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NZD/USD rises above 0.5550 on rising hope of de-escalation in global trade tensions
NZD/USD rises above 0.5550 on rising hope of de-escalation in global trade tensions
The NZD/USD pair is stabilizing near 0.5560 during Wednesday’s European session after three consecutive days of losses.
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NZD/USD: Downward momentum is building – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Downward momentum is building – UOB Group
Downward momentum is building; New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to decline vs US Dollar (USD), but it is unclear whether it can break the major support at 0.5450.
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Eurozone growth to take a bigger hit from Trump’s tariffs than the ECB earlier estimated – Reuters
Eurozone growth to take a bigger hit from Trump’s tariffs than the ECB earlier estimated – Reuters
Citing sources with direct knowledge of the European Central Bank (ECB) thinking, Reuters reported on Wednesday that the “Eurozone growth is expected to take a bigger hit from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs than the ECB earlier estimated.”
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Rate cuts expectations continue to be tied to the stock market performance
Rate cuts expectations continue to be tied to the stock market performance
Traders increased rate cuts bets once again following yesterday's stock market selloff
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RBNZ cuts rates, signals more easing ahead – ING
RBNZ cuts rates, signals more easing ahead – ING
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand delivered a widely expected rate cut and opened the door to further easing as trade tensions weigh on the outlook.
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EUR/GBP climbs toward 0.8600 amid growing hopes of easing trade tensions
EUR/GBP climbs toward 0.8600 amid growing hopes of easing trade tensions
EUR/GBP continues its upward momentum for a fifth consecutive session, trading near 0.8600 during Wednesday’s European hours.
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AUD/USD: Downward momentum has increase slightly – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Downward momentum has increase slightly – UOB Group
Downward momentum has increase slightly; Australian Dollar (AUD) is likely to edge lower but is unlikely to reach 0.5870 vs US Dollar (USD).
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Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: Closely watching market moves with high sense of urgency
Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: Closely watching market moves with high sense of urgency
Following the meeting between the Bank of Japan (BoJ), Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday, Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s Vice Finance Minister For International Affairs and top foreign exchange official, said on Wednesday, they are “closely watching market
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USD: Sell America? – ING
USD: Sell America? – ING
Just when the dollar seemed to be regaining some confidence, the US decision to go ahead with a tariff hike of 104% on China led to a rotation away from the greenback.
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ECB's Knot: Impact of trade war on long term is likely inflationary
ECB's Knot: Impact of trade war on long term is likely inflationary
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Klaas Knot said on Wednesday that a trade was in the long term is a negative supply shock, per Reuters.
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GBP/USD: Likely to trade between 1.2740 and 1.2860 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Likely to trade between 1.2740 and 1.2860 – UOB Group
Current price movements are likely part of a range-trading phase, probably between 1.2740 and 1.2860.
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Palladium price today: Rare metals advance at the start of the European session
Palladium price today: Rare metals advance at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a positive tone at the beginning of Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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CNY: Depreciation remains a key policy response – ING
CNY: Depreciation remains a key policy response – ING
In China, the PBoC set the USD/CNY fixing at 7.2066 this morning. This marks the fifth consecutive adjustment higher, reinforcing the view that a controlled weakening of the yuan (albeit not a devaluation) is part of China’s policy response to tariffs, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes
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EUR/USD: Any advance might not reach 1.1050 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Any advance might not reach 1.1050 – UOB Group
Bias for Euro (EUR) is on the upside, but any advance might not reach 1.1050.
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EUR: Benefitting from USD losses – ING
EUR: Benefitting from USD losses – ING
EUR/USD has rallied back above 1.10, banking on idiosyncratic USD weakness. The Atlantic spreads can have inverse correlations with FX if there are signs that markets are losing confidence in a broader spectrum of USD-denominated assets, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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RBNZ: Staying measured – Standard Chartered
RBNZ: Staying measured – Standard Chartered
RBNZ cuts 25bps to 3.50%, in line with February guidance and our expectations. Statement strikes a steady tone: downside risks noted, but no rush to reprice the cycle.
