Gold: Central bank Gold buying slows in April – ING
Gold: Central bank Gold buying slows in April – ING
Central banks added a net 12 tonnes of Gold to global Gold reserves in April, 12% lower than the previous month and below the 12-month average of 28 tonnes, according to the latest data from the World Gold Council.
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EUR/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 1.1360/1.1430 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 1.1360/1.1430 – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) is likely to trade in a range of 1.1360/1.1430. In the longer run, EUR outlook is revised to positive; the immediate levels to watch are 1.1495 and 1.1530, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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AUD/USD is looking for direction around 0.6450 ahead of US employment data
AUD/USD is looking for direction around 0.6450 ahead of US employment data
The Australian Dollar is practically flat on the daily chart, moving back and forth around the 0.6450 area, following a reversal from the 0.6500 area on Thursday, after downbeat data and dovish RBA minutes.The minutes of the latest RBA monetary policy meeting revealed that the bank considered a 50 b
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EUR: Staying below 1.140 for now – ING
EUR: Staying below 1.140 for now – ING
As we had anticipated, EUR/USD was looking a bit too expensive close to 1.145, and the bounce below 1.140 is probably due to some short-squeezing, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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UK May final services PMI 50.9 vs 50.2 prelim
UK May final services PMI 50.9 vs 50.2 prelim
Final data released by S&P Global - 4 June 2025
EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8400 following PMI data from Eurozone, Germany
EUR/GBP steadies near 0.8400 following PMI data from Eurozone, Germany
EUR/GBP moves little after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 0.8420 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross remains steady after the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data was released from the Eurozone and Germany.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Support at the 0.6000 area keeps the upward trend intact
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Support at the 0.6000 area keeps the upward trend intact
The New Zealand Dollar turned lower on Tuesday, weighed by a stronger US Dollar, but downside attempts have been contained at the 0.5990-0.6000 area, which keeps the broader upward trend intact.The Kiwi retreated from year-to-date highs, at 0.6050, following stronger-than-expected US job openings nu
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Eurozone May final services PMI 49.7 vs 48.9 prelim
Eurozone May final services PMI 49.7 vs 48.9 prelim
Latest data released by HCOB - 4 June 2025
Forex Today: Markets stabilize ahead of US data, BoC rate decision
Forex Today: Markets stabilize ahead of US data, BoC rate decision
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, June 4:
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Germany May final services PMI 47.1 vs 47.2 prelim
Germany May final services PMI 47.1 vs 47.2 prelim
Final data released by HCOB - 4 June 2025
France May final services PMI 48.9 vs 47.4 prelim
France May final services PMI 48.9 vs 47.4 prelim
Latest data released by HCOB - 4 June 2025
Italy May services PMI 53.2 vs 52.0 expected
Italy May services PMI 53.2 vs 52.0 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 4 June 2025
EUR/USD consolidates below 1.1400 ahead of the US ADP employment release
EUR/USD consolidates below 1.1400 ahead of the US ADP employment release
EUR/USD has been capped at 1.1400 and is trading near 1.1380 at the moment of writing, as the positive impulse from Eurozone services activity faded.
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WTI eases amid a stronger USD, but remains close to $63.00
WTI eases amid a stronger USD, but remains close to $63.00
Oil has been trimming some gains over the last sessions, weighed by a stronger US Dollar, but it remains close to the six-week highs above $63.00 reached on Tuesday.
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Spain May services PMI 51.3 vs 52.8 expected
Spain May services PMI 51.3 vs 52.8 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 4 June 2025
European indices marked higher at the open today
European indices marked higher at the open today
The positive run continues after the gains yesterday
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EUR/JPY gains traction above 163.50 amid risk-on sentiment 
EUR/JPY gains traction above 163.50 amid risk-on sentiment 
The EUR/JPY cross gains ground to near 163.80 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens against the Euro (EUR) due to the cautious remarks from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda and the improved risk sentiment.
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US President Trump: Very tough, extremely hard to make a deal with China’s Xi
US President Trump: Very tough, extremely hard to make a deal with China’s Xi
In his latest post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said that "I like President Xi of China, always have, and always will, but he is VERY TOUGH, AND EXTREMELY HARD TO MAKE A DEAL WITH!!!"
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Trump says it is extremely hard to make a deal with Xi
Trump says it is extremely hard to make a deal with Xi
US president Trump comments on Truth Social
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US ADP, the US ISM Services PMI and the BoC Policy Announcement
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USD/CHF holds ground near 0.8250 following Trump tariffs implementation
USD/CHF holds ground near 0.8250 following Trump tariffs implementation
USD/CHF remains stronger for the second successive session, trading around 0.8240 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The US Dollar continues to gain ground against its peers, potentially due to a technical correction.
