRUMP Is Shaking Up Crypto Space
Donald Trump has deepened his involvement in the cryptocurrency space ahead of his January 20 inauguration. In an unexpected move, the US President-elect launched his own memecoin, $TRUMP, this wee...
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Weekly Market Outlook (20-24 January)
Weekly Market Outlook (20-24 January)
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Weekly Market Outlook (20-24 January)
The highlights include the US President Inauguration, the PBoC LPR, the UK Employment report, the Canadian and New Zealand CPI data, the BoJ Rate Decision and the Flash PMIs.
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XTB, BitGo, Advanced Markets, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
XTB, BitGo, Advanced Markets, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
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XTB, BitGo, Advanced Markets, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
In another busy week of significant executive appointments, promotions, and exits, XTB named Aleksander Chłopecki as Supervisory Board Chair; BitGo welcomed Former Citi and Standard Chartered Banke...
executive transitions
executives
leadership changes
executive moves
XTB
A technical view of the major currency pairs going into the new trading week
A technical view of the major currency pairs going into the new trading week
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A technical view of the major currency pairs going into the new trading week
Be aware. Be prepared. A look at the key technical levels in play for the major currency pairs for the week starting January 20
Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal: What is the real plan here?
Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal: What is the real plan here?
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Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal: What is the real plan here?
Let's assume there is a real plan here
Politics
Week in Focus: IG Acquires Freetrade, eToro Eyes Nasdaq Listing, and More
Week in Focus: IG Acquires Freetrade, eToro Eyes Nasdaq Listing, and More
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Week in Focus: IG Acquires Freetrade, eToro Eyes Nasdaq Listing, and More
IG Acquired Freetrade for £160 Million . Topping our weekly news roundup, IG Group acquired Freetrade, a commission-free investment platform, for £160 million in an effort to expand its services in...
editor's pick
IG eToro
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 17 Jan: US Supreme Court affirms decision to shut TikTok.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 17 Jan: US Supreme Court affirms decision to shut TikTok.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 17 Jan: US Supreme Court affirms decision to shut TikTok.
Forex news for North American trading on Jan 17, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
US stock indice close higher on the day and have positive returns for the week
US stock indice close higher on the day and have positive returns for the week
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US stock indice close higher on the day and have positive returns for the week
The first weekly gains in the broader indices this year.
AUDUSD traded to lowest level since 2020, but bounced. Closing near 100/200 hour MAs
AUDUSD traded to lowest level since 2020, but bounced. Closing near 100/200 hour MAs
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AUDUSD traded to lowest level since 2020, but bounced. Closing near 100/200 hour MAs
The 100 and 200 hour MAs will be the barometer for the new trading week
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USD
NZDUSD: A lot of chop in the trading this week, but the sellers are still in control
NZDUSD: A lot of chop in the trading this week, but the sellers are still in control
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NZDUSD: A lot of chop in the trading this week, but the sellers are still in control
What are the technicals telling us in the NZDUSD. What is needed for the buyer to take back more control?
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USD
GBPUSD: Sloppy trading this week in the pair. Will it become more agreeable to technicals
GBPUSD: Sloppy trading this week in the pair. Will it become more agreeable to technicals
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GBPUSD: Sloppy trading this week in the pair. Will it become more agreeable to technicals
What is needed technically, to keep the sellers in control or help the buyers get off the lows?
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USD
Canadian Dollar slumps back into multi-year lows
Canadian Dollar slumps back into multi-year lows
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Canadian Dollar slumps back into multi-year lows
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) slumped back into familiar multi-year lows on Friday, sending USD/CAD back above the 1.4400 handle and keeping the Loonie at its lowest bids since the pandemic era.
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SEO
CPI
Inflation
EURUSD: What are the technicals telling traders after bouncing off 2022 lows this week
EURUSD: What are the technicals telling traders after bouncing off 2022 lows this week
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EURUSD: What are the technicals telling traders after bouncing off 2022 lows this week
The key technical levels in play for the EURUSD going into the new trading week.
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USD
USDJPY sellers this week tested the 38.2% retracement target, stalled and reversed.
USDJPY sellers this week tested the 38.2% retracement target, stalled and reversed.
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USDJPY sellers this week tested the 38.2% retracement target, stalled and reversed.
What next going into the new trading week? I will go through the trades in the video.
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US Dollar looks for directions ahead of Trump's inauguration
US Dollar looks for directions ahead of Trump's inauguration
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US Dollar looks for directions ahead of Trump's inauguration
The US Dollar consolidates further at current levels on Friday, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) holding around 109.00 and searching for direction.
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SEO
Currencies
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Dow Jones Industrial Average gains ground as investors bet on rate cuts
Dow Jones Industrial Average gains ground as investors bet on rate cuts
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Dow Jones Industrial Average gains ground as investors bet on rate cuts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) added over a full percentage point in value on Friday, climbing around 500 points and vaulting back over 43,500 as market expectations for further rate cuts increased.
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