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US Dollar Index (DXY) consolidates near 100.50 area, just below multi-week high
US Dollar Index (DXY) consolidates near 100.50 area, just below multi-week high
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, enters a bullish consolidation phase after touching a nearly one-month top, around the 100.85 region during the Asian session on Friday.
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Japanese Yen retains intraday positive bias against retreating USD; US-China trade talks in focus
Japanese Yen retains intraday positive bias against retreating USD; US-China trade talks in focus
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the front foot against a broadly retreating US Dollar (USD) and drags the USD/JPY pair to the 145.00 psychological mark during the first half of the European session on Friday.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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How did US tariffs impact China's latest trade numbers?
How did US tariffs impact China's latest trade numbers?
A closer look at what the numbers might be hiding
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: China April exports not as bad as feared
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: China April exports not as bad as feared
Forex news for Asian trading on May 9, 2025
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WTI hovers near $60.00, upside appears due to easing trade tensions
WTI hovers near $60.00, upside appears due to easing trade tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price edges lower during Asian trading hours on Friday, trading near $59.80 per barrel after posting a nearly 4% gain in the previous session.
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AUD popped above 0.6400 after better than expected China exports data ... be careful folks
AUD popped above 0.6400 after better than expected China exports data ... be careful folks
I'm going to have be a little sceptical of the Chinese trade numbers
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China’s Vice Foreign Min Hua: Beijing has full confidence in ability to manage US trade issues
China’s Vice Foreign Min Hua: Beijing has full confidence in ability to manage US trade issues
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying said on Friday, “China has ‘full confidence’ in its ability to manage United States (US) trade issues.”
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China’s Trade Balance: Surplus shrinks in April despite solid Exports
China’s Trade Balance: Surplus shrinks in April despite solid Exports
China's Trade Balance for April, in Chinese Yuan (CNY) terms, came in at CNY689.99 billion, showing a slight cooling off from the previous figure of CNY736.72 billion.
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USD/INR depreciates as RBI potentially intervene to support under pressure Indian Rupee
USD/INR depreciates as RBI potentially intervene to support under pressure Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD), recovering losses on Friday. However, the USD/INR pair opened with a gap up following approximately a 1% gain in the previous day. Traders will likely await India’s FX Reserves data later in the day.
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USD/CAD climbs to multi-week top, closer to mid-1.3900s amid sustained USD buying
USD/CAD climbs to multi-week top, closer to mid-1.3900s amid sustained USD buying
The USD/CAD pair is seen building on this week's recovery from the year-to-date low, around mid-1.3700s, and gaining positive traction for the third successive day on Friday.
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Gold price touches fresh daily high around $3,330 area; easing trade tensions might cap gains
Gold price touches fresh daily high around $3,330 area; easing trade tensions might cap gains
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some dip-buyers on Friday following an Asian session slide to the $3,275-3,274 area, and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak.
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China's SMIC warns of weak Q2 amid trade uncertainty, projects revenue decline
China's SMIC warns of weak Q2 amid trade uncertainty, projects revenue decline
China's semiconductor foundry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC)
ECB's Schnabel is speaking after market close on Friday
ECB's Schnabel is speaking after market close on Friday
European Central Bank Board Member Schnabel is always worth a listen
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2095 (vs. estimate at 7.2581)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2095 (vs. estimate at 7.2581)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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AUD/USD moves below 0.6400 ahead of China’s trade balance data
AUD/USD moves below 0.6400 ahead of China’s trade balance data
The AUD/USD pair continues its losing streak for the third consecutive session, trading near 0.6390 during Friday's Asian session. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains under pressure due to stalled progress in US-China trade negotiations.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2095 vs. 7.2073 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2095 vs. 7.2073 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 7.2095 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2073 and 7.2581 Reuters estimate.
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2581 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2581 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Westpac forecast RBNZ rate cut of 25bp in May and 25bp cut in July
Westpac forecast RBNZ rate cut of 25bp in May and 25bp cut in July
Westpac adding in another expected rate cut from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand
EUR/USD fumbles again as trade deal hopes bolster Greenback bids
EUR/USD fumbles again as trade deal hopes bolster Greenback bids
EUR/USD trimmed into the low end on Thursday, shedding a little over two-thirds of one percent from the day’s opening bids after US Dollar (USD) bids caught a broad-market boost following the tentative announcement of a pending trade deal between the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK).
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GBP/USD eases post-BoE rate cut as Greenback flows rise
GBP/USD eases post-BoE rate cut as Greenback flows rise
GBP/USD kicked off Thursday with an early spat of gains, fueled by the Bank of England (BoE) delivering the market a widely-anticipated quarter point rate cut.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD steady above $32 as risk sentiment improves on US-China talks
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD steady above $32 as risk sentiment improves on US-China talks
Siver price held firm on Thursday as risk appetite improved on news of a US-UK trade deal, along with hopes that Sino-US tensions could be lowered, as delegations of both countries would meet in Switzerland this weekend. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $32.44, down 0.15%.
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: We're looking for a deal from a big country in Asia
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: We're looking for a deal from a big country in Asia
United States (US) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gave back-to-back interviews on CNBC and Fox Business on Thursday, reiterating some common trade talking points from the Trump administration.
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AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie extends gains near 1.0800 as bullish momentum builds
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie extends gains near 1.0800 as bullish momentum builds
The AUD/NZD pair climbed higher on Thursday, trading near the 1.0800 area after the European session, reflecting a steady bullish tone as the market approaches the Asian session.
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Preview: China export growth likely slowed sharply to +1.9% y/y in April (+12.4% in March)
Preview: China export growth likely slowed sharply to +1.9% y/y in April (+12.4% in March)
Chinese trade data for April 2025 is due on Friday, May 9, 2025 at around 0300 GMT (2300 US Eastern time on Thursda)
USD/JPY surges on Fed hold and US-UK trade optimism
USD/JPY surges on Fed hold and US-UK trade optimism
The USD/JPY pair surged higher as the US Dollar (USD) strengthened following the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, coupled with renewed optimism over US-UK trade ties.
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Mexican Peso strengthens on inflation spike, post US-UK trade deal
Mexican Peso strengthens on inflation spike, post US-UK trade deal
The Mexican Peso advanced on Thursday against the Greenback as prices in Mexico accelerated near the top of Banco de Mexico’s (Banxico) inflation tolerance range. Additionally, an improvement in risk appetite due to the US/UK trade deal increased Peso’s appeal.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 8 May:UK in the news. BOE cuts. UK makes trade deal w/ US
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 8 May:UK in the news. BOE cuts. UK makes trade deal w/ US
Forex news for North American trading on May 8, 2025
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro climbs toward 164.00 as bullish momentum builds
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro climbs toward 164.00 as bullish momentum builds
The EUR/JPY pair pushed higher on Thursday, trading near the 164.00 zone after the European session, reflecting a strong bullish tone as the pair approaches the Asian session.
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