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Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Wednesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $62.59 per barrel, down from Tuesday’s close at $62.84.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $65.20 after its previous daily close at $65.43.
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US and Canada trade deal could happen before G7 Summit next week
US and Canada trade deal could happen before G7 Summit next week
Citing new US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, The Toronto Sun reported that a trade deal between the US and Canada could strike any time next week.  
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish bias remains unchanged near 93.00
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish bias remains unchanged near 93.00
The AUD/JPY cross trades in positive territory near 93.10 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains weak against the Japanese Yen (JPY) after Australia’s first quarter (Q1) economic growth missed estimates. 
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USD/CAD hangs near YTD low; flat lines above 1.3700 ahead of BoC, US macro data
USD/CAD hangs near YTD low; flat lines above 1.3700 ahead of BoC, US macro data
The USD/CAD pair extends its sideways consolidative price move through the Asian session on Wednesday and remains close to its lowest level since October 2024 touched earlier this week.
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US and Canada to strike trade deal as early as next week?
US and Canada to strike trade deal as early as next week?
Canadian sources say that it could be done before the G7 summit on 15 June
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GBP/USD remains above 1.3500 as US Dollar comes under pressure from "Sell America" trend
GBP/USD remains above 1.3500 as US Dollar comes under pressure from "Sell America" trend
GBP/USD edges higher after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 1.3520 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair may appreciate as the US Dollar (USD) attracts sellers under the “Sell America” trend amid rising tariff uncertainty, which could hurt growth in the US economy.
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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 Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls have the upper hand near mid-$34.00s, just below YTD top
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls have the upper hand near mid-$34.00s, just below YTD top
Silver (XAG/USD) struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from sub-$34.00 levels and oscillates in a narrow trading band during the Asian session on Wednesday.
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FX option expiries for Jun 4 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 4 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jun 4 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time vi a DTCC can be found below.
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Gold price remains confined in a narrow band; looks to US data for some impetus
Gold price remains confined in a narrow band; looks to US data for some impetus
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its consolidative price move around the $3,350 region through the first half of the European session on Wednesday and remains close to a nearly four-week high touched the previous day.
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EUR/USD hovers below 1.1400 as Eurozone inflation falls below ECB’s 2% target
EUR/USD hovers below 1.1400 as Eurozone inflation falls below ECB’s 2% target
EUR/USD moves little after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 1.1380 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair may appreciate as the US Dollar (USD) struggles due to traders’ caution amid rising tariff uncertainty and its potential to hurt growth in the US economy.
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A more subdued mood ahead of European trading today
A more subdued mood ahead of European trading today
Major currencies are not doing much so far on the day
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USD/INR attracts some buyers on firmer US Dollar, higher crude oil prices
USD/INR attracts some buyers on firmer US Dollar, higher crude oil prices
The Indian Rupee (INR) loses ground on Wednesday. Extended gains in crude oil prices weigh on the local currency. It’s worth noting that India is the world's third-largest oil consumer, and higher crude oil prices tend to have a negative impact on the INR value.
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Treads water above 99.00 near nine-day EMA barrier
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Treads water above 99.00 near nine-day EMA barrier
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is edging lower after registering over 0.5% gains in the previous session and trading around 99.20 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: A subdued range session for major FX
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: A subdued range session for major FX
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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Japanese Yen bounces off weekly low, flat lines against USD amid Trump-Xi trade talk chatter
Japanese Yen bounces off weekly low, flat lines against USD amid Trump-Xi trade talk chatter
The Japanese Yen (JPY) recovers slightly from a fresh weekly low touched against its American counterpart this Wednesday and drags the USD/JPY pair back below the 144.00 mark heading into the European session.
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Canadian PM Office: Additional US tariffs on steel, aluminium are ‘unlawful, unjustified’
Canadian PM Office: Additional US tariffs on steel, aluminium are ‘unlawful, unjustified’
A statement from the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office was released late Tuesday, stating that “additional US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium are ‘unlawful and unjustified’.“
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US FBI Director: China targets our food supply, putting American lives at serious risk
US FBI Director: China targets our food supply, putting American lives at serious risk
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel confirmed via post on X the arrest of two Chinese nationals charged for smuggling potential bioterror fungus into the US.
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