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Forex Today: The Fed is anticipated to keep rates unchanged
Forex Today: The Fed is anticipated to keep rates unchanged
By Fxstreet
Forex Today: The Fed is anticipated to keep rates unchanged
The US Dollar kept its offered stance well in place for yet another day on Tuesday amid the omnipresent tariff uncertainty and the usual cautious trade ahead of the Fed’s interest rate decision on Wednesday.
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Canadian Dollar grinds higher as market pressures ease… for now
Canadian Dollar grinds higher as market pressures ease… for now
By Fxstreet
Canadian Dollar grinds higher as market pressures ease… for now
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) rose against the US Dollar (USD), sending the Loonie into recent highs against the Greenback and pushing the CAD up over one-third of one percent against the USD on Tuesday.
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USD/CHF soft as Dollar drifts lower as SNB rate cut bets build and FOMC looms
USD/CHF soft as Dollar drifts lower as SNB rate cut bets build and FOMC looms
By Fxstreet
USD/CHF soft as Dollar drifts lower as SNB rate cut bets build and FOMC looms
USD/CHF is under pressure on Tuesday, with the pair slipping lower amid continued softness in the broader US Dollar (USD).
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Dow Jones Industrial Average slips 300 points as markets await Fed and trade updates
Dow Jones Industrial Average slips 300 points as markets await Fed and trade updates
By Fxstreet
Dow Jones Industrial Average slips 300 points as markets await Fed and trade updates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) followed the broader stock market lower on Tuesday, with equities taking a soft hit ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) upcoming rate call on Wednesday.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 300 points on Tuesday as markets await Fed, trade clarity
Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 300 points on Tuesday as markets await Fed, trade clarity
By Fxstreet
Dow Jones Industrial Average falls over 300 points on Tuesday as markets await Fed, trade clarity
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) followed the broader stock market lower on Tuesday, with equities taking a soft hit ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) upcoming rate call on Wednesday.
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EUR/CAD Price Analysis: Euro softens toward 1.5600 but broader trend stays constructive
EUR/CAD Price Analysis: Euro softens toward 1.5600 but broader trend stays constructive
By Fxstreet
EUR/CAD Price Analysis: Euro softens toward 1.5600 but broader trend stays constructive
The EUR/CAD pair edged lower on Tuesday, hovering near the 1.5600 area after the European session as the pair retreated within the day’s range.
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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 with bullish bias intact
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 with bullish bias intact
By Fxstreet
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 with bullish bias intact
The EUR/USD pair moved slightly higher on Tuesday, trading near the 1.1300 zone after the European session as buyers remained in control despite a lack of strong momentum.
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US President Donald Trump: Don't know if it's necessary to renegotiate USMCA
US President Donald Trump: Don't know if it's necessary to renegotiate USMCA
By Fxstreet
US President Donald Trump: Don't know if it's necessary to renegotiate USMCA
United States (US) President Donald Trump hit the wires hard on Tuesday during a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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US yields steady ahead of Fed, 10-year auction as US Dollar slips
US yields steady ahead of Fed, 10-year auction as US Dollar slips
By Fxstreet
US yields steady ahead of Fed, 10-year auction as US Dollar slips
The US 10-year Treasury yield trades subdued on Tuesday as market participants await the Federal Reserve’s last monetary policy meeting on May 7. Furthermore, investors are also eyeing the demand for the 10-year T-note auction at 13:00 ET.
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Gold rallies as global risk sentiment deteriorates ahead of Fed policy update
Gold rallies as global risk sentiment deteriorates ahead of Fed policy update
By Fxstreet
Gold rallies as global risk sentiment deteriorates ahead of Fed policy update
Gold (XAU/USD) is rising sharply on Tuesday, supported by a convergence of geopolitical conflict, trade policy uncertainty, and investor defensiveness ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. 
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USD/CAD touches the lows of the day as Carney arrives at the White House
USD/CAD touches the lows of the day as Carney arrives at the White House
By Forex Live
USD/CAD touches the lows of the day as Carney arrives at the White House
More of function of a positive risk mood than anything
Asian FX rallies as USD weakens on recession fears, tariff uncertainty
Asian FX rallies as USD weakens on recession fears, tariff uncertainty
By Fxstreet
Asian FX rallies as USD weakens on recession fears, tariff uncertainty
USD remains offered across the board as investor flows shift sharply into Asia, following a record 6% two-day surge in the Taiwan dollar (TWD) and strong gains in the Korean won (KRW), Chinese yuan, and Thai baht (THB).
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GBP/USD rises past 1.3350 as traders brace for Fed, BoE rate decisions
GBP/USD rises past 1.3350 as traders brace for Fed, BoE rate decisions
By Fxstreet
GBP/USD rises past 1.3350 as traders brace for Fed, BoE rate decisions
The Pound Sterling advanced for the second consecutive day, gaining over 0.65% against the US Dollar amid a scarce economic docket on both sides of the Atlantic. Major central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE) are preparing for their policy meetings.
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Trump: The only question for Carney is why the US is subsidizing Canada
Trump: The only question for Carney is why the US is subsidizing Canada
By Forex Live
Trump: The only question for Carney is why the US is subsidizing Canada
Carney will arrive at the White House shortly
EUR/JPY attracts bids below 162.00 as German Merz secures majority in second attempt
EUR/JPY attracts bids below 162.00 as German Merz secures majority in second attempt
By Fxstreet
EUR/JPY attracts bids below 162.00 as German Merz secures majority in second attempt
The EUR/JPY pair rebounds above 162.00 during the North American trading session after attracting bids near 161.60, which is the intraday low.
