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China expected to keep lending rates steady, focus turns to Politburo meet
SHANGHAI, July 18 (Reuters) - China is widely expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Monday, a Reuters survey showed, as signs of economic resilience reduced the urgency for further monetary easing.The loan prime rate (LPR), normally charged to banks' best...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
China says successful US trade talks make return to tariff war unnecessary
China, U.S. talks in Europe show tariff war unnecessary, commerce minister saysWang Wentao urges United States to act like a superpowerChina facing August 12 tariff deadlineBy Joe Cash BEIJING, July 18 (Reuters) - China wants to bring its trade ties with the U.S. back to a stable footing, its...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
WTI advances to near $66.50 following attacks on Iraqi Oilfields
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around $66.40 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. Crude Oil prices receive support from concerns over supply risks.
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Fri, Jul 18
US to impose 93.5% anti-dumping levy on China battery material - Bloomberg
The US Commerce Department said on Friday that it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties on imports of Chinese graphite, which are a key component for electric vehicle batteries, after concluding that the materials had been unfairly subsidized, per Bloomberg.Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
Japan’s June CPI Eases — Markets Bet BOJ Will Keep Stimulus Alive
TradingKey - Japan’s core consumer price index (CPI), excluding fresh food, rose 3.3% year-over-year in June, down from 3.7% in May — signaling a moderation in inflationary pressure and offering the Bank of Japan (BOJ) more policy flexibility.TradingKey
Fri, Jul 18
US Dollar Index holds losses near 98.50 ahead of Michigan Consumer Sentiment
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is retracing its recent gains from the previous session and hovering around 98.50 during the Asian hours on Friday.Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
GBP/USD rises to near 1.3450 due to improved market sentiment, UoM Consumer Sentiment eyed
GBP/USD gains ground after registering small losses in the previous session, trading around 1.3440 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) edges lower due to dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.
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Fri, Jul 18
China to expand trade in next five-year plan, minister says
BEIJING, July 18 (Reuters) - China's trade has strong resilience and momentum, and the country will expand imports as well as grow exports in its next five-year plan, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Friday.Wang, speaking at a press conference, also said China will introduce policies to fur...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Australian Dollar advances as market sentiment improves due to dovish Fedspeak
The Australian Dollar (AUD) advances on Friday, recovering its more than 0.5% losses from the previous session. The AUD/USD pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) faces challenges due to dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.
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Fri, Jul 18
Japan's core inflation slows but stays above BOJ target, keeps hike bets alive
June nationwide core CPI up 3.3% yr/yr, matching forecastIndex excluding fresh food, fuel rises 3.4% yr/yr in JuneSticky food inflation drawing BOJ policymakers' attentionBOJ seen revising up inflation forecast in quarterly reviewBy Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, July 18 (Reuters) - Ja...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
US retail sales growth, steady job market bolster Fed's rate-cut delay
WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rebounded more than expected in June, suggesting a modest improvement in economic activity and giving the Federal Reserve cover to delay cutting interest rates while it gauges the inflation fallout from import tariffs.Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Fed's Waller: Fed headquarters cost overrun not uncommon with renovations
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday that the sort of cost overruns the central bank has faced on the renovation of its headquarters are not uncommon and are in part tied to inflation factors."There's a lot of atten...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Fed's Waller says he has not been approached about becoming next Fed leader
By Michael S. DerbyNEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday he had not been approached by anyone in the Trump administration about potentially succeeding current Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.Donald Trump has been putting pressure on Powell ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise in May despite China drop
Japan remains largest non-U.S. holder of Treasuries at $1.135 trillionChina reduces holdings to $756.3 billion, lowest since February 2009Net capital inflow to U.S. hits $311.1 billion in MayBy Gertrude Chavez-DreyfussNEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries increased in May...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Fed's Waller: FOMC should cut interest rates by 25 bps at the July meeting
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said late Thursday that he continues to believe that the Fed should cut its interest rate target at the July meeting, citing mounting economic risks and the strong likelihood that tariff-induced inflation will not drive a persistent rise in price pressuresFxstreet
Thu, Jul 17
