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Germany December industrial orders +6.9% vs +2.0% m/m expected
Germany December industrial orders +6.9% vs +2.0% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 6 February 2025
BoE Press Conference: Governor Bailey speaks on policy outlook after lowering bank rate by 25 bps
BoE Press Conference: Governor Bailey speaks on policy outlook after lowering bank rate by 25 bps
The Bank of England (BoE) will announce its decision on monetary policy on Thursday after completing the first meeting of 2025.
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Switzerland January seasonally adjusted unemployment rate 2.7% vs 2.7% expected
Switzerland January seasonally adjusted unemployment rate 2.7% vs 2.7% expected
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 6 February 2025
EUR/GBP softens below 0.8350 as traders brace for BoE rate decision
EUR/GBP softens below 0.8350 as traders brace for BoE rate decision
The EUR/GBP cross remains on the defensive around 0.8320 during the early European session on Thursday.
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ECB’s Cipollone: Rate cuts are coherent with declining inflation picture
ECB’s Cipollone: Rate cuts are coherent with declining inflation picture
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Piero Cipollone said on Thursday, “rate cuts are coherent with declining inflation picture.” Additional quotes Inflation is almost reaching the target.
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ECB's Cipollone: There is still room for adjusting rates downward
ECB's Cipollone: There is still room for adjusting rates downward
Remarks by ECB executive board member, Piero Cipollone
BOE policy decision in focus today
BOE policy decision in focus today
A 25 bps rate cut beckons to start the new year
FX option expiries for Feb 6 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 6 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 6 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CHF rebounds from 0.9000 mark, over one-week low amid modest USD strength
USD/CHF rebounds from 0.9000 mark, over one-week low amid modest USD strength
The USD/CHF pair defends the 0.9000 psychological mark and attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak to over a one-week low touched the previous day.
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BoJ’s Tamura: Not saying that the neutral rate should be 1%
BoJ’s Tamura: Not saying that the neutral rate should be 1%
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Naoki Tamura is back on the wires, via Reuters, clarifying his earlier remarks on the central bank’s interest rate.
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EUR/USD holds losses below 1.0400 ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales data
EUR/USD holds losses below 1.0400 ahead of Eurozone Retail Sales data
EUR/USD depreciates after two days of gains, trading around 1.0390 during the Asian session on Thursday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY drops under 152.00 (bounces back)
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY drops under 152.00 (bounces back)
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, February 6, 2025
Session wrap
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Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller is speaking on Thursday
Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller is speaking on Thursday
Its on 'payment' issues so we may not get anything on his economic or policy views
Panama Canal authority says its made no change to canal fees
Panama Canal authority says its made no change to canal fees
Earlier we had the report of free passage for US government ships
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GBP/USD steadies around 1.2500, downside risks appear due to dovish mood surrounding BoE
GBP/USD steadies around 1.2500, downside risks appear due to dovish mood surrounding BoE
GBP/USD halts its three-day winning streak, trading around 1.2490 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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BoA expect just 3 RBA interest cuts in 2025, terminal rate of 3.6%
BoA expect just 3 RBA interest cuts in 2025, terminal rate of 3.6%
Citing sticky inflation, fiscal spending, tight labour market
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US Treasury Sec Bessent: Focus is on bringing down 10-year Treasury yields than Fed’s key short-term rate.
US Treasury Sec Bessent: Focus is on bringing down 10-year Treasury yields than Fed’s key short-term rate.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said late Wednesday, the “focus is on bringing down 10-year Treasury yields, rather than the Fed’s benchmark short-term interest rate.” Additional comments Failure to get the tax bill done will result in the "largest tax hike in history".
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US Treas Secretary Scott Bessent - more on Trump wanting lower 10 yr yeild, not short term
US Treas Secretary Scott Bessent - more on Trump wanting lower 10 yr yeild, not short term
Bessent spoke earlier - did he let the cat out of the bag?
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USD/INR climbs as RBI rate cut bets drag Indian Rupee lower to fresh all-time low
USD/INR climbs as RBI rate cut bets drag Indian Rupee lower to fresh all-time low
The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its downside on Thursday. The local currency remains under selling pressure amid the expectation that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) might cut the interest rates on Friday.
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The Nissan - Honda merger is off
The Nissan - Honda merger is off
Confirming the rumours from yesterday
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Ex-RBA official Australia’s weak economy, sticky CPI, trade uncertainty risk 4soft landing
Ex-RBA official Australia’s weak economy, sticky CPI, trade uncertainty risk 4soft landing
Below-potential growth, sticky inflation, and global trade shocks to complicate path to soft landing
Japanese Yen surrenders intraday gains against USD; bullish potential seems intact
Japanese Yen surrenders intraday gains against USD; bullish potential seems intact
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the front foot against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Thursday amid the growing acceptance that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) would keep raising interest rates.
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WTI remains on the defensive near $71.00 amid a rise in US oil stockpiles, concern about US-China trade
WTI remains on the defensive near $71.00 amid a rise in US oil stockpiles, concern about US-China trade
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $71.00 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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AUD/JPY drops to near 95.50 as Australia's trade surplus shrinks to a three-month low
AUD/JPY drops to near 95.50 as Australia's trade surplus shrinks to a three-month low
AUD/JPY extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 95.60 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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BoJ's Tamura suggests gradual rate hike in a timely manner
BoJ's Tamura suggests gradual rate hike in a timely manner
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Naoki Tamura on Thursday suggested a gradual rate hike in a timely manner.
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Fed's Jefferson: Happy to keep Fed Funds on hold at current rate
Fed's Jefferson: Happy to keep Fed Funds on hold at current rate
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday that he is happy to keep the Fed Funds on hold at the current level, adding that he will wait to see the net effect of Trump policies.
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PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.1691 (vs. estimate at 7.2535)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 7.1691 (vs. estimate at 7.2535)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1691 vs. 7.1693 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1691 vs. 7.1693 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.1691 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1693 and 7.2535 Reuters estimates.
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Fed's Jefferson says happy to keep Fed Funds on hold at current rate
Fed's Jefferson says happy to keep Fed Funds on hold at current rate
More from Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson
Japan's Kato sees inflation pressure continuing to rise
Japan's Kato sees inflation pressure continuing to rise
Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, said on Thursday that the end of deflation has not yet been achieved.
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Australian Dollar declines as US Dollar holds gains ahead of Initial Jobless Claims
Australian Dollar declines as US Dollar holds gains ahead of Initial Jobless Claims
The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) following lower-than-expected Trade Balance data released on Thursday.
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Nothing from Bank of Japan Board Member Tamura Naoki yet
Nothing from Bank of Japan Board Member Tamura Naoki yet
Is at a meeting with local leaders in Nagano
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