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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar hits a near six-month low as 1.40 mark gives way
Canadian dollar weakens 0.5% against the greenbackTouches its weakest since April 10 at 1.4025Price of oil decrases 1.8%Bond yields rise across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened to a near six-month low against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as the ...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
FX Today: The flash U-Mich Consumer Sentiment grabs all the attention
The US Dollar (USD) maintained its constructive tone on Thursday, advancing to two-month highs amid the lack of progress around the US government shutdown and always underpinned by the generalised risk-off sentiment in the FX universe.
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Thu, Oct 9
The Australian Dollar weakens as US Dollar rebounds, focus shifts to RBA Governor speech
The Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens on Thursday, trading at 0.6550 against the US Dollar (USD), down 0.50% at the time of writing. The Aussie gives up its early gains as the Greenback recovers, supported by a rebound in the US Dollar Index (DXY), which hovers near a two-month high around 99.50.
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Thu, Oct 9
Gold's rush above $4,000/oz cements status as global bellwether
By Anjana Anil and Kavya Balaraman Oct 9 (Reuters) - Gold's unprecedented ascent this week to the $4,000 an ounce milestone and beyond puts it on course for its best year since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, solidifying its status as a barometer for global geopolitics and the economy.Bullion...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
GBP/USD falls to two-week low as Dollar momentum strengthens
The GBP/USD tumbles during the North American session as the Greenback reaches a 9-week high as depicted to the US Dollar Index (DXY), hitting 99.39 as hedge funds increase bets on Dollar gains towards the year end, according to a Bloomberg article. The pair trades at 1.3325, down 0.57%.
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Thu, Oct 9
EUR/USD extends slide below 1.1600 amid French political turmoil and stronger US Dollar
The Euro (EUR) remains under broad selling pressure against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, extending losses below the 1.1600 mark as the abrupt resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu sparks caution among investors and dampens appetite for the common currency.Fxstreet
Thu, Oct 9
EUR/JPY stabilizes near record high amid BoJ dovish outlook and French political uncertainty
EUR/JPY trades at 177.32 on Thursday, down 0.10% on the day at the time of writing, after reaching a record high of 177.94 earlier in the day. The pair consolidates its recent gains after four bullish days.
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Thu, Oct 9
FOREX-Yen weakest since mid-February, euro drops
Takaichi says doesn't want to trigger excessive decline in yenEuro pressured by French political uncertainty and budget challengesFed's more hawkish tone influences dollar amid rate cut expectationsBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen fell to its weakest level ag...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
Global market reaction to two years of war in Gaza
By Marc Jones LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Below are five charts showing the volatile response of global financial markets to the war between Israel and Hamas over the last two years. 1/TAKING STOCKIsraeli stocks and those of the world's big weapons makers .dMIWO0AD00PUS have surged since th...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
FOREX-Dollar mixed as yen selloff wanes, euro hit by French politics
Yen stabilizes as traders reassess Takaichi's fiscal policiesEuro pressured by French political uncertainty and budget challengesFed's more hawkish tone influences dollar amid rate cut expectationsBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The dollar was mixed on Thursday as a selloff ...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
Brazil, US officials agree to meet in Washington to discuss trade
SAO PAULO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and United States State Secretary Marco Rubio agreed on a meeting between teams from both countries in Washington to discuss trade, Brazil's government said in a statement on Thursday. The two authorities held a phone call ...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
Japan ruling party chief Takaichi says BOJ's decision must align with govt goal
Oct 9 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling party chief Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday the central bank is responsible for deciding monetary policy means, but any decision it makes must align with the government's goal.In a television interview, Takaichi said there were both benefits and demerits in a...Reuters
Thu, Oct 9
