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USD/INR attracts some sellers on weaker US Dollar
USD/INR attracts some sellers on weaker US Dollar
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in positive territory on Friday. A broader weakness in the US Dollar (USD) and the progress of a multi-phase trade deal between the US and India provide some support for the local currency in the near term.
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Japanese Yen remains on track to register strong weekly gains against USD; bulls not ready to give up
Japanese Yen remains on track to register strong weekly gains against USD; bulls not ready to give up
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retains a bullish bias against a weaker US Dollar (USD) through the early European session on Friday and remains close to a two-week high touched the previous day.
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Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar remains weaker due to fiscal deficit concerns
Australian Dollar holds gains as US Dollar remains weaker due to fiscal deficit concerns
The Australian Dollar (AUD) posts gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after registering losses in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair jumps as the Greenback comes under pressure, driven by the 30-year US bond yield pulling back from highs in 19 months.
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S&P 500 Futures Analysis Today
S&P 500 Futures Analysis Today
The S&P 500 Futures market outlook is bearish, expecting a downtrend if the price remains below $5,860, while a move above $5,865 would shift the bias to bullish.
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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu & US Deputy Sec State Landau spoke Thursday
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu & US Deputy Sec State Landau spoke Thursday
Agreed on the importance of keeping open lines of communication.
Politics
China
WTI declines to below $61.00 on potential OPEC+ output hike
WTI declines to below $61.00 on potential OPEC+ output hike
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $60.75 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The WTI price edges lower amid concerns that global supply could outpace demand growth.
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Japan’s Akazawa heading back to the US around May 30 for more trade talks
Japan’s Akazawa heading back to the US around May 30 for more trade talks
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday that he intends to visit the US around May 30 for the fourth round of talks,  Reuters with the info citing unnamed sources.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1919 vs. 7.1903 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1919 vs. 7.1903 previous
On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1919 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1903 and 7.2151 Reuters estimate.
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Japan Akazawa: Japan to request elimination of US tariffs, but want to reach agreement
Japan Akazawa: Japan to request elimination of US tariffs, but want to reach agreement
Japan's Akazawa says no change to Japan’s stance to request elimination of US tariffs
Major US banks are exploring whether to team up to issue a joint stablecoin
Major US banks are exploring whether to team up to issue a joint stablecoin
Major U.S. banks are exploring a joint stablecoin to compete with the crypto industry.
Japan's new farm minister aims to cut 5kg rice prices below ¥3,000
Japan's new farm minister aims to cut 5kg rice prices below ¥3,000
Soaring rice prices have already claimed one government minister
NZD/USD holds positive ground near 0.5900 as New Zealand Retail Sales beat expectations
NZD/USD holds positive ground near 0.5900 as New Zealand Retail Sales beat expectations
The NZD/USD pair posts modest gains near 0.5900 during the early Asian session onn Thursday. The upbeat New Zealand Retail Sales data provide some support to the Kiwi against the US Dollar (USD).
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Lagarde speech: We must question links of dependency that we have with US
Lagarde speech: We must question links of dependency that we have with US
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said on Friday that with US President Donald Trump’s extension of his trade war to nearly every country, we must question the links of dependency that we have with each other and, in certain matters, with the United States.
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Japan’s National CPI climbs 3.6 % YoY in April, Core CPI rises more than expected
Japan’s National CPI climbs 3.6 % YoY in April, Core CPI rises more than expected
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed by 3.6% YoY in April, compared to the previous reading of 3.6%, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday.
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USD/CAD posts modest gains to near 1.3850 on upbeat US PMI data
USD/CAD posts modest gains to near 1.3850 on upbeat US PMI data
The USD/CAD pair trades with mild gains around 1.3855, snapping the four-day losing streak during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) due to the stronger-than-expected Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data.
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GBP/USD flattens ahead of UK Retail Sales
GBP/USD flattens ahead of UK Retail Sales
GBP/USD treaded water on Thursday, marking in a tight circle just north of the 1.3400 handle as global market sentiment suffers knock-on effects from a recent bout of worry that shot through Treasury yields this week.
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New Zealand’s Retail Sales climb 0.8% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.1% expected
New Zealand’s Retail Sales climb 0.8% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.1% expected
New Zealand’s Retail Sales, a measure of the country’s consumer spending, rose 0.8% QoQ in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 from the previous reading of 0.9%, according to the official data published by Statistics New Zealand on Friday. This figure came in above the market consensus of 0.1%.
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New Zealand Retail Sales Q1 2025 0.7% y/y (prior 0.2%), 0.8% q/q (expected 0.1%)
New Zealand Retail Sales Q1 2025 0.7% y/y (prior 0.2%), 0.8% q/q (expected 0.1%)
Beats for headline retail sales data from NZ, January - March quarter of 2025
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Holds steady above 193.00 as the pair bottoms
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Holds steady above 193.00 as the pair bottoms
The GBP/JPY registers modest gains as Friday’s Asian session begins, carrying on an upbeat mood as the pair gained over 0.23% on Thursday, bottoming at around the 192.00 area. At the time of writing, the cross-pair trades at 193.14 virtually unchanged.
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Extends drop below 93.00 despite risk-on mood
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Extends drop below 93.00 despite risk-on mood
The Australian Dollar (AUD) continues to lose ground versus the Japanese Yen (JPY) late on Thursday, depreciating over 0.15% amid a risk-on mood.
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Economic calendar in Asia 23 May 2025 - Japan inflation data, April
Economic calendar in Asia 23 May 2025 - Japan inflation data, April
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 23 May 2025
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CFTC Urges Tighter Market Safeguards to Prevent Trading Chaos amid Volatility
CFTC Urges Tighter Market Safeguards to Prevent Trading Chaos amid Volatility
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CFTC Urges Tighter Market Safeguards to Prevent Trading Chaos amid Volatility
As volatility continues to challenge global markets, U.S. regulators are sharpening their focus on the systems designed to prevent chaos.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds towards 144.00 after three-day slide
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rebounds towards 144.00 after three-day slide
The USD/JPY pair snapped three straight days of losses and climbed over 0.20% on Thursday late during the North American session. The Yen’s recent depreciation, despite falling US Treasury yields and amid the lack of a catalyst, could be attributed to traders booking profits ahead of the weekend.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Yields reverse lower, bitcoin hits record near $112K
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Yields reverse lower, bitcoin hits record near $112K
Forex news for North American trading on May 22, 2025
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Canadian officials nod to US tariff discussions at G7, hint that "excess capacity" may exist
Canadian officials nod to US tariff discussions at G7, hint that "excess capacity" may exist
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem and Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne gave dueling talking points on Thursday, reviewing their G7 experiences this week.
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US Treasury yields ease after 30-year hits 19-month high on US deficit fears
US Treasury yields ease after 30-year hits 19-month high on US deficit fears
US Treasury yields retreated on Thursday after the 30-year US bond yields reached their highest level in 19 months amid concerns regarding the increase of the US fiscal deficit, as Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill” passes the US House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate.
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