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ANALYSIS-Euro's hidden strength could muddy the ECB's 'good place'
By Stefano Rebaudo Dec 9 (Reuters) - The strength of the euro is amplifying the deflationary effect of China’s export machine, which may end up being the catalyst that could jolt the European Central Bank out of its "good place" and into more interest rate cuts.The euro EUR= is around $1....Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
FOREX-Aussie dollar gains after RBA holds as Fed meeting nears
Investor confidence brittle after earthquake strikes JapanU.S. Treasury bonds stabilise after three-day selloffYen firmer after 5-year JGB auction attracts bidsBy Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar strengthened after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept rate...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
USD/INR ticks down as FIIs selling momentum cools down, outlook remains firm
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades mildly higher against the US Dollar (USD) at open on Tuesday. The USD/INR pair ticks down to near 90.30, but remains close to its all-time high of 90.70, amid a slowdown in the pace of foreign outflow from the Indian stock market.Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Holds above 181.50, positive view remains intact
The EUR/JPY cross trades on a firmer note around 181.60 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the Euro (EUR) after a massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, which briefly raised concerns about economic disruptions.
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Tue, Dec 9
Australian dollar steady as RBA holds rates, mum on guidance
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar was little moved on Tuesday after the country's central bank held interest rates steady as expected and cautioned that inflation risks had tilted higher, but stopped well short of flagging hikes.The Reserve Bank of Australia wrappe...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
AUD/JPY weakens below 103.50 as RBA leaves interest rate unchanged at 3.6%
The AUD/JPY cross loses momentum to near 103.20 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the Greenback after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate decision.
Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
BREAKINGVIEWS-India counts the cost of its US trade deal limbo
By Shritama BoseMUMBAI, Dec 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - India’s trade frictions with Washington are rippling through the rupee INR=IN. Its sharp 3% decline against the U.S. dollar USD= since late October, when the United States slapped fresh sanctions on two Russian oil producers, equals the currenc...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
AUD/NZD slides to near 1.1440 as RBA holds OCR steady at 3.6%, as expected
The AUD/NZD pair falls sharply to near 1.1440 as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept its Official Cash Rate (OCR) steady at 3.6%. The RBA was expected to do so as inflation in Australia grew at a faster pace in the third quarter of the year.
Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
USD/CAD trades with negative bias around mid-1.3800s; Trump’s tariff threat limit losses
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's goodish recovery from the 1.3800 mark, or its lowest level since September 22, and edges lower during the Asian session on Tuesday.
Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
Australian Dollar holds steady below multi-month top vs USD; RBA decision awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) consolidates against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Tuesday and, for now, seems to have stalled the previous day's modest pullback from its highest level since September 18.
Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
NZD/USD declines below 0.5800 ahead of US employment data, Fed rate decision
The NZD/USD pair declines to around 0.5775 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as markets brace for a hawkish cut from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday.
Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
Granite Asia raises $350 mln for fund backed by Temasek, Khazanah, INA
SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Granite Asia, a Singapore-based investment firm, said on Tuesday that it had raised more than $350 million in the first close of its Pan-Asia private credit fund, anchored by Southeast Asian state investors Temasek, Khazanah Nasional and the Indonesia Investment Authorit...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
FOREX-Yen resilient after earthquake hits Japan, Fed and RBA in view
Investor confidence wary as tsunami warnings downgradedU.S. Treasury bonds stabilise after three-day losing streakReserve Bank of Australia decision due at 0330 GMTBy Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The yen held steady in early Asian trading after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthq...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
USD/JPY gathers strengthen to near 156.00 as Japan earthquake weighs on Japanese Yen
The USD/JPY pair attracts some buyers to near 155.95 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) as traders assess the potential impact of a strong earthquake in Japan.
Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 8
EUR/USD under pressure as yield climb weighs and Fed risk dominates
EUR/USD slides 0.05% as the week begins, courtesy of broad US Dollar strength, amid choppy trading as traders brace for the Federal Reserve monetary policy decision. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.1637 after hitting a daily high of 1.1672.Fxstreet
Mon, Dec 8
FOREX-US dollar firms on expectations of limited Fed easing
'Hawkish cut' expected for FedRates seen on hold in Australia, Canada, Switzerland and BrazilJapan hit by strong earthquake; yen fallsAussie dollar hits 2-1/2-month high as hike swings into viewBy Amanda Cooper and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. dolla...Reuters
Mon, Dec 8
