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NZD/USD holds below 0.5700 on Trump’s tariff plans, dovish RBNZ bets
NZD/USD holds below 0.5700 on Trump’s tariff plans, dovish RBNZ bets
The NZD/USD pair trades in negative territory around 0.5675 during the early Asian session on Friday.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1705 vs. 7.1708 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1705 vs. 7.1708 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1705 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1708 and 7.2779 Reuters estimates.
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1705 (vs. estimate at 7.2779)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.1705 (vs. estimate at 7.2779)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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UK data - GfK Consumer Confidence dropped to its lowest level in over a year
UK data - GfK Consumer Confidence dropped to its lowest level in over a year
GfK Consumer Confidence data for January 2024: -22 (expected -18, prior -17)
Japan’s National CPI climbs 3.6% YoY in December, Core CPI rises as expected
Japan’s National CPI climbs 3.6% YoY in December, Core CPI rises as expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 3.6% YoY in December, compared to the previous reading of 2.9%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2779 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2779 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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WTI tumbles to near $74.00 as Trump urges OPEC to cut oil cost
WTI tumbles to near $74.00 as Trump urges OPEC to cut oil cost
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $74.10 on Friday.
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Shanghai plans to bypass China's tight firewall - trying to attract foreign investment
Shanghai plans to bypass China's tight firewall - trying to attract foreign investment
South China Morning Post with the report
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China Stock Market
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EUR/USD continues sideways grind as markets look for a spark
EUR/USD continues sideways grind as markets look for a spark
EUR/USD flatlined on Thursday, cycling near the 1.0400 handle as investors grind through a largely unremarkable week despite a strong start on Monday.
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USD/CAD holds positive ground above 1.4350 ahead of US PMI release
USD/CAD holds positive ground above 1.4350 ahead of US PMI release
The USD/CAD pair trades with mild gains near 1.4375 during the early Asian session on Friday.
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Macroeconomics
Ueda Speech: BoJ Governor discusses policy outlook after interest rate hike
Ueda Speech: BoJ Governor discusses policy outlook after interest rate hike
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is widely expected to raise the short-term interest rate from 0.25% to a 17-year high of 0.50% in January, following the conclusion of its two-day monetary policy review on Friday.
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Moreon Trump's demand for lower rates - "I know interest rates much better than" the Fed
Moreon Trump's demand for lower rates - "I know interest rates much better than" the Fed
Adding more on Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of the January 28 and FOMC meeting
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Fed
GBP/USD churns near familiar levels ahead of Friday’s PMI data
GBP/USD churns near familiar levels ahead of Friday’s PMI data
GBP/USD coiled near the 1.3550 level on Thursday as Cable traders functionally ignored a thin economic calendar and a lack of meaningful information to push the pair decisively in either direction.
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Australian Flash Manufacturing PMI for January leaps higher, almost inyo expansion
Australian Flash Manufacturing PMI for January leaps higher, almost inyo expansion
Australian Flash Manufacturing PMI for January 49.8 (December was 47.8)
Hacked Nasdaq X Profile Pumps Fake Memecoin —Before Reality Sets In
Hacked Nasdaq X Profile Pumps Fake Memecoin —Before Reality Sets In
News Discussion Forum
By Finance Magnates
Hacked Nasdaq X Profile Pumps Fake Memecoin —Before Reality Sets In
In a concerning turn of events, Nasdaq's official X (formerly Twitter) account was hijacked to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency.
Economic calendar in Asia 24 January 2025 - Bank of Japan expected to raise rates
Economic calendar in Asia 24 January 2025 - Bank of Japan expected to raise rates
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 24 January 2025
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ICYMI - Trump will "demand that interest rates drop immediately"
ICYMI - Trump will "demand that interest rates drop immediately"
Trump ramps up the pressure on the Federal Reserve
Politics
Fed
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Trump speaks at Davos, US stocks hit a record
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Trump speaks at Davos, US stocks hit a record
Forex news for North American trading on Jan 23, 2025
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Trump: Zelensky told me he's ready to make a deal
Trump: Zelensky told me he's ready to make a deal
Trump says he wants to meet immediately with Putin
Trump will sign an executive order related to AI
Trump will sign an executive order related to AI
It was a bit of a mystery what today's executive order would be about
EURUSD bounces back toward resistance after sellers had their shot and missed
EURUSD bounces back toward resistance after sellers had their shot and missed
The price of the EURUSD has moved above a swing area between 1.0432 and 1.0436. Above is another swing area and 61.8% between 1.0448 and 1.0461
From El Salvador to the White House: How Anticipated Trump-Bukele Call is Shaping Markets
From El Salvador to the White House: How Anticipated Trump-Bukele Call is Shaping Markets
News Discussion Forum
By Finance Magnates
From El Salvador to the White House: How Anticipated Trump-Bukele Call is Shaping Markets
Bitcoin soared past the $106,000 mark on Thursday, fueled by reports of an upcoming phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin leader, Nayib Bukele.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs on Thursday with nothing else to do
Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs on Thursday with nothing else to do
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continued its steady drift into the high end on Thursday, gaining 0.8% and adding around 350 points to the tally as investors broadly tilt into a risk on stance.
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Forex Today: Will the BoJ catch markets off guard again?
Forex Today: Will the BoJ catch markets off guard again?
The Greenback traded well on the defensive on Thursday as investors continued to wait for further clarity on recent announcements by President Trump, particularly regarding tariffs.
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