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Palladium price today: Rare metals down at the start of the European session
Palladium price today: Rare metals down at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a negative tone at the beginning of Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the Canadian Retail Sales and the final UMich report, but the focus remains on tariff related news
market overview
USD/CHF maintains position above 0.8300 due to US-China trade optimism
USD/CHF maintains position above 0.8300 due to US-China trade optimism
USD/CHF recovered its previous session losses and is trading around 0.8320 during the Asian session on Friday.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.5% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.5% in early European trading
A more positive mood as stocks look to hold the bounce to end the week
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $62.84 per barrel, up from Thursday’s close at $62.61.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $65.65 price posted on Thursday, and trading at $65.88.
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UK Retail Sales jump 0.4% MoM in March vs. -0.4% expected
UK Retail Sales jump 0.4% MoM in March vs. -0.4% expected
The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales jumped 0.4% month-over-month (MoM) in March after advancing 0.7% in February, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday. Markets expected a 0.4% drop in the reported month.
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China’s Politburo: Will cut the RRR and interest rates in a timely manner
China’s Politburo: Will cut the RRR and interest rates in a timely manner
China held the Politburo meeting on Friday, with the key takeaways noted below.
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China Politburo reaffirms to cut RRR and interest rates in a timely manner
China Politburo reaffirms to cut RRR and interest rates in a timely manner
Comments by the China Politburo after their meeting earlier today
Gold runs into some near-term consolidation after backing away from $3,500
Gold runs into some near-term consolidation after backing away from $3,500
How are the technicals shaping up for gold in trading this week?
US Dollar Index rebounds above 99.50 on US trade talks progress
US Dollar Index rebounds above 99.50 on US trade talks progress
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, edges higher to near 99.75 during the early European session on Friday amid positive developments in negotiations with allies India, Japan and South Korea.
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GBP/USD breaks below 1.3300 ahead of UK Retail Sales data
GBP/USD breaks below 1.3300 ahead of UK Retail Sales data
GBP/USD is retracing its recent gains, hovering around 1.3290 during Friday’s Asian session.
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Good to see that US and China are reviewing tariffs, says AmCham China president
Good to see that US and China are reviewing tariffs, says AmCham China president
Remarks by the American Chamber of Commerce in China president, Michael Hart
FX option expiries for Apr 25 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 25 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 25 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades around mid-$33.00s; just below multi-week top
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades around mid-$33.00s; just below multi-week top
Silver (XAG/USD) edges lower after testing the three-week top during the Asian session on Friday and currently trades around the mid-$33.00s, down 0.30% for the day. The technical setup, however, warrants caution before positioning for any meaningful depreciating move.
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Rises above 162.50, nine-day EMA
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Rises above 162.50, nine-day EMA
EUR/JPY extends its gains for the third successive session, trading around 162.80 during the Asian hours on Friday. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows the currency cross consolidating within an ascending channel, reinforcing a bullish outlook.
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AUD/JPY hits multi-week high, around 92.00 amid signs of easing US-China trade tensions
AUD/JPY hits multi-week high, around 92.00 amid signs of easing US-China trade tensions
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some follow-through buyers for the third successive day and touches over a three-week top, around the 92.00 mark during the Asian session on Friday.
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Gold price bounces off daily low after China denies negotiations on tariffs; keeps the red just above $3,300
Gold price bounces off daily low after China denies negotiations on tariffs; keeps the red just above $3,300
Gold price (XAU/USD) recovers slightly from the daily low and climbs back above the $3,300 mark in the last hour, though it retains the negative bias through the first half of the European session on Friday.
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China mulls suspending its 125% tariff on some US imports – Bloomberg
China mulls suspending its 125% tariff on some US imports – Bloomberg
Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Friday that China is mulling suspending its 125% tariff on some US imports including medical equipment, ethane and plane leasing.
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WTI climbs toward $63.00, remains headed for a weekly loss amid oversupply worries
WTI climbs toward $63.00, remains headed for a weekly loss amid oversupply worries
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price extends its gains for a second straight day, trading around $62.80 during Friday's Asian session.
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USD/INR attracts some buyers amid renewed US Dollar demand, geopolitical risks
USD/INR attracts some buyers amid renewed US Dollar demand, geopolitical risks
The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens on Friday, pressured by renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. Heightened geopolitical tensions following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu, and Kashmir also drag the Indian currency lower.
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USD/CAD holds gains above 1.3850 on optimism over potential US trade deals
USD/CAD holds gains above 1.3850 on optimism over potential US trade deals
USD/CAD recovers its recent losses from the previous session, trading around 1.3870 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens, supported by optimism surrounding potential US trade deals.
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The yen's rise is more fragile than the euro's
The yen's rise is more fragile than the euro's
Bank of America makes the case that the yen could give back its gains
Japanese Yen bears retain intraday control amid positive risk tone; ; USD/JPY approaches 144.00
Japanese Yen bears retain intraday control amid positive risk tone; ; USD/JPY approaches 144.00
The Japanese Yen (JPY) selling bias remains unabated heading into the European session on Friday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) strength, lifts the USD/JPY pair to a fresh two-week high, around the 143.85 area in the last hour.
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NZD/USD softens below 0.6000, eyes on US-China trade tensions
NZD/USD softens below 0.6000, eyes on US-China trade tensions
The NZD/USD pair edges lower to around 0.5985 during the Asian session on Friday, pressured by the firmer Greenback. The lack of progress toward defusing the US-China trade deal exerts some selling pressure on the China-proxy Kiwi.
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What has to happen to price in a recession?
What has to happen to price in a recession?
The market hasn't priced in a recession yet, which indicates there could be much more downside
Australian Dollar moves sideways due to mixed market sentiment
Australian Dollar moves sideways due to mixed market sentiment
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends gains for the second successive session against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday following a Bloomberg report, citing sources familiar with the matter, China is weighing the suspension of its 125% tariff on certain US imports, including medical equipment, ethane, and
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PBOC Governor: All parties express concern about negative impact of trade frictions
PBOC Governor: All parties express concern about negative impact of trade frictions
People's Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Friday that all parties expressed concern about the negative impact of trade frictions. Pan added that economic fragmentation and trade tensions continue to disrupt the industrial supply chain and weaken the momentum of global growth.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2066 vs. 7.2098 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2066 vs. 7.2098 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2066 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2098.
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PBOC Governor: All parties expressed concern about negative impact of trade frictions
PBOC Governor: All parties expressed concern about negative impact of trade frictions
Comments from the PBOC Governor, who is in Washington this week for the G20
GBP/USD weakens to near 1.3300 ahead of UK Retail Sales release
GBP/USD weakens to near 1.3300 ahead of UK Retail Sales release
The GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.3310 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. The UK Retail Sales data for March will be the highlight later on Friday.  
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China's Finance Ministry: Current world economic growth momentum is insufficient
China's Finance Ministry: Current world economic growth momentum is insufficient
China's Finance Ministry said on Friday that the current world economic growth momentum was insufficient, with tariff and trade wars further impacting economic and financial stability, per Reuters.
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