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Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: US side did not touch upon exchange-rate targets in talks
Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: US side did not touch upon exchange-rate targets in talks
Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs and top foreign exchange official, said early Monday that it is “completely untrue about the media report that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a stronger Yen is preferable.”
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2043 vs. 7.2066 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2043 vs. 7.2066 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.2043 as compared to Friday's fix of 7.2066 and 7.2828 Reuters estimate.
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EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.1350 due to signs of easing US-China tensions
EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.1350 due to signs of easing US-China tensions
EUR/USD continues to weaken for a second consecutive session, trading around 1.1360 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens amid signs of easing tensions between the US and China.
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GBP/USD consolidates around 1.3300 mark; downside potential seems limited
GBP/USD consolidates around 1.3300 mark; downside potential seems limited
The GBP/USD pair kicks off the new week on a subdued note and oscillates in a narrow band around the 1.3300 round-figure mark during the Asian session.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD edges lower to near $3,300 as US-China trade tensions ease
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD edges lower to near $3,300 as US-China trade tensions ease
The Gold price (XAU/USD) drifts lower to around $3,310 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal retreats after hitting its record high last week amid signs that global trade tensions may be easing.
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Yen traders note - Japan is on holiday Tuesday
Yen traders note - Japan is on holiday Tuesday
The Shōwa Day holiday in Japan on April 29 will shutter markets for the day
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JPY
US Agriculture Secretary says talking to 100 countries every day on trade, including China
US Agriculture Secretary says talking to 100 countries every day on trade, including China
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Sunday that the Trump administration is having daily conversations with China over tariffs, per Reuters. Rollins noted that there were ongoing talks between the two nations and that trade deals with other nations were “very close.”
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China vows to promote growth, employment
China vows to promote growth, employment
China will hold a press conference about policies and measures on stabilizing employment, ensuring stable growth, and promoting high-quality development on Monday, per Bloomberg. 
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More on the the Financial Times Trump Slump for US transport firms
More on the the Financial Times Trump Slump for US transport firms
Volumes out of a major ports have collapsed
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US President Donald Trump urges Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump urges Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump urged Russia on Sunday to stop its attacks in Ukraine, while his top diplomat said the US might walk away from peace efforts if it does not see progress, per Reuters. 
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Weekend data: China’s YTD industrial profits rose 0.8% y/y in Q1 (prior -0.3%)
Weekend data: China’s YTD industrial profits rose 0.8% y/y in Q1 (prior -0.3%)
China’s industrial sector profits returned to growth in the first quarter ... tariffs loom ahead though
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AUD/USD holds below 0.6400 amid signs of easing US-China tensions
AUD/USD holds below 0.6400 amid signs of easing US-China tensions
The AUD/USD pair trades in negative territory near 0.6390 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Aussie amid signs of easing US-China tensions.
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Trump says he think Ukraine ready to concede Crimea to Putin (contradicting Zelensky)
Trump says he think Ukraine ready to concede Crimea to Putin (contradicting Zelensky)
Some media is reporting on Trump's seemingly muddled thinking
Politics
ukraine
US Ag sec says talking to 100 countries every day on trade, including China
US Ag sec says talking to 100 countries every day on trade, including China
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins with what appears to be an exaggerated claim
Politics
US equity index futures are set to open for the week's trade at the top of the hour
US equity index futures are set to open for the week's trade at the top of the hour
Not seeing any 'pump' type comments ahead of this so far ... its not late though ;-)
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U.S. Treas Sec Bessent didn't back Trump assertion that China tariff talks were under way
U.S. Treas Sec Bessent didn't back Trump assertion that China tariff talks were under way
He didn't say "pants on fire", but that seems to be the message between the lines.
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Heads of for a China news conference today - to address promoting growth, employment
Heads of for a China news conference today - to address promoting growth, employment
Follow through from the Politburoi announcement on Friday
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China Stock Market
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CNH
Economic calendar in Asia Monday, April 28, 2025 - empty, don't click!
Economic calendar in Asia Monday, April 28, 2025 - empty, don't click!
Nothing of note ont eh economic calendar for the Monday session here in Asai
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Monday morning open levels - indicative forex prices - 28 April 2025
Monday morning open levels - indicative forex prices - 28 April 2025
Good morning, afternoon or evening to all ForexLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week.
Walmart has notified Chinese suppliers to resume shipping goods - report
Walmart has notified Chinese suppliers to resume shipping goods - report
The move came after major retailers met with the White House
Politics
China
USD
Mexican Peso climbs on strong data, risk-on mood weighing on US Dollar
Mexican Peso climbs on strong data, risk-on mood weighing on US Dollar
The Mexican Peso extended its gains against the US Dollar for the second consecutive day, poised to finish the week with gains of 0.89%, sponsored by an improvement in risk appetite and better-than-expected Mexico economic data. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN trades at 19.52, down 0.32%.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 25 Apr: The USD closes the day higher but mixed for week.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 25 Apr: The USD closes the day higher but mixed for week.
Forex news for North American trading on Apr 25, 2025
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Gold price crumbles below $3,300 as trade hopes fade, US Dollar stays firm
Gold price crumbles below $3,300 as trade hopes fade, US Dollar stays firm
Gold price made a U-turn and erased Thursday’s gains, falling below the $3,300 mark as the Greenback remained bid and Bullion failed to capitalize on falling US Treasury yields.
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SEO
Gold
US Dollar climbs as trade rumors fuel market speculation
US Dollar climbs as trade rumors fuel market speculation
The US Dollar (USD) strengthens modestly on Friday as investors digest contradictory messaging from the United States and China regarding potential tariff negotiations. While President Donald Trump suggested dialogue is ongoing, Beijing explicitly denied any current talks.
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US President Trump: We will be reasonable on tariffs
US President Trump: We will be reasonable on tariffs
US President Donald Trump said the US will be reasonable on tariffs, adding that markets are adjusting to tariff policy. He also said Iran's situation is going well and floated a potential interim deal with Iran.
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Dow Jones dips as trade uncertainty lingers, consumer sentiment sinks
Dow Jones dips as trade uncertainty lingers, consumer sentiment sinks
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) registered losses of over 0.32% on Friday amid uncertainty over the trade war between the US and China.
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