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Taiwan central bank says US debt rising too fast may impact trust in Treasuries
TAIPEI, June 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan's central bank governor warned on Saturday that rapidly rising U.S. debt could be "unfavourable" to the outlook for U.S. Treasuries and that U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies have made investors cautious. Taiwan's $593 billion in for...Reuters
Sat, Jun 21
Banxico seen cutting rates to 8% despite sticky inflation – Reuters poll
Banco de México (Banxico) is projected to continue its easing cycle next week, despite the latest inflation reports in Mexico suggesting that risks are tilted to the upside. Inflation in May came above the bank’s 3% target, increasing concerns that the central bank would continue to reduce rates.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jun 20
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Extends rally to 196.60, eyes on 197.00
The GBP/JPY recovers and rallies for the second straight day, is up 0.43%, trades at 196.59, shy of reclaiming the 197.00, poised to finish the week with gains of over 0.40%. Market mood remains sour, but it was not an excuse for buyers to lift the cross-pair to fresh three-day highs.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jun 20
FOREX-Dollar rises vs yen, Middle East conflict remains in focus
Dollar rises to three-week high vs yenFears of US involvement in Middle East conflict spark dollar demandIran rejects nuclear discussions while under fire But it backs further talks with EuropeOil prices, war and tariffs cloud central banks' policy outlooks By Laura Matthews June 20 (Reuters)...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD extends decline as safe-haven flows ease
Silver (XAG/USD) remains under pressure for a third day in a row on Friday, retreating further after US President Donald Trump announced he would hold off for two weeks before deciding whether the US should step into the escalating Iran–Israel standoff.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jun 20
USD/JPY climbs to three-week high as Yen shrugs off hot CPI, Fed signals steady policy path
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, extending its losing streak despite a subdued Greenback and shrugging off hotter-than-expected inflation figures that highlight persistent price pressures in Japan.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jun 20
Putin says Russian firms should honour buy-back clauses if foreign companies seek to return
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 20 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russian companies should honour buy-back clauses negotiated by exiting foreign firms if those same firms seek to return and said Russia welcomed foreign investment.Putin reiterated however that companies which le...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Bank of England reschedules postponed long-dated bond sale for July
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of England on Friday rescheduled for next month the sale of long-dated government bonds that it postponed in April when investors took fright at U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariff plans.The BoE said it planned to sell 600 million pounds' ($807.42 ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar extends weekly decline as evidence mounts of economy slowing
Canadian dollar weakens 0.2% against the greenbackFor the week, the loonie heads for a decline of 1.1%Advance data shows retail sales down 1.1% in MayBond yields ease across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, June 20 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Frida...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
GBP/USD dips after UK Retail Sales slump, Dollar finds footing on trade jitters
The Pound Sterling registers minimal losses during the North American session, after UK Retail Sales data disappointed investors, while the Greenback recovers some ground. Currently, the GBP/USD is trading at 1.3456, down 0.07%.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jun 20
FOREX-Dollar softer vs. pound, euro with Middle East conflict in focus
Dollar trades in softer range, but set for weekly riseFears of US involvement in Middle East conflict spark dollar demandIran rejects nuclear discussions while under fireOil prices, war and tariffs cloud central banks' policy outlooks China keeps benchmark rates unchanged as expected in JuneBy J...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Putin says Russia plans to deepen military-technical ties with 'friendly countries'
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 20 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia intends to develop military and technical cooperation with "friendly countries" with whom Moscow wants to jointly produce arms and train military personnel.In a speech at Russia's showcase econ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Putin says recession and stagnation in Russia's economy must not be allowed to happen
MOSCOW, June 20 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia must avoid the risk of recession or stagnation, and the task facing the country was to switch the economy to balanced growth."Balanced growth is moderate inflation, low unemployment, and continued positive economic d...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Friday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% lower at C$1.3717 to the greenback, or 72.9 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3688 to 1.3723.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR ro...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
FOREX-Dollar set for weekly rise as Middle East conflict fuels safe-haven demand
Fears of US involvement in Middle East conflict spark demand for dollarOil prices, war and tariffs cloud central banks' policy outlook China keeps benchmark rates unchanged as expected in JuneBy Johann M Cherian June 20 (Reuters) - The dollar was set for its biggest weekly rise in more than a...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
