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FOREX-Dollar soft ahead of US data, yen holds onto its gains after election
Yen remains firm after verbal jawboning, Takaichi winAnalysts expect yen weakness to resume on fiscal worriesDollar eases ahead of data-heavy week, labour market in focusPound under pressure from Starmer crisis By Ankur Banerjee and Jiaxing Li SINGAPORE, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar nursed ...Reuters
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NZD/USD claws back into near-term bull country
The daily chart shows NZD/USD completing a broad base-building process after bottoming at 0.5580 in late October 2025, with price now trading at 0.6053, above both the 50 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at 0.5867 and the 200 EMA at 0.5849.
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Takaichi's smooth victory may yet signal rocky ride for Japan's yen, bonds: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Financial markets supposedly hate "uncertainty", yet the total clarity of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory on Sunday could usher in a period of heightened volatility in the country's currency and bond marke...Reuters
an hour ago
EUR/USD consolidates around 1.0900, bullish bias remains ahead of key US data
The EUR/USD pair is seen consolidating its strong gains registered over the past two days and oscillating in a narrow band during the Asian session on Tuesday. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.1900 mark, just below an over one-week high touched the previous day.
Fxstreet
an hour ago
USD/JPY slumps below 156.00 as Japanese Yen strengthens after Takaichi's landslide victory
The USD/JPY pair tumbles to near 155.90 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a historic landslide win.
Fxstreet
3 hours ago
AUD/USD taps three-year highs on broad US Dollar weakness
AUD/USD is trading near three-year highs after a strong break above the 0.7000 psychological level for the first time since February 2023, supported by the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) surprise 25 basis point rate hike to 3.85% at its February meeting.
Fxstreet
3 hours ago
GBP/JPY slips as UK political turmoil fuels Yen demand
The Pound Sterling retreats 0.21% during the North American session as political turmoil in the UK, surrounding the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, pushed the GBP/JPY downwards. At the time of writing, the cross-pair trades at 213.51 after reaching a daily high of 214.44.
Fxstreet
3 hours ago
RPT-ANALYSIS-As Japan's Takaichi creates election history, only markets stand in her way
Stocks cheer LDP landslide, shoot to record highsYen steadies with fiscal outlook in focusRisk of bond, FX selloff seen curtailing a spendthrift agendaBy Rocky Swift and Tom Westbrook TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The biggest landslide win in postwar history has given Japan's Prime Minister Sanae ...Reuters
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EUR/USD soars past 1.1900 as China treasury news sinks US Dollar
EUR/USD rallies over 0.80% on Monday as the Greenback treads water following breaking news that Chinese authorities recommended financial institutions to trim their positions on US Treasuries, due to sharp volatility swings in the fixed income markets.Fxstreet
4 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE-Key Venezuela creditor group set to appoint Houlihan as adviser, sources say
By Libby George and Rodrigo Campos LONDON/NEW YORK, Feb 9 (Reuters) - A key group of holders of Venezuela's defaulted sovereign bonds is poised to appoint Houlihan Lokey HLI.N as financial adviser, two sources told Reuters on Monday.Venezuela's government and state oil firm PDVSA defaulte...Reuters
5 hours ago
Simpson Manufacturing Q4 sales beat estimates
OverviewBuilding solutions firm's Q4 revenue rose 4.2%, beating analyst expectationsNet income per diluted share increased to $1.35Company completed $120 mln stock repurchase program for fiscal 2025OutlookCompany estimates 2026 operating margin between 19.5% and 20.5%Simpson Manufacturing projec...Reuters
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FOREX-Yen strengthens against U.S. dollar after Japanese election
Japanese currency reverses earlier weaknessYen snaps six-day losing streakU.S. dollar weakens ahead of data delugeYuan rises as China ask banks to cut U.S. Treasury exposureBy Sophie Kiderlin and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The yen strengthened on Monday after Japanese Prime...Reuters
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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar hits 10-day high as speculators turn bullish
Canadian dollar gains 0.8% against US dollarLoonie briefly hits 1.3560, strongest since January 30 Speculative positioning turns net-longBond yields edge lower across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened to a 10-day high on Monday against its U.S. c...Reuters
7 hours ago
USD/JPY retreats as Japan election outcome and weak US Dollar weigh
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts fresh buying against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, with USD/JPY snapping a six-day winning streak as broad-based selling pressure weighs on the Greenback and the Yen remains firmly bid across the board following Japan’s election outcome.Fxstreet
8 hours ago
FOREX-Yen strengthens after Japanese election, US dollar weakens
Japanese currency reverses earlier weaknessYen snaps six-day losing streakU.S. dollar weakens ahead of data delugeYuan rises as China ask banks to cut U.S. Treasury exposureBy Sophie Kiderlin and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The yen strengthened on Monday after Japanese Prime...Reuters
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