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Dollar weakness due to threat to Fed independence – Commerzbank
Dollar weakness due to threat to Fed independence – Commerzbank
The US president's attacks on Fed Chair Jay Powell are intensifying. And the dollar is weakening accordingly. The President of the United States is not well versed in conventional forms of politeness. We also know that he prefers a loose monetary policy.
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BoE's Greene: Pricing partly reflects global factors
BoE's Greene: Pricing partly reflects global factors
Remarks from BoE's policymaker Megan Greene
WTI rises to near $63.50 due to covering short positions
WTI rises to near $63.50 due to covering short positions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price retraces its recent losses from the previous session, trading around $63.30 per barrel during the European hours on Tuesday. The uptick in crude Oil prices came as investors took advantage of Monday’s sharp sell-off to cover short positions.
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Gold surges to fresh record high – ING
Gold surges to fresh record high – ING
Gold surged to new record highs as President Trump threatened to fire US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking a flight to safe-haven assets, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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EUR/GBP today: Euro cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
EUR/GBP today: Euro cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
Euro (EUR) crosses trade mixed at the start of Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.
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EUR: 1.20 discussion now open – ING
EUR: 1.20 discussion now open – ING
The latest round of dollar depreciation has sent EUR/USD through the 1.150 level. Now, there isn’t any other key resistance until 1.20. Picking a top in the pair has proven a frustrating exercise, and Trump’s attack on the Fed is likely extending the confidence crisis on the dollar.
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ECB survey: Inflation seen a tad higher at 2.2% in 2025
ECB survey: Inflation seen a tad higher at 2.2% in 2025
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) Survey of Professional Forecasters showed on Tuesday that inflation in the Eurozone is seen a tad higher at 2.2% this year, compared to the 2.1% forecast seen three months ago.
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Forex Today: There is no stopping of Gold as Fed independence comes into question
Forex Today: There is no stopping of Gold as Fed independence comes into question
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, April 22:
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ECB survey: Inflation seen at 2.2% in 2025 vs 2.1% seen three months ago
ECB survey: Inflation seen at 2.2% in 2025 vs 2.1% seen three months ago
Highlights from the ECB survey of professional forecasters
EUR/INR: Indian Rupee cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
EUR/INR: Indian Rupee cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade with a negative bias at the start of Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 97.74, with the EUR/INR pair declining from its previous close at 98.10.
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AUD/JPY falls to near 90.00 as safe-haven demand boosts Japanese Yen
AUD/JPY falls to near 90.00 as safe-haven demand boosts Japanese Yen
AUD/JPY continues to decline for a third consecutive session, hovering near 90.10 during European trading hours on Tuesday. Persistent trade-related uncertainties and geopolitical tensions are bolstering demand for safe-haven assets like the Japanese Yen (JPY), pressuring the cross lower.
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Pound Sterling trades firmly against USD as Trump assaults Fed's independence
Pound Sterling trades firmly against USD as Trump assaults Fed's independence
The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains resilient around a three-year high above 1.3400 against the US Dollar (USD) in Tuesday’s North American session.
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NZD/USD maintains position above 0.6000 near five-month highs due to US uncertainty
NZD/USD maintains position above 0.6000 near five-month highs due to US uncertainty
NZD/USD extends its winning streak from April 9, trading near the 0.6000 level during early European hours on Tuesday. The pair continues to gain as the US Dollar (USD) weakens under the weight of growing economic and political uncertainty in the United States.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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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 $947.04 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair advancing from its previous close at $932.87.
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Remains under pressure near 98.00, oversold RSI condition eyed
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Remains under pressure near 98.00, oversold RSI condition eyed
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, extends its downside to near 98.15, the lowest since March 2022. The USD weakens across the board as fears over the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed) intensified. 
