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EUR/USD drops below 1.1600 as strong US data slashes Fed cut odds
EUR/USD tumbles during the North American session, down 0.38% following the release of economic data from the United States (US), which triggered a reaction by investors, who trimmed their bets that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates.
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Thu, Jul 17
Japan finance minister calls for vigilance against FX volatility
By Makiko YamazakiJuly 18 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Thursday called for vigilance against excessive foreign exchange volatility at the meeting of finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies in South Africa."I told the meeting that based on the existing G20 ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
FOREX-Dollar gains broadly; yen dips before election Japan election
Dollar firms against major peersFed Chair Powell's future in focus Japan's political shift weighs on yenBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - The dollar rebounded broadly on Thursday following a turbulent session on Wednesday when U.S. President Donald Trump denied reports that ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
HSBC executive's fraud conviction voided by US appeals court
Mark Johnson led an HSBC foreign exchange deskJohnson accused of "front-running' Cairn Energy tradeFraud theories underlying conviction invalid or weakUS Attorney's office in Brooklyn declined to commentBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
AUD/USD slides as weak Australian jobs data meets robust US retail sales
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is weakening against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after employment data from Australia reflected a slowdown in the labour market. Meanwhile, US Retail Sales data surprised to the upside, reflecting an increase in consumer spending in June.
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Thu, Jul 17
Brazil's Lula open to talks with Trump amid trade spat, minister says
SAO PAULO, July 17 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is open to talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, his foreign relations minister indicated on Thursday, after Trump said he would impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods."President Lula speaks with all heads of state an...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
ANALYSIS-Institutional investors warm to crypto but demand still nascent
Bitcoin price hit new record this weekLimited data, opaque wallets make it hard to pinpoint buyersInstitutional interest growing but still smallUS policy embrace growing in pivotal 'crypto week'By Suzanne McGee, Niket Nishant and Manya Saini NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - Bitcoin's su...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
GBP/USD slips on robust US data as Fed cut odds fade
The GBP/USD drops during the North American session, edges down 0.07% following the release of strong US economic data that boosted the Greenback which hit a new July high as it recovers some ground at the beginning of the second half. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3408.Fxstreet
Thu, Jul 17
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar hits a 3-week low as appeal of US assets grows
Canadian dollar falls 0.5% against the greenbackTouches its weakest since June 23 at 1.3774Canadian investors add to foreign securities in MayBond yields trade mixed across the curve TORONTO, July 17 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened to a three-week low against its U.S. counterpart on Thur...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
EXCLUSIVE-Bank of England scrutinizes lenders for dollar risk amid Trump worries, sources say
BoE joins European supervisors in warning about dollar riskUK banks with global presence under scrutiny - sourcesBanks run internal stress test for dollar funding shocks - sourcesTrump's criticism of Powell adds to worries on dollar, FedBy Stefania Spezzati, Jesús Aguado and Lawrence White L...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
German Chancellor Merz signals resistance to EU taxation plans
Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz flashed warning signs on Thursday, warning European Union (EU) plans to shore up budgets using new or increased corporate taxation schemes will likely meet resistance from the German contingent.Fxstreet
Thu, Jul 17
EUR/JPY retreats from YTD high with price action falling in a tight range
The Euro (EUR) is trading in a narrow range against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, after reaching a one-year high of 173.25 on Wednesday. Despite a minor pullback, central bank divergence and a diminishing outlook for Japan's economy remain a key theme.
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Thu, Jul 17
FOREX-Dollar gains broadly, yen dips before election
Dollar firms against major peersFed Chair Powell's future in focus Japan's political shift weighs on YenBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Thursday after data showed retail sales rose more than expected in June, following a turbulent session on Wednesday wh...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
EXCLUSIVE-Petrobras may redirect oil to Asia due to US tariff on Brazil, CEO says
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras PETR4.SA may redirect the oil it sells to the United States, sending more to Asia and Pacific markets due to higher tariffs the U.S. announced on Brazil, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday.Although oil and gas expor...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
