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China's Commerce Ministry says US measures on China chips are bullying, protectionist
China's Commerce Ministry says US measures on China chips are bullying, protectionist
MofCom statement adds that the US abuses export controls to contain and suppress China
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WTI climbs to near $63.00 on report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran
WTI climbs to near $63.00 on report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $62.95 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The WTI price surges after CNN reported that US intelligence suggests Israel is making preparations to possibly strike Iranian nuclear facilities.
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EUR/USD climbs on Greenback weakness, but key technical barriers remain in place
EUR/USD climbs on Greenback weakness, but key technical barriers remain in place
EUR/USD caught a bounce for a second day in a row on Tuesday, bolstering the pair back toward the 1.1300 handle. Despite a near-term rise in bullish momentum bolstering the Fiber, EUR/USD remains well back from recent multi-year highs near 1.1575.
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New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities - CNN
New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities - CNN
The United States (US) has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as US President Donald Trump has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.
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Fed policymakers express concerns over economic and business sentiment
Fed policymakers express concerns over economic and business sentiment
During a discussion panel hosted by the Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta, the San Francisco and Cleveland Fed Bank Presidents Mary C. Daly and Beth Hammack both took the opportunity to express concern about the current state of the US economy.
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USD/CAD softens to near 1.3900 on caution over US economy
USD/CAD softens to near 1.3900 on caution over US economy
The USD/CAD pair extended its decline to near 1.3910 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) amid renewed concerns over the US economy. Traders will keep an eye on the speech from the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Thomas I.
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AUD/USD hovers above 0.6400 post RBA rate cut, eyes on US Trump tax bill approval
AUD/USD hovers above 0.6400 post RBA rate cut, eyes on US Trump tax bill approval
The Australian Dollar (AUD) begins the Asian session virtually unchanged against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, following a 0.49% loss in the previous session as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced interest rates. At the time of writing, the AUD/USD trades at 0.6420 flat.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rallies above $33.00 as USD slips
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rallies above $33.00 as USD slips
Silver price soared on Tuesday, climbing past the $33.00 mark per troy ounce as the US Dollar weakened across the board.
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GBP/USD drifts higher ahead of late-week run of UK and US data
GBP/USD drifts higher ahead of late-week run of UK and US data
GBP/USD rose slightly on Tuesday, climbing toward (but still not able to capture) the 1.3400 handle.
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JP Morgan sees modest USD depreciation ahead amid rebalancing, hedging flows.
JP Morgan sees modest USD depreciation ahead amid rebalancing, hedging flows.
Eyes inflows for Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Sweden, the UK, Australia, and Israel.
US FAA issued an order reducing the flight arrival and departure rate at Newark Airport
US FAA issued an order reducing the flight arrival and departure rate at Newark Airport
Not FX, but info for anyone travelling via the troubled Newark Liberty International Airport
Mexican Peso surges as US Dollar weakens, USD/MXN approaches 19.00
Mexican Peso surges as US Dollar weakens, USD/MXN approaches 19.00
The Mexican Peso (MXN) rallied to a new yearly high against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as investors continued to digest Moody’s downgrade to United States (US) government debt and wait for the vote on the Tax bill presented by the Trump administration.
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Oil: private survey of inventory shows headline crude oil build vs. draw expected
Oil: private survey of inventory shows headline crude oil build vs. draw expected
This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Canada rate cut hopes dwindle after hotter core CPI
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Canada rate cut hopes dwindle after hotter core CPI
Forex news for North American trading on May 20, 2025
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President Trump unveils 'Golden Dome' defence shield plans
President Trump unveils 'Golden Dome' defence shield plans
President Donald Trump outlined plans for a new defence system dubbed the "Golden Dome," highlighting advanced technology, international interest, and a projected $175 billion cost.
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Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 21 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 21 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 21 May 2025
Fed's Bostic: More businesses say they can't delay tariff response any longer
Fed's Bostic: More businesses say they can't delay tariff response any longer
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic hit newswires on Tuesday, warning that more businesses are geared to begin adjusting their prices and employment numbers as US tariffs begin to work their way through the US economy.
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Forex Today: Focus now shifts to UK inflation data
Forex Today: Focus now shifts to UK inflation data
The US Dollar (USD) traded in a negative fashion, extending Monday’s losses and revisiting the area of multi-day lows. Indeed, renewed concerns over the US economy kept the currency under pressure on Tuesday, while fresh trade jitters also contributed to the sour mood. 
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Canadian Dollar gains ground despite accelerating CPI inflation
Canadian Dollar gains ground despite accelerating CPI inflation
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) found a foothold on Tuesday, grinding out a slight gain against the US Dollar (USD).
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Dow Jones Industrial Average softens bullish stance as markets wait for budget and trade headlines
Dow Jones Industrial Average softens bullish stance as markets wait for budget and trade headlines
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) hit a pause in its recent bullish momentum, backsliding into the 24,500 region on Tuesday. Equities are taking a breather from their post-tariff recovery rally as investors await meaningful progress on trade talks.
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WTI Crude Oil consolidates between key levels as traders await economic cues
WTI Crude Oil consolidates between key levels as traders await economic cues
Crude Oil prices remain under pressure on Tuesday, weighed by a combination of rising global supply and persistent economic uncertainty. 
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USD/JPY steady near 144.75 as Yen rally stalls, US-Japan trade talks in focus
USD/JPY steady near 144.75 as Yen rally stalls, US-Japan trade talks in focus
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of gains amid broad USD weakness, although the USD/JPY pair is trading flat near 144.75 in American hours.
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Fed's Musalem: Fed policy is well-positioned, but tariffs could impact inflation
Fed's Musalem: Fed policy is well-positioned, but tariffs could impact inflation
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of St Louis President Alberto Musalem added his voice to the chorus of Fedspeakers warning that US trade policy under the guidance of the Trump administration is poised to not only weigh on growth, but could also exacerbate price volatility, one of the Fed's favorite stand
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Fed's Hammack: Tremendous uncertainty weighs on economic activity
Fed's Hammack: Tremendous uncertainty weighs on economic activity
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack noted during an interview with Axios that still-brewing US government policies continue to make it increasingly difficult for policymakers to manage the economy.
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NZD/USD edges lower despite softer US Dollar, weighed by China-linked concerns
NZD/USD edges lower despite softer US Dollar, weighed by China-linked concerns
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) slides lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with NZD/USD slipping to 0.5910 in early American trading hours.
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Gold rises as USD weakens and fiscal risks lift safe-haven demand
Gold rises as USD weakens and fiscal risks lift safe-haven demand
Gold (XAU/USD) prices are surging on Tuesday, buoyed by broad-based US Dollar (USD) weakness and renewed concerns over the United States’ (US) fiscal health following Friday’s Moody’s downgrade of US sovereign debt.
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