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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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EUR/USD edges lower as ECB supports gradual policy-easing approach
EUR/USD falls on Thursday as the broader outlook of the Euro (EUR) has weakened after the release of European Central Bank (ECB) Accounts, which showed that all officials agreed to a gradual interest rate cut approach amid confidence that inflation will return to target in the first half of 2025.
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SEO

Italy December final CPI +1.3% vs +1.4% y/y prelim
Latest data released by Istat - 16 January 2025
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Italy Consumer Price Index (YoY) meets forecasts (1.3%) in December
Italy Consumer Price Index (YoY) meets forecasts (1.3%) in December
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Italy

Italy Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (0.1%) in December
Italy Consumer Price Index (MoM) in line with expectations (0.1%) in December
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Inflation
Italy

Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (YoY) meets expectations (1.4%) in December
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (YoY) meets expectations (1.4%) in December
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Inflation
Italy

Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.1%) in December
Italy Consumer Price Index (EU Norm) (MoM) in line with forecasts (0.1%) in December
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Inflation
Italy

European equities open higher as the good start to the new year continues
The DAX hits a fresh record high upon the open today
Stocks

Pound Sterling slides as UK GDP misses estimates, factory activity contracts
The Pound Sterling faces selling pressure in Thursday’s North American session after the release of the United Kingdom's (UK) monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and factory data for November.
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Retail Sales, the US Jobless Claims and Scott Bessent's confirmation hearing
market overview

EUR/GBP sticks to gains around 0.8635-0.8640 area after UK data/German CPI
The EUR/GBP cross attracts fresh buyers near the 0.8400 mark and stalls the previous day's sharp retracement slide from its highest level since August 23.
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BOE
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Germany

Eurostoxx futures +0.3% in early European trading
Equities stay buoyed after the US inflation numbers yesterday
Stocks

Germany Consumer Price Index (YoY) meets forecasts (2.6%) in December
Germany Consumer Price Index (YoY) meets forecasts (2.6%) in December
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Germany
CPI
Inflation

Germany December final CPI +2.6% vs +2.6% y/ prelim
Latest data released by Destatis - 16 January 2025
EUR

UK November monthly GDP +0.1% vs +0.2% m/m expected
Latest data released by ONS - 16 January 2025
GBP

Germany Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets forecasts (0.7%) in December
Germany Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) meets forecasts (0.7%) in December
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Germany
CPI

Germany Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) meets forecasts (2.8%) in December
Germany Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) meets forecasts (2.8%) in December
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Germany
CPI

Germany Consumer Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (0.4%) in December: Actual (0.5%)
Germany Consumer Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (0.4%) in December: Actual (0.5%)
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Germany
CPI

United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (MoM) came in at 0.1%, below expectations (0.2%) in November
United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (MoM) came in at 0.1%, below expectations (0.2%) in November
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UnitedKingdom

USD/CHF holds steady above 0.9100 as cooling US inflation keeps Fed on track for rate cuts
The USD/CHF pair trades on a flat note around 0.9125 during the early European trading hours on Thursday.
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Majors
Macroeconomics

FX option expiries for Jan 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jan 16 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Currencies

AUD/USD erases post-CPI advance as sellers wrestle back some near-term control
The pair is down 0.5% today to 0.6198 currently
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China reportedly eyes unwanted Volkswagen factories to gain foothold in German market
Reuters reports, citing a person with knowledge of the Chinese government thinking
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EUR

EUR/USD moves below 1.0300 due to dovish sentiment surrounding ECB, US Retail Sales eyed
EUR/USD extends losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.0280 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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Macroeconomics
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ECB

Netherlands, The Unemployment Rate s.a (3M) remains unchanged at 3.7% in December
Netherlands, The Unemployment Rate s.a (3M) remains unchanged at 3.7% in December
Employment
Netherlands

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains above $30.50 due to reinforced Fed’s dovish stance
Silver price (XAG/USD) remains stable at around $30.70 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Thursday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen added to its gains, USD/JPY back under 156.00
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, January 16, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia

European Central Bank policy makers Patsalides and Centeno speaking Thursday
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ECB

GBP/USD edges lower to near 1.2200 as UK Gilt yields drop
GBP/USD edges lower after two days of gains, trading around 1.2220 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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Macroeconomics
Majors
UnitedKingdom

Expectations are that Japan will intervene in the currency market if the yen falls to 165
A Bank of Japan rate hike next week also expected
BOJ
JPY

Rabobank sees a likely weaker AUD/USD ahead, forecast to 0.60
Headwinds for the Australian dollar
AUD

Bank of Canada deputy governor Gravelle speech on balance sheet normalization
Coming up on Thursday
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CAD

BoJ Gov Ueda says will raise policy rate if economic, price conditions continue to improve
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda saying pretty much the same as yesterday
BOJ
JPY

USD/INR gains traction ahead of US Retail Sales release
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory on Thursday.
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SEO
India
Macroeconomics
EmergingMarkets

UBS forecast USD/CNY to hit 7.5 by June 2025
Tariff risk not yet priced in to the yuan
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NZD/USD maintains position above 0.5600 due to increased odds of Fed rate cuts
NZD/USD remains above 0.5600 during the Asian hours on Thursday following three successive days of gains.
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Majors
NewZealand

Recapping Japan's wholesale inflation data earlier - helping to fuel rate hike chatter
The Bank of Japan meet on January 23 and 24
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JPY

Japanese Yen remains on the front foot; USD/JPY holds above 156.00 ahead of US data
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts buyers for the second consecutive day on Thursday on the back of the Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's hawkish comments, signaling a potential rate hike next week.
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BOJ
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Inflation
SEO

Australian Dollar weakens as the US Dollar remains steady ahead of Retail Sales data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) broke its three-day winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) following the Australian Employment report released on Thursday.
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SEO
Majors
Macroeconomics
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