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NZD/USD holds losses around 0.5950 following PBoC decision, New Zealand’s CPI data
NZD/USD lost ground following the disappointing New Zealand inflation data for the second quarter, trading around 0.5940 during the Asian hours on Monday. Traders may adopt caution ahead of the New Zealand Trade Balance data, due on Tuesday.
Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 21
GBP/USD consolidates around 1.3400, remains close to two-month low
The GBP/USD pair kicks off the new week on a subdued note and oscillates in a narrow band, just above the 1.3400 round figure during the Asian session. Meanwhile, spot prices remain well within striking distance of a nearly two-month low touched last week.
Fxstreet
Mon, Jul 21
Japan's shaky government loses upper house control
Ruling coalition loses majority in upper chamberPM Ishiba says he will stay on as premier Opposition parties make gains with pledges for tax cutsJapan faces August 1 deadline on US tariffsFringe anti-immigration party makes gainsBy Mariko Katsumura and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - J...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
AUD/USD flat lines near 0.6500 ahead of PBoC rate decision
The AUD/USD pair holds steady near 0.6505 during the early Asian session on Monday. Rising US tariff risks could weigh on the China-proxy Aussie as a tariff deadline with the US looms. Investors brace for the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) interest rate decision later on Monday.
Fxstreet
Sun, Jul 20
Brazil says not considering dividend controls in response to US tariffs
BRASILIA, July 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's Finance Ministry said on Saturday the government is not considering dividend controls as retaliation against the U.S., even if talks to reverse a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods announced by President Donald Trump's administration fail to advance.The mini...Reuters
Sat, Jul 19
Japan heads to polls in key test for PM Ishiba
TOKYO, July 20 (Reuters) - Japanese voters could unleash political turmoil as they head to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested upper house election, with rising prices and immigration concerns threatening to weaken Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power.Opinion polls suggest Ishiba...Reuters
Sat, Jul 19
Brazil's Lula criticizes US visa curbs as arbitrary, defends judicial sovereignty
BRASILIA, July 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized the U.S. on Saturday for imposing visa restrictions on Brazilian officials, calling the move "arbitrary" and "baseless," and saying the action violated fundamental principles of respect and soverei...Reuters
Sat, Jul 19
Japan's minority government faces election snub as economic storm brews
Japan's upper house elections set for SundayRuling coalition expected to lose majority, polls show Investors sell government bonds, fearing fiscal shiftFar-right party could gain as populism takes rootBy John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO, July 18 (Reuters) - Japan's shaky minority governmen...Reuters
Sat, Jul 19
U.S. to revoke visas from other seven justices from Brazil's top court, O Globo reports
SAO PAULO, July 18 (Reuters) - United States will revoke visas from other seven justices of Brazilian Supreme Court, in addition to judge Alexandre de Moraes, local newspaper O Globo reported on Friday, without citing its source.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced earlier the immediate vis...Reuters
Sat, Jul 19
Brazil VP says court orders on Bolsonaro should not derail US tariff talks
BRASILIA, July 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin said on Friday that search warrants and restraining orders issued by the Supreme Court earlier in the day against former President Jair Bolsonaro should not compromise Brazil's tariff talks with the U.S.U.S. President Dona...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Brazil cenbank to auction $600 million with repurchase deal on July 22
SAO PAULO, July 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank will hold a dollar auction with a repurchase agreement for up to $600 million on July 22, the authority said in a statement on Friday.The auction, which is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. local time, is intended to roll over contracts expirin...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Brazil cenbank to auction $600 million with repurchase deal on July 22
SAO PAULO, July 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank will hold a dollar auction with a repurchase agreement for up to $600 million on July 22, the authority said in a statement on Friday.The auction, which is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. local time, is intended to roll over contracts expirin...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Trump says BRICS would end quickly if they ever form in a meaningful way
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday repeated his threat to slap a 10% tariff on imports from members of the BRICS group of developing nations and said the group would end very quickly if they ever formed in a meaningful way."When I heard abou...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Trump says BRICS would 'end quickly' if they ever form in a meaningful way
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his threat of imposing tariffs on members of the BRICS group of nations and said the group would end very quickly if they ever form in a meaningful way."When I heard about this group from BRICS, six countries, basic...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
FOREX-Dollar slips against euro but maintains weekly gains
Dollar drops, but on track for weekly gainFocus on Fed policy as Trump attacks PowellYen dips against dollar ahead of Japanese electionsBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar slipped against the euro on Friday but held on to weekly gains, as investors weighed expected Fed...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Friday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.2% higher at C$1.3725 to the greenback, or 72.86 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3696 to 1.3753.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
NZD/USD rises as markets brace for New Zealand CPI and weigh potential Fed dovish tilt
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is strengthening against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as investors reposition expectations of US interest rates and look ahead to New Zealand's upcoming inflation data.Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
