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EUR/GBP holds positive ground near 0.8500 as traders await German, Eurozone GDP data
EUR/GBP holds positive ground near 0.8500 as traders await German, Eurozone GDP data
The EUR/GBP cross trades in positive territory near 0.8500 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Euro (EUR) remains strong after the German economic data. Traders will shift their attention to the advanced estimate of Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from Germany later on Wednesday.
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Palladium price: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Palladium price: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade mixed at the beginning of Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Palladium (XPD) changes hands at $938.30 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $939.50.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
We have lots of data on the agenda but the focus remains on that first trade deal announcement
market overview
Heads up: Chinese markets closure until next week
Heads up: Chinese markets closure until next week
An extended break in observance of Labor Day
market overview
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Wednesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $59.37 per barrel, down from Tuesday’s close at $59.91.
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German Retail Sales rise 2.2% YoY in March vs. 4.9% previous
German Retail Sales rise 2.2% YoY in March vs. 4.9% previous
Retail Sales in Germany declined 0.2% month-over-month (MoM) in March, following the 0.8% growth reported in February, according to official data released by Destatis on Wednesday.
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Germany March import price index -1.0% vs -0.8% m/m expected
Germany March import price index -1.0% vs -0.8% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 April 2025
Germany March retail sales -0.2% vs -0.4% m/m expected
Germany March retail sales -0.2% vs -0.4% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 April 2025
UK April Nationwide house prices -0.6% vs 0.0% m/m expected
UK April Nationwide house prices -0.6% vs 0.0% m/m expected
Latest data released by Nationwide Building Society - 30 April 2025
US GDP set to slow sharply in Q1 as focus turns to impact of Trump trade policies
US GDP set to slow sharply in Q1 as focus turns to impact of Trump trade policies
The United States (US) Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to publish its preliminary estimate of first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on Wednesday, with analysts expecting the data to show annualized growth of just 0.4%, a sharp slowdown from the 2.4% pace recorded in the final quarter o
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EUR/USD flat lines below 1.1400 mark ahead of Eurozone/US macro data
EUR/USD flat lines below 1.1400 mark ahead of Eurozone/US macro data
The EUR/USD pair recovers a few pips from the vicinity of the mix-1.1300s, or the Asian session low, though it lacks any follow-through amid a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.1375 area and remain confined in a familiar range held over the past week or so.
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GBP/USD breaks below 1.3400 due to stronger US Dollar, BoE rate cut expectations
GBP/USD breaks below 1.3400 due to stronger US Dollar, BoE rate cut expectations
GBP/USD extends its decline for a second straight session, hovering near 1.3390 during Wednesday’s Asian trading. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar strengthens on renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade developments.
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France Q1 preliminary GDP +0.1% vs +0.1% q/q expected
France Q1 preliminary GDP +0.1% vs +0.1% q/q expected
Latest data released by INSEE - 30 April 2025
USD/CHF softens to near 0.6400 amid tariff uncertainty
USD/CHF softens to near 0.6400 amid tariff uncertainty
The USD/CHF pair posts modest losses around 0.6410 during the early European session on Wednesday. The uncertainty surrounding trade policy continues to boost the safe-haven flows, supporting the Swiss Franc (CHF). The Swiss KOF Leading Indicator for April is due later on Wednesday. 
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FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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AUD/JPY rises above 91.00 following key economic data from Australia, Japan
AUD/JPY rises above 91.00 following key economic data from Australia, Japan
AUD/JPY edges higher after registering gains in the previous two sessions, trading around 91.30 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides below $33.00; 200-period EMA on H4 holds the key for bulls
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides below $33.00; 200-period EMA on H4 holds the key for bulls
Silver (XAG/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and slides back below the $33.00 mark, hitting a fresh daily low in the last hour.
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Heads up: Germany states' CPI readings due later today
Heads up: Germany states' CPI readings due later today
German states will be releasing their CPI prints for April today
WTI falls to near $59.50 due to weakening global economic growth, Oil demand
WTI falls to near $59.50 due to weakening global economic growth, Oil demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price continues its decline for a third consecutive session, trading near $59.50 per barrel during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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Gold price once again finds some support near $3,300; bulls not ready to give up yet
Gold price once again finds some support near $3,300; bulls not ready to give up yet
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts sellers for the second successive day and drops closer to the $3,300 mark during the Asian session on Wednesday, though it lacks follow-through.
