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More sticky high inflation data, this time from Japan. Bank of Japan March meeting is live
More sticky high inflation data, this time from Japan. Bank of Japan March meeting is live
Japan's January wholesale inflation data was much higher than expected and higher than in December and November.
UK Housing Market Cools Despite Upbeat Surveyors; Positive Outlook Ahead
UK Housing Market Cools Despite Upbeat Surveyors; Positive Outlook Ahead
UK housing market shows cooling trend in January, but a positive outlook is supported by easing mortgage pressures.
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3000 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.3000 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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Australian Inflation Expectations survey for February 2025 4.6% (prior was 4.0%)
Australian Inflation Expectations survey for February 2025 4.6% (prior was 4.0%)
Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Inflation Expectations in Australia
WTI tumbles to near $71.00 as Trump says Putin agrees to start negotiations to end war in Ukraine
WTI tumbles to near $71.00 as Trump says Putin agrees to start negotiations to end war in Ukraine
WTI attracts some sellers to around $71.10 in Thursday’s early Asian session.
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Japan PPI for January is +4.2%y/y (expected +4.0% prior +3.8%)
Japan PPI for January is +4.2%y/y (expected +4.0% prior +3.8%)
For the m/m, comes in at +0.3% (vs. expected +0.3% and prior of +0.3%)
EUR/USD regains some ground, but remains hobbled by key technicals
EUR/USD regains some ground, but remains hobbled by key technicals
EUR/USD churned on Wednesday, testing the low end through most of the intraday session before breaking higher after investors tried to shake up an unexpected upswing in US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation.
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GBP/JPY soars as hot US inflation weakens Yen
GBP/JPY soars as hot US inflation weakens Yen
The GBP/JPY rose sharply during Wednesday’s session, posting gains of over 1.22% or 230 plus pips after a hot US inflation report sent the Greenback higher and pushed the Japanese Yen (JPY) lower against most G8 FX currencies.
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GBP/USD churns ahead of UK GDP growth check
GBP/USD churns ahead of UK GDP growth check
GBP/USD is coiled around 1.2450, churning the charts near middling technical ground as Pound Sterling traders await the UK’s latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures.
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White House says Trump reciprocal tariffs could come by Thursday
White House says Trump reciprocal tariffs could come by Thursday
The White House said late Wednesday that US President Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan before he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, per CNBC.
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Trump's reciprocal tariffs - more on timing
Trump's reciprocal tariffs - more on timing
Thursday seems to be betting
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USD/CAD holds positive ground above 1.4300 as US CPI rises, Oil prices fall
USD/CAD holds positive ground above 1.4300 as US CPI rises, Oil prices fall
The USD/CAD pair trades on a stronger note near 1.4305 during the late American session on Wednesday.
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Survey of Expectations due today can be a NZD mover
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Survey of Expectations due today can be a NZD mover
Heads up for NZD traders, the RBNZ inflation expectations data can move the Kiwi $
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Fed's Waller doesn't comment on his outlook for the economy nor monetary policy
Fed's Waller doesn't comment on his outlook for the economy nor monetary policy
Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller speaking on stablecoins and such.
Australian Dollar turns down after US CPI and Powell’s testimony
Australian Dollar turns down after US CPI and Powell’s testimony
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its sideways consolidation as AUD/USD softens to around 0.6260 in Wednesday’s session, falling 0.30% on the day.
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New Zealand data: January Card retail sales -1.6% m/m (prior +2.4) & -0.5% y/y (prior -1)
New Zealand data: January Card retail sales -1.6% m/m (prior +2.4) & -0.5% y/y (prior -1)
Data for purchases made in New Zealand on debit, credit and store cards.
CySEC Tightens Oversight: AI, Crypto, and Fin-Fluencers Face Tougher Scrutiny
CySEC Tightens Oversight: AI, Crypto, and Fin-Fluencers Face Tougher Scrutiny
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CySEC Tightens Oversight: AI, Crypto, and Fin-Fluencers Face Tougher Scrutiny
Topping the priorities of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2025 is the impact if artificial intelligence (AI) and the Market in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
Economic calendar in Asia - Fed's Waller is speaking
Economic calendar in Asia - Fed's Waller is speaking
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Survey of Expectations also, can be a market mover.
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Trump said he may sign reciprocal tariffs today, or tomorrow
Trump said he may sign reciprocal tariffs today, or tomorrow
Trump hasn't decided, says he'll sign them on Wednesday. Then adds or maybe Thursday morning.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 12 Feb: Higher US CPI pushes yields higher. USD is mixed
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 12 Feb: Higher US CPI pushes yields higher. USD is mixed
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 12, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
US stock indices close mixed on the day
US stock indices close mixed on the day
NASDAQ marginally higher. S&P and Dow industrial average closed lower but off lowest levels
USDJPY hits resistance at key level; 50% midpoint at swing area
USDJPY hits resistance at key level; 50% midpoint at swing area
USDJPY stalls at 154.77-154.96 swing area; 50% midpoint at 154.897 causing temporary pause
Canadian Dollar recovery grinds away, Loonie finds fresh eight-week high
Canadian Dollar recovery grinds away, Loonie finds fresh eight-week high
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) briefly tested a new eight-week peak on Wednesday, pushing USD/CAD to its lowest levels since mid-December.
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Forex Today: Further US inflation gauges should rule the sentiment
Forex Today: Further US inflation gauges should rule the sentiment
The US Dollar succumbed to the late selling pressure and faded the post-CPI move to weekly highs, while investors kept digesting Powell’s testimonies and sticky consumer prices in January.
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BoC Meeting Minutes show Canadian policymakers are awaiting signs of tariff inflation
BoC Meeting Minutes show Canadian policymakers are awaiting signs of tariff inflation
The Bank of Canada released its latest Meeting Minutes on Wednesday.
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Inflation
TradeWar
US Dollar gives up gains despite strong CPI data
US Dollar gives up gains despite strong CPI data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of currencies, initially climbed after January’s hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) data but then reversed course.
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