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EU's Von der Leyen spoke with Trump, said  EU needs time until July 9 to reach a good deal
EU's Von der Leyen spoke with Trump, said  EU needs time until July 9 to reach a good deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had a phone call with Trump on Sunday
Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 26 May 2025
Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 26 May 2025
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 23 May: Pres. Trump is not partial to who he tariffs
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 23 May: Pres. Trump is not partial to who he tariffs
Forex news for North American trading on May 23, 2025
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Sinks to a two-week low near 0.8200 amid safe-haven demand
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Sinks to a two-week low near 0.8200 amid safe-haven demand
USD/CHF continues to weaken as the downtrend extends past 0.8250, as the pair loses almost 1%. Investors seeking safety bought the Swiss Franc (CHF) after US President Donald Trump threatened to enact tariffs of 50% on the European Union (EU) and 25% on Apple’s iPhone manufactured overseas.
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US yields slide as Trump tariff threats rattle markets, fuel ‘Sell America’ trend
US yields slide as Trump tariff threats rattle markets, fuel ‘Sell America’ trend
US Treasury yields fall across the whole curve following Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Apple’s iPhones not manufactured in the US and duties on European imports. At the time of writing, the US 10-year Treasury note yield is down two basis points at 4.509%.
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Sefcovic: EU stands ready to defend its interests
Sefcovic: EU stands ready to defend its interests
Comments from the EU trade chief after a call with US counterpart
Canadian Dollar soars as markets pull away from Greenback on Friday
Canadian Dollar soars as markets pull away from Greenback on Friday
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) caught a huge boost from market-wide Greenback weakness on Friday. The Loonie climbed over a full percent against the waffling US Dollar (USD) following a fresh batch of eerily-familiar-looking tariff threats from United States (US) President Donald Trump.
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NZD/USD surges toward 0.6000 amid resilient Retail Sales figures and USD weakness
NZD/USD surges toward 0.6000 amid resilient Retail Sales figures and USD weakness
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, buoyed by positive Retail Sales data and a weaker Greenback.
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EUR/USD snaps back above 1.1300 as Trump's tariff salvo roils markets
EUR/USD snaps back above 1.1300 as Trump's tariff salvo roils markets
EUR/USD recovered during the mid-North American session on Friday after diving below 1.1300 after US President Donald Trump rattled the markets by threatening to impose 50% tariffs on the European Union (EU). At the time of writing, the pair recovered and climbed to around 1.1350
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US Dollar Index dives to two-week low on Trump’s tariff threats and fiscal jitters
US Dollar Index dives to two-week low on Trump’s tariff threats and fiscal jitters
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the value of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, slumps sharply on Friday, down over 1.8% for the week after posting a modest gain on Thursday to trade around 99.10 near a two-week low, ahead of the weekend. 
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President Trump adds Samsung to his wishlist of tariffs targeting individual companies
President Trump adds Samsung to his wishlist of tariffs targeting individual companies
During statements made to the press during his weekly Executive Order signing, United States (US) President Donald Trump added further tariff commentary, though not necessarily clarity, to his social media posts earlier on Friday.
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WTI Crude Oil trades above $61.00 with prices consolidating in a tight range
WTI Crude Oil trades above $61.00 with prices consolidating in a tight range
Crude oil prices have rebounded on Friday, allowing prices to erase Thursday’s losses.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average declines on Friday as fresh tariff threats emerge
Dow Jones Industrial Average declines on Friday as fresh tariff threats emerge
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) saw stiff losses during the Friday market session The major equity index declined 780 points top-to-bottom and tapped 41,200 before a slow crawl back to the 41,750 region.
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GBP/USD surges past 1.3500 to a three-year high on strong UK Retail Sales, weak US Dollar
GBP/USD surges past 1.3500 to a three-year high on strong UK Retail Sales, weak US Dollar
The British Pound (GBP) rises sharply against the US Dollar (USD) to its highest level in three years on Friday.
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Credit Agricole: The return of USD 'frown'; is a 'Truss Moment' inevitable?
Credit Agricole: The return of USD 'frown'; is a 'Truss Moment' inevitable?
Credit Agricole predicts USD weakness as US equities falter
Fed's Cook: Bond markets were 'orderly' in April, but seeing rising stress in households
Fed's Cook: Bond markets were 'orderly' in April, but seeing rising stress in households
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Dr.
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EUR/GBP consolidates on positive UK Retail Sales and Trump’s EU tariff threat
EUR/GBP consolidates on positive UK Retail Sales and Trump’s EU tariff threat
The Euro (EUR) is trading in a tight range against the British Pound (GBP) after Friday’s positive UK Retail Sales data and a resurgence of tariff uncertainty contributed to global risk sentiment.
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Gold rallies past $3,350 as Trump escalates trade war with EU
Gold rallies past $3,350 as Trump escalates trade war with EU
Gold's price uptrend resumed on Friday, with the yellow metal rising close to 2% daily and 5% in the week, as the US Dollar (USD) weakened further after US President Donald Trump escalated the ‘trade war’ with the European Union (EU).
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AUD/USD eyes breakout above 0.6500 amid weak US Dollar
AUD/USD eyes breakout above 0.6500 amid weak US Dollar
The Australian Dollar (AUD) pushes higher against the US Dollar (USD), reaching a fresh weekly high near 0.6480 on Friday, up more than 1.20% on the day.
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USD/CAD tumbles to two-week low after five-day sell-off
USD/CAD tumbles to two-week low after five-day sell-off
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) strengthens further against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, marking a five-day rally.
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EUR/JPY slumps to near 161.00 as Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Eurozone
EUR/JPY slumps to near 161.00 as Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Eurozone
The EUR/JPY pair slides to near 161.00 during North American trading hours on Friday, the lowest level seen in a month.
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USD/JPY: Bearish bias on the daily charts – OCBC
USD/JPY: Bearish bias on the daily charts – OCBC
USD/JPY continued to trade lower, tracking USD and UST yields lower. Last at 142.55 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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USD: Investors continue to re-evaluate ‘US exceptionalism’ – Rabobank
USD: Investors continue to re-evaluate ‘US exceptionalism’ – Rabobank
US treasuries appear to have drawn some comfort today from the Supreme Court’s ruling that the unique structure of the Fed may protect its board members from potentially being removed by the President, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley reports.
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US Treasury Sec. Bessent: US is far along in trade talks with India, Asian countries
US Treasury Sec. Bessent: US is far along in trade talks with India, Asian countries
In an interview with Fox News on Friday, United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that US President Donald Trump believes that the European Union's proposals have not been of good quality, per Reuters.
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Fed’s Schmid: Tariffs keep uncertainty unabated
Fed’s Schmid: Tariffs keep uncertainty unabated
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid said that the current high uncertainty is still being driven by the tariff debate.
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USD/CHF declines due to Trump's tariff threat on the EU and rising risk aversion
USD/CHF declines due to Trump's tariff threat on the EU and rising risk aversion
The Swiss Franc (CHF) continues to strengthen against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with concerns over the health of the United States (US) economy weighing on the Greenback.
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Fed’s Musalem: Business expect higher prices
Fed’s Musalem: Business expect higher prices
Business leaders are becoming increasingly concerned about the economic consequences of rising prices and trade uncertainty, suggested St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem.
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DXY: Weak sentiment on the day – OCBC
DXY: Weak sentiment on the day – OCBC
Overnight, US Dollar (USD) bounced after prelim PMIs surprised to the upside. But gains were retraced in the morning, alongside the pullback in UST yields. DXY was last seen at 99.40, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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