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German government reportedly set to lower economic growth forecast for this year
Handelsblatt reports
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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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Germany January flash manufacturing PMI 44.1 vs 42.7 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 24 January 2025
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Gold Technical Analysis – A new all-time high is within reach
Gold is getting closer to make a new all-time high after the breakout of the range increased the bullish momentum. What’s next?
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Japan finance minister says BOJ decision today was in line with joint government accord
Japan finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, endorses the BOJ rate hike
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France January flash services PMI 48.9 vs 49.3 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 24 January 2025
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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
It's another hot start to the year for stocks in Europe
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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: Next rate hike will depend more on price moves, less on economic growth
Closing remarks by Ueda
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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
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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
The positive mood carries on in the equities space
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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
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BOJ governor Ueda: Upward revision to inflation forecast should kick in during mid-2025
Further remarks on the day by Ueda
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BOJ governor Ueda: No preset idea in mind on future rate adjustments
The yen eases back a touch on the headline remark
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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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Forex Today: Japanese Yen rises on BoJ hike, attention turns to PMI reports
Here is what you need to know on Friday, January 24: The Japanese Yen (JPY) gathers strength against its major rivals early Friday following the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) decision to raise the policy rate by 25 basis points.
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President Trump Creates Crypto Working Group, Bans Digital Dollar
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create a cryptocurrency working group tasked with proposing new digital asset regulations and “evaluating the potential creation and maint...
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BoJ's Ueda: Price trend is rising towards 2% inflation target
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at the post-policy meeting press conference on Friday, explaining the reasons behind the decision to raise the interest rate to 0.50%.
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BOJ governor Ueda: Will keep adjusting degree of easing if price outlook is realised
Remarks by BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda
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Heads up: BOJ governor Ueda press conference coming up
We should start to see the headlines in about 5 minutes from now
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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
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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 at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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The dollar has lost its Trump card
But did the greenback ever really held it in the first place?
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USD/CNH drops to near 7.2500 following Trump’s optimism on China, PBoC measures
USD/CNH, representing the US Dollar (USD) against the offshore Chinese Yuan (CNH), breaks its three-day losing streak, trading around 7.2510 during the Asian session on Friday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD slammed by Trump, then by the BoJ rate hike
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday 24 January 2025
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USD/JPY tested towards 155.20 after a hawkish hike from the Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda speaks at 0630 GMT
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In 2024, China’s central bank expanded its gold reserves by 44.17 tons
Now holds the sixth largest stash of gold globally
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Bank of Japan hikes rates - as widely expected
BoJ benchmark rate +25 bp to 0.5%, the highest since 2008 and the biggest rate hike since February 2007
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More on Trump saying he would rather not use tariffs against China
Trump says he could reach trade deal with China, calls talk with Xi 'friendly'
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GBP/USD rises to near 1.2400 as Trump asks Fed for rate cuts
GBP/USD extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 1.2400 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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USD/INR declines after mixed Indian PMI data
The Indian Rupee (INR) loses ground, snapping the two-day winning streak on Friday.
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The USD has slumped after Trump said prefer no tariff on China - AUD hits 5 week high
Trump said he would prefer not to use tariffs on China
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