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Canadian Dollar flatlines on Friday as markets look elsewhere
Canadian Dollar flatlines on Friday as markets look elsewhere
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) flattened on Friday, sticking close to 1.3900 against the US Dollar (USD) as Loonie markets struggle to find a reason to move too far in either direction.
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USD/JPY pauses near resistance as breakout decision looms
USD/JPY pauses near resistance as breakout decision looms
The USD/JPY pair remains a focal point in the foreign exchange market, fluctuating within a key technical zone as markets digest evolving economic and monetary policy expectations. 
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US Dollar slides as markets brace for China trade talks
US Dollar slides as markets brace for China trade talks
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies, reverses sharply on Friday after hitting a near one-month high of 100.86 earlier in the day.
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Trump weighs proposing a special status compact for Greenland
Trump weighs proposing a special status compact for Greenland
It would be similar to the US deal with the Marshall Islands
US Press Secretary Leavitt: Trump will not bring down tariffs on China
US Press Secretary Leavitt: Trump will not bring down tariffs on China
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed media staff on Friday, walking back some of the tone and market interpretations of President Donald Trump's early morning tweets.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average falls back as investors brace for US-China trade talks
Dow Jones Industrial Average falls back as investors brace for US-China trade talks
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) followed the broader market lower on Friday, falling below 41,250 as investors gear up for a tense weekend.
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White House: Trump will not unilaterally bring down tariffs on China
White House: Trump will not unilaterally bring down tariffs on China
White House Press Sec. is holding a session ahead of the US/China meetings
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro drifts near 0.8500 as bearish pressure builds
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro drifts near 0.8500 as bearish pressure builds
The EUR/GBP pair edged lower on Friday, trading near the 0.8500 zone after the European session as selling pressure remained consistent. The pair settled within the middle of its daily range, reflecting cautious sentiment despite the broader bearish tone.
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USD/CHF struggles as trade talk uncertainty and stagflation fears weigh on sentiment
USD/CHF struggles as trade talk uncertainty and stagflation fears weigh on sentiment
The USD/CHF pair is navigating a critical juncture as it trades near a key support level, with broader market sentiment clouded by trade talk uncertainties.
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GBP/USD gains on US-UK agreement, holds near 1.33
GBP/USD gains on US-UK agreement, holds near 1.33
The Pound Sterling (GBP) posted solid gains on Friday, edging up 0.41% after the announcement of a trade deal between the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday.
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US and European looking to put together 30-day ceasefire
US and European looking to put together 30-day ceasefire
Sanctions threatened if Russia doesn't agree
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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 as bullish signals gain traction
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 as bullish signals gain traction
The EUR/USD pair advanced modestly on Friday, trading near the 1.1300 zone after the European session. Price action remained contained within the day’s range, reflecting steady demand despite mixed short-term momentum signals.
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EUR/JPY retreats from highs as Trump tariff threat tempers trade optimism
EUR/JPY retreats from highs as Trump tariff threat tempers trade optimism
The EUR/JPY pair is trading lower on Friday, weighed down by renewed US–China trade tensions, mixed economic data out of Japan, and cautious investor positioning ahead of a scheduled speech by European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel. 
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USD/JPY corrects to near 145.00 as US Dollar retraces, US-China trade talks in spotlight
USD/JPY corrects to near 145.00 as US Dollar retraces, US-China trade talks in spotlight
The USD/JPY pair retraces to near 145.00 during North American trading hours on Friday after failing to extend its upside above almost a month's high of 146.20 earlier in the day.
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Is it taboo to talk about shipping fraud?
Is it taboo to talk about shipping fraud?
There will obviously be transshipping
China's Copper ore imports at record level – Commerzbank
China's Copper ore imports at record level – Commerzbank
Trade data from China also supports the impression of continued strong demand for Copper in the most important market for the metal, which is essential for electrification, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Thu Lan Nguyen notes.
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Chinese central bank has been buying Gold for six months – Commerzbank
Chinese central bank has been buying Gold for six months – Commerzbank
The Chinese central bank PBoC continued to buy Gold in April for the sixth month in a row, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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EIA lowers forecast for US oil production – Commerzbank
EIA lowers forecast for US oil production – Commerzbank
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has revised its forecast for US crude oil production downwards, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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USD/CAD ticks higher to near 1.3920 as Canadian unemployment accelerates
USD/CAD ticks higher to near 1.3920 as Canadian unemployment accelerates
The USD/CAD pair moves higher to near 1.3920 in Friday’s North American session after the release of the Canadian labor market data for April.
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US stock indices are set to open higher
US stock indices are set to open higher
Hopes for trade deals spur on buying
Canada Unemployment Rate rises to 6.9% in April vs. 6.8% expected
Canada Unemployment Rate rises to 6.9% in April vs. 6.8% expected
The Unemployment Rate in Canada edged higher to 6.9% in April from 6.7% in March, Statistics Canada reported on Friday. This reading came in above the market expectation of 6.8%.
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Fed's Williams: Price stability is foundational for Fed
Fed's Williams: Price stability is foundational for Fed
New York Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) President John Williams said on Friday that price stability is foundational for the Fed, per Reuters.
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Hassett: The UK trade deal is the framework for future deals
Hassett: The UK trade deal is the framework for future deals
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Fed's Williams: Now is a time of great uncertainty and change
Fed's Williams: Now is a time of great uncertainty and change
Comments from the New York Fed President Williams
It's Canadian jobs day. What to watch for
It's Canadian jobs day. What to watch for
Canadian employment data is due at the bottom of the hour
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80%
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80%
Forex news from the European morning session on May 9, 2025
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Gold price with ups and downs, focus on upcoming trade talks – Commerzbank
Gold price with ups and downs, focus on upcoming trade talks – Commerzbank
The price of gold fell below $3,300 per troy ounce overnight, after it rose above the $3,400 mark on Tuesday, marking its highest level since reaching a record high two weeks earlier, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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EUR entering NA session with modest gain – Scotiabank
EUR entering NA session with modest gain – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is entering Friday’s NA session with a modest 0.2% gain, still trading below 1.13 but seeing a solid recovery from a short lived decline to 1.12, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD/CNH: Downward momentum is slowing rapidly – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Downward momentum is slowing rapidly – UOB Group
Room for US Dollar (USD) to continue to rise against the Chinese Yuan (CNH), but it does not appear to have enough momentum to break above 7.2600.
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