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Australian dollar hangs tough as kiwi takes the fall
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar was holding its own against an otherwise firm greenback on Friday as a widening yield premium provided a buffer, while the New Zealand dollar was hamstrung by the fading chance of early rate hikes.The Aussie was little changed on the ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
USD/JPY tests 155.00 as hawkish FOMC meets rising BoJ hike bets
Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes from the January meeting revealed a deeply divided committee, with the 10-2 vote to hold at 3.50% to 3.75% accompanied by language describing disinflation as potentially "slower and more uneven" than expected.
Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 19
NZD/USD remains trapped below 0.6000 after dovish RBNZ repricing
The RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25% as expected on Wednesday, but Governor Breman's updated rate track triggered a sharp Kiwi sell-off after projecting the first potential hike in late 2026, much later than markets had anticipated.
Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 19
AUD/USD holds above 0.7000 as RBA hawkishness meets USD strength
The RBA's February rate hike to 3.85%, the first in over two years, continues to underpin the Australian Dollar after this week's minutes flagged elevated inflation risks and left the door open for further tightening.
Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 19
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar steadies near 13-day low as trade deficit narrows
Loonie touches its weakest since February 6 at 1.3714Trade deficit narrows to C$1.31 billion in DecemberPrice of oil settles 1.9% higherBond yields were little changed across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar steadied after six straight days of declines agai...Reuters
Thu, Feb 19
FOREX-Dollar advances after data implies stable labor market
US jobless claims fallEuro declines as ECB leadership speculation swirlsDollar climbs for fourth straight sessionBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened for a fourth straight session on Thursday after data indicated the economy was on stable footing, giving the F...Reuters
Thu, Feb 19
IMF to release new US economic policy prescriptions next week
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it will release a long-awaited initial annual review of U.S. economic policies under the Trump administration on February 25, including assessments of fiscal, trade and current account deficits and a broad assessment of ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 19
IMF says Venezuela's economic, humanitarian situation is 'quite fragile'
IMF says Venezuela suffering triple-digit inflationCurrency is depreciating rapidly, global lender saysIMF paused ties with Venezuela in 2019; last review was in 2004By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela's economic and humanitarian situation is "quite fragile," the...Reuters
Thu, Feb 19
USD/JPY consolidates near 155.00 as traders await Japan CPI
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades in a narrow range against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with USD/JPY struggling to extend its recent gains despite a firmer Greenback, as traders adopt a cautious stance ahead of Japan’s inflation data due on Friday.Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 19
FOREX-Dollar advances after data implies stable economy
US jobless claims fallEuro declines on ECB leadership speculationFed divided on rate cuts, market cautiousBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday after data indicated the economy was stable, giving the Federal Reserve leeway to h...Reuters
Thu, Feb 19
IMF says Venezuela's economic and humanitarian situation is 'quite fragile'
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela's economic and humanitarian situation is "quite fragile," the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, adding that it was seeing inflation estimated to be in triple digits and a rapid depreciation of the currency.IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 19
IMF says encouraged by Argentina's $2 billion in forex purchases this year
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that continued reserve accumulation by Argentina is essential for securing durable access to private credit markets after the central bank has purchased over $2 billion in foreign currency since the start of 2026.IMF spo...Reuters
Thu, Feb 19
IMF to release US economic policy review Feb. 25
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it will release a long-awaited initial annual review of U.S. economic policies under the Trump administration on February 25, including assessments of U.S. fiscal, trade and current account deficits and a broad assessmen...Reuters
Thu, Feb 19
EUR/USD falls to four-week low on strong US Jobless Claims, Philly Fed data
EUR/USD extends its decline on Thursday, sliding to its lowest level since January 23 as fading expectations for near-term Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts support the US Dollar (USD) and weigh on the Euro (EUR).
Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 19
