News
Important Only
Lula, visiting Chinese factory, says Brazil is open for business
SAO PAULO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday that foreign companies that want to do business in Brazil are welcome."Count on the Brazilian government. Whoever wants to leave, leave. Whoever wants to arrive, we welcome you with open arms," Lula sa...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Brazil lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro meets US Treasury chief amid push for sanctions
BRASILIA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Brazil lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro said on Friday he met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier this week, as he lobbies for sanctions against officials involved in the trial of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.The meeting took place on Wednesda...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit record $9.13 trillion in June -data
NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries rose to record peaks in June, topping $9 trillion for a fourth straight month, data from the Treasury Department showed on Friday.Holdings of U.S. Treasuries climbed to $9.13 trillion in June, up from $9.05 trillion in May. Compared wi...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
FOREX-Dollar eases as data keep September rate cut on track; eyes on Trump-Putin meeting
US retail sales increase solidly in JulyDollar weaker across the boardTrump-Putin summit over Ukraine in focusBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped on Friday as a data-heavy week wound down, keeping the case for a September Federal Reserve interest rate cut intact, ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Reversal points to weekly losses as bears regain control
The New Zealand Dollar halted its rally and turned negative, poised to finish 0.49% down in the week, after failing to clear key resistance levels, which paved the way for a drop towards the weekly lows near 0.5900. The NZD/USD trades at 0.5923, down 0.09%.
Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 15
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% higher at C$1.3812 to the greenback, or 72.4 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3788 to 1.3816.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Silver Price Forecast: range-bound near $38.00, eyes on Trump–Putin talks
Silver (XAG/USD) is attempting a mild recovery on Friday after sliding to a four-day low of $37.69. The rebound comes amid some softness in the US Dollar, which is losing traction following mixed US economic data this week.
Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 15
USD/JPY slides toward 147.00 as Japan GDP beats forecasts, US data disappoints
The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with USD/JPY extending its intraday decline during the American session, supported by stronger domestic growth data and signs of softening momentum in the US economy.
Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 15
USD/CHF weakens as US data disappoints, Swiss GDP slows on tariff drag
The Swiss Franc (CHF) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair easing toward the key 0.8050 level during the American session, as the latest round of US economic data reveals growing cracks in domestic demand, keeping the Greenback under pressure.
Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 15
AUD/USD firms as DXY slips despite solid US Retail Sales
AUD/USD advances earlier during the North American session as the Greenback trims some of its gains achieved post-hot PPI figures, even though Retail Sales hint that the US economy is solid. The pair trades at 0.6519 after bouncing off daily lows of 0.6488.
Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 15
Ukraine sovereign USD bonds rise ahead of Alaska summit
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine's sovereign dollar bonds rose on Friday ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.The 2036 maturity rose over 1 cent in price to a still-distressed 56.5 cents on the dollar,...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
FOREX-Dollar slips as data keep September rate cut on table; eyes on Trump-Putin meeting
US retail sales increase solidly in JulyDollar weaker across the boardTrump-Putin summit https://www.reuters.com/world/updates-trump-putin-meet-alaska-summit-war-ukraine-2025-08-15/ over Ukraine in focusBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The dollar eased on Friday as a data-heavy w...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
GBP/USD edges higher as mixed US data weighs on Greenback
The British Pound (GBP) gains traction against the US Dollar (USD)on Friday as the Greenback came under pressure following mixed US economic data, with GBP/USD paring most of Thursday’s losses. At the time of writing, the pair is trading near 1.1356 during the American trading hours.
Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 15
LIVE MARKETS-What a Ukraine peace deal will mean for European markets
Dow up ~0.3%, Nasdaq, S&P 500 dipJul Industrial production 0.0% vs -0.1% estimateAug U Mich prelim sentiment 58.6 vs 62.0 estimateEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.1%Dollar down; crude off >1%; gold, bitcoin ~flatUS 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.30%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
PDVSA's defaulted 2020 bond hits 3-month high on emerging bids for Citgo parent
Aug 15 (Reuters) - A defaulted Venezuelan bond hit a three month high of 94 cents on the dollar on Friday as bidders in a court-organized auction of shares in the parent of refiner Citgo Petroleum rushed to tie up a payment agreement with bondholders that can grant them a winning offer.This is the o...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
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$1.3792 to the greenback, or 72.51 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3788 to 1.3816.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
USD/JPY: Any advance may be limited to a test of 148.20 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could rebound further; overbought conditions suggest any advance may be limited to a test of 148.20. In the longer run, USD has likely moved back into a range-trading phase between 146.50 and 148.80, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 15
GBP holds a solid gain on the week – Scotiabank
With no local developments or data of note to drive markets, the GBP’s rebound today reflects the still soft undertone of the USD and a recovery from yesterday’s PPI-driven volatility, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 15
