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The central bank bonanza returns to town this week
The central bank bonanza returns to town this week
The focus and attention now shifts towards major central bank policy decisions
market overview
GBP/USD moves below 1.3000, downside seems limited as US Dollar remains vulnerable
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
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
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
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
USD/CAD trades with positive bias around 1.4300; upside seems limited ahead of Canadian CPI
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 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
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
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
Japan finance minister Kato says bond market should determine yield movements
Kato emphasized that the government would respond appropriately, if needed
Gold hits an all-time record high above US$3005
Gold hits an all-time record high above US$3005
Escalating global tensions again, record high gold again
Australian Dollar depreciates, downside seems limited amid positive China’s outlook
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
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
WTI edges higher above $67.00 on heightened geopolitical risks
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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Macroeconomics
PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1733 (vs. estimate at 7.2264)
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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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1733 vs. 7.1688 previous
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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EUR/USD holds below 1.0950, hopes of German fiscal deal might help limit its losses
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 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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RBA's Hunter says will focus on US policy settings and how they will impact inflation in Australia
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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Australia
Macroeconomics
US President Donald Trump says will speak with Putin to discuss ending Ukraine war
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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Macroeconomics
USD/CAD remains on the defensive below 1.4300, Canadian CPI data in focus
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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Macroeconomics
Trump says authorizing energy production using coal
Trump says authorizing energy production using coal
Says authorizing his administration to immediately begin producing energy with coal
Oil
Politics
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hovers near $34.00 as bulls take a breather
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 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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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi gains key zone, victory not there yet
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
Japan - Buffett's Berkshire buys more
ICYMI - Berkshire Hathaway increased its holdings in Japan’s biggest trading houses
Franklin Templeton has trimmed its Australian bond holdings
Franklin Templeton has trimmed its Australian bond holdings
Expects shallower interest-rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia compared with market estimates
52 of 52 economists surveyed expect the Bank of Japan to remain on hold this week.
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.
Canada PM Carney: Trump comments will need to stop before talks can begin
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 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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Technical Analysis
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Trump has announced that Michelle Bowman will be the Federal Reserve’s new Vice Chair of Supervision
US retail sales "point to rising consumer strain", but Fed Reserve to stay on the sideline
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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