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Modest changes for the major indices  to start the day
Modest changes for the major indices to start the day
The S&P index closed at a record level yesterday
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USD/JPY rebounds to near 156.50 as BoJ refrains from committing specific rate hike path
USD/JPY rebounds to near 156.50 as BoJ refrains from committing specific rate hike path
The USD/JPY recovers Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate hike-inspired losses and rises to near 156.60 in Friday’s North American session.
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Trump touted a big corporate tax cut yesterday, but how will it be paid for?
Trump touted a big corporate tax cut yesterday, but how will it be paid for?
Trump signalled that he wanted to get Democrats on board but it will be a challenge within his own party
Politics
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar stays pressured, yen slips in post-BOJ trade
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar stays pressured, yen slips in post-BOJ trade
Forex news from the European morning session on Jan 24, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Europe
USD/JPY pares losses on the day, buyers still hold the line at the 155.00 level
USD/JPY pares losses on the day, buyers still hold the line at the 155.00 level
The pair is now flat on the day again to 156.00 after the initial dollar slump and BOJ policy decision
EUR/JPY surges to near 153.50 as Eurozone PMI returns back in black
EUR/JPY surges to near 153.50 as Eurozone PMI returns back in black
The EUR/JPY pair rises sharply to near 153.50 in Friday’s European session.
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UK January CBI retailing reported sales -24 vs -15 prior
UK January CBI retailing reported sales -24 vs -15 prior
Latest data released by CBI - 24 January 2025
Trump trade back in vogue – Societe Generale
Trump trade back in vogue – Societe Generale
The equity and credit markets rallied and the US yield curve bear steepened after the first executive orders and the salvo of announcements by President Trump on trade tariffs, tax cuts and the desire for lower oil prices and interest rates.
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EUR/USD strengthens on upbeat Eurozone flash PMI
EUR/USD strengthens on upbeat Eurozone flash PMI
EUR/USD rallies to near the psychological resistance of 1.0500 on Friday as the Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) reported that the Eurozone preliminary Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) grew in January after shrinking in the last two months.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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UK January flash services PMI 51.2 vs 50.9 expected
UK January flash services PMI 51.2 vs 50.9 expected
Latest data release by S&P Global - 24 January 2025
EUR/USD knocks on the door of 1.0500 after euro area PMI data
EUR/USD knocks on the door of 1.0500 after euro area PMI data
A softer dollar is still the main driver of movement in the major currencies space though
German government lowers 2025 growth projection to 0.3% from 1.1% previous - Handelsblatt
German government lowers 2025 growth projection to 0.3% from 1.1% previous - Handelsblatt
Citing government sources, Germany’s newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Friday that the government lowered its economic growth projection for 2025 to 0.3%, down from previous estimate of 1.1%.
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Eurozone January flash services PMI 51.4 vs 51.5 expected
Eurozone January flash services PMI 51.4 vs 51.5 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 24 January 2025
German Preliminary Manufacturing PMI rises to 44.1 in January vs. 42 expected
German Preliminary Manufacturing PMI rises to 44.1 in January vs. 42 expected
The German manufacturing and services sectors activity improved in January, the preliminary business activity report published by the HCOB survey showed Friday.
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Japan finance minister says BOJ decision today was in line with joint government accord
Japan finance minister says BOJ decision today was in line with joint government accord
Japan finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, endorses the BOJ rate hike
France January flash services PMI 48.9 vs 49.3 expected
France January flash services PMI 48.9 vs 49.3 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 24 January 2025
NZD/USD surges to near 0.5700 on Trump’s friendly talk with China
NZD/USD surges to near 0.5700 on Trump’s friendly talk with China
The NZD/USD pair soars slightly above the key level of 0.5700 in Friday’s European session.
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European indices open higher as the party rages on
European indices open higher as the party rages on
It's another hot start to the year for stocks in Europe
Stocks
Pound Sterling outperforms USD as Trump backs immediate rate cuts
Pound Sterling outperforms USD as Trump backs immediate rate cuts
The Pound Sterling (GBP) jumps above 1.2400 against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday.
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BOJ governor Ueda: Cannot say that the risk of returning to deflation is zero
BOJ governor Ueda: Cannot say that the risk of returning to deflation is zero
Ueda continues to speak but should be winding things down any minute now
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
It's the Flash PMIs Day
market overview
USD/CAD moves below 1.4350 as Trump asks Fed to cut interest rates
USD/CAD moves below 1.4350 as Trump asks Fed to cut interest rates
USD/CAD extends its losses for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.4330 during the early European hours on Friday.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.4% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.4% in early European trading
The positive mood carries on in the equities space
Stocks
BOJ governor Ueda: There is still a long way to go in reaching neutral rate
BOJ governor Ueda: There is still a long way to go in reaching neutral rate
Remarks by BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda, in his press conference
USD/CHF remains on the defensive below 0.9050, US PMI data in focus
USD/CHF remains on the defensive below 0.9050, US PMI data in focus
The USD/CHF pair remains on the defensive around 0.9045 during the early European session on Friday, pressured by the weaker US Dollar (USD) broadly.
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Heads up: BOJ governor Ueda press conference coming up
Heads up: BOJ governor Ueda press conference coming up
We should start to see the headlines in about 5 minutes from now
Onshore yuan posts strong rally as Trump tariff fears abate
Onshore yuan posts strong rally as Trump tariff fears abate
USD/CNY is down to its lowest since the end of November, now falling below 7.24
EUR/USD attracts some buyers to near 1.0450 ahead of Eurozone, US PMI data
EUR/USD attracts some buyers to near 1.0450 ahead of Eurozone, US PMI data
The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to 1.0450 during the early Asian session on Friday, bolstered by the weakening of the US Dollar (USD).
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FX option expiries for Jan 24 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jan 24 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jan 24 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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