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EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.1350 due to signs of easing US-China tensions
EUR/USD continues to weaken for a second consecutive session, trading around 1.1360 during Asian hours on Monday. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens amid signs of easing tensions between the US and China.
Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 28
Japan denies report citing Bessent's push for strong yen
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat on Monday denied a media report that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had told his Japanese counterpart at a bilateral meeting in Washington that a weak dollar and a strong yen are desirable."As we have said...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Japan denies report citing Bessent's push for strong yen
TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura on Monday denied a report in the Yomiuri newspaper that cited U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as saying during a bilateral meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato in Washington that a weak dollar and a s...
Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Britons' confidence in economy falls to lowest since at least 1978, Ipsos MORI poll shows
LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Confidence among people in Britain about the economy over the next 12 months has fallen to the lowest on record, polling firm Ipsos MORI said on Sunday, with only a small number expecting improvement over the period.Seventy-five percent of Britons expect the economy to g...Reuters
Sun, Apr 27
UK's Reeves talks trade with US's Bessent after stressing EU ties
Reeves discusses trade deal with US's BessentUK minister also meets German, Chinese counterpartsUK seeking to speed up economic growthReeves says EU trade ties perhaps even more important than USBy William Schomberg WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves met U...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
Bessent held productive talks with Japanese counterpart, Treasury says
April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held productive discussions on Thursday with his Japanese counterpart, Katsunobu Kato, that included the topic of reciprocal trade, the Treasury said in a readout released on Friday.The pair also "affirmed their intention to continue the...Reuters
Sat, Apr 26
IMF policy committee underscores trade risks to global economy, commits to Fund's role
By Karin Strohecker, Andrea Shalal and David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund member countries said on Friday that rising trade tensions were sapping growth and fueling uncertainty as well as market and financial stability risks, but reaffirmed their commitm...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
FOREX-Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions
Dollar set for first weekly rise since mid-MarchChina grants some U.S. tariff exemptionsU.S. negotiations with allies Japan, South Korea making progressSterling ignores strong UK retail salesBy Hannah Lang NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - The dollar headed for its first weekly gain since mid-March ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Syria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says
Rebuilding central bank and boosting revenue capacity will be key, Georgieva saysSaudi Arabia said it's ready to pay off Syria's World Bank debtsOther countries will also need help, Saudi finance chief saysBy Andrea Shalal and Karin Strohecker WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Officials fr...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
China criticizes US for 'recent abuse' of tariffs
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - China's central bank governor on Friday criticized the U.S. for threatening global financial stability with its "recent abuse" of tariffs, in the wake of recent moves seen by both sides as efforts to de-escalate their trade war."The recent abuse of ta...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Latam, Caribbean slow growth has downside risks, says IMF
April 25 (Reuters) - Economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to slow this year partly weighed by political and trade uncertainty and the impact of tariffs, an IMF official said on Friday.Earlier this week, the International Monetary Fund said it expects economic output growth ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
ANALYSIS-Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks
Japan's finance minister tight-lipped on meeting with US Treasury's BessentKato says currency talks will be tied to trade negotiationsAnalysts see remark as leaving scope for US pressure on yenKato said he explained Japan's wage, inflation issues to BessentRemark suggests BOJ rate hikes ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Syria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Officials from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and key countries met with Syrian authorities this week on efforts to rebuild the war-torn country, emphasizing the need for credible data, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday.Georgieva ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
UK's Reeves says she met US's Bessent to discuss trade deal
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Friday that she had met U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss a trade deal between the two countries."The UK-U.S. relationship has delivered prosperity for businesses and working people on both sides of th...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
IMF will scan financial sector for sources of instability, says Georgieva
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund will do more work on external imbalances and continue to scan the financial sector for potential issues, the Fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday. The IMF will "continue to scan the financial sector to i...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
IMF steering committee underscores trade risks to global economy, Fund's role
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund member countries said on Friday that rising trade tensions were sapping growth and fueling uncertainty and market and financial stability risks, but reaffirmed their commitment to the institution as critical to helping countries navigate a...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 0.8500 amid mixed signals
The EUR/GBP pair was seen trading near the 0.8500 mark during Friday's session, edging lower intraday yet holding within the mid-range of 0.8511 to 0.8548. Investors appear cautious amid a light macroeconomic backdrop, with the pair moving in sync with subtle shifts in broader market sentiment.
Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 25
IMF steering committee says Fund must continue to focus on core mandates
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund must continue to focus on its core mandates, including expanding trade and growth, the chair of the Fund's steering committee said on Friday."Addressing global debt vulnerabilities remains a priority for our members, especiall...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar's weekly winning streak sets to end ahead of election
Canadian dollar dips 0.1% against the greenbackFor the week, the loonie was also down 0.1%Retail sales decline 0.4% in February10-year yield eases 2.7 basis points to 3.167%By Fergal Smith TORONTO, April 25 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Friday and was...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
LIVE MARKETS-Time to go back into the US dollar?
Nasdaq up ~0.4%, S&P 500 edges green, Dow off ~0.3%Materials weakest S&P 500 sector; Cons Disc leads gainersDollar ~flat; crude up slightly; bitcoin up >1.5%; gold off ~2%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.26%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reu...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
