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Germany February GfK consumer confidence -22.4 vs -20.0 expected
Germany February GfK consumer confidence -22.4 vs -20.0 expected
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Germany February GfK consumer confidence -22.4 vs -20.0 expected
Latest data released by GfK - 29 January 2025
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor - FT
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor - FT
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OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor - FT
The Financial Times with the scoop
market overview
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
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What are the main events for today?
Focus on the BoC and FOMC decisions
market overview
Japan January consumer confidence 35.2 vs 36.6 expected
Japan January consumer confidence 35.2 vs 36.6 expected
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Japan January consumer confidence 35.2 vs 36.6 expected
Latest data released by the Japan Cabinet Office - 29 January 2025
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: AUD dropped after CPI inflation data
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: AUD dropped after CPI inflation data
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: AUD dropped after CPI inflation data
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD gains traction to near $30.50, Fed rate decision looms
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD gains traction to near $30.50, Fed rate decision looms
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD gains traction to near $30.50, Fed rate decision looms
The Silver price (XAG/USD) trades with mild gains around $30.40 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday.
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EUR/USD inches higher to near 1.0450, upside seems limited amid a risk-off mood
EUR/USD inches higher to near 1.0450, upside seems limited amid a risk-off mood
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EUR/USD inches higher to near 1.0450, upside seems limited amid a risk-off mood
EUR/USD halts its two-day losing streak, trading around 1.0440 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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Bets on a February RBA rate cut are solidfying after the inflation data earlier
Bets on a February RBA rate cut are solidfying after the inflation data earlier
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Bets on a February RBA rate cut are solidfying after the inflation data earlier
After February it'll be only a gradual glide path lower
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AUD
FX option expiries for Jan 29 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jan 29 NY cut
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FX option expiries for Jan 29 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jan 29 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Currencies
Goldman Sachs expects 6 Bank of England interest rate cuts by mid-2026
Goldman Sachs expects 6 Bank of England interest rate cuts by mid-2026
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Goldman Sachs expects 6 Bank of England interest rate cuts by mid-2026
See inflation pressure easing in the medium term
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GBP/USD holds ground near 1.2450 ahead of Fed policy decision
GBP/USD holds ground near 1.2450 ahead of Fed policy decision
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GBP/USD holds ground near 1.2450 ahead of Fed policy decision
GBP/USD remains steady after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 1.2440 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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BOE
Euro may see a slight uptick if the European Central Bank is cautious this week
Euro may see a slight uptick if the European Central Bank is cautious this week
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Euro may see a slight uptick if the European Central Bank is cautious this week
The ECB policy decision is due on Thursday, January 30, 2025
Westpac changes its forecast to a February Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cut
Westpac changes its forecast to a February Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cut
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Westpac changes its forecast to a February Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cut
WPAC say RBA to cut by 25bp on February 18
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AUD
Australian Treasurer Chalmers: The worst of the inflation challenge is well and truly behind us
Australian Treasurer Chalmers: The worst of the inflation challenge is well and truly behind us
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Australian Treasurer Chalmers: The worst of the inflation challenge is well and truly behind us
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday, “the worst of the inflation challenge is well and truly behind us.” He noted further that “the soft landing we have been planning and preparing for is looking more and more likely.” Market reaction AUD/USD was last seen trading at 0.6229, down 0.30% on the day.
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Australian Treasurer Chalmers says worst of inflation is past
Australian Treasurer Chalmers says worst of inflation is past
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Australian Treasurer Chalmers says worst of inflation is past
Chalmers would like an RBA rate cut
Australian Dollar declines due to increased likelihood of RBA rate cuts, Fed decision eyed
Australian Dollar declines due to increased likelihood of RBA rate cuts, Fed decision eyed
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Australian Dollar declines due to increased likelihood of RBA rate cuts, Fed decision eyed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its losses for the third consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD), driven by lower-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from Australia released on Wednesday.
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Australian inflation data: RBA rate cut expectations rise higher
Australian inflation data: RBA rate cut expectations rise higher
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Australian inflation data: RBA rate cut expectations rise higher
But .... government subsidies played a role in CPI moderation, while labour market strength may delay easing.
