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PBOC Deputy Governor: Impact on China’s forex assets from volatility in US bond markets is limited
PBOC Deputy Governor: Impact on China’s forex assets from volatility in US bond markets is limited
The People’s Bank of China ()PBOC) Deputy Governor said in a news conference that the “impact on China’s forex assets from volatility in US bond markets is limited.”
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China's news conference on boosting the economy and jobs has begun
China's news conference on boosting the economy and jobs has begun
Head of China's state planner says will improve policy toolkit
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China’s State Council approved 10 new nuclear reactors over the weekend
China’s State Council approved 10 new nuclear reactors over the weekend
China’s State Council is basically the country’s main central government.
Australian Dollar faces headwinds as US-China tensions ease
Australian Dollar faces headwinds as US-China tensions ease
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is extending losses for the second successive session on Monday. The AUD/USD pair is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens amid signs of losses.
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Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: US side did not touch upon exchange-rate targets in talks
Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: US side did not touch upon exchange-rate targets in talks
Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs and top foreign exchange official, said early Monday that it is “completely untrue about the media report that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a stronger Yen is preferable.”
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2043 (vs. estimate at 7.2828)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 7.2043 (vs. estimate at 7.2828)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2043 vs. 7.2066 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2043 vs. 7.2066 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2043 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.2066 and 7.2828 Reuters estimate.
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EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.1350 due to signs of easing US-China tensions
EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.1350 due to signs of easing US-China tensions
EUR/USD continues to weaken for a second consecutive session, trading around 1.1360 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens amid signs of easing tensions between the US and China.
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GBP/USD consolidates around 1.3300 mark; downside potential seems limited
GBP/USD consolidates around 1.3300 mark; downside potential seems limited
The GBP/USD pair kicks off the new week on a subdued note and oscillates in a narrow band around the 1.3300 round-figure mark during the Asian session.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD edges lower to near $3,300 as US-China trade tensions ease
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD edges lower to near $3,300 as US-China trade tensions ease
The Gold price (XAU/USD) drifts lower to around $3,310 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal retreats after hitting its record high last week amid signs that global trade tensions may be easing.
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Yen traders note - Japan is on holiday Tuesday
Yen traders note - Japan is on holiday Tuesday
The Shōwa Day holiday in Japan on April 29 will shutter markets for the day
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US Agriculture Secretary says talking to 100 countries every day on trade, including China
US Agriculture Secretary says talking to 100 countries every day on trade, including China
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Sunday that the Trump administration is having daily conversations with China over tariffs, per Reuters. Rollins noted that there were ongoing talks between the two nations and that trade deals with other nations were “very close.”
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China vows to promote growth, employment
China vows to promote growth, employment
China will hold a press conference about policies and measures on stabilizing employment, ensuring stable growth, and promoting high-quality development on Monday, per Bloomberg. 
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Bank of Japan to "hit pause" on rate hikes at this week's meeting - Trump tariffs cited
Bank of Japan to "hit pause" on rate hikes at this week's meeting - Trump tariffs cited
The BoJ meet on April 30 / May 1 this week, rate hile likely to be pushed back to October
More on the the Financial Times Trump Slump for US transport firms
More on the the Financial Times Trump Slump for US transport firms
Volumes out of a major ports have collapsed
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US President Donald Trump urges Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump urges Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump urged Russia on Sunday to stop its attacks in Ukraine, while his top diplomat said the US might walk away from peace efforts if it does not see progress, per Reuters. 
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Weekend data: China’s YTD industrial profits rose 0.8% y/y in Q1 (prior -0.3%)
Weekend data: China’s YTD industrial profits rose 0.8% y/y in Q1 (prior -0.3%)
China’s industrial sector profits returned to growth in the first quarter ... tariffs loom ahead though
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AUD/USD holds below 0.6400 amid signs of easing US-China tensions
AUD/USD holds below 0.6400 amid signs of easing US-China tensions
The AUD/USD pair trades in negative territory near 0.6390 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Aussie amid signs of easing US-China tensions.
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Trump says he think Ukraine ready to concede Crimea to Putin (contradicting Zelensky)
Trump says he think Ukraine ready to concede Crimea to Putin (contradicting Zelensky)
Some media is reporting on Trump's seemingly muddled thinking
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US Ag sec says talking to 100 countries every day on trade, including China
US Ag sec says talking to 100 countries every day on trade, including China
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins with what appears to be an exaggerated claim
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US equity index futures are set to open for the week's trade at the top of the hour
US equity index futures are set to open for the week's trade at the top of the hour
Not seeing any 'pump' type comments ahead of this so far ... its not late though ;-)
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U.S. Treas Sec Bessent didn't back Trump assertion that China tariff talks were under way
U.S. Treas Sec Bessent didn't back Trump assertion that China tariff talks were under way
He didn't say "pants on fire", but that seems to be the message between the lines.
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Heads up for a China news conference today - to address promoting growth, employment
Heads up for a China news conference today - to address promoting growth, employment
Follow through from the Politburoi announcement on Friday
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Economic calendar in Asia Monday, April 28, 2025 - empty, don't click!
Economic calendar in Asia Monday, April 28, 2025 - empty, don't click!
Nothing of note ont eh economic calendar for the Monday session here in Asai
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Monday morning open levels - indicative forex prices - 28 April 2025
Monday morning open levels - indicative forex prices - 28 April 2025
Good morning, afternoon or evening to all ForexLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week.
CME, Sterling Trading Tech, ClearBank, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
CME, Sterling Trading Tech, ClearBank, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
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CME, Sterling Trading Tech, ClearBank, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
This week brought notable shifts in leadership, as corporate reorganizations led to some exits and fresh appointments. Among the changes: CME Group brought in Vijay Albuquerque as the new Chief Ris...
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Walmart has notified Chinese suppliers to resume shipping goods - report
Walmart has notified Chinese suppliers to resume shipping goods - report
The move came after major retailers met with the White House
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