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Pound Sterling gains further against US Dollar on higher US Initial Jobless Claims
Pound Sterling gains further against US Dollar on higher US Initial Jobless Claims
The Pound Sterling (GBP) moves higher slightly above 1.2600 against the US Dollar (USD) in Thursday’s North American session.
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Inflation
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Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish, according to FXStreet data
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The US Jobless Claims figures are the only highlight
market overview
Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
A balance to be struck ahead of the open later
Germany January PPI -0.1% vs +0.6% m/m expected
Germany January PPI -0.1% vs +0.6% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 20 February 2025
Switzerland January trade balance CHF 6.12 billion vs CHF 3.49 billion prior
Switzerland January trade balance CHF 6.12 billion vs CHF 3.49 billion prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 20 February 2025
FX option expiries for Feb 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 20 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Options
EUR/JPY extends decline below 157.00 on BoJ hike bets
EUR/JPY extends decline below 157.00 on BoJ hike bets
The EUR/JPY cross extends its downside to around 156.55 during the early European session on Thursday.
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RBNZ’s Hawkesby: New Zealand’s economy is well-placed to respond to trade shocks
RBNZ’s Hawkesby: New Zealand’s economy is well-placed to respond to trade shocks
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby said in an interview on Thursday that “New Zealand is well-placed to respond to trade shocks.” Additional quotes Economy better balanced; inflation low.
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USD/JPY heavy ahead of European morning trade
USD/JPY heavy ahead of European morning trade
The pair is reaching close to a test of the 150.00 mark
USD/CHF weakens to 0.9025 area amid rising trade tensions, modest USD weakness
USD/CHF weakens to 0.9025 area amid rising trade tensions, modest USD weakness
The USD/CHF pair meets with some supply during the Asian session on Thursday and for now, seems to have snapped a three-day winning streak to the weekly top, around the 0.9055 area touched the previous day.
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BoJ’s Ueda: Did not discuss long-term rates with PM Ishiba
BoJ’s Ueda: Did not discuss long-term rates with PM Ishiba
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that he “had a regular exchange of views with Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba.” Additional quotes Explained economy, financial developments.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen surges higher
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen surges higher
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
WTI retreats further from one-week top set on Wednesday, slides to $71.70 area
WTI retreats further from one-week top set on Wednesday, slides to $71.70 area
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices extend the overnight pullback from the vicinity of the $73.00 mark, or a one-week top, and drift lower during the Asian session on Thursday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds gains near $33.00 due to increased safe-haven appeal
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds gains near $33.00 due to increased safe-haven appeal
Silver (XAG/USD) rebounds from recent losses recorded in the previous session, trading around $32.80 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday.
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USD/CAD steadies above 1.4200, upside seems possible due to new Trump tariffs
USD/CAD steadies above 1.4200, upside seems possible due to new Trump tariffs
USD/CAD remains steady after two successive days of gains, trading around 1.4230 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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Canada
USD/INR attracts some sellers after Trump says new China trade deal possible
USD/INR attracts some sellers after Trump says new China trade deal possible
The Indian Rupee (INR) is holding steady on Thursday. Concerns over the impact of trade tariffs and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) outflows could exert some selling pressure on the local currency.
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US President Trump: A new trade deal with China is possible
US President Trump: A new trade deal with China is possible
US President Donald Trump is making some repeated comments early Thursday as markets remain on a cautious footing.
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China
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RiskAversion
RBA’s Hauser: Policy is still restrictive
RBA’s Hauser: Policy is still restrictive
Speaking to Bloomberg News on Thursday, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said the central bank’s “policy is still restrictive.” Additional quotes Hard to see bad news in the latest jobs data.
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Trump says a new trade deal with China is possible
Trump says a new trade deal with China is possible
Huh, here we go with the soy beans all over again
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USD
Trump speaking - repeating himself
Trump speaking - repeating himself
Not a lot new in these remarks
Politics
USD
Japanese Yen advances to over two-month high against USD on BoJ rate hike bets
Japanese Yen advances to over two-month high against USD on BoJ rate hike bets
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gained strong follow-through traction on Thursday and dragged the USD/JPY pair to its lowest level since December 9, around mid-150.00s during the Asian session.
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Australian Dollar strengthens as Trump suggests the possibility of a trade deal with China
Australian Dollar strengthens as Trump suggests the possibility of a trade deal with China
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds gains against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of domestic employment data and China’s interest rate decision on Thursday.
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US Commerce Sec. Lutnick: Trump’s goal is to abolish Internal Revenue Service and let all outsiders pay
US Commerce Sec. Lutnick: Trump’s goal is to abolish Internal Revenue Service and let all outsiders pay
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in a Fox News interview late Wednesday commented on US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
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NZD/USD weakens below 0.5700 on RBNZ’s dovish stance
NZD/USD weakens below 0.5700 on RBNZ’s dovish stance
The NZD/USD pair trades on a negative note around 0.5695 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday.
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Macroeconomics
Tariff talk driving bids back into the USD (USD/JPY excepted!)
Tariff talk driving bids back into the USD (USD/JPY excepted!)
JPY continues to hold, and add to, its gains. Otherwsie the tariff talks are during buyers back to USD
Fed's Goolsbee: Inflation has decreased but it is still excessive
Fed's Goolsbee: Inflation has decreased but it is still excessive
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said late Wednesday that inflation has fallen but it is still too high.
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Macroeconomics
PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in February
PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in February
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Thursday.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1712 vs. 7.1705 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1712 vs. 7.1705 previous
On Thursday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1712 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1705 and 7.2856 Reuters estimates.
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USD/JPY is crumbling further, under 150.80
USD/JPY is crumbling further, under 150.80
The USD is lower across the majors board also
GBP/USD steadies near 1.2600, downside appears due to Trump’s tariff threats
GBP/USD steadies near 1.2600, downside appears due to Trump’s tariff threats
GBP/USD holds ground after registering losses in the previous two successive days, hovering around 1.2590 during the Asian session on Thursday.
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in January vs. 4.1% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in January vs. 4.1% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rose to 4.1% in January from 4.0% in December, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday.
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Employment
Macroeconomics
AUD/USD holds below 0.6350 ahead of Australian employment data
AUD/USD holds below 0.6350 ahead of Australian employment data
The AUD/USD pair extends its decline to around 0.6340 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
USD/JPY falling away again. Meanwhile 10-year JGB yield hits highest since November 2009
USD/JPY falling away again. Meanwhile 10-year JGB yield hits highest since November 2009
USD/JPY is circa 151.15 as I update, yen crosses are lower alongside. 10 yr JGB yield around 1.44%
Trump repeats he'll be announcing tariffs on cars, semiconductors, pharma
Trump repeats he'll be announcing tariffs on cars, semiconductors, pharma
Trump announces again that he'll be making an announcement
Politics
USD
Japan Trade Minister to go to US, to seek exemptions from tariffs on steel and automobiles
Japan Trade Minister to go to US, to seek exemptions from tariffs on steel and automobiles
Japan's Trade Minister, Yoji Muto, is planning a trip to the United States in March
Politics
JPY