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NZD/USD rises above 0.5950 due to softer US Dollar, US-China trade talks in focus
The NZD/USD pair continues to climb for the second straight session, trading near 0.5970 during Monday’s Asian hours. The Kiwi pair gains momentum as the US Dollar (USD) weakens, with traders closely monitoring developments in US-China trade relations.
Fxstreet
Mon, May 5
Dollar under water as surge in Taiwan dollar spills over
SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - The dollar was losing ground again on Monday as a meteoric surge in its Taiwanese counterpart spilled over elsewhere, fuelling speculation some Asian countries were prepared to engineer revaluations to win U.S. trade concessions.Reuters
Mon, May 5
EUR/USD edges lower to near 1.1300, traders await US ISM Services PMI
EUR/USD is kicking off the week on a weaker note, trading near 1.1320 during the Asian session on Monday. US President Donald Trump confirmed he would not seek to remove Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell before his term ends in May 2026.Fxstreet
Mon, May 5
FOREX-Dollar gets limited lift from jobs, trade questions linger
Dollar dips early, trade thin with Japan/China holidaysFed seen on hold this week, less chance of June cut Erratic tariff policy remains a drag on dollar sentimentBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - The dollar was struggling to hold its ground on Monday even as concerns about a U.S. recession...Reuters
Mon, May 5
Japan says no plan to threaten Treasuries sale in US trade talks
By Makiko Yamazaki May 4 (Reuters) - Japan has no plans to threaten to sell its $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasuries in trade talks with Washington, its finance minister said on Sunday, clarifying earlier remarks that the bond holdings could be used as a bargaining chip."My comments w...Reuters
Sun, May 4
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Bullish momentum, buyers don't give up
AUD/NZD is displaying upward momentum ahead on Friday’s session, trading near the top of its daily range and not far from the 1.0800 zone. The pair has gained on the day, extending its bullish push while short-term indicators strengthen this outlook.
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro consolidates near 164.00 as trend remains upward
The EUR/JPY pair edged slightly lower on Friday but continues to trade near the 164.00 zone as the market transitions into the Asian session. While price action eased from recent highs, the pair remains comfortably within the mid-range of the day’s movement.
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
FOREX-US dollar retreats, but off lows, after solid jobs report
US nonfarm payrolls rise by 177,000 in MarchReport does not reflect fallout from tariffs -analystChina seeks to address US concerns on role in fentanyl tradeUS rate futures reduce bets on June cutBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell on Friday, but trimmed l...Reuters
Fri, May 2
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar touches near seven-month high ahead of Carney-Trump meeting
Canadian dollar gains 0.4% against the greenbackTouches its strongest since October 17 at 1.3761Price of U.S. oil settles 1.6% lower10-year yield rises 10 basis points to 3.202%By Fergal Smith TORONTO, May 2 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near seven-month high against its U.S. ...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Kraken Currently Investigating Reports Of Issues Connecting To The Kraken Wallet
May 2 (Reuters) - KRAKEN: KRAKEN: CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF ISSUES CONNECTING TO THE KRAKEN WALLETKRAKEN: AFFECTED CLIENTS MAY EXPERIENCE ERRORS OR INDEFINITE LOADING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS WALLET FUNCTIONALITYReuters
Fri, May 2
EUR/CAD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.5600 as bulls hold longer-term edge
The EUR/CAD pair hovered near the 1.5600 zone on Friday after the European session, showing little change on the day but maintaining a steady bullish bias overall. Price action remains confined to the middle of the daily range, reflecting ongoing consolidation.
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
TABLE-Mexico economy seen growing 0.2% this year: Banxico analysts poll
MEXICO CITY, May 2 (Reuters) - Private sector analysts expect the Mexican economy to grow just 0.2% this year, a drop from their March forecast of 0.5%, a Mexican central bank survey showed Friday.MarchAprilInflation, end year pct20253.703.8020263.703.74Core inflation, end year20253.763.9020263.643....Reuters
Fri, May 2
Cboe delivers record profit as tariff risks drive hedging rush
CBOE posts record options volumes in Q1Profit, revenue top Wall Street expectations Q2 off to robust start, outgoing CEO saysBy Arasu Kannagi Basil May 2 (Reuters) - Derivatives exchange Cboe Global Markets CBOE.Z reported a record first-quarter profit on Friday and boosted its annual revenue gro...Reuters
Fri, May 2
FOREX-US dollar still down, but off lows, after better-than-expected jobs data
US nonfarm payrolls rise by 177,000 in MarchReport does not reflect fallout from tariffs -analystUS rate futures reduce bets on June cutBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was down on Friday but trimmed some losses against the euro and yen after data showed the...Reuters
Fri, May 2
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$1.3822 to the greenback, or 72.35 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3804 to 1.3857.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT...Reuters
Fri, May 2
FOREX-US dollar trims losses vs euro, yen after jobs data
NEW YORK, May 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar trimmed losses against the euro and yen on Friday after data showed the world's largest economy added more new jobs than expected last month, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for the next few meetings an...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Hong Kong dollar hits strong end of trading band for first time in four years
LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - The Hong Kong dollar HKD=D3 hit 7.75 per U.S. dollar, the strong side of its trading band, on Friday for the first time since late 2020, according to LSEG data. The currency is pegged in a narrow range of 7.75-7.85 to the U.S. dollar, and the territory's de facto centra...Reuters
Fri, May 2
