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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Strives to extend recovery above 20-day EMA
The USD/CAD pair trades marginally higher to near 1.3653 during the early European trading session on Wednesday. The Loonie pair edges up as the US Dollar (USD) ticks higher ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes at 19:00 GMT.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 18
NZD: Fewer hikes leave Kiwi vulnerable – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur reports that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept its policy rate at 2.25%, with NZD weakening about 0.8% versus the US Dollar. Markets now price only one hike this year as Governor Anna Breman signals comfort with current settings.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 18
FOREX-Dollar firm as focus turns to peace talks; Kiwi hit by RBNZ's easy stance
Iran-US nuclear talks show progress, easing Middle East tensionsRBNZ holds rates, signals accommodative policy to support recoveryJapanese exports rise for fifth monthBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar was broadly higher on Wednesday as geopolitical risks kept markets on edge and...Reuters
Wed, Feb 18
New Zealand keeps rates steady, sees loose policy for some time
RBNZ holds rates at 2.25%, sees easy policy for some timeEconomic recovery still fragile, job market weakKiwi falls as markets pared back bets for a rate hike in OctoberBy Stella Qiu WELLINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank kept interest rates steady on Wednesday and tempered...Reuters
Wed, Feb 18
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Maintains bullish tone above 108.50, Australian jobs data in focus
The AUD/JPY cross holds steady near 108.55 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. Growing optimism around Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pro-stimulus policy agenda could support the Japanese Yen (JPY) and act as a headwind for the cross.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 18
EUR/USD loses ground below 1.1850 ahead of FOMC Minutes
The EUR/USD pair loses traction near 1.1840 during the early European session on Wednesday, pressured by renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. Traders brace for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes for signals on future rate cuts, which will be released later on Wednesday.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 18
Japan's $550 billion investment in US seen widening gains on hedged JGBs
Big Japan investment in US seen boosting demand for dollar funding JBIC is expected to convert 5.5 trillion yen into dollars via currency basis swaps Yields on hedged JGBs may increase on rising costs for dollar fundingBy Junko Fujita TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds may become...Reuters
Wed, Feb 18
USD/INR opens flat ahead of FOMC Minutes
The Indian Rupee (INR) opens almost flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday. The USD/INR pair is expected to wobble near its current levels at around 90.80 as investors await the release of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes at 19:00 GMT.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 18
Japan's $550 billion investment in US seen widening gains on hedged JGBs
Big Japan investment in US seen boosting demand for dollar funding JBIC is expected to convert 5.5 trillion yen into dollars via currency basis swaps Yields on hedged JGBs may increase on rising costs for dollar fundingBy Junko Fujita TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds may become...Reuters
Wed, Feb 18
NZ dollar skids as RBNZ flags loose policy, undershoots market hawks
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar slipped on Wednesday after the country's central bank held cash rates steady and said policy would likely stay accommodative for some time, while allowing some scope for a hike late this year.The kiwi dollar dropped 0.8% to $0.60...Reuters
Wed, Feb 18
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Seems vulnerable near mid-1.3500s; UK CPI/FOMC Minutes awaited
The GBP/USD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's late rebound from an over one-week low – levels below the 1.3500 psychological mark – and trades with a negative bias for the third consecutive day on Wednesday.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 18
EUR/USD consolidates around mid-1.1800s as traders keenly await FOMC Minutes
The EUR/USD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's goodish rebound from the 1.1800 neighborhood, or a one-and-a-half-week low, and consolidates in a narrow band during the Asian session on Wednesday. Spot prices currently trade just below mid-1.1800s, nearly unchanged for the day.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 18
Canadian Dollar weakens below 1.3650 on softer CPI inflation, lower crude oil prices
The USD/CAD pair gains ground to around 1.3645 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on a softer inflation report and lower crude oil prices.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 18
FOREX-Dollar firm as focus turns to peace talks; Kiwi hit by RBNZ's easy stance
Iran-US nuclear talks show progress, easing Middle East tensionsRBNZ holds rates, signals accommodative policy to support recoveryJapanese exports rise for fifth monthBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar held its ground on Wednesday as geopolitical risks kept markets on edge and in...Reuters
Wed, Feb 18