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New Zealand: RBNZ reduces OCR by 25 bps, with scope for deeper cuts ahead – UOB Group
New Zealand: RBNZ reduces OCR by 25 bps, with scope for deeper cuts ahead – UOB Group
As widely expected, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) decided to lower the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25bps to 3.50%.
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ECB's Knot: Disinflation is well on track
ECB's Knot: Disinflation is well on track
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Klaas Knot
Japan top currency diplomat says closely watching market moves with high sense of urgency
Japan top currency diplomat says closely watching market moves with high sense of urgency
Remarks by Japan top currency diplomat, Atsushi Mimura, after the meeting between the BOJ, MOF, and FSA
Pound Sterling slumps as Trump tariffs prompt global economic risks
Pound Sterling slumps as Trump tariffs prompt global economic risks
The Pound Sterling (GBP) tumbles against its major peers on Wednesday.
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Forex Today: US Dollar under pressure on trade war escalation, eyes on FOMC Minutes
Forex Today: US Dollar under pressure on trade war escalation, eyes on FOMC Minutes
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 9:
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WTI drops to near $57.70 as fears of weakening global demand intensify
WTI drops to near $57.70 as fears of weakening global demand intensify
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil continues to decline for the second consecutive day, trading near $57.70 during early European hours on Wednesday.
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PBOC reportedly calls for major state-owned banks to reduce dollar purchases
PBOC reportedly calls for major state-owned banks to reduce dollar purchases
Reuters reports, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Wednesday, early in the European session.
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EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates edge higher at the start of the European session
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates edge higher at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade on the front foot at the beginning of Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
China’s white paper: Willing to communicate with US on important issues in economy, trade
China’s white paper: Willing to communicate with US on important issues in economy, trade
China released a white paper on US trade and economic relations on Wednesday.
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US futures pare losses on China headlines
US futures pare losses on China headlines
It's a bit of a mess once again involving the headlines
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This is what you should focus on right now
This is what you should focus on right now
There are lots of things moving at the same time and it might be hard to get a sense of what really matters for the markets now. Here are two key things you should focus on.
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USD/CHF tumbles below 0.8450 amid risk-off mood, eyes on FOMC Minutes
USD/CHF tumbles below 0.8450 amid risk-off mood, eyes on FOMC Minutes
The USD/CHF pair extends its downside to near 0.8435 during the early European session. The Swiss Franc (CHF) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) as traders seek refuge from the intensifying market turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and fears of a global recession.
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China to convene a high-level meeting in response to US tariffs
China to convene a high-level meeting in response to US tariffs
Citing people with knowledge of the matter, Reuters reported on Wednesday that senior officials from China’s State Council, several government and regulatory bodies plan to hold a meeting as early as Wednesday in response to US President Donald Trump’s 104% tariffs on Chinese goods.
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Gold looks to jump back up after a brief stint under $3,000
Gold looks to jump back up after a brief stint under $3,000
The precious metal is up 1.6% on the day to $3,031 currently
BoJ’s Ueda: Will continue to raise rates if economy keeps improving in line with outlook
BoJ’s Ueda: Will continue to raise rates if economy keeps improving in line with outlook
Ahead of his meeting with the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday, Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said that the central bank “will continue to raise rates if the economy keeps improving in line with the outlook.”
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
We have the FOMC Minutes and the 10y auction but the focus will remain on tariff negotiations especially something from China
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Eurostoxx futures -3.9% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -3.9% in early European trading
Stocks under pressure again with Europe needing to catch back up to the turnaround in Wall Street yesterday
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French Minister Haddad: Hopes for talks with US over tariffs
French Minister Haddad: Hopes for talks with US over tariffs
France's European Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad reaffirmed on Wednesday, he has hopes for talks with United States (US) over tariffs.
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USD/CAD finds some support near 1.4200 mark as Oil prices plunge to fresh multi-year low
USD/CAD finds some support near 1.4200 mark as Oil prices plunge to fresh multi-year low
The USD/CAD pair continues with its struggle to move back above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday.
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