Palladium price today: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
21 days ago
Palladium price today: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
By Fxstreet
Palladium price today: 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 $953.80 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $957.25.
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Palladium
TP ICAP Posts Record Revenue as Trump's Trade Policy Uncertainty Spurs Trading
21 days ago
TP ICAP Posts Record Revenue as Trump's Trade Policy Uncertainty Spurs Trading
By Finance Magnates
TP ICAP Posts Record Revenue as Trump's Trade Policy Uncertainty Spurs Trading
TP ICAP, the world's largest interdealer broker, reported record quarterly revenue of £629 million for the first quarter of 2025, a 10% increase from the same period last year, as market volatility...
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Q1 2025
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What are the main events for today?
21 days ago
What are the main events for today?
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What are the main events for today?
Central bank speakers are the only highlight
market overview
BoE’s Mann: UK labor market has been more resilient than expected
21 days ago
BoE’s Mann: UK labor market has been more resilient than expected
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BoE’s Mann: UK labor market has been more resilient than expected
“The UK labor market has been more resilient than expected,” Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Catherine Mann said on Wednesday.
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BOE's Mann: UK labour market has been more resilient than expected
21 days ago
BOE's Mann: UK labour market has been more resilient than expected
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BOE's Mann: UK labour market has been more resilient than expected
Remarks by BOE policymaker, Catherine Mann
Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
21 days ago
Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
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Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
Light changes as we look to the session ahead
Stocks
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
21 days ago
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
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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 $62.94 per barrel, down from Tuesday’s close at $63.23.
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WTI
Commodities
Germany April final CPI +2.1% vs +2.1% y/y prelim
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Germany April final CPI +2.1% vs +2.1% y/y prelim
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Germany April final CPI +2.1% vs +2.1% y/y prelim
Latest data released by Destatis - 14 May 2025
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near 164.50
21 days ago
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near 164.50
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near 164.50
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some sellers to around 164.40 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) amid the prospects for further policy normalization by the Bank of Japan (BoJ).
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Bullish
AUD/JPY trades with modest losses above 95.00, remains close to two-month top set on Tuesday
21 days ago
AUD/JPY trades with modest losses above 95.00, remains close to two-month top set on Tuesday
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AUD/JPY trades with modest losses above 95.00, remains close to two-month top set on Tuesday
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday, and for now, it seems to have snapped a two-day winning streak to the 95.65 area, or a nearly two-month high touched the previous day.
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BOJ
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RBA
Currencies
USD/CHF breaks below 0.8400, downside appears limited due to dovish SNB policy outlook
21 days ago
USD/CHF breaks below 0.8400, downside appears limited due to dovish SNB policy outlook
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USD/CHF breaks below 0.8400, downside appears limited due to dovish SNB policy outlook
The USD/CHF pair continues to lose ground for the second consecutive day, trading near 0.8390 during Wednesday’s Asian session. Downside risks appear limited, as growing expectations of further monetary easing by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) weaken the Swiss Franc (CHF).
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China grants first rare earth export permits since adding restrictions last month – Reuters
22 days ago
China grants first rare earth export permits since adding restrictions last month – Reuters
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China grants first rare earth export permits since adding restrictions last month – Reuters
Citing industry sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported on Wednesday that China has granted its first rare earth export permits since adding restrictions last month.
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China grants first rare earth export permits since adding restrictions last month - report
22 days ago
China grants first rare earth export permits since adding restrictions last month - report
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China grants first rare earth export permits since adding restrictions last month - report
Reuters reports, citing industry sources familiar with the matter
Politics
Dollar gets a check back as early week momentum falters
22 days ago
Dollar gets a check back as early week momentum falters
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Dollar gets a check back as early week momentum falters
The greenback didn't get any love from the US CPI report yesterday
EUR/USD strengthens to near 1.1200 as risk appetite returns
22 days ago
EUR/USD strengthens to near 1.1200 as risk appetite returns
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EUR/USD strengthens to near 1.1200 as risk appetite returns
The EUR/USD pair gains ground to around 1.1195 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Euro (EUR) after the cooler-than-expected US April inflation data.
EURUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
22 days ago
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
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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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Metals
India
FX option expiries for May 14 NY cut
22 days ago
FX option expiries for May 14 NY cut
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FX option expiries for May 14 NY cut
FX option expiries for May 14 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USDCAD
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides back closer to mid-$31.00s; down nearly 1% for the day
22 days ago
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides back closer to mid-$31.00s; down nearly 1% for the day
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides back closer to mid-$31.00s; down nearly 1% for the day
Silver (XAG/USD) extends the previous day's retracement slide from the $33.20-$33.25 resistance zone and attracts some follow-through selling during the Asian session on Wednesday.
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Commodities
Technical Analysis
XAGUSD
FX option expiries for 14 May 10am New York cut
22 days ago
FX option expiries for 14 May 10am New York cut
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FX option expiries for 14 May 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
GBP/USD maintains position above 1.3300 after strong gains, focus turns to key UK, US data
22 days ago
GBP/USD maintains position above 1.3300 after strong gains, focus turns to key UK, US data
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GBP/USD maintains position above 1.3300 after strong gains, focus turns to key UK, US data
GBP/USD is trading around 1.3300 during Wednesday’s Asian session, stabilizing after posting over 1% gains in the previous session.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
UnitedKingdom
Gold price keeps the red as easing trade tensions undermine safe-haven demand; lacks bearish conviction
22 days ago
Gold price keeps the red as easing trade tensions undermine safe-haven demand; lacks bearish conviction
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Gold price keeps the red as easing trade tensions undermine safe-haven demand; lacks bearish conviction
Gold price (XAU/USD) remains depressed through the first half of the European session on Wednesday, though it manages to hold above the #3,200 round-figure mark or the weekly through.
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RiskAppetite
Fed
SEO
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen adds on a few points on a subdued day otherwise
22 days ago
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen adds on a few points on a subdued day otherwise
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen adds on a few points on a subdued day otherwise
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
Fitch Ratings says Australia's banks' results show resilience
22 days ago
Fitch Ratings says Australia's banks' results show resilience
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Fitch Ratings says Australia's banks' results show resilience
Fitch on Australia's big 4 banks
Bank of England Wednesday - two Pills and a Baileys
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Bank of England Wednesday - two Pills and a Baileys
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Bank of England Wednesday - two Pills and a Baileys
Chief Ecnomist Pill speaking twice, Goivneor Bailey aslo on the agenda
NZD/USD advances to near 0.5950 as US Dollar weakens on soft inflation data
22 days ago
NZD/USD advances to near 0.5950 as US Dollar weakens on soft inflation data
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NZD/USD advances to near 0.5950 as US Dollar weakens on soft inflation data
The NZD/USD pair advanced for the second consecutive session, hovering around 0.5940 during Wednesday’s Asian trading hours. The pair strengthened as the US Dollar (USD) came under pressure following softer-than-expected US inflation figures.
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Macroeconomics
Majors
NewZealand
Chinese internet giant Baidu preparing to test driverless ride-hailing service in Europe
22 days ago
Chinese internet giant Baidu preparing to test driverless ride-hailing service in Europe
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Chinese internet giant Baidu preparing to test driverless ride-hailing service in Europe
Baidu plans to set up a local entity in Switzerland in the coming months and start testing the technology by the end of this year, the people said.
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China
US Dollar Index holds losses around 101.00 as inflation reduces in April
22 days ago
US Dollar Index holds losses around 101.00 as inflation reduces in April
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US Dollar Index holds losses around 101.00 as inflation reduces in April
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, remains subdued for a second consecutive day, hovering around 100.90 during Wednesday’s Asian session. The Greenback weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation data.
