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FX option expiries for 18 March 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
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HSBC raises forecast for China's 2025 GDP growth to 4.8% from 4.5% previously
The more positive vibes continue to flow on the China outlook
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The central bank bonanza returns to town this week
The focus and attention now shifts towards major central bank policy decisions
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GBP/USD moves below 1.3000, downside seems limited as US Dollar remains vulnerable
GBP/USD retreats after gaining in the previous session, hovering around 1.2970 during Asian trading on Tuesday.
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USD/INR trades with mild gains amid roiling geopolitical tensions
The Indian Rupee (INR) softens on Tuesday. A rise in crude oil prices amid the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighs on the local currency.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Gold hits another all-time record high, above US$3007
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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USD/CAD trades with positive bias around 1.4300; upside seems limited ahead of Canadian CPI
The USD/CAD pair edges higher during the Asian session on Tuesday and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak to over a one-week low, around the 1.4275 region touched the previous day.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD rises above $3,000 to record highs amid safe-haven demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) surged to a record high of $3,005 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Tuesday, driven by strong safe-haven demand amid ongoing trade tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
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Japanese Yen selling bias remains unabated; USD/JPY moves closer to 150.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) drifts lower against its American counterpart for the third straight day on Tuesday, lifting the USD/JPY pair to a nearly two-week high, above mid-149.00s during the Asian session.
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Japan’s Kato: Bond markets should decide on rate moves
Speaking at a news briefing on Tuesday, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said that "we will respond appropriately bearing in mind that the market should be allowed to decide market moves.” He further noted that “bond markets should decide on rate moves” after the 40-year government debt yield briefly jumped to a record high.
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Japan finance minister Kato says bond market should determine yield movements
Kato emphasized that the government would respond appropriately, if needed
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JPY


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More on reports an Iranian ship has been sunk - still unconfirmed
So far social media reports only
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Gold hits an all-time record high above US$3005
Escalating global tensions again, record high gold again
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Australian Dollar depreciates, downside seems limited amid positive China’s outlook
The Australian Dollar (AUD) depreciates as the US Dollar recovers its losses amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Israel strikes in response to Hamas not releasing hostages
A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Tuesday that Israel resumes military operations against Hamas across the Gaza Strip, per Reuters.
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MiddleEast
Macroeconomics


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WTI edges higher above $67.00 on heightened geopolitical risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $67.30 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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Reports an Iranian ship was sunk by US forces as Gaza attacks took place
Unconfirmed
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1733 (vs. estimate at 7.2264)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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China
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1733 vs. 7.1688 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.1733 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1688 and 7.2364 Reuters estimate.
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Reports that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has collapsed
Seeking confirmation on this
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EUR/USD holds below 1.0950, hopes of German fiscal deal might help limit its losses
The EUR/USD pair trades with mild losses around 1.0915 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2364 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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China Stock Market
China
CNH
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RBA's Hunter says will focus on US policy settings and how they will impact inflation in Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter said late Monday that she will focus on the US policy settings and how they will impact inflation in Australia.
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US President Donald Trump says will speak with Putin to discuss ending Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump said he would talk to Russia's Vladimir Putin early Tuesday about ending the Ukraine war, with territorial concessions by Kyiv and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant likely to feature prominently in the talks, per Reuters.
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RBA's Hunter says focused on US policy settings, how they'll impact Australian inflation
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USD/CAD remains on the defensive below 1.4300, Canadian CPI data in focus
The USD/CAD pair remains on the defensive near 1.4290 during the late American session on Monday.
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Trump says authorizing energy production using coal
Says authorizing his administration to immediately begin producing energy with coal
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Politics


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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hovers near $34.00 as bulls take a breather
Silver prices consolidated near the $33.80 mark for the third consecutive trading day, with buyers struggling to clear the $34.00 a troy ounce mark.
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Trump says looking forward to call with Putin - "much remains" until final agreement
Trump will speak to Putin concerning the war in Ukraine
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US politics - Trump orders an end to US Secret Service protection of Hunter Biden
Protection for Ashley Biden has also ended
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Acuity Trading and interop.io Partner to Improve Financial Data Access
Acuity Trading and interop.io joined forces to improve financial data integration by allowing users to embed AI-driven insights into their existing workflows.
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi gains key zone, victory not there yet
NZD/USD continued its strong performance on Monday ahead of the Asian session, gaining traction and trading near the 0.5825 area.
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Japan - Buffett's Berkshire buys more
ICYMI - Berkshire Hathaway increased its holdings in Japan’s biggest trading houses
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JPY


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Franklin Templeton has trimmed its Australian bond holdings
Expects shallower interest-rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia compared with market estimates
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52 of 52 economists surveyed expect the Bank of Japan to remain on hold this week.
The Bank of Japan decision is due on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Japan time.
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Canada PM Carney: Trump comments will need to stop before talks can begin
Newly-minted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has hit the ground running on anti-Trump rhetoric as the new Canadian PM gears up to announce a national election in the coming days, and capitalize on Trump tensions that have sewered the US President's approval ratings amongst consumers and voters in recent weeks.
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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls step in and steal the 20-day SMA
AUD/JPY surged on Monday ahead of the Asian session, gaining traction and trading near the 95.30 zone after a strong bullish advance.
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How you can tell Trump reads ForexLive (Bowman news announced last week!)
Trump has announced that Michelle Bowman will be the Federal Reserve’s new Vice Chair of Supervision
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Gold tops $3,000 with more gains to come as central bank demand fuels bullish outlook
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US retail sales "point to rising consumer strain", but Fed Reserve to stay on the sideline
U.S. consumer spending slows, leaving the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in a delicate position
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