PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1733 vs. 7.1688 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1733 vs. 7.1688 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.1733 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1688 and 7.2364 Reuters estimate.
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EUR/USD holds below 1.0950, hopes of German fiscal deal might help limit its losses
EUR/USD holds below 1.0950, hopes of German fiscal deal might help limit its losses
The EUR/USD pair trades with mild losses around 1.0915 during the early Asian session on Tuesday.
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RBA's Hunter says will focus on US policy settings and how they will impact inflation in Australia
RBA's Hunter says will focus on US policy settings and how they will impact inflation in Australia
Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter said late Monday that she will focus on the US policy settings and how they will impact inflation in Australia.
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US President Donald Trump says will speak with Putin to discuss ending Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump says will speak with Putin to discuss ending Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump said he would talk to Russia's Vladimir Putin early Tuesday about ending the Ukraine war, with territorial concessions by Kyiv and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant likely to feature prominently in the talks, per Reuters.
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USD/CAD remains on the defensive below 1.4300, Canadian CPI data in focus
USD/CAD remains on the defensive below 1.4300, Canadian CPI data in focus
The USD/CAD pair remains on the defensive near 1.4290 during the late American session on Monday.
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Trump says authorizing energy production using coal
Trump says authorizing energy production using coal
Says authorizing his administration to immediately begin producing energy with coal
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hovers near $34.00 as bulls take a breather
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hovers near $34.00 as bulls take a breather
Silver prices consolidated near the $33.80 mark for the third consecutive trading day, with buyers struggling to clear the $34.00 a troy ounce mark.
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Trump says looking forward to call with Putin - "much remains" until final agreement
Trump says looking forward to call with Putin - "much remains" until final agreement
Trump will speak to Putin concerning the war in Ukraine
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi gains key zone, victory not there yet
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi gains key zone, victory not there yet
NZD/USD continued its strong performance on Monday ahead of the Asian session, gaining traction and trading near the 0.5825 area.
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Japan - Buffett's Berkshire buys more
Japan - Buffett's Berkshire buys more
ICYMI - Berkshire Hathaway increased its holdings in Japan’s biggest trading houses
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Canada PM Carney: Trump comments will need to stop before talks can begin
Canada PM Carney: Trump comments will need to stop before talks can begin
Newly-minted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has hit the ground running on anti-Trump rhetoric as the new Canadian PM gears up to announce a national election in the coming days, and capitalize on Trump tensions that have sewered the US President's approval ratings amongst consumers and voters in recent weeks.
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AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls step in and steal the 20-day SMA
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls step in and steal the 20-day SMA
AUD/JPY surged on Monday ahead of the Asian session, gaining traction and trading near the 95.30 zone after a strong bullish advance.
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AUD/USD rallies on Chinese stimulus measures
AUD/USD rallies on Chinese stimulus measures
The AUD/USD pair surged higher on Monday, benefiting from improved risk sentiment following China’s monetary stimulus measures.
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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rises past 149.00 as traders eye key resistance
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Rises past 149.00 as traders eye key resistance
The USD/JPY rose for the second straight day, climbing past the 149.00 figure late in Monday after US economic data was mixed, following good Retail Sales data and a dismal New York Fed Empire State Manufacturing Index report.
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Economic calendar in Asia Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - a very light one
Economic calendar in Asia Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - a very light one
A data point from Japan, and one from Singapore and that's about it
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Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 18 March, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 18 March, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Post 'em if ya got 'em! Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
Trump has completely upended the Canadian electoral landscape
Trump has completely upended the Canadian electoral landscape
Conservatives look like they may pull off one of the all-time collapses
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Yen slides as the rally in risk assets continues
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Yen slides as the rally in risk assets continues
Forex news for North American trading on Mar 17, 2025
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US Trade Representative Greer introduces policy process for US tariffs
US Trade Representative Greer introduces policy process for US tariffs
After months of on-again, off-again tariff proposals that spawn out of US President Donald Trump's social media accounts, newly-minted US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer has attempted to smooth down the worst edges of the Trump administration's jagged policy proposals.
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Forex Today: Canadian inflation and German morale take centre stage
Forex Today: Canadian inflation and German morale take centre stage
The Greenback extended Friday’s bearish tone, hovering near the lower end of its recent range amid persistent concerns over a potential US economic slowdown and rising prudence pre-FOMC.
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Credit Agricole: Three reasons USD downside is likely limited near-term
Credit Agricole: Three reasons USD downside is likely limited near-term
Credit Agricole predicts limited further USD downside, citing Trump trade unwind, overblown US recession fears, and dovish Fed rate expectations. March FOMC meeting key for USD strength.
Canadian Dollar rebounds, bolstered by rise in Crude Oil prices
Canadian Dollar rebounds, bolstered by rise in Crude Oil prices
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) lurched higher by around two-thirds of one percent on Monday, bolstered by a geopolitical spike in Crude Oil prices, as well as a broad-market softening in Greenback bids that helped the Loonie gain a much-needed leg up.
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US Dollar continues struggling ahead of eventful week
US Dollar continues struggling ahead of eventful week
The US Dollar remains under pressure at the start of the week, drifting lower as investors digest softer-than-expected Retail Sales data and brace for key political developments.
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Mexican Peso steadies near 19.90 as traders await Fed's decision
Mexican Peso steadies near 19.90 as traders await Fed's decision
The Mexican Peso extended its gains against the US Dollar for the fourth consecutive trading day as Mexican financial markets remained closed due to a national holiday.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average extends recovery on Monday
Dow Jones Industrial Average extends recovery on Monday
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbed around 300 points on Monday as equities continue to claw back ground after a recent downturn that saw major indexes inch toward correction territory.
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USD/CAD falls through 1.43 but domestic concerns beginning to mount
USD/CAD falls through 1.43 but domestic concerns beginning to mount
Canadian home sales fell by the most in nearly three years in February
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Bulls regain ground but momentum shows signs of exhaustion
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Bulls regain ground but momentum shows signs of exhaustion
EUR/USD extended gains on Monday after the European session, climbing toward the 1.0910 area as bulls made a comeback following a brief corrective phase.
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Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q1 estimate -2.1% vs -1.6% prior
Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q1 estimate -2.1% vs -1.6% prior
Another negative reading but there is an important caveat
GBP/USD nears multi-week highs, eyes on 1.3000
GBP/USD nears multi-week highs, eyes on 1.3000
The Pound Sterling advances as the Greenback weakens, testing last week's high of 1.2987.
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