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US House panel approve Trump tax cut bill, setting up a possible vote on passage this week
This is not the vote
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Japan Prime Minister Ishiba: Japan financial situation worse than Greece
Against funding tax cuts with JGBs
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China Stats spokesman: contribution of consumption to eco growth will continue to increase
China National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesman
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USD/CAD holds steady above mid-1.3900s amid mixed cues; remains confined in a familiar range
The USD/CAD pair struggles to gain any meaningful traction during the Asian session on Monday and remains confined in a familiar range held over the past week or so. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.3965-1.3970 region, nearly unchanged for the day amid mixed fundamental cues.
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China’s NBS: Economy grew steadily in face of pressure
Following the publication of the high-impact China’s April activity data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) expressed its outlook on the economy during its press conference on Monday.
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GBP/USD holds gains around 1.3300 as US Dollar weakens following Moody’s downgrade
The GBP/USD pair recovered from prior session losses, trading near the 1.3300 level during Asian session on Monday. The rebound is largely driven by renewed pressure on the US Dollar (USD) after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the US credit rating by one notch, from Aaa to Aa1.
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Chinese officials say the economy is growing steadily in the face of pressure
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesman
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US Treasury Sec. Bessent warns of tariffs rates to ‘reciprocal’ level if no trade deal
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNN News on Sunday, President Donald “Trump has put them on notice that if you do not negotiate in good faith, you will ratchet back up to your April 2 level.”
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WTI sticks to modest intraday losses around $61.70, moves little after mixed Chinese data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices struggle to capitalize on Friday's move higher and attract fresh sellers at the start of a new week.
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Lagarde speech: US Dollar weakened due to the uncertainty and loss of confidence in US policies
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde spoke in an interview with French media, La Tribune Dimanche, published on Saturday.
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China’s April Retail Sales grow 5.1%, Industrial Production beats with 6.1%
China’s April Retail Sales rose 5.1% year-over-year (YoY) vs. 5.5% expected and 5.9% in March, the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.
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China Industrial Output April 2025 +6.1% y/y (expected 5.5%, prior +7.7%)
April Retail Sales +5.1% y/y (expected +5.5%, prior +5.9%)
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Gold advances to near $3,250 due to safe-haven demand, US economic concerns
Gold (XAU/USD) is recovering from recent losses, trading near $3,230 per troy ounce during Monday’s Asian session. The rebound is fueled by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid rising concerns over the US economic outlook and fiscal health.
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BoJ’s Uchida: Will keep raising rates if economy, prices improve in line with our forecast
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Tuesday that the central bank “will keep raising interest rates if economy, prices improve in line with our forecast.”
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USD/JPY seems vulnerable near 145.00, over one-week low amid reviving safe-haven demand
The USD/JPY pair attracts fresh sellers on Monday and drops to over a one-week trough, around the 144.80 area during the Asian session.
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China new home prices unchanged m/m in April, -4% y/y
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1916 vs. 7.1938 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1916 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.1938 and 7.2057 Reuters estimate.
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EUR/USD rises to near 1.1200, recovers as US Dollar weakens on fiscal concerns
EUR/USD rebounds from previous session losses, trading near 1.1190 during Monday's Asian session.
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AUD/USD holds steady above 0.6400 following Chinese data release
The AUD/USD pair kicks off the new week on a subdued note and consolidates just above the 0.6400 round-figure mark during the Asian session.
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Japan's PM Ishiba: Cannot accept US tariffs on autos
Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday, speaking in the parliament this Monday, showed reluctance to accept US tariffs, including for cars, and said that seeking a win-win deal with the US is the key.
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Japan’s Agriculture Ministry suspended imports of poultry from parts of Brazil - bird flu
Bird flu hitting brazil exports
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Japan PM Ishiba says again can't accept US tariffs on autos
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba speaking in parliament
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Bitcoin hitting its highest since the end of January, circa USD106,400+
The USD is on the soft side after the weekend
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ICYMI - Goldman Sachs: US tariffs may weaken the dollar as growth slows
Goldman Sachs Research expects the US dollar to weaken as trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and slowing GDP growth weigh on investor confidence and foreign demand for US assets.
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UK house price indicator shows smallest Springtime rise since 2016
UK House Price data from Rightmove for May 2025
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New Zealand Q1 PPI inputs and outputs both higher q/q
New Zealand first quarter producer price index
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New Zealand data: April Services PMI drops deeper into contraction at 48.5 (prior 49.1)
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Trade ideas thread - Monday, 19 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
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Binance and Kraken said to have been targets of Coinbase-like hack attacks
Info via Bloomberg
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Monday morning forex rates update - JPY and EUR higher
Yen and euro opening stronger in early FX trade
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Romanian centrist Presidential candidate ahead with 54.3% after 97% of votes counted
A win for the pro-EU, pro-NATO candidate in Romania will be taken as a sign of better stability in Europe
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Weekend: Bessent threatens tariff rates to return to ‘reciprocal’ levels if no trade deal
"Reach a trade deal with the US, or else!" seems to be the message from US Treasury Secretary Bessent
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Eyes on Euro politics - Romania centrist Dan appears on course to win Romanian presidency
Dan is pro-EU and NATO
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Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 19 May 2025
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there.
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The weekend news hasn't been great for market confidence
A few notable developments and comments
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Wintermute, Plus500, B2PRIME, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
In this week's executive move roundup: Ron Hammond joined Wintermute in the U.S. expansion, Plus500 hired a new CEO for Australia, B2PRIME onboarded an Executive Sales Trader.
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UK PM Starmer expected to announce Brexit "reset" deal on Monday. (Is Brexin the word?)
UK media, The Times, with the news of the UK moving into closer alignment with the EU
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Australian PM Albanese says he's "up for a deal" with Europe on free trade
Albanese will renew leader-level discussions for an Australia-European free trade deal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome.
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Is President Trump Allowed to Accept an Airplane from Qatar?
President Trump accepting a $400 million jet from Qatar is sparking legal, ethical, and political debates, with concerns over violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause and national security risks. What do you think is going to happen? Please comment below.
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