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RBNZ lowers interest rate by 25 bps to 3.5% as expected
RBNZ lowers interest rate by 25 bps to 3.5% as expected
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced on Wednesday that it cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points (bps) from 3.75% to 3.5% after concluding the April monetary policy meeting.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Hope for a tariff deal dwindles, yuan hits record low
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Hope for a tariff deal dwindles, yuan hits record low
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 8, 2025
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi edges higher but bears keep control below key moving averages
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi edges higher but bears keep control below key moving averages
The NZD/USD pair registered neutral movements during Tuesday’s session, with the pair seen moving around the 0.5530 region but cleared gains which took it to highs above 0.5600.
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Australian Dollar finds tentative footing near 0.6000 amid tariff turmoil, mixed signals on Tuesday
Australian Dollar finds tentative footing near 0.6000 amid tariff turmoil, mixed signals on Tuesday
The Australian Dollar staged a fragile bounce during Tuesday’s American session, holding near the 0.6000 zone after rebounding from session lows. This recovery came as the US Dollar’s earlier strength faded, helping risk currencies like the Aussie stabilize within their recent five-year low range.
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Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil draw
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a headline crude oil draw
This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.
Forex Today: Markets’ attention shifts to the Fed Minutes
Forex Today: Markets’ attention shifts to the Fed Minutes
The Greenback’s recovery seems to have run out of some steam on Tuesday, encouraging the risk complex to recoup part of the recent ground lost against the backdrop renewed hopes on the tariffs front.
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There is a simple solution to the White House economic grievances
There is a simple solution to the White House economic grievances
Why not try the obvious before embarking on this stupid, hopeless crusade?
Fed's Daly: I'm a little concerned inflation may pick back up
Fed's Daly: I'm a little concerned inflation may pick back up
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly noted that inflation pressure from widespread tariffs is an increasing concern.
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Fed's Goolsbee: Tariffs are way bigger than anticipated
Fed's Goolsbee: Tariffs are way bigger than anticipated
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee warned on Tuesday that US tariffs, which were far larger than most market watchers anticipated, poses a real risk to US importers who have very few fallback options.
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US Dollar under pressure as the White House slaps additional tariffs on China
US Dollar under pressure as the White House slaps additional tariffs on China
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar against six major currencies, is trading near the 103.00 region during Tuesday’s session. Momentum picked up after upbeat labor market data last week, helping the index rebound from recent lows.
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The Republican big money donors are starting to push back on tariffs
The Republican big money donors are starting to push back on tariffs
Billionaire Ken Griffin calls them a “huge policy mistake” after previously dismissing the threat
Dow Jones Industrial Average slows recovery as investors await tariff kick-in
Dow Jones Industrial Average slows recovery as investors await tariff kick-in
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fumbled an early recovery on Tuesday, briefly crossing above 39,000 before slumping back to the 38,000 handle as markets brace for tariff kick-off following the Trump administration’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements last week.
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Mexico GDP forecast slashed, Banxico seen cutting rates aggressively in 2025 – Citi
Mexico GDP forecast slashed, Banxico seen cutting rates aggressively in 2025 – Citi
On Monday, Citi revealed its latest Mexico Expectations Survey, in which private economists projected that the economy would grow 0.3% in 2025, less than the 0.6% expected in the last survey. For 2026, the GDP growth is expected to decrease from 1.7% to 1.5%.
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Mexican Peso depreciates sharply on tariff woes ahead of inflation data
Mexican Peso depreciates sharply on tariff woes ahead of inflation data
The Mexican Peso prolonged its losses for the third straight day against the Greenback as market sentiment improved, spurred by revelations of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that deals could be made with major trading partners. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN trades at 20.83, up 0.75%.
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White House slaps 104% tariffs on China
White House slaps 104% tariffs on China
The White House announced that 104% tariffs on China went into effect at noon Eastern Time, revealed Karoline Leavitt, Press Secretary, as retaliation for China's applying 34% duties on US exports. She added that tariffs will be collected starting on Wednesday.
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US stocks are starting to give up their gains
US stocks are starting to give up their gains
NASDAQ index now up 79 points after being up 713 points at session highs
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro holds steady near 1.0900 amid mixed momentum signals
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro holds steady near 1.0900 amid mixed momentum signals
The EUR/USD pair traded with a slight bearish bias on Tuesday after the European session, slipping mildly toward the 1.0900 region strugguling to hold earlier gains.
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GBP/USD rebounds as Trump, Bessent stoke tariff deal hopes
GBP/USD rebounds as Trump, Bessent stoke tariff deal hopes
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is recovering some ground against the Greenback on Tuesday, edging up 0.34% amid renewed hopes that tariffs are indeed used as negotiation tools, as United States (US) President Donald Trump said that “many, many, countries are coming to negotiate deals with us.” At the time
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Netanyahu takes an ultra-hawkish position on Iran's nuclear program
Netanyahu takes an ultra-hawkish position on Iran's nuclear program
The market isn't watching for the chances of a conflict in Iran
US Trade Rep. Greer: We are trying to work very quickly on trade negotiations
US Trade Rep. Greer: We are trying to work very quickly on trade negotiations
United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said during the Senate Finance Committee hearing on Tuesday that they are currently in talks with about 50 countries about tariffs, per Reuters.
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