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AUD
AUD/USD has dropped after the better than expected Q4 inflation data from Australia
AUD/USD has dropped after the better than expected Q4 inflation data from Australia
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AUD/USD has dropped after the better than expected Q4 inflation data from Australia
The data significantly boosts the prospect of a February rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia
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AUD
Australian Q4 2024 inflation headline 2.4% y/y (expected 2.5%)
Australian Q4 2024 inflation headline 2.4% y/y (expected 2.5%)
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Australian Q4 2024 inflation headline 2.4% y/y (expected 2.5%)
Q4 and December 2024 month inflation data for Australia - it's the quarterly data that is of most focus
NZD/USD extends downside to near 0.5650 as traders await Fed rate decision
NZD/USD extends downside to near 0.5650 as traders await Fed rate decision
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NZD/USD extends downside to near 0.5650 as traders await Fed rate decision
The NZD/USD pair extends the decline to near 0.5665 during the early Asian session on Wednesday, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand.
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Macroeconomics
Australian inflation data due soon - RBA rate cut speculation for February meeting
Australian inflation data due soon - RBA rate cut speculation for February meeting
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Australian inflation data due soon - RBA rate cut speculation for February meeting
Get ready for Australian CPI data release, with estimates hinting at a slight rise in quarterly CPI but a potential easing in annual core inflation. Analysts predict how these figures could influence the RBA's decision in February regarding a possible interest rate cut.
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AUD
Reminder - China, Hong Kong and Singapore are all on holiday today
Reminder - China, Hong Kong and Singapore are all on holiday today
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Reminder - China, Hong Kong and Singapore are all on holiday today
Widespread market closures across Asia today as part of Lunar New Year holidays.
General
Google reclassifies U.S. as ‘sensitive country’ alongside China, Russia
Google reclassifies U.S. as ‘sensitive country’ alongside China, Russia
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Google reclassifies U.S. as ‘sensitive country’ alongside China, Russia
Re Trump's 'Gulf of America' comments
Politics
General
USD/CAD holds positive ground near 1.4400 ahead of BoC, Fed rate decisions
USD/CAD holds positive ground near 1.4400 ahead of BoC, Fed rate decisions
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USD/CAD holds positive ground near 1.4400 ahead of BoC, Fed rate decisions
The USD/CAD pair trades with mild gains around 1.4400 during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
Fed
BOC
RBNZ's Conway says policy committee confident inflation will abate
RBNZ's Conway says policy committee confident inflation will abate
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RBNZ's Conway says policy committee confident inflation will abate
Reserve Bank of New Zealand chief economist Conway: Easing domestic pricing intentions and a drop in inflation expectations will help open the way for some further easing of the OCR, as signalled in November.
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NZD
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil build less than expected
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil build less than expected
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Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil build less than expected
This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.
Australia’s CPI inflation steadies at 0.2% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.3% expected
Australia’s CPI inflation steadies at 0.2% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.3% expected
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Australia’s CPI inflation steadies at 0.2% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.3% expected
Australia will release fresh inflation-related data on Wednesday, and financial markets anticipate price pressures eased further at the end of 2024, paving the way for a Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate cut when it meets in February.
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CPI
RBA
Sentiment
The noob heading to the BOJ monetary policy board is a big supporter of higher rates
The noob heading to the BOJ monetary policy board is a big supporter of higher rates
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The noob heading to the BOJ monetary policy board is a big supporter of higher rates
Japan's PM Ishiba has nominated a supporter of policy normalization to join the Bank of Japan’s board at the end of March.
Solid rebound for the broader indices today
Solid rebound for the broader indices today
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Solid rebound for the broader indices today
Nasdaq index closes up 2.03%
Stocks
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Tech bounces back ahead of the FOMC
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Tech bounces back ahead of the FOMC
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Tech bounces back ahead of the FOMC
Forex news for North American trading on Jan 28, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America
Economic calendar in Asia Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - Australian inflation data, Q4 2024
Economic calendar in Asia Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - Australian inflation data, Q4 2024
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Economic calendar in Asia Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - Australian inflation data, Q4 2024
The quarterly CPI data from Australia will be eyed for its impact on the likelihood of a February Reserve Bank of Australia rate cut
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Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 29 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 29 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 29 January, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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