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Macroeconomics
UnitedStates
USD/INR softens on India-Pakistan ceasefire, eyes on Fedspeak
22 days ago
USD/INR softens on India-Pakistan ceasefire, eyes on Fedspeak
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USD/INR softens on India-Pakistan ceasefire, eyes on Fedspeak
The Indian Rupee (INR) gathers strength on Wednesday on the back of the US-China trade agreement and a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. Analysts said that any fresh developments on the geopolitical front are likely to significantly influence the INR’s trajectory in the near term.
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SEO
India
Macroeconomics
EmergingMarkets
Japanese Yen bulls retain intraday control; USD/JPY seems vulnerable near 147.00 mark
22 days ago
Japanese Yen bulls retain intraday control; USD/JPY seems vulnerable near 147.00 mark
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Japanese Yen bulls retain intraday control; USD/JPY seems vulnerable near 147.00 mark
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retains its positive bias for the second straight day against a softer US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair trading near the 147.00 mark or the daily low heading into the European session on Wednesday.
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Inflation
BOJ
RiskAppetite
SEO
Brazil’s Lula: Want to create a currency that does not make us dependent one currency
22 days ago
Brazil’s Lula: Want to create a currency that does not make us dependent one currency
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Brazil’s Lula: Want to create a currency that does not make us dependent one currency
"Dependent one currency" ... referring to the USD in case you are wondering ;-)
Australian Dollar maintains position as traders scale back odds of RBA's rate cuts
22 days ago
Australian Dollar maintains position as traders scale back odds of RBA's rate cuts
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Australian Dollar maintains position as traders scale back odds of RBA's rate cuts
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after registering more than 1.50% gains in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair strengthened as the US Dollar weakened following softer-than-expected US inflation data.
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SEO
Macroeconomics
Australia
Majors
Australian Q1 wage price index +0.9% q/q (expected +0.8%)
22 days ago
Australian Q1 wage price index +0.9% q/q (expected +0.8%)
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Australian Q1 wage price index +0.9% q/q (expected +0.8%)
And +3.4% y/y (expected +3.2%)
US Presi. Trump: i could see myself dealing with China’s Xi on deal
22 days ago
US Presi. Trump: i could see myself dealing with China’s Xi on deal
By Fxstreet
US Presi. Trump: i could see myself dealing with China’s Xi on deal
US President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview early Wednesday that “I could see myself dealing with China’s President Xi Jinping on deal.”
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China
DollarIndex
TradeWar
Trump says the relationship with China is excellent
22 days ago
Trump says the relationship with China is excellent
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Trump says the relationship with China is excellent
Trump getting himself excited!
China
PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.1956 (vs. estimate at 7.1813)
22 days ago
PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.1956 (vs. estimate at 7.1813)
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.1956 (vs. estimate at 7.1813)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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China
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pboc
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1956 vs. 7.1991 previous
22 days ago
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1956 vs. 7.1991 previous
By Fxstreet
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1956 vs. 7.1991 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Wednesday at 7.1956 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1991 and 7.1813 Reuters estimate.
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PBOC
CentralBanks
Currencies
South Korea unveils $3.25 billion lifeline for small firms facing U.S. tariff threat
22 days ago
South Korea unveils $3.25 billion lifeline for small firms facing U.S. tariff threat
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South Korea unveils $3.25 billion lifeline for small firms facing U.S. tariff threat
The aid comes alongside a broader 13.8 trillion won supplementary budget approved earlier this month
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds below $3,250 on improved risk sentiment
22 days ago
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds below $3,250 on improved risk sentiment
By Fxstreet
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds below $3,250 on improved risk sentiment
The Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in negative territory around $3,245 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. Improved risk appetite in the financial markets due to a tariff deal between the United States (US) and China weighs on the yellow metal, a safe-haven asset.
Gold
XAUUSD
Commodities
Macroeconomics
Recapping Japan April wholesale inflation - cost of inputs not a lot changed
22 days ago
Recapping Japan April wholesale inflation - cost of inputs not a lot changed
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Recapping Japan April wholesale inflation - cost of inputs not a lot changed
The small rsie for yen helped trim price rises just a little
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