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Is President Trump Allowed to Accept an Airplane from Qatar?
President Trump accepting a $400 million jet from Qatar is sparking legal, ethical, and political debates, with concerns over violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause and national security risks. What do you think is going to happen? Please comment below.
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AUD/NZD price analysis: Cross struggles to hold gains amid mixed signals
The AUD/NZD pair is experiencing mild selling pressure on Friday, hovering near the 1.0900 zone as the market approaches the Asian session. Despite the minor losses, the broader technical outlook remains constructive, with several key indicators aligning to support the pair's upward trajectory.
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Friday bombshell: Moody's downgrades the US credit rating
Interestingly-timed move from Moody's
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AUD/USD steadies as traders await RBA decision
The AUD/USD pair is trading around the 0.6400 level during European trading hours on Friday, reflecting a broadly neutral tone as traders await the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate decision next week.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips as US yields rebound, hovers below $32.50
Silver prices edged lower on Friday, with losses of over 1%, set to end the week on a negative note amid rising US Treasury yields, which staged a comeback late during the North American session. XAG/USD trades at $32.26 after hitting a daily peak of $32.68 at the time of writing.
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Moody's downgrades US debt to AA1, citing rising interest costs and unsustainable debt growth
Moody's Ratings agency downgraded the US's sovereign debt credit rating after the market close on Friday. According to Moody's, the US is facing rising debt funding costs that far exceed those of similar government debt loads.
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NZD/JPY price analysis: Cross struggles to maintain upward momentum
The NZD/JPY pair is attempting to hold on to modest gains as it trades near the 85.70 zone ahead of the Asian session on Friday.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Hot UMich inflation expectations cool Fed rate cut talk
Forex news for North American trading on May 16, 2025
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Mexican Peso set for weekly gains as weak US data offsets Banxico's rate cut
The Mexican Peso (MXN) erases its previous losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday and Is set to finish the week with gains.
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NZD/USD steadies near 0.5890 after data-driven rebound, but broader bias remains weak
NZD/USD is trading slightly higher near 0.5890 during early Friday trading, recovering from recent losses as upbeat domestic data supports the Kiwi.
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US stock markets climb for the fifth day in a row
Only one negative day for the S&P 500 since April 21
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The US and EU have exchanged negotiating documents on trade
Some threats were made
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Canadian Dollar backslides once again, remains rangebound
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) continued its back-and-forth pattern against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The Loonie pared away the previous day’s gains and kept USD/CAD pinned near the 1.4000 handle.
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It's a holiday in Canada on Monday but some notable economic data later in the week
Some key data points ahead of the June 4 Bank of Canada rate decision
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S&P 500 extends gains to 0.6% to push weekly gain above 5%
Decent bids continue
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WTI crude oil rebounds above $61 as bulls defend $55 base, upside capped by Iran, OPEC+ supply risk
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading around $62 on Friday ahead of the weekend, staging a modest rebound after snapping a two-day losing streak.
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What's on the US economic calendar for the week of May 19-23
Not a particularly exciting week
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USD/JPY lifts as Japan’s GDP shrinks and USD stays supported on inflation fears
USD/JPY is moving higher on Friday as traders respond to weak growth figures from Japan and rising inflation expectations in the United States.
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US Dollar ticks higher after weak consumer sentiment offsets broader data disappointment
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is trading slightly higher at around 101.00 on Friday after a softer-than-expected University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey added to a week of mixed US economic data.
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Credit Agricole: EUR/USD faces 4 key vulnerabilities despite recent rally
Euro down 45 pips to 1.1145
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Dow Jones Industrial Average finds fresh weekly highs as investor sentiment holds firm
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stepped into fresh weekly highs on Friday after investors shrugged off the second-worst print from the University of Michigan’s (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index on record.
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The dip buying in bonds seems to have run out of gas
US 30-year yields rebound
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USD/CHF limited upside as tariff uncertainty weighs on sentiment
The USD/CHF pair is trading higher on Friday, testing a significant resistance zone near 0.8380 as traders digest mixed economic signals from the United States and ongoing global trade tensions.
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Baker Hughes US oil rig count -1
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Federal Reserve said to plan cuts of 10% of workforce over next several years
It's a huge operation
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EUR/USD price analysis: Pair drifts lower amid bearish pressure
The EUR/USD pair is under modest selling pressure on Friday, moving near the lower end of its daily range around the 1.1100 zone.
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EUR/USD seen at 1.15 as US outlook weakens – Rabobank
The resilience of the US economy in recent years was interpreted by many investors as a demonstration of US ‘exceptionalism’, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley notes.
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Gold retreats below $3,200 as safe-haven demand fades, down over $300 from record high
Gold (XAU/USD) continues to decline on Friday, falling toward $3,180 and marking a sharp weekly loss of over 4%, its biggest since November 2024. The precious metal has now shed over $300 from its record high of $3,500 set in April, as safe-haven demand weakens and technical selling accelerates.
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Trump tax bill fails in House panel
Republicans split on cost
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EUR/CHF price analysis: Cross struggles amid mixed technical signals
The EUR/CHF pair is navigating a cautious tone on Friday, hovering around the 0.94 zone with modest gains.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rejection at resistance risks fresh downside
The US Dollar (USD) is trading higher against the safe-haven Swiss Franc (CHF) on Friday, as markets continue to digest the ongoing developments in tariff negotiations, interest rate expectations, and broader risk sentiment.
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European equity close: Solid finish to a fifth-straight week of gains
Closing changes for the main European bourses on the day and the week
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BofA: 6 reasons to stay bearish on the USD despite the US-China truce
Eyes on the 'big, beautiful bill'
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GBP/USD slips below 1.33 as US consumer sentiment turns negative, boosts USD
The Pound Sterling (GBP retreats against the US Dollar (USD) during the North American session, poised to end the week with minimal losses of over 0.24%.
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Euro sags as US yields climb off the floor
Euro falls to the lows of the day
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NZD/USD edges higher as upbeat New Zealand data offsets cautious US Dollar tone
NZD/USD edges higher to trade near 0.5894 at the start of the American trading hours on Friday, snapping a two-day losing streak. The pair is holding within this week’s range as it draws support from upbeat domestic data and rising inflation expectations.
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US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index is seen at 50.8 in May
US consumer sentiment weakened in early May, according to the University of Michigan’s preliminary survey. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 50.8 from 52.2 in April, undershooting market expectations and markin a decline in household confidence.
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EUR/JPY flattens around 163.00, Japan Q1 GDP contracts by 0.2%
The EUR/JPY pair trades flat around 163.00 after recovering its initial losses during North American trading hours on Friday. The cross rebounds as the Japanese Yen (JPY) faces slight selling pressure, following the release of the Japan Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.
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US factory orders data throttled lower in revisions
Unusually large revisions
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UMich May prelim consumer sentiment 50.8 vs 53.4 expected
US May 2025 prelim UMich consumer sentiment
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