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USD/CAD moves below 1.3850 as US Dollar retreats ahead of NFP report
USD/CAD moves below 1.3850 as US Dollar retreats ahead of NFP report
USD/CAD is slipping during Friday’s Asian session, trading near 1.3830, after posting gains in the prior session.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD recovers further from multi-week low, climbs above mid-$32.00s
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD recovers further from multi-week low, climbs above mid-$32.00s
Silver (XAG/USD) builds on the previous day's goodish bounce from the $31.65 area, or a nearly three-week low, and gains some follow-through traction during the Asian session on Friday.
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US April 2025 non-farm payrolls data - the critical key ranges for estimates to watch
US April 2025 non-farm payrolls data - the critical key ranges for estimates to watch
Unexpected US data results can significantly impact markets
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Japanese Yen moves away from multi-week low against retreating USD; US NFP eyed for fresh impetus
Japanese Yen moves away from multi-week low against retreating USD; US NFP eyed for fresh impetus
The Japanese Yen (JPY) builds on its intraday recovery move from a three-week low touched against its American counterpart earlier this Friday.
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Japan PM Ishiba: No change at all to our stance of requesting US to cancel tariffs
Japan PM Ishiba: No change at all to our stance of requesting US to cancel tariffs
Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday that there is “no change at all to our stance of requesting US to cancel tariffs.”
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Australian Dollar remains stronger despite disappointing Retail Sales, US NFP eyed
Australian Dollar remains stronger despite disappointing Retail Sales, US NFP eyed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is rebounding modestly against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, retracing some of the previous session’s losses.
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GBP/USD posts modest losses below 1.3300 ahead of US NFP release
GBP/USD posts modest losses below 1.3300 ahead of US NFP release
The GBP/USD pair drifts lower to near 1.3275 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The positive developments surrounding US-China trade talks provide some support to the US Dollar (USD).
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Australia’s Retail Sales rise 0.3 % MoM in March vs. 0.4% expected
Australia’s Retail Sales rise 0.3 % MoM in March vs. 0.4% expected
Australia’s Retail Sales, a measure of the country’s consumer spending, rose 0.3% MoM in March, compared to an increase of 0.8% in February (revised from 0.2%), the official data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed on Friday.
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US Secretary of State Rubio says Ukraine and Russia positions are still a little far apart
US Secretary of State Rubio says Ukraine and Russia positions are still a little far apart
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Ukraine and Russia's positions are still a little far apart, adding that it's going to take a breakthrough soon in Ukraine to make this possible. However, US President Donald Trump has to decide how much time to dedicate to this. 
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China says it’s evaluating US trade talks - Bloomberg
China says it’s evaluating US trade talks - Bloomberg
China said on Friday that it is assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US, per Bloomberg.
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China says the US has sought to begin trade talks, China says its thinking about it  ...
China says the US has sought to begin trade talks, China says its thinking about it ...
China says is evaluating plans for talks with the US on trade.
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Japan’s Akazawa: No comment on specifics of tariff negotiations with Trump
Japan’s Akazawa: No comment on specifics of tariff negotiations with Trump
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday that he has no comment on specific negotiations with the United States. Akazawa said that the Japanese officials want to hold the next meeting after mid-May. 
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD loses momentum below $3,250, US NFP data in focus
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD loses momentum below $3,250, US NFP data in focus
The Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower to a two-week low near $3,235 during the early Asian session on Friday. The easing of trade tensions between the US and its trading partners has dented the safe-haven demand, weighing on the precious metal. 
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Trump eyes rolling back immigration protections for around 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants
Trump eyes rolling back immigration protections for around 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants
Trump asked the Supreme Court to lift protection from deportation.
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USD
EUR/USD holds below 1.1300 on firmer US Dollar, all eyes on US NFP data
EUR/USD holds below 1.1300 on firmer US Dollar, all eyes on US NFP data
The EUR/USD pair softens to around 1.1290 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Euro (EUR) amid optimism about a de-escalation in the global trade conflict. All eyes will be on the US April Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which is due later on Friday. 
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South Korea April CPI comes in a touch higher than expected
South Korea April CPI comes in a touch higher than expected
April CPI headline +2.1% y/y vs. +2.0% expected
US Vice President Vance: Russia’s war in Ukraine is not going to end any time soon
US Vice President Vance: Russia’s war in Ukraine is not going to end any time soon
US Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday that the war in Ukraine is not going to end "any time soon.”
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Japan’s Kato says US Treasury holdings among tools for trade talks
Japan’s Kato says US Treasury holdings among tools for trade talks
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Friday that Japan's huge US Treasury holdings are among tools available for Tokyo in trade negotiations with the United States, per Reuters.
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Mexican Peso holds ground as US data signals slowdown
Mexican Peso holds ground as US data signals slowdown
The Mexican Peso posted slight losses against the US Dollar on Thursday after economic data in the United States (US) suggested slowing manufacturing and a cooling labor market. The USD/MXN trades at 19.58 after hitting a daily low of 19.57.
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Fundamental Analysis
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie stalls near 1.0800 as bearish pressure builds
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie stalls near 1.0800 as bearish pressure builds
The AUD/NZD pair edged slightly higher on Thursday, trading near the 1.0800 area as the market transitions into the Asian session. While the move shows mild intraday strength, the broader technical setup remains tilted to the downside.
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USD/JPY rallies as BoJ caution and US data push pair to two-week high
USD/JPY rallies as BoJ caution and US data push pair to two-week high
The USD/JPY is trading with notable strength, surging to the upper end of its recent range as the Japanese Yen continues to underperform following the Bank of Japan’s latest policy meeting.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: USD/JPY soars as yields turn higher
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: USD/JPY soars as yields turn higher
Forex news for North American trading on May 1, 2025
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Economic calendar in Asia Friday, May 2, 2025
Economic calendar in Asia Friday, May 2, 2025
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 02 May 2025
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro climbs toward session highs with bullish trend intact
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro climbs toward session highs with bullish trend intact
The EUR/JPY pair extended its rally on Thursday, pushing toward the 164.00 zone after a strong advance during the European session. The pair sits near the top of the day’s range as it enters the Asian session, reflecting sustained demand despite a flattening in momentum indicators.
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