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European indices lightly changed at the open today
European indices lightly changed at the open today
A steadier mood as things settle down after the strong gains yesterday
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
ndian Rupee (INR) crosses trade on the front foot at the beginning of Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 94.38, with the EUR/INR pair rising from its previous close at 94.11.
China says fentanyl issue is not their responsibility
China says fentanyl issue is not their responsibility
Interesting remarks from the Chinese foreign ministry
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Outlook remains bearish, key support level emerges near 100.00
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Outlook remains bearish, key support level emerges near 100.00
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, retreats from its highest level since April 10 to 101.60 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday.
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US Treausry Sec. Bessent: Talks in Geneva with China resulted in a mechanism to avoid escalation
US Treausry Sec. Bessent: Talks in Geneva with China resulted in a mechanism to avoid escalation
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that “talks in Geneva with China resulted in a mechanism to avoid escalation.”
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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 Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Palladium (XPD) changes hands at $951.00 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair advancing from its previous close at $949.90.
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UK Unemployment Rate ticks up to 4.5% in the quarter to March, as expected
UK Unemployment Rate ticks up to 4.5% in the quarter to March, as expected
The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate edged higher to 4.5% in the three months to March after reporting 4.4% in the quarter to February, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Tuesday. The market forecast was for a 4.5% reading in the reported period.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
A steadier mood while US futures settle down after the strong gains overnight
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The US CPI is the main highlight
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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 Tuesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $61.53 per barrel, down from Monday’s close at $61.60.
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Tariffs policy can change overnight but supply chains cannot
Tariffs policy can change overnight but supply chains cannot
Here's why even with the US-China deal, it will take months for supply chains to correct themselves
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ECB to stand by past stimulus policies in strategy review – Reuters
ECB to stand by past stimulus policies in strategy review – Reuters
Several European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers told Reuters on Tuesday that the “ECB review will largely endorse past policies, including quantitative easing (QE), despite some policymakers' criticisms.”
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US will cut "de minimis" tariffs on China shipments from 120% to 54%
US will cut "de minimis" tariffs on China shipments from 120% to 54%
Citing a White House executive order, Reuters reported on Tuesday that the US will cut "de minimis" tariffs on China shipments from 120% to 54%, with a minimum flat fee of $100 to remain.
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USD/CHF drops below 0.8450 as US Dollar struggles ahead of inflation data
USD/CHF drops below 0.8450 as US Dollar struggles ahead of inflation data
USD/CHF retreats after posting more than 2% gains in the previous session, trading around 0.8430 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pullback comes as the US Dollar (USD) softens, possibly due to a technical correction.
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US to reduce de minimis tariff on China shipments from 120% to 54%
US to reduce de minimis tariff on China shipments from 120% to 54%
A minimum flat fee of $100 is to remain though
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GBP/USD jumps to near 1.3200 ahead of UK employment, US CPI releases
GBP/USD jumps to near 1.3200 ahead of UK employment, US CPI releases
The GBP/USD pair climbs to near 1.3195 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges higher against the Greenback due to positive developments surrounding the US and the UK trade agreement last week.
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India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $33.00 with developing bullish bias
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $33.00 with developing bullish bias
Silver price (XAG/USD) is extending its gains for the fourth successive session, trading around $33.00 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Tuesday. Technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a bullish outlook, as the precious metal continues to trade within an ascending channel pattern.
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Goldman Sachs scale back on Fed rate cut projections amid latest tariff developments
Goldman Sachs scale back on Fed rate cut projections amid latest tariff developments
The firm also lowers its probability of a US recession in the next 12 months
FX option expiries for May 13 NY cut
FX option expiries for May 13 NY cut
FX option expiries for May 13 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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EUR/USD maintains position above 1.1100 ahead of US inflation data
EUR/USD maintains position above 1.1100 ahead of US inflation data
EUR/USD opened with a bullish gap on Tuesday during the Asian session, trading near the 1.1110 level after suffering losses of over 2.5% in the previous session. The pair faced challenges as the US Dollar (USD) strengthened on the back of progress in the United States (US)-China trade negotiations.
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UBS sees better growth prospects for China as tariffs impact eases
UBS sees better growth prospects for China as tariffs impact eases
Analysts are now believing that the worst is over on the trade war
China’s Presi. Xi: Tariff and trade wars produce no winners
China’s Presi. Xi: Tariff and trade wars produce no winners
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that “tariff and trade wars produce no winners.”
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WTI moves below $61.50, downside seems limited due to easing of US-China trade tensions
WTI moves below $61.50, downside seems limited due to easing of US-China trade tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price paused its three-day winning streak, trading around $61.40 per barrel during Asian hours on Tuesday. Despite this pullback, Oil prices remain underpinned by optimism following progress in the United States (US)-China trade negotiations.
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Breaking: US CPI inflation declines to 2.3% in April vs. 2.4% forecast
Breaking: US CPI inflation declines to 2.3% in April vs. 2.4% forecast
Inflation in the United States (US), as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), declined to 2.3% on a yearly basis in April from 2.4% in March, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Tuesday. This reading came in below the market expectation of 2.4%.
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China  President Xi Jinping says that tariff and trade wars produce no winners
China President Xi Jinping says that tariff and trade wars produce no winners
Warned that acts of bullying and domination will ultimately lead to isolation.
USD/INR remains firm ahead of US CPI data
USD/INR remains firm ahead of US CPI data
The Indian Rupee (INR) softens on Tuesday, pressured by the firmer Greenback. Positive indications from the United States and China trade talks lift the US Dollar (USD) and weigh on the Indian currency.
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ICYMI China SASAC calls for advancement of major projects aligned with national priorities
ICYMI China SASAC calls for advancement of major projects aligned with national priorities
China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC)
USD/JPY falls below 148.00 despite persistent uncertainty over BoJ’s policy outlook
USD/JPY falls below 148.00 despite persistent uncertainty over BoJ’s policy outlook
USD/JPY pulls back after registering more than 2% gains in the previous session, trading around 147.90 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair depreciates as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gains ground despite a persistent uncertainty over the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate outlook.
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China is building megaports in South America to feed its need for crops
China is building megaports in South America to feed its need for crops
Wall Street Journal report - China is investing in South American infrastructure to secure agricultural imports.
BoJ’s Uchida: There are both upside, downside risks from US tariffs on Japan’s prices
BoJ’s Uchida: There are both upside, downside risks from US tariffs on Japan’s prices
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Tuesday that “there are both upside, downside risks from US tariffs on Japan’s prices.”
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Japan’s Kato: Hope to have a meeting with US Treasury Sec. Bessent to discuss forex
Japan’s Kato: Hope to have a meeting with US Treasury Sec. Bessent to discuss forex
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that “if have a chance, hope to have a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss forex.”
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Australian April business confidence -1 (prior -4)
Australian April business confidence -1 (prior -4)
National Australia Bank business survey for April 2025
Australian Dollar remains stronger as US Dollar holds losses ahead of CPI inflation data
Australian Dollar remains stronger as US Dollar holds losses ahead of CPI inflation data
The Australian Dollar (AUD) has recovered its recent losses against the US Dollar (USD) for a second consecutive session on Tuesday.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1991 vs. 7.2066 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1991 vs. 7.2066 previous
On Tuesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1991 as compared to Monday's fix of 7.2066 and 7.2180 Reuters estimate.
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Gold price edges lower as US, China agree to reduce tariffs, eyes on US CPI data
Gold price edges lower as US, China agree to reduce tariffs, eyes on US CPI data
The Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower to around $3,235 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal remains on the defensive due to a stronger US Dollar (USD), higher US yields, and optimism on the US-China trade deal.
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