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CHF rallies sharply as inflation falls, SNB faces dilemma – Rabobank
CHF rallies sharply as inflation falls, SNB faces dilemma – Rabobank
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CHF rallies sharply as inflation falls, SNB faces dilemma – Rabobank
The Swiss franc’s strong performance and soft inflation have raised expectations of SNB action, while the euro’s recent strength is now under scrutiny amid economic headwinds and speculation about future ECB cuts, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley notes.
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Merz confirmed in second parliamentary vote
Merz confirmed in second parliamentary vote
By Forex Live
Merz confirmed in second parliamentary vote
Embarrassing but not a material setback
Germany: Merz was elected Chancellor
Germany: Merz was elected Chancellor
By Fxstreet
Germany: Merz was elected Chancellor
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz was elected chancellor on Tuesday following an unprecedented second round of parliamentary voting, after his coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats suffered an unexpected defeat in the initial ballot.
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US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Negotiating with 17 trading partners, have not engaged with China yet
US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Negotiating with 17 trading partners, have not engaged with China yet
By Fxstreet
US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Negotiating with 17 trading partners, have not engaged with China yet
United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that they are actively negotiating with 17 trading partners, while clarifying that they have not engaged with China as of yet, per Reuters.
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USD/JPY declines as Yen gains on trade friction and cautious global sentiment
USD/JPY declines as Yen gains on trade friction and cautious global sentiment
By Fxstreet
USD/JPY declines as Yen gains on trade friction and cautious global sentiment
USD/JPY continues to trade lower as renewed safe-haven demand supports the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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April Canada Ivey PMI 47.9 vs 51.3 prior
April Canada Ivey PMI 47.9 vs 51.3 prior
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April Canada Ivey PMI 47.9 vs 51.3 prior
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EUR/GBP slumps to near 0.8460 as Pound Sterling outperforms across the board
EUR/GBP slumps to near 0.8460 as Pound Sterling outperforms across the board
By Fxstreet
EUR/GBP slumps to near 0.8460 as Pound Sterling outperforms across the board
The EUR/GBP pair falls sharply to near 0.8460 during North American trading hours on Tuesday, the lowest level seen in a month. The pair slumps as the Pound Sterling (GBP) outperforms its peers in a risk-off market sentiment.
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Here is what a huge front-run of US tariffs looks like. Now for the bust
Here is what a huge front-run of US tariffs looks like. Now for the bust
By Forex Live
Here is what a huge front-run of US tariffs looks like. Now for the bust
Finished metal shapes imports boomed, now here comes the bust
EU to target €100 billion of US goods with tariffs if talks fail – Bloomberg
EU to target €100 billion of US goods with tariffs if talks fail – Bloomberg
By Fxstreet
EU to target €100 billion of US goods with tariffs if talks fail – Bloomberg
Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that the European Union (EU) plans to target about €100 billion worth of United States (US) imports with additional tariffs if they fail to reach a deal with the US.
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India announces a big trade deal... but not with the country expected
India announces a big trade deal... but not with the country expected
By Forex Live
India announces a big trade deal... but not with the country expected
The UK and India will have free trade
Canada trade balance Canada trade balance for March (C$) -0.51B vs -1.56B estimate
Canada trade balance Canada trade balance for March (C$) -0.51B vs -1.56B estimate
By Forex Live
Canada trade balance Canada trade balance for March (C$) -0.51B vs -1.56B estimate
The Canada trade balance information for March 2025
US March international trade balance -140.5B vs -137.0B expected
US March international trade balance -140.5B vs -137.0B expected
By Forex Live
US March international trade balance -140.5B vs -137.0B expected
March US international trade balance data
The focus is back on trade today, in more ways than one
The focus is back on trade today, in more ways than one
By Forex Live
The focus is back on trade today, in more ways than one
The indications on US trade deals aren't
EUR remarkably quiet despite political turmoil in Germany – Scotiabank
EUR remarkably quiet despite political turmoil in Germany – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
EUR remarkably quiet despite political turmoil in Germany – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is quiet and trading within a remarkably tight range, given the broader context of uncertainty and German Chancellor Merz’ failure to secure a majority for his confirmation vote in the German parliament, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD is consolidating in recent range near high – Scotiabank
CAD is consolidating in recent range near high – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
CAD is consolidating in recent range near high – Scotiabank
The CAD is entering Tuesday’s NA session unchanged vs. the USD, its range tightly bound within a marginally bullish (USD/CAD bearish) trend channel from mid April, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD: Sentiment fragile as German politics hits European equities – Scotiabank
USD: Sentiment fragile as German politics hits European equities – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
USD: Sentiment fragile as German politics hits European equities – Scotiabank
Markets are generally quiet and G10 currencies are trading in a mixed fashion against the US Dollar (USD), with no clear overriding theme or risk tone as we head into Tuesday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Mexican Peso firms as USD/MXN slips from resistance ahead of Fed
Mexican Peso firms as USD/MXN slips from resistance ahead of Fed
By Fxstreet
Mexican Peso firms as USD/MXN slips from resistance ahead of Fed
The Mexican Peso (MXN) is rising against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses as traders reduced Dollar exposure ahead of Wednesday’s highly anticipated Federal Reserve (Fed) policy decision. 
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