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FOREX-Yen slides as tariffs keep BOJ on hold
Yen sold as BOJ holds rates but cuts economic forecastsEuro, yen both hit 2-week lows vs dollarFriday's U.S. jobs data in focusBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, May 1 (Reuters) - A sliding yen helped the dollar higher on Thursday as the Bank of Japan lowered growth forecasts in light of U.S. tariff...Reuters
Thu, May 1
COLUMN-Euro zone tortoise overtakes US hare :Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - A rare instance of euro zone economic outperformance against the once-unstoppable U.S. powerhouse may be more than just a flash in the pan, even if it was flattered by trade distortions.First-quarter economic reports from both economies were released on Wed...Reuters
Thu, May 1
FOREX-Dollar takes a breather; yen slips after BOJ
Yen sold as BOJ holds rates but cuts economic forecastsEuro hits 2-week lowFriday's U.S. jobs data could be key catalyst for dollarBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, May 1 (Reuters) - The dollar sloughed off weak U.S. data to rise on Thursday as investors focused on signs the trade war may be coolin...Reuters
Thu, May 1
EUR/JPY rises to near 162.50 as BoJ maintains policy rate as expected
EUR/JPY halts its three-day losing streak, rebounding to around 162.50 during Asian trading hours on Thursday. The recovery in the currency cross comes as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens across the board, following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) widely expected decision to maintain its policy rate.
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Thu, May 1
Australia, New Zealand dollars drift higher after bumper April, resistance still heavy
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, May 1 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars drifted higher on Thursday after a bumper April that saw them both notch fresh multi-month peaks amid all the tariff chaos, although resistance is still heavy in the near-term. Trade data from Australia showed its surp...Reuters
Thu, May 1
AUD/JPY holds positive ground near 92.00 as BoJ keeps rate steady amid tariff uncertainty
The AUD/JPY cross gains traction to near 91.90 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades slightly weaker against the Aussie after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at its May meeting on Thursday.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
FOREX-Dollar takes a breather; yen slips after BOJ
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, May 1 (Reuters) - The dollar sloughed off weak U.S. data to steady on Thursday as investors focused on signs the trade war may be cooling down, and looked ahead to U.S. jobs data due on Friday.The yen ticked about 0.2% lower to 143.29 per dollar after the Bank of Japan...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Australia boasts rare trade surplus with US on gold frenzy
By Wayne ColeSYDNEY, May 1 (Reuters) - Australia has boasted its best three-month run of exports to the United States as President Donald Trump's tariff policies sparked a rush to buy gold, turning a rare U.S. trade surplus into a deficit.Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics out on Thur...Reuters
Thu, May 1
BOJ keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts
TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and slashed its growth forecasts on Thursday, as the hit to global demand from higher U.S. tariffs cloud the outlook for the country's fragile economic recovery.As widely expected, the board decided to keep the BOJ's short...Reuters
Thu, May 1
FOREX-Dollar takes a breather; yen waits on BOJ
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, May 1 (Reuters) - The dollar sloughed off weak U.S. data to steady on Thursday as investors focused on signs the trade war may be cooling down, while the yen was waiting on a central bank meeting in Japan.The dollar notched its largest monthly fall for 2-1/2 years thro...Reuters
Thu, May 1
RPT-COLUMN-Dazed and confused, markets brace for Trump's second 100 days: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 30 (Reuters) - The first 100 days of Trump 2.0 were incredibly turbulent for world markets, as tariff-fueled chaos wiped trillions of dollars off U.S. asset prices. What will the second 100 days of President Donald Trump's administration look like? They w...Reuters
Thu, May 1
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 162.00 as technical signals diverge
The EUR/JPY pair moved modestly lower on Wednesday, holding near the 162.00 area as it heads into the Asian session. Price action remained contained within a tight daily range, reflecting indecision among traders.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30
FOREX-US dollar advances after GDP declines; other reports point to still solid economy
US GDP dragged down by imports; consumption still resilient US annual headline, core PCE slow in MarchUS rate futures price in four cuts in 2025By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar firmed against major currencies on a data-packed Wednesday after a report show...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar posts biggest monthly gain in 10 years on US tariff pivot
Canadian dollar gains 0.3% to 1.3788 per U.S. dollarFor the month, the loonie adds 4.3%GDP declines 0.2% in February10-year yield hits near two-week lowBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, April 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened to a six-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday and ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
