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Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI advances to 47.3 in February vs. 47 expected
The Eurozone manufacturing sector improved but remained in contraction while the services sector activity eased in February, according to the data from the HCOB's latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Survey published on Friday.
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Italy January final CPI +1.5% vs +1.5% y/y prelim
Latest data released by Istat - 21 February 2025
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Eurozone February flash services PMI 50.7 vs 51.5 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 21 February 2025
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Breaking: US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increases more than expected in February
The S&P Global preliminary PMIs for February are likely to show little variation from the January final readings.
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German Preliminary Manufacturing PMI jumps to 46.1 in February vs. 45.5 expected
The German manufacturing and services sectors activity improved more-than-expected in February, the preliminary business activity report published by the HCOB survey showed Friday.
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Germany February flash manufacturing PMI 46.1 vs 45.5 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 21 February 2025
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France February flash services PMI 44.5 vs 48.9 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 21 February 2025
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European stocks open lightly changed, winning streak under threat
Major indices in Europe have been on a six-week winning streak coming into this week
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Pound Sterling weakens against US Dollar as investors see Trump tariffs less fearful
The Pound Sterling (GBP) falls back after posting a fresh two-month high near 1.2680 against the US Dollar in North American trading hours on Friday.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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France February business confidence 96 vs 95 prior
Latest data released by INSEE - 21 February 2025
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China says vice premier He set to have video call with US Treasury secretary Bessent
As confirmed by the Chinese foreign ministry
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It's the Flash PMIs Day
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GBP/JPY jumps above 190.50 after upbeat UK Retail Sales data
The GBP/JPY cross rises to around 190.70 during the early European trading hours on Friday.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.1% in early European trading
A more tepid mood ahead of the open later
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Forex Today: Market focus shifts to February PMI data
Here is what you need to know on Friday, February 21: The action in financial markets quiets down on Friday as investors await preliminary February Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data from Germany, the Eurozone, the UK and the US.
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UK Retail Sales jump 1.7% MoM in January vs. 0.3% expected
The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales rebounded 1.7% month-on-month (MoM) in January after falling 0.6% in December, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday.
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UK January retail sales +1.7% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by ONS - 21 February 2025
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NZD/USD remains subdued near 0.5750 following Trade Balance data
NZD/USD holds loses following approximately 1% gains registered in the previous session, trading around 0.5760 during the Asian hours.
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FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8950 as US PMI data looms
The USD/CHF pair recovers some lost ground around 0.8985 amid a modest rebound in US Dollar (USD) during the early European session on Friday.
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EUR/GBP remains silent near 0.8300 ahead of key data release from Eurozone, UK
EUR/GBP maintains its position following gains in the previous session, trading around 0.8290 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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PMIs back in focus to wrap up the week
The preliminary readings for February are due later in the day
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USD/JPY rockets 150 points higher as JGB yields surge
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, February 21, 2025
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EUR/JPY gains traction above 157.50, investors brace for Eurozone/German PMI data
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 157.70 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds losses below $33.00 due to improved risk appetite
Silver price (XAG/USD) remains under pressure after gaining in the previous session, trading around $32.90 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Friday.
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OPEC+ is expected to once again postpone it production hike
Fearing disruption to an oil market hit with economic and geopolitical uncertainties
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UK asset manager ABRDN in talks with China Citic to form Joint Venture
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USD/CAD treads water above 1.4150 ahead of US PMI data
USD/CAD moves little after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 1.4170 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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WTI consolidates below mid-$72.00s; seems poised to register gains for the first time in five weeks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices oscillate in a narrow trading range band during the Asian session on Friday and consolidate gains registered over the past four days.
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Japan Prime Minister Ishiba has strong concerns that rising yields may harm finances
Japan has monumental levels of public debt
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GBP/USD remains above 1.2650 near two-month highs
GBP/USD edged lower after hitting a two-month high of 1.2674 on Friday, trading around 1.2670 at the time of writing during the Asian session.
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USD/INR gathers strength as traders await US PMI release
The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground on Friday after reaching a one-week high in the previous session.
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Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; bears lack conviction amid hawkish BoJ expectations
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some sellers on Friday in reaction to comments from Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, saying that higher long-term rates can pressure Japan's fiscal situation.
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Australian Dollar holds losses as the US Dollar remained firm ahead of PMI release
The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of Judo Bank’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on Friday.
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RBNZ’s Conway: OCR forecasts indicate another 75 basis points (bps) easing
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Chief Economist Paul Conway noted on Friday, “Official Cash Rate (OCR) forecasts indicate another 75 basis points (bps) easing.” Additional quotes New Zealand Dollar (NZD) drop will boost export revenues.
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BoJ’s Ueda: From a long-term perspective, rising rates will help improve financial institutions' profits
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday that “from a long-term perspective, rising interest rates will help improve financial institutions' profits.” Additional quotes BoJ’s massive monetary easing, including yield curve control (YCC), was a necessary process towards achieving our price target.
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NZD/USD posts modest gains above 0.5750 ahead of US PMI release
The NZD/USD pair extends the rally to around 0.5765 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by the softer US dollar (USD).
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1696 vs. 7.1712 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 7.1696 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1712 and 7.2433 Reuters estimates.
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