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Trump will deliver 'Investing in America' remarks on Wednesday afternoon, US Eastern time
Trump will deliver 'Investing in America' remarks on Wednesday afternoon, US Eastern time
A heads up for Trump speaking on Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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USD/INR gains traction as India and Pakistan tension escalates
USD/INR gains traction as India and Pakistan tension escalates
The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens on Wednesday, pressured by rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. Many tourist sites in Kashmir have been closed since Tuesday, as traders react to unverified reports of military activity.
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USD/CAD holds gains near 1.3850 as trade optimism supports US Dollar
USD/CAD holds gains near 1.3850 as trade optimism supports US Dollar
USD/CAD is holding gains for a second consecutive session, trading near 1.3840 during Wednesday’s Asian session. The pair remains supported as the US Dollar (USD) benefits from renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade developments.
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Macroeconomics
NZD/USD remains confined in a narrow range below mid-0.5900s after Chinese PMIs
NZD/USD remains confined in a narrow range below mid-0.5900s after Chinese PMIs
The NZD/USD pair struggles to gain any meaningful traction during the Asian session on Wednesday and languishes near the lower end of a nearly two-week-old trading range. Spot prices hold steady around the 0.5930 region and move little following the release of Chinese PMIs.
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Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Market expects more interest rate cuts after inflation figures
Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Market expects more interest rate cuts after inflation figures
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday that “the market expects more interest rate cuts after inflation figures.”
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Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; downside seems limited ahead of BoJ decision on Thursday
Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; downside seems limited ahead of BoJ decision on Thursday
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains depressed against its American counterpart heading into the European session on Wednesday as signs of easing US-China trade tensions undermine demand for safe-haven status.
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EUR/USD with a quick drop
EUR/USD with a quick drop
No fresh catalysts sighted
Australian Treasurer Chalmers says says the market expects more interest rate cuts
Australian Treasurer Chalmers says says the market expects more interest rate cuts
Chalmers painting an encouraging picture ahead of this weekend's election in Australia
Australian Dollar remains stronger as CPI rises in Q1, US Core PCE Price Index awaited
Australian Dollar remains stronger as CPI rises in Q1, US Core PCE Price Index awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is gaining ground on Wednesday following a more than 0.50% decline against the US Dollar (USD) in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair appreciates following the release of key economic data from Australia and China.
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China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI drops to 50.4 in April vs. 49.9 expected
China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI drops to 50.4 in April vs. 49.9 expected
China's Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 50.4 in April from 51.2 in March, according to the latest data released on Wednesday.
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China Caixin Manufacturing PMI for April 2025 50.4 (expected 49.9, prior 51.2)
China Caixin Manufacturing PMI for April 2025 50.4 (expected 49.9, prior 51.2)
This is the private survey PMI, a solid beat result!
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China's NBS Manufacturing PMI contracts to 49 in April, Non-Manufacturing PMI dips to 50.4
China's NBS Manufacturing PMI contracts to 49 in April, Non-Manufacturing PMI dips to 50.4
China’s official Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) contracted to 49 in April, compared to March’s 50.5. The reading came in below the market consensus of 49.9 in the reported month. 
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China April official Manufacturing PMI 49.0 (expected of 49.5)
China April official Manufacturing PMI 49.0 (expected of 49.5)
Non manufacturing 50.4 (expected 49.9)
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Australian Q1 2025 inflation headline 2.4% y/y (expected 2.2%)
Australian Q1 2025 inflation headline 2.4% y/y (expected 2.2%)
Q1 and March month inflation data for Australia - it's the quarterly data that is of most focus
Japan’s Akazawa: Assessing impact of recent changes to US auto tariffs
Japan’s Akazawa: Assessing impact of recent changes to US auto tariffs
Japanese Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday that they are “assessing impact of recent changes to US auto tariffs.”
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2014 vs. 7.2029 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2014 vs. 7.2029 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2014 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2029 and 7.2670 Reuters estimate.
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