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Japan Keidanren Chief Tokura: Rapid FX fluctuation not desirable for economy
Japan Keidanren Chief Tokura: Rapid FX fluctuation not desirable for economy
KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) is a comprehensive economic organization with a membership comprised of 1,542 representative companies of Japan
EUR/GBP moves below 0.8600, retreats due to optimism surrounding US-UK trade negotiations
EUR/GBP moves below 0.8600, retreats due to optimism surrounding US-UK trade negotiations
EUR/GBP loses ground after two days of gains, trading around 0.8600 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) is gaining traction, supported by optimism surrounding ongoing US-UK trade negotiations.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Tuesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $62.78 per barrel, up from Monday’s close at $62.63.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $65.74 price posted on Monday, and trading at $65.94.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include a couple of low tier releases and a few central bank speakers, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
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Eurostoxx futures -0.7% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -0.7% in early European trading
No happy Easter surprises for European stocks
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Tedious US-Japan trade talks highlight difficulty for any deals
Tedious US-Japan trade talks highlight difficulty for any deals
If there's no easy compromise with Japan, it is hard to imagine how tough it will be with the EU and China
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Japan's government maintains economic assessment despite US trade policy risks
Japan's government maintains economic assessment despite US trade policy risks
In its quarterly review of regional economic conditions across the country, the Japanese government maintained its overall economic assessment, warning of increasing downside risks due to US trade policies, per Xinhua News Agency.
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GBP/JPY slides to three-day low, below 188.00 mark amid broadly stronger JPY
GBP/JPY slides to three-day low, below 188.00 mark amid broadly stronger JPY
The GBP/JPY cross meets with fresh supply following an Asian session uptick to the 188.75 region and turns negative for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.
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EUR/JPY attracts some sellers to near 161.50 amid safe-haven flows
EUR/JPY attracts some sellers to near 161.50 amid safe-haven flows
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some sellers to around 161.65 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) amid concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the escalating US-China trade war. 
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FX option expiries for Apr 22 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 22 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 22 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Hangs near multi-month low; seems vulnerable around 1.3800
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Hangs near multi-month low; seems vulnerable around 1.3800
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from the 1.3780 region, or a six-month low, and attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday.
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USD/CHF hovers near 0.8050, 14-year lows due to rising US uncertainty, safe-haven demand
USD/CHF hovers near 0.8050, 14-year lows due to rising US uncertainty, safe-haven demand
USD/CHF continues to slide for the third consecutive session, trading near 0.8070 during Tuesday's Asian session. The pair remains under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) struggles against a backdrop of escalating economic and political uncertainty in the United States.
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Gold price moves further away from all-time peak; bullish bias remains amid trade jitters
Gold price moves further away from all-time peak; bullish bias remains amid trade jitters
Gold price (XAU/USD) retreats from the $3,500 mark, or a fresh all-time peak touched earlier this Tuesday as bulls pause for a breather amid extremely overbought conditions on short-term charts.
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Long-end Treasuries continue to send warning signals
Long-end Treasuries continue to send warning signals
30-year yields are bubbling up again, rising to 4.91%
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Gold stays relentless in its push higher, eyes $3,500 next
Gold stays relentless in its push higher, eyes $3,500 next
The precious metal continues to shine as markets remain in deep uncertainty
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Rises to near 1.1550, four-year highs
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Rises to near 1.1550, four-year highs
EUR/USD extends its gains for the third successive session, trading around 1.1530 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests growing buying pressure and as the pair is moving upwards within an ascending channel pattern.
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USD/INR tumbles on Trump's Fed threat
USD/INR tumbles on Trump's Fed threat
The Indian Rupee (INR) edges higher on Tuesday after hitting a four-month high in the previous session. The rally in Indian equities could provide some support to the Indian currency.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Gold trades above US$3450
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Gold trades above US$3450
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Session wrap
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WTI trades with positive bias, remains below $63.00 as bulls seem cautious amid tariff jitters
WTI trades with positive bias, remains below $63.00 as bulls seem cautious amid tariff jitters
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices edge higher during the Asian session on Tuesday, though the intraday uptick lacks bullish conviction.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges lower to near $32.50 as US Dollar stages a recovery
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges lower to near $32.50 as US Dollar stages a recovery
Silver price (XAG/USD) dips slightly during Tuesday’s Asian session, trading around $32.60 per troy ounce, after posting gains in the previous session. The grey metal is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) regains strength.
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Japanese Yen trims a part of intraday gains against USD; USD/JPY rebounds from sub-140.00 levels
Japanese Yen trims a part of intraday gains against USD; USD/JPY rebounds from sub-140.00 levels
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retreats after touching a fresh multi-month high against its American counterpart earlier this Tuesday, with the USD/JPY pair rebounding over 40 pips from levels below the 140.00 psychological mark.
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China's automobile exports +16% y/y in Q1 2025
China's automobile exports +16% y/y in Q1 2025
Surging vehicle exports for the January - March quarter
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