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USD/CHF holds near 0.8150 as Swiss Franc receives support from persistent safe-haven flows
USD/CHF holds near 0.8150 as Swiss Franc receives support from persistent safe-haven flows
USD/CHF moves sideways after registering losses in the previous three successive sessions, hovering around 0.8150 during the European trading hours on Tuesday. The pair remains within striking distance of the 0.8099 mark—its lowest level since September 2011—briefly touched on April 11.
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USD: Still downside risks – ING
USD: Still downside risks – ING
US equities and bonds had a good Monday, but considering the width of Trump’s announced exemptions from China’s tariffs, the move is well short of exceptional. Markets retain a substantial risk premium attached to US assets, including the dollar.
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EUR/USD: To consolidate on the day – OCBC
EUR/USD: To consolidate on the day – OCBC
Euro (EUR) bulls paused overnight, ahead of ZEW survey, industrial production data today, current account (Wednesday) and ECB meeting (Thursday). Pair was last at 1.1357 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR: ZEW may overestimate sentiment drop – ING
EUR: ZEW may overestimate sentiment drop – ING
The German ZEW surveys published today are the first activity indicators to be released in the eurozone since 'liberation day'. Remember that respondents are financial market experts, not business managers like the Ifo.
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IEA slashes world oil demand growth forecast amid trade tensions
IEA slashes world oil demand growth forecast amid trade tensions
The latest oil market outlook released by the IEA - 15 April 2025
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates down at the start of the European session
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates down at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade with a negative bias at the start of Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
Forex Today: Market volatility wanes ahead of mid-tier data releases
Forex Today: Market volatility wanes ahead of mid-tier data releases
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, April 15:
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Breaking: Canada CPI inflation declines to 2.3% in March vs. 2.6% expected
Breaking: Canada CPI inflation declines to 2.3% in March vs. 2.6% expected
Inflation in Canada, as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), declined to 2.3% on a yearly basis in March from 2.6% in February, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.3% following the 1.1% increase recorded in February.
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USD/INR remains below 86.00 following WPI inflation data
USD/INR remains below 86.00 following WPI inflation data
The Indian Rupee strengthens against the US Dollar, with USD/INR declining over 0.30% to trade around 85.80 during early European hours on Tuesday.
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Palladium price today: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Palladium price today: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade mixed at the beginning of Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
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European indices mostly higher to start the day
European indices mostly higher to start the day
The risk mood holds up for the time being
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China’s Foreign Ministry: Will stay committed to joining hands rather than throwing punches
China’s Foreign Ministry: Will stay committed to joining hands rather than throwing punches
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that “facing external uncertainty, (we) will stay committed to joining hands rather than throwing punches.”
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Pound Sterling outperforms on strong UK employment data
Pound Sterling outperforms on strong UK employment data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) advances against its major peers, except antipodeans, on Tuesday after the release of the United Kingdom (UK) labor market data for three months ending February.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Tuesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $61.28  per barrel, up from Monday’s close at $61.13. Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $64.50 price posted on Monday, and trading at $64.75.
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France March final CPI +0.8% vs+0.8% y/y prelim
France March final CPI +0.8% vs+0.8% y/y prelim
Latest data released by INSEE - 15 April 2025
BofA FMS: Net 61% expect the Dollar to deprecitate in the next 12 months
BofA FMS: Net 61% expect the Dollar to deprecitate in the next 12 months
Some highlights from the Bank of American Fund Manager Survey
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The focus remains on tariffs but we will also get the Canadian CPI data ahead of the BoC decision tomorrow
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Eurostoxx futures -0.3% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -0.3% in early European trading
A more tentative mood after the gains yesterday
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UK Unemployment Rate stays at 4.4% in the quarter to February as expected
UK Unemployment Rate stays at 4.4% in the quarter to February as expected
The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate held steady at 4.4% in the three months to February, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Thursday. The market forecast was for a 4.4% reading in the reported period.
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UK February ILO unemployment rate 4.4% vs 4.4% expected
UK February ILO unemployment rate 4.4% vs 4.4% expected
Latest data released by ONS - 15 April 2025
NZD/USD advances to fresh YTD peak, around 0.5930 area amid broadly weaker USD
NZD/USD advances to fresh YTD peak, around 0.5930 area amid broadly weaker USD
The NZD/USD pair builds on the previous day's breakout momentum beyond the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and gains strong follow-through positive traction for the fifth successive day on Tuesday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $32.50, support appears at 50-day EMA
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $32.50, support appears at 50-day EMA
Silver price (XAG/USD) continues to show strength for the fifth consecutive session, trading around $32.30 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Tuesday.
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India Gold price today: Gold resumes its upward trajectory
India Gold price today: Gold resumes its upward trajectory
Gold price in India is back on the bids early Tuesday, piggybacking its Comex counterpart.
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GBP/USD climbs further beyond 1.3200, highest since October ahead of UK jobs data
GBP/USD climbs further beyond 1.3200, highest since October ahead of UK jobs data
The GBP/USD pair attracts buyers for the sixth straight day and climbs above the 1.3200 mark, hitting a fresh high since October 2024 during the Asian session on Tuesday.
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Pakistan Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in Pakistan on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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G7 finance ministers, central bank governors to hold meeting in the US - report
G7 finance ministers, central bank governors to hold meeting in the US - report
The meeting is said to take place as early as 23 April
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NZD/USD eyes fifth straight day of gains, looks to come up for air
NZD/USD eyes fifth straight day of gains, looks to come up for air
The last time the pair saw five consecutive days of gains was back in February last year
EUR/USD trades near 1.1350, stays silent as US Dollar seeks to recover stability
EUR/USD trades near 1.1350, stays silent as US Dollar seeks to recover stability
EUR/USD continues to slide for the second consecutive session, trading near 1.1350 during Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair weakens as the US Dollar (USD) attempts to regain stability amid growing concerns over stagflation.
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Gold price bulls retain control amid trade jitters, Fed rate cut bets and weaker USD
Gold price bulls retain control amid trade jitters, Fed rate cut bets and weaker USD
Gold price (XAU/USD) maintains its bid tone through the first half of the European session on Tuesday and currently trades around the $3,230 area, well within striking distance of the all-time peak touched the previous day.
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FX option expiries for Apr 15 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 15 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 15 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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WTI stays above $61.00 due to tariff relief hopes, strong Chinese imports
WTI stays above $61.00 due to tariff relief hopes, strong Chinese imports
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price remains stable around $61.10 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. A potential upside in crude prices is supported by recent comments from US President Donald Trump, who suggested the possibility of new tariff exemptions.
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The bond market holds calmer for the time being
The bond market holds calmer for the time being
Yields continue to edge lower in the new week
USD/CAD stabilizes around 1.3900 after rebounding from five-month lows
USD/CAD stabilizes around 1.3900 after rebounding from five-month lows
USD/CAD halts its four-day losing streak, trading around 1.3890 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair edges higher as the US Dollar (USD) attempts to stabilize amid mounting concerns over stagflation.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Asia markets mixed, RBA hints at May rate cut
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Asia markets mixed, RBA hints at May rate cut
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Session wrap
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Japanese Yen sticks to modest intraday losses against USD; bullish potential seems intact
Japanese Yen sticks to modest intraday losses against USD; bullish potential seems intact
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the back foot against its American counterpart heading into the European session on Tuesday.
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Goldman Sachs are wary of 500K of US job losses due to tariffs
Goldman Sachs are wary of 500K of US job losses due to tariffs
GS on net negative employment effects of Trump's tariffs
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