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China's Commerce Ministry says US measures on China chips are bullying, protectionist

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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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Australian Leading Index for April 0.0% m/m (prior -0.2%)

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Australian Leading Index for April 0.0% m/m (prior -0.2%)

Australian Westpac Leading Index for April 2025

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WTI climbs to near $63.00 on report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran

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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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CNBC: Musk says AI could run into power capacity issues by middle of next year

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CNBC: Musk says AI could run into power capacity issues by middle of next year

CNBC with the assessement from Musk

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EUR/USD climbs on Greenback weakness, but key technical barriers remain in place

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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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Japan April exports +2% y/y (expected +2%)

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Japan April exports +2% y/y (expected +2%)

Japan trade data, April 2025

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Mexican Economy Minister says autos exported to US will face average 15% tariff, not 25%

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Mexican Economy Minister says autos exported to US will face average 15% tariff, not 25%

Not great news, but not as bad.

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New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities - CNN

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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

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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

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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

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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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Reuters Tankan report has manufacturing sentiment at 8 in May, down from 9 in April

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Reuters Tankan report has manufacturing sentiment at 8 in May, down from 9 in April

The non-manufacturing index is 30, the same as in April

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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rallies above $33.00 as USD slips

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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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New Zealand April exports higher than in March: NZD7.84bn vs 7.41bn

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New Zealand April exports higher than in March: NZD7.84bn vs 7.41bn

New Zealand trade data for April 2025

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GBP/USD drifts higher ahead of late-week run of UK and US data

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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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Oil has jumped on the CNN report Israel is planning to attack Iran nuclear facilities

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Oil has jumped on the CNN report Israel is planning to attack Iran nuclear facilities

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CNN is reporting that Israel is planning an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities

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CNN is reporting that Israel is planning an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities

Reuters conveying the info from CNN

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HSBC sees G10 FX consolidation as trade risks fade; AUD, NZD may firm

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HSBC sees G10 FX consolidation as trade risks fade; AUD, NZD may firm

Less demand for JPY and CHF havens

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JP Morgan sees modest USD depreciation ahead amid rebalancing, hedging flows.

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JP Morgan sees modest USD depreciation ahead amid rebalancing, hedging flows.

Eyes inflows for Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Sweden, the UK, Australia, and Israel.

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US FAA issued an order reducing the flight arrival and departure rate at Newark Airport

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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

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Mexican Peso surges as US Dollar weakens, USD/MXN approaches 19.00

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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

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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.

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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Canada rate cut hopes dwindle after hotter core CPI

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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

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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 for Wednesday, 21 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas

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Trade ideas thread for Wednesday, 21 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas

Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.

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Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 21 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas

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Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 21 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas

Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 21 May 2025

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Fed's Bostic: More businesses say they can't delay tariff response any longer

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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

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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

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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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US stocks slump lower as the battle between retail and institutional continues

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US stocks slump lower as the battle between retail and institutional continues

S&P 500 down 0.7%

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Dow Jones Industrial Average softens bullish stance as markets wait for budget and trade headlines

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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

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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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Breaking Benjamin: Sell the dollar, Deutsche Bank says

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Breaking Benjamin: Sell the dollar, Deutsche Bank says

Deutsche Bank’s Summer FX Blueprint

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USD/JPY steady near 144.75 as Yen rally stalls, US-Japan trade talks in focus

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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

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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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Australian dollar bounces after rate cut

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Australian dollar bounces after rate cut

Some gains from the lows

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Fed's Hammack: Tremendous uncertainty weighs on economic activity

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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

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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

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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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European equity close: Strong gains as Spain hits another record

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European equity close: Strong gains as Spain hits another record

Stocks finish near the best levels of the day

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