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USD/CAD weakens as BoC holds rates, US data disappoints
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) extends its advance against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada (BoC) held interest rates steady, aligning with market expectations.
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Trump: Just spoke with Putin for 1 hour, 15 mins
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BofA: We expect May non-farm payrolls to rise by 150K
They see unemployment steady at 4.2%
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AUD/USD rebounds as US Dollar slips on soft jobs, ISM data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) appreciates against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, shrugging off softer-than-expected domestic GDP data as the Greenback retreats following disappointing US employment and ISM Services PMI figures.
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Saudis want more large production hikes in a push for market share - report
Saudis want to continue adding 411K bpd in August and potentially Sept
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EUR/CAD steadies as Bank of Canada holds rate steady at 2.75%
EUR/CAD is trading flat in the early hours of the American session on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced its decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 2.75%.
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EIA weekly US oil inventories -4304K vs -1035K expected
US weekly oil data
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Putin says he doubts the possibility of a ceasefire with Ukraine given latest attacks
There goes that hope
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US ISM Services PMI drops to 49.9 in May vs. 52 expected
The business activity in the US service sector contracted slightly in May, with the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) dropping to 49.9 from 51.6 in April. This reading came in below the market expectation of 52.
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May US ISM services 49.9 vs 52.0 expected
The ISM services index for May 2025
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US April S&P Global final services PMI 53.7 vs 52.3 prelim
The final services and composite PMI from S&P Global for May 2025
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Global PMIs: Front-loaded factory output unwinds – Standard Chartered
Manufacturing PMIs deteriorated at a faster rate in May versus April amid fading boost from front-loading. Coincident indicators were downbeat, but the US-China tariff truce helped to improve outlook.
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USTR Greer says he's pleased that negotiations are advancing quickly with EU
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Canada May S&P Global services PMI 45.5 vs 41.5 prior
Canada service sector survey from S&P Global for May 2025
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Indian Rupee weakens for the second day as PMI disappoints, focus shifts to US data
The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) for the second straight day on Wednesday, as a firmer Greenback and disappointing Indian PMI figures weigh on sentiment.
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Canada Q1 labor productivity +0.2% vs +0.6% prior
Canadian productivity data
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US Pres. Trump: Powell must now lower the rate
In a post published on Truth Social on Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump called upon Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell to lower the policy rate.
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Trump weighs in on the ADP number, says Powell should cut rates
Is it a weak economy or not?
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Breaking: Private sector employment in US rises 37,000 in May vs. 115,000 forecast
Private sector employment in the US rose by 37,000 in May and annual pay was up 4.5% year-over-year, the Automatic Data Processing (ADP) reported on Wednesday.
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ADP May employment +37K vs +110K prior
Weak reading for the May survey of jobs from ADP
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ADP US employment coming up next. What to watch for.
Time to dig into the jobs data
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Light changes as markets wait on trade developments
Forex news from the European morning session on Jun 4, 2025
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US Dollar Index (DXY) stalls above 99.00 as JOLTS jobs optimism fades
The US Dollar Index (DXY) nudges lower on Wednesday, following a sharp rebound on Tuesday.
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JPY: Media report of BoJ equivocation on policy normalization – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is weak, down 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming all of the G10 currencies with all other major currency peers showing modest gains (vs. USD), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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GBP is trading quietly on the day – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is also trading in a tight range, entering Wednesday’s NA session with a minor gain vs. the US Dollar (USD), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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EUR flat vs. USD following modest improvement in PMI’s – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is entering Wednesday’s NA session unchanged against the US Dollar (USD), quietly consolidating in a tight range just below 1.14, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD little changed ahead of BoC policy decision – Scotiabank
USD/CAD is essentially flat as markets await the BoC policy decision. The economists’ consensus has swung to no change after anticipating a 25bps cut until late last week, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD little changed as markets mull tariffs – Scotiabank
The USD is trading steady to a little softer overall in quiet trade. Global stocks are firmer while bonds are little changed in rather quiet trading, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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British Pound recovers ground amid soft USD, upbeat PMI, and tariff reprieve
The British Pound (GBP) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, paring Tuesday’s losses as the Greenback softens slightly ahead of key US labor market data.
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Watch out for these two key macro risks ahead
The current expectations see global growth improving and disinflation remaining on track. Changes in these expectations will move the markets a lot.
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EU's Sefcovic: Constructive discussion with Greer, we are advancing in right direction
Comments from the EU's Trade Commissioner
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US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 30 May -3.9% vs -1.2% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 30 May 2025
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Australia: Soft 1Q25 GDP reinforces expectations for further easing by RBA – UOB Group
Australia’s GDP posted a 0.2% q/q rise in 1Q25, lower than consensus expectations for a 0.4% q/q print, and growth pace of 0.6% q/q in 4Q24. It was also weaker than the RBA’s May Statement on Monetary Policy forecast of 0.4%.
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CAD: Slight tendency towards unchanged interest rates – Commerzbank
Today's decision by the Bank of Canada (BoC) promises to be very exciting. Whether the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates again or wait until its next meeting at the end of July is not a foregone conclusion, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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USD/CNH: Likely to trade between 7.1850 and 7.2050 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade between 7.1850 and 7.2050 against Chinese Yuan (CNH). In the longer run, for now, USD is likely to trade in a range between 7.1800 and 7.2300, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/JPY hesitates at 144.00 with markets awaiting US data
The US Dollar’s recovery from Monday’s lows has lost steam during Wednesday’s European trading session.
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What to make of the USD recovery? – Commerzbank
After reaching its highest level since April at the beginning of the week, EUR/USD fell again yesterday. Some market voices attribute the US dollar's recovery to the upcoming US labour market data.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD resumes gains with $34.80 on focus
Silver prices (XAG/USD) correction from year-to-date highs below $35.00 has been limited at the $34.00 area, and the precious metal bounced up again to consolidate at the $34.50 area on Wednesday, with the 34.80 high at a short distance.Bears have been contained well above a previous resistance area
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BoC decision in focus amid split market views on rate cut – Danske Bank
All eyes are on the Bank of Canada today, with markets divided over whether a rate cut is imminent. While a hold is our base case, uncertainty remains high amid weakening data and global trade headwinds.
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Interest rate expectations remain largely the same amid lack of changes in macro picture
It's been one of the longest consolidations in a while as the lack of key macro developments keeps traders waiting for something new
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