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Australia March Westpac Leading Index - "softens as tariff chaos starts to weigh"
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US Treas Sec Bessent to meet South Korea’s fin min Choi next week to discuss trade issues
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USD/CAD flat lines near 1.3950, BoC rate decision in the spotlight
The USD/CAD pair holds steady near 1.3955 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The upside for the Canadian Dollar (CAD) might be limited amid the dovish expectations from the Bank of Canada (BoC).
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ANZ raised its year-end forecast for gold price to $3,600 per ounce
Silver to continue higher also
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Japan data: February Core Machinery Orders +1.5% y/y (expected -0.9%, prior +4.4%)
A leading indicator of capital spending in the coming six to nine months
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Outlook for (US ) Empire State Manufacturing Survey to second lowest reading in 20 years
Future general business conditions index falling to its second lowest reading in the more than 20 year history of the survey
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US plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China - WSJ
According to the Wall Street Journal, which cited individuals familiar with the discussions, the US President Donald Trump administration plans to use ongoing tariff negotiations to pressure US trading partners to limit their dealings with China
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EUR/USD gains ground above 1.1250 ahead of US Retail Sales release
The EUR/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.1285 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) currently trades near a three-year low against the Euro (EUR) as trade tensions remain well in place.
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U.S. plans to use tariff negotiations to isolate China (Wall Street Journal piece)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants trading partners to limit China’s involvement in their economies in exchange for concessions on reciprocal tariffs
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Japan Reuters Tankan - Manufacturing index +9 in April from -1 in March
Non-manufacturing index +30 in April vs. +25 in March
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US President Donald Trump launches a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals
US President Donald Trump launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals, the latest move in an escalating trade war that has targeted key sectors of the global economy, per Bloomberg.
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JP Morgan says it turns bearish on base metals prices in the near-term
Say tariff-driven cuts to economic growth forecasts, increased probability of recession this year leads to steep cuts to metals demand forecasts
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BoJ’s Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said early Wednesday that the central bank may need to take policy action if US tariffs hurt the economy, per Reuters.
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Trump has launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals
The investigation will look at national security risks posed by US reliance on imported processed critical minerals and their derivative products
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US government has indefinitely banned Nvidia from selling H20 chips to China
License required to sell H20 chips to China
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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Aussie yen edges higher but technical bias remains bearish
The AUD/JPY pair advanced on Tuesday, rising toward the upper end of its daily range and hovering near the 90.90 area ahead of the Asian session.
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Mexican Peso slips as USD/MXN reclaims 20 despite tariff exemption hopes
The Mexican Peso reversed its course and dropped against the US Dollar late in the North American session, with no catalyst behind the latter move as market participants digest Trump’s tariff rhetoric, which of late hinted at making exemptions on semiconductors and electronics.
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ICYMI - BoA CFO says doesn't believe we'll see a recession
Mixed comments from Bank of America CEO and CFO
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi holds near 0.5900 amid sustained bullish signals
The NZD/USD pair moved higher on Tuesday, seen trading near the 0.59 area ahead of the Asian session. The Kiwi continues to benefit from sustained buying interest, holding mid-range between the day’s lows and highs, and showing resilience despite broadly neutral oscillators.
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Australian Dollar pulls back as US Dollar attempts recovery from multi-year lows
The Australian Dollar (AUD/USD) gave up its earlier strength on Tuesday, falling from session highs near 0.6340 to trade closer to the 0.6280 area during North American hours. The reversal came as the US Dollar Index (DXY) attempted a modest bounce off its three-year low near the 99.00 mark.
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Oil - private survey of inventory shows a 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 15 Apr: Another quiet day ahead of Chair Powell tomorrow.
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 15, 2025
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Trump says tariff pause because it's a transition
Trump finding rationalisations for pausing his keystone policy
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Economic calendar in Asia Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Chinese Q1 GDP & March economic data
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 16 April 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Wednesday, 16 April, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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US stock market close: Early gains fade and stocks finish slightly lower
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What's at stake if foreigners unload USD assets
How much foreign money is parked in the US
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USD/JPY Price Analysis: Modest recovery fails to alter broader bearish outlook
The USD/JPY pair saw a slight rise on Tuesday, hovering around the 143 area as it edged higher within its daily range. The modest intraday rebound comes ahead of the Asian session but has yet to challenge the broader bearish signals dominating the chart.
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USD/CAD price analysis: Canadian Dollar struggles near 1.40 amid soft inflation and trade uncertainty
USD/CAD hovered near the 1.4000 zone on Tuesday, consolidating after recovering from earlier lows around the 1.3850 region. The Canadian Dollar failed to gain traction despite a cooler-than-expected inflation report for March, while traders brace for the Bank of Canada’s policy decision.
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Forex Today: The BoC meets, and Chief Powell speaks
The Greenback’s deep sell-off appears to have taken a breather on Tuesday despite trade tensions remained well in place, all against the backdrop of rising expectations prior to the release of US Retail Sales and the speech of Chair Powell on Wednesday.
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Dow Jones struggles near 40,000 as China retaliates, targeting Boeing
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) advanced earlier in the North American session by 0.3% or over 120 points. Nevertheless, optimism among investors faded recently, even though the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) fell below 30 after spiking to a high near 60 last week.
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White House: A deal with China remains on the table
Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, commented on the current US-China tariffs scenario:
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US Dollar rebounds modestly but uncertainty looms over long-term prospects
The US Dollar (USD) gains limited ground on Tuesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) is climbing back to the 100 region during North American trading hours. The index bounced from its recent three-year low amid oversold conditions, but sentiment remains fragile.
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White House says some trade deals to be announced 'very soon'
Comments from Leavitt
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US stocks fall back into negative territory
Automakers, pharma and tech lag
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GBP/USD hits 6-month high above 1.3200 as markets shun USD amid tariff turmoil
The Pound Sterling (GBP) rose and refreshed six-month highs against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as the financial markets' narrative remains linked to the US imposing tariffs. Cable shrugged off soft United Kingdom (UK) jobs data; hence, GBP/USD rallied 0.36% and is trading at 1.3233.
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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Pair dips near range lows but maintains bullish momentum
The EUR/USD pair eased slightly on Tuesday’s session after the European close, slipping from earlier intraday highs and hovering near the lower end of its daily range. Price action trades around the 1.13 zone, mildly lower on the day, though the broader technical bias continues to favor buyers.
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EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Pair dips near range low despite bullish backdrop
EUR/GBP edged lower on Tuesday after the European session, retreating toward the bottom of its intraday range while holding just above key technical levels. The pair was last seen near the 0.8500 area, down modestly on the day, yet broader signals still point to underlying bullish strength.
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Eyes on the global freight market as ocean bookings plunge
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