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Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
A more tentative mood after the gains yesterday
UK February CPI +2.8% vs +3.0% y/y expected
UK February CPI +2.8% vs +3.0% y/y expected
Latest data released by ONS - 26 March 2025
ECB’s Panetta: Must remain pragmatic and data-driven in setting policy rate
ECB’s Panetta: Must remain pragmatic and data-driven in setting policy rate
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Fabio Panetta said on Wednesday, the central bak “must remain pragmatic and data-driven in setting the policy rate.” Further comments ECB should now focus more on inflation expectations than estimated neutral level in setting rates.
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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Keeps bullish vibe, first upside target emerges above 163.00
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Keeps bullish vibe, first upside target emerges above 163.00
The EUR/JPY cross gathers strength to near 162.35 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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UK inflation expected to remain sticky in February
UK inflation expected to remain sticky in February
What are the analyst estimates ahead of the CPI report later?
USD/IDR retakes 16,600 amid US tariff fears, some USD dip-buying
USD/IDR retakes 16,600 amid US tariff fears, some USD dip-buying
The USD/IDR pair attracts some dip-buyers near the 16,550 area during the Asian session on Wednesday and stalls the previous day's retracement slide from its highest level since the Asian financial crisis in 1998.
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USD/IDR retakes 16,600 amid US tariff fears, some USD dip-buying
USD/IDR retakes 16,600 amid US tariff fears, some USD dip-buying
The USD/IDR pair attracts some dip-buyers near the 16,550 area during the Asian session on Wednesday and stalls the previous day's retracement slide from its highest level since the Asian financial crisis in 1998.
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A steadier mood to start the day with Trump's tariffs only a week away
A steadier mood to start the day with Trump's tariffs only a week away
It's been a calmer week thus far as the countdown continues to Trump's reciprocal tariffs on 2 April
market overview
Fed’s Goolsbee believes borrowing costs would be “a fair bit lower” in 12-18 months from now – FT
Fed’s Goolsbee believes borrowing costs would be “a fair bit lower” in 12-18 months from now – FT
Chicago Federal Reserve (Fed) President Austan Goolsbee said in a Financial Times (FT) interview on Wednesday that he “believed borrowing costs would be “a fair bit lower” in 12-18 months from now.” Additional comments Market angst over inflation would be ‘red flag’.
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FX option expiries for Mar 26 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 26 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 26 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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EUR/USD gains traction above 1.0750 as US consumer confidence tumbles to a four-year low
EUR/USD gains traction above 1.0750 as US consumer confidence tumbles to a four-year low
The EUR/USD pair gains ground to near 1.0780 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday.
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USD/CHF holds gains near 0.8850 as US Dollar advances due to prevailing market caution
USD/CHF holds gains near 0.8850 as US Dollar advances due to prevailing market caution
The USD/CHF pair rebounds after two consecutive days of losses, trading around 0.8840 during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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PBOC Adviser: Reform measures are needed for boosting consumption
PBOC Adviser: Reform measures are needed for boosting consumption
Speaking at the Boao Forum on Wednesday, Huang Yiping, an adviser to the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), stated that “reform measures are needed to boost consumption.” Additional quotes Changes in global environment will be challenging for China.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades with negative bias near $30.60; bullish potential intact
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades with negative bias near $30.60; bullish potential intact
Silver (XAG/USD) attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday and erodes a part of the previous day's strong move up.
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Gold price sticks to gains amid rising trade tensions; modest USD strength caps the upside
Gold price sticks to gains amid rising trade tensions; modest USD strength caps the upside
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades comfortably above the $3,000 psychological mark for the second straight day on Wednesday, though it remains below the previous day's swing high.
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China urged to focus on bolstering domestic demand, especially consumption
China urged to focus on bolstering domestic demand, especially consumption
Remarks by Huang Yiping, one of China's central bank advisers, at the Boao Forum
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Tests nine-day EMA barrier near 1.2950 amid a bullish bias
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Tests nine-day EMA barrier near 1.2950 amid a bullish bias
The GBP/USD pair loses ground after registering gains in the previous two sessions, trading around 1.2930 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Bank of Japan Governor Ueda spoke (a lot)
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Bank of Japan Governor Ueda spoke (a lot)
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
USD/CAD remains below 1.4300 amid news of Canada facing US tariffs lowest tier
USD/CAD remains below 1.4300 amid news of Canada facing US tariffs lowest tier
USD/CAD extends its losing streak for the third consecutive session, hovering near 1.4270 during Wednesday’s Asian trading hours.
