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USD/INR gains traction as traders await US PMI release
The Indian Rupee (INR) edges lower on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices and a renewed US Dollar (USD) demand weigh on sentiment and drag the Indian currency lower. The terrorist attack in Kashmir, India, contributes to the INR's downside.
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Shanghai Gold exchange has increased the trade margin for some gold futures contracts
Sto 13% from 12%
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Japan economy minister Akazawa could visit U.S. for tariff talks as early as April 30
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USD/CAD trades higher near 1.3850 due to potential de-escalation of ongoing tariff dispute
USD/CAD edges higher, rebounding from two consecutive sessions of losses, and is trading near 1.3830 during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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ECB's Lane, Knot, and Cipollone speaking on Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Japanese Yen climbs to the top end of its daily range against USD; bullion potential seems intact
The Japanese Yen (JPY) recovers early lost ground to a one-week trough touched against its American counterpart earlier this Wednesday and climbs to the top end of the daily range heading into the European session.
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BMW will integrate DeepSeek’s AI into its new vehicles sold in China from late 2025.
DeepSeek is Chinese startup AI firm
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NZD/USD strengthens above 0.5950 amid hopes for US-China trade deal
The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.5980 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has risen to its highest level since early November 2024 against the US Dollar (USD) after the optimistic comments from the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar remains subdued ahead of S&P Global PMI data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovered some ground on Wednesday, retracing its losses from the previous session.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2116 vs. 7.2074 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2116 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2074.
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.2116 (vs. estimate at 7.3466)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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ECB's Villeroy: Trump’s trade policies will weaken financial stability and growth
European Central Bank member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s trade tirades dampen economic growth, including for the US, and threaten to undermine financial stability, per Bloomberg.
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ECB's Villeroy warns that Trump's trade policies will weaken financial stability & growth
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Japan flash April manufacturing PMI 48.5 (prior 48.4)
Japan Jibun Bank PMI Manufacturing April 2025 Preliminary
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GBP/USD weakens below 1.3300 as US Dollar rises
The GBP/USD pair remains weak near 1.3280 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. Comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hint at a thaw in US-China trade tensions, fueling optimism in markets and strengthening the US Dollar (USD) against the Pound Sterling (GBP).
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3466 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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JP Morgan forecast gold prices above US$4K by Q2 2026
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US will aim for UK to lower its automotive tariff - WSJ
The United States is preparing its terms for trade talks with the United Kingdom, according to people familiar with the plans, aiming for London to reduce levies and other non-tariff barriers on a wide range of US goods.
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EUR/USD tumbles to near 1.1350 on renewed US Dollar demand
The EUR/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.1355 during the early Asian session on Wednesday, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand.
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Trump's China reversal - now we await China's response (if any)
China has more or less ignored the Trump bluster so far, and now he's dialled it back
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Australian S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash reading for April 2025: 51.7 (prior 52.1)
Australian preliminary PMI data
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Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI declines to 51.7 in April, Services PMI eases to 51.4
The preliminary reading of Australia's Judo Bank Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) declined to 51.7 in April from 52.1 in March, the latest data published by Judo Bank and S&P Global showed on Wednesday.
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More from Fed's Kugler: Facing potential shocks, mainly from tariffs and uncertainty
Federal Reserve Governor Kugler spoke earlier on the transmission of monetary policy, Q&A now
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Trump said had no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell (he did). Major reversal from Trump
The latest reversal from Trump has sent equities and the US dollar higher.
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Fed's Kugler: Higher than expected tariffs likely to send prices higher
Federal Reserve Board Governor Adriana Kugler said late Tuesday that with US import tariffs significantly larger than expected and likely to put upward pressure on prices, the Fed ought to keep short-term borrowing costs unchanged until inflation risks recede, per Reuters.
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ICYMI: Citi says tariffs a stagflationary shock to US economy, 40-45% chance of recession
Citigroup's Chief Economist comments came before Trump's latest policy reversals
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EUR, JPY, GBP down vs. USD. AUD, NZD, CAD too. Trump cave in on pet issues cited.
Trump said he has no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Powell.
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Fed's Kugler says higher than expected tariffs likely to send prices higher
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GBP/JPY afloat near 189.00 amid risk jitters, bearish bias prevails
GBP/JPY trades modestly higher near 189.00 during Tuesday’s session after bouncing from intraday lows around 187.47. The pair’s upside follows a minor recovery in the Pound Sterling, which briefly reached 1.3423 against the US Dollar before retreating amid political and economic crosswinds.
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US President Trump eases market jitters, says no plans to fire Powell, China tariffs to be lower
Recently, US President Donald Trump said at a press conference that his discussions with China are going well, adding that he thinks they will reach a deal. He said that tariffs on China would not be as high as 145%, but they wouldn’t be zero.
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Trump backing away from tariffs, backing away from firing Powell - will it last?
Trump's cave in on his pet issues is a positive for markets, but his capriciousness is a problem. Go with this for now, but take care.
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Drifts near 162.00 as technical picture turns indecisive
The EURJPY pair is currently neutral, trading near the 162.00 zone after easing slightly on Tuesday. The pair remains confined within a narrow range between 160.98 and 162.32, showing no clear directional bias as Asian markets approach.
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USD/CHF bounces over 1% as trade optimism lifts mood, but Powell tensions linger
The USD/CHF makes a U-turn and trade with gains of over 1% on Tuesday as market mood improved on trade headlines and a possible de-escalation of US-Sino conflict tensions. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.8181 after hitting a daily low of 0.8065.
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Trump says he has no plans to Fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell
Trump caving in on everything?
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Trump says he is going to be very nice to China, they have to make a deal
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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Trades soft near 90.10 zone with bearish outlook intact
The AUDJPY pair is flashing an overall bearish signal, currently trading around 90.10 after a modest dip during Tuesday’s session. The cross remains mid-range between the day’s low of 89.64 and high of 90.58, suggesting hesitation in either direction as markets await fresh momentum into Asia.
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North American Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 22 Apr: Sell US shifts to Buy US today.
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 22, 2025
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