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WTI holds gains near $62.50 due to concerns over tighter global supply
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price extends its gains for a second consecutive day, trading around $62.40 per barrel during Asian hours on Thursday. The rally is fueled by concerns over tighter global supply following new US sanctions on Iran.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen slides
Forex news for Asian trading on Apr 17, 2025
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GBP/USD trades below 1.3250 after retreating from six-month highs
GBP/USD snaps its seven-day winning streak, easing to around 1.3230 during Thursday’s Asian session after retreating from a six-month high of 1.3292 reached on Wednesday.
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RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model drops to 2.9% YoY in Q1 2025
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published its Sectoral Factor Model Inflation gauge for the first quarter of 2025, following the release of the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the NZ Stats early Thursday.
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USD/INR weakens on possible foreign inflows
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground on Thursday, bolstered by prospects of foreign equity inflows. The Indian benchmark indices have recovered all losses sparked by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs earlier this month.
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Trump will meet with Italy's PM Meloni on Thursday, April 17
Lunch and meeting in the afternoon
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD moves below $32.50 due to easing trade concerns
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading around $32.30 per troy ounce during Thursday’s Asian session, paring some of its gains from the previous day.
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Japanese Yen remains on the back foot against USD amid receding safe-haven demand
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retains its negative bias heading into the European session on Thursday, which, along with a modest US Dollar (USD) strength, assists the USD/JPY pair to hold steady above mid-142.00s.
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China to announce expansion plan for its service sector at a briefing on Monday (April 21)
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Australian Dollar weakens as US Dollar maintains strength on robust consumer spending
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading lower against the US Dollar (USD), snapping a six-day winning streak.
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USD/CAD edges higher above 1.3850, BoC holds policy rate at 2.75%
The USD/CAD pair trades in positive territory near 1.3880 during the early Asian session on Thursday. However, the upside for the pad might be limited amid the escalating trade uncertainties. Traders brace for the developments surrounding US trade talks with trading partners.
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BoJ’s Nagakawa: If outlook realized, the BoJ will continue to raise interest rate
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Junko Nagakawa said on Thursday that “if the outlook for economic activity and prices is realised, the BoJ will continue to raise interest rate and adjust degree of monetary accommodation.”
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Trump says brought up military in discussions with Japan (Japan media report)
Kyodo reporting
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China’s Foreign Ministry: If US continues to play tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention
China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that if the United States (US) continues to play the tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention.
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in March vs. 4.2% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rose to 4.1% in March from 4.0% in February (revised from 4.1%), according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came below the market consensus of 4.2%.
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Australia March 2025 unemployment rate 4.1% (vs. 4.2% expected) & Employment Change +32.2K
Employment report from Australia for March 2025
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China: If United States continues to play tariff numbers game, China will pay no attention
China foreign ministry, on U.S. tariffs
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BoJ’s Ueda: Japan’s real interest rate remains very low
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that Japan's real interest rates remain very low. Ueda further stated that the central bank will increase the rate if the economic outlook is achieved.
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Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday that talks with the United States were constructive, adding that the government will continue to consider trade negotiations a top priority.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2085 vs. 7.2133 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.2085 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2133 and 7.3083 Reuters estimate.
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Japan PM Ishiba says talks with the US were constructive
Ishiba says economy minister Akazawa reported the talks were constructive
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US President Donald Trump claims ‘big progress’ in Japan trade talks
US President Donald Trump said trade talk negotiators had made “big progress” following a meeting with Japanese representatives in Washington about the barrage of tariffs he has imposed on global imports, per Reuters.
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Singapore March NODX +5.4% y/y (expected +14.1%
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Japan’s Akazawa says agreed to hold a second meeting with US in April
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said early Thursday that the officials agreed to hold a second meeting with the United States this month.
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NZD/USD trades with mild gains above 0.5900 after New Zealand’s CPI data
The NZD/USD pair extends the rally to near 0.5935 during the early Asian trading hours on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) after the hotter inflation data.
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Japan economy minister Akazawa says agreed to hold a 2nd meeting with US this month
So, nothing then?
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Japan March exports +3.9% y/y (expected +4.5%)
Trade balance data from Japan for March 2025
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EUR/USD flat lines near 1.1400 ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/USD pair trades on a flat note near 1.1400 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The markets remain cautious as traders wait to see if US President Donald Trump’s administration reaches new trading agreements with partners.
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More than 70% of Japanese firms are considering price hikes this fiscal year
Adding to those firms that have already raised prices
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New Zealand’s CPI inflation rises to 2.5% YoY in Q1 vs. 2.3% expected
New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.5% YoY in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, compared with the 2.2% increase seen in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest data published by Statistics New Zealand on Thursday.
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New Zealand Q1 CPI +2.5% y/y (expected +2.3%) & +0.9% q/q (expected +0.7%)
Higher than expected data from New Zealand for January - March 2025
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Here's a Deutsche Bank forecast for EUR/USD to 1.25 (admittedly it'll take a few years)
DB not liking the US dollar
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Ford warns that vehicle prices could rise on models produced from May due to Trump tariffs
The current discount program remains in place - get in quick seems to be message
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Trump says he met with the Japanese delegation on trade
A bigly meeting I guess
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NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi stretches gains near 0.59 but momentum signals caution
The NZD/USD pair advanced for a third session on Wednesday, holding near the 0.5900 region ahead of the Asian session. The pair saw modest gains and remained confined within a relatively tight range between 0.58865 and 0.59308, suggesting a steady bullish tone.
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Goldman Sachs: Strong Asia session gold buying for 8 straight days; 4,500/oz a tail risk
Gold touched $3344 on Wednesday
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 16 Apr: Fed Powell does not give in to easing hopes
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 16, 2025
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What United Airlines said about the strength of the US consumer
Shares turned around today to finish down
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Financial Times reports that Intel will need license to export AI chips to Chinese clients
Intel has informed Chinese clients it will start needing a license to sell some of its advanced artificial intelligence processors
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