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UK CPI inflation cools to 2.8% YoY in February vs. 2.9% forecast
UK CPI inflation cools to 2.8% YoY in February vs. 2.9% forecast
The United Kingdom’s (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish the highly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for February on Wednesday at 07:00 GMT.
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USD/INR climbs on a rise in month-end US Dollar demand
USD/INR climbs on a rise in month-end US Dollar demand
The Indian Rupee (INR) loses momentum on Wednesday. Month-end US Dollar (USD) demand from local oil companies and importers, coupled with the Greenback's recovery against major currencies, undermines the Indian currency.
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Japanese Yen remains depressed; USD/JPY sticks to gains above mid-150.00s
Japanese Yen remains depressed; USD/JPY sticks to gains above mid-150.00s
The Japanese Yen (JPY) ticked lower during the Asian session on Wednesday following the release of the Japan Service Producer Price Index (PPI), which eased to the 3.0% YoY rate in February.
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NZD/USD extends gains to near 0.5750 amid improved risk sentiment, China stimulus hopes
NZD/USD extends gains to near 0.5750 amid improved risk sentiment, China stimulus hopes
NZD/USD continues its upward momentum for the second consecutive day, trading around 0.5740 during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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US Presi. Trump plans to implement copper import tariffs within weeks
US Presi. Trump plans to implement copper import tariffs within weeks
US President Donald Trump said in a Newsmax interview on Wednesday that he “plans to implement copper import tariffs within weeks,” per Bloomberg.
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More from Trump on tariffs - Not many exceptions to April 2 tariffs
More from Trump on tariffs - Not many exceptions to April 2 tariffs
Trump wavering on being too heavy handed with tariffs
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USD
WTI drifts higher above $69.00 on Venezuela supply worries
WTI drifts higher above $69.00 on Venezuela supply worries
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $69.15 during the early Asian session on Wednesday.
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Australian Dollar appreciates as Copper futures rise to record highs
Australian Dollar appreciates as Copper futures rise to record highs
The Australian Dollar (AUD) received support as copper futures surged to a new record high on the Comex exchange on Tuesday
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1754 vs. 7.1788 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1754 vs. 7.1788 previous
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1754 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1788 and 7.2559 Reuters estimate.
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BoJ’s Ueda says to keep raising interest rates if economy on track
BoJ’s Ueda says to keep raising interest rates if economy on track
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said early Wednesday that the Japanese central bank will continue to raise interest rates if economic and price developments move in line with its projections, per Reuters.
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Australia’s monthly CPI inflation eases to 2.4% YoY in February vs. 2.5% expected
Australia’s monthly CPI inflation eases to 2.4% YoY in February vs. 2.5% expected
Australia’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.4% in the year to February, compared to a 2.5% rise seen in January, according to the data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday.
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Australian monthly CPI (February 2025) 2.4% y/y (vs. 2.5% expected)
Australian monthly CPI (February 2025) 2.4% y/y (vs. 2.5% expected)
The monthly CPI data from Australia does not show all components of the CPI, that'll have to wait for the quarterly data release.
US President Donald Trump may impose escalating tariff levels, Canada could be on the lower end of tariffs
US President Donald Trump may impose escalating tariff levels, Canada could be on the lower end of tariffs
Citing sources, the Toronto Star reported on Wednesday that Canada could be on the lower end of the April 2 tariffs.
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Canada could be on the lower end of Trump's tariffs - report
Canada could be on the lower end of Trump's tariffs - report
The 'lower end' still isn't on the zero end and the tariffs could escalate
ECB's Villeroy: There is still scope for further policy easing, the extent is up for debate
ECB's Villeroy: There is still scope for further policy easing, the extent is up for debate
Member of the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council and Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said late Tuesday that there is still room to lower interest rates further, and the 2.5% deposit rate could fall to 2% by the end of the summer, per Reuters.
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EUR/USD continues to backslide, but short pressure beginning to ease
EUR/USD continues to backslide, but short pressure beginning to ease
EUR/USD has slowed its recent pace of declines, but still lost ground for a fifth consecutive trading day as price action continues to test below 1.0800.
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GBP/USD coils ahead of key UK CPI inflation print
GBP/USD coils ahead of key UK CPI inflation print
GBP/USD continues to wear worry lines into the charts near the 1.3000 handle as Cable traders draw into the midrange after a near-term bullish recovery lost steam.
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