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COLUMN-Dollar would be biggest casualty if Trump fires Fed Chair: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 21 (Reuters) - If U.S. President Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar, threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a sure-fire way of getting it. But rarely in markets, economics and policymaking has the phrase "be careful what you wish for&#...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% higher at C$1.3837 to the greenback, or 72.27 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3782 to 1.3851.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Russia's economy ministry cuts 2025 Brent price forecast by nearly 17%
By Darya Korsunskaya and Lidia Kelly April 21 (Reuters) - Russia's economy ministry has cut its forecast for the average price of Brent crude in 2025 by nearly 17% from what it saw the price would be this year in its September calculations, according to documents obtained by Reuters. The mini...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds firm near 0.86 with bullish support from moving averages
The EUR/GBP pair extended its positive momentum on Monday after the European session, holding near the 0.8600 area following a 0.31% daily gain. Price action hovered mid-range between 0.8577 and 0.8624, with bulls managing to sustain control without triggering a breakout.
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Mon, Apr 21
FOREX-Dollar slides to three-year low as Trump attacks threaten Fed's independence
Dollar falls sharply across the boardTrump attacks on Federal Reserve call independence into questionSwiss franc hits decade high, euro rises above $1.15European markets closed for Easter MondayBy Hannah Lang and Rae Wee NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, April 21 (Reuters) - The dollar tumbled on Monday to its...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Refreshes four-month high above 0.6400
The AUD/USD pair posts a fresh four-month high above 0.6400 on Monday. The Aussie pair strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) continues to get battered by United States (US) President Donald Trump threatening the “autonomous” status of the Federal Reserve (Fed).
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Mon, Apr 21
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.4% higher at C$1.3794 to the greenback, or 72.5 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3782 to 1.3851.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
BOJ likely to keep rate-hike signal intact despite Trump tariff risks, sources say
BOJ to maintain forecast of rising wages, inflation, sources sayBoard to cut growth forecast, warn of U.S. tariff risksBOJ widely seen keeping rates steady at April 30-May 1 meetingCurve ball could come in Japan-US finance leaders' talksBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - The Bank of ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
BOJ likely to keep rate-hike signal intact despite Trump tariff risks, sources say
By Leika KiharaTOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to signal next week that risks from higher U.S. tariffs won't derail a cycle of rising wages and inflation seen as crucial to keep raising interest rates, said four sources familiar with its thinking.The assessment, to be i...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
INDIA RUPEE-Sliding dollar helps rupee extend winning streak; forward premiums fall
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, April 21 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee extended its winning streak on Monday as the dollar remained on the defensive, with investor confidence in U.S. assets dented by President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Federal Reserve chief.The rupee INR=IN closed at 85.1275 again...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
China central bank urges state-owned businesses to prioritise yuan in overseas expansion
SHANGHAI, April 21 (Reuters) - China's central bank said on Monday it was encouraging state-owned enterprises to prioritise yuan usage in payment and settlement in their overseas expansion, in what is seen as an official attempt to accelerate yuan internationalisation amid intensifying global tr...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Russian rouble near 80 vs US dollar, strongest since June 2024
MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble traded close to 80 to the U.S. dollar, reaching its strongest level since June 2024, data showed on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine would reach a deal to end the war this week. At 0910 GMT the rouble was...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
AUD/JPY falls below 90.50 due to rising odds of BoJ rate hikes
The AUD/JPY pair extends its decline for a second straight session, hovering around 90.40 during Monday’s European trading hours. The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to strengthen, supported by rising expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will persist with its interest rate hikes.Fxstreet
Mon, Apr 21
Tariff deal talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week
Climate, debt and Ukraine take back seat at IMF-World Bank meetingsPolicymakers to gauge damage from Trump's tariff barrageUS Treasury's Bessent to hold bilateral trade talks this weekQuestions remain over US commitment to multilateral institutions By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHIN...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
FOREX-Dollar slides as Fed independence under threat from Trump
Dollar falls sharply across the boardTrump looking into ways to axe Federal Reserve Chair PowellSwiss franc hits decade high, euro rises above $1.15European markets closed for Easter MondayBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 21 (Reuters) - The dollar tumbled on Monday as investor confidence in the U.S. e...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Japan to voice concern over US trade deal inconsistency, PM Ishiba says
Japan has no plan to terminate 2019 trade deal with USIshiba says has 'grave concern' on US auto tariff approachJapan, US finance heads expected to meet in Washington this weekYen rises on speculation US may pressure Japan to prop up yenBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Japanese...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
