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GBP/USD weakens to near 1.3550 on modest US Dollar strength
The GBP/USD pair loses ground to near 1.3555 during the early Asian session on Monday, pressured by a firmer US Dollar (USD). Markets turn cautious ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy later on Monday.
Fxstreet
Mon, Aug 18
FOREX-Dollar braces for busy week of geopolitics and Fed speak
Investors still eyeing September Fed cutZelenskiy flies to Washington on Monday to meet TrumpFocus on Fed's Jackson Hole symposium for rate cluesBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The dollar dithered on Monday ahead of a key meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian ...Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
Japan says US is not pressuring BOJ for rate hikes, markets not so sure
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japan's government on Friday brushed aside rare and explicit comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent who said the Bank of Japan was "behind the curve" on policy, which appeared to be aimed at pressuring the country's central bank into raising interest rates.Reuters
Mon, Aug 18
AUD/USD gathers strength above 0.6500 as Fed rate cut bets remain intact
The AUD/USD pair gains ground around 0.6510 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) remains weak against the Australian Dollar (AUD) as US economic data keep the case for a September Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut intact.
Fxstreet
Sun, Aug 17
Grayscale Dogecoin Trust Files Registration Statement
Aug 15 (Reuters) - GRAYSCALE DOGECOIN TRUST (DOGE) - FILES REGISTRATION STATEMENT - SEC FILINGGRAYSCALE DOGECOIN TRUST (DOGE) - SHARES TO BE LISTED ON NYSE ARCA UNDER SYMBOL "GDOG" - SEC FILINGGRAYSCALE DOGECOIN TRUST (DOGE) - SPONSOR INTENDS TO RENAME THE TRUST AS GRAYSCALE DOGECOIN TRUST E...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Brazil is open for business, Lula says at Chinese factory opening
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, speaking at the opening ceremony for a factory for Chinese automaker GWM 601633.SS in the state of Sao Paulo."Count on the Brazilian g...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
AM Best stays negative on Brazil reinsurance amid volatile profitability and tax reforms
By Keira WingateAug 15 - (The Insurer) - AM Best's outlook on Brazil's reinsurance market remains negative due to new tax reform measures, political uncertainty, regulatory restrictions and weather-related events. "Brazil's reinsurance market continues to recover, but a favorable tre...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries climb to record $9.13 trillion in June
Japan remains largest non-U.S. holder of TreasuriesUS equities experience huge foreign inflows in JuneUS net capital inflows see big 75% drop in JuneBy Gertrude Chavez-DreyfussNEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries rose to record levels in June, topping $9 trillion for a fo...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
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
