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Japan does not manipulate FX to weaken the yen, finmin says
Japan does not manipulate market to weaken yen, finmin saysKato plans to visit Washington next week, may meet BessentKato says no date fixed yet on possible talks with BessentOutcome of US-Japan FX talks could affect BOJ's policy pathBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Japan does not ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Taiwan central bank says confidence in U.S. bonds is 'very good'
TAIPEI, April 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's central bank said on Friday that confidence in U.S. bonds is "very good" and that U.S. bonds will not default, following recent market volatility that erupted after President Donald Trump announced sweeping import tariffs.Taiwan's $578 billion in...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Russian rouble strengthens past 81 vs U.S. dollar, up 40% since start of 2025
MOSCOW, April 18 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened past 81 to the U.S. dollar, supported by rising oil prices, reaching its highest level since June 28, 2024. At 0900 GMT the rouble was up 1.5% 80.90 to the U.S. currency in thin trade ahead of the Orthodox Easter holiday. The price for oil...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Forex Today: Markets stabilize as trading volume thins out on Easter Friday
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 18:Major currency pairs stay quiet on Friday as trading volumes thin out, with major markets remaining closed in observance of the Easter Holiday. The economic calendar will not offer any high-tier data releases, paving the way for subdued market...
AUD/JPY trades below 91.00 as Japan’s core inflation rises in March
AUD/JPY retraces its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 90.80 during the European hours on Friday. The currency cross remains under pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens in light trading, with local markets closed for the Good Friday holiday.
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Fri, Apr 18
RPT-COLUMN-Risk of Powell firing is too big to price: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 17 (Reuters) - Just like a global trade war, the dismissal of the chair of the Federal Reserve by the U.S. President is an event investors know will be unequivocally bad for markets. But it is also a risk that is too far-reaching to properly quantify, meaning...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
EUR/JPY holds steady above 161.50 amid thin trading volume on Good Friday
The EUR/JPY cross trades flat near 161.85 during the early European session on Friday. US President Donald Trump's trade war remains a source of deep uncertainty. However, Trump on Thursday offered some encouraging signals that negotiations with other countries could lead to lower tariffs.
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Fri, Apr 18
USD/CHF remains below 0.8200 due to muted trading activity
USD/CHF slipped slightly during Friday’s Asian trading hours, hovering around 0.8180, after posting gains in the previous session. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar weakens amid mounting concerns over the economic fallout from US tariffs.
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Fri, Apr 18
China's yuan rises to 2-week high on hopes of de-escalation in US-China tensions
SHANGHAI, April 18 (Reuters) - China's yuan strengthened to a more than two-week high against the dollar on Friday, underpinned by broad weakness in the greenback and some early signs of de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signalled a potential end t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Japan’s Kato: Japan does not manipulate the FX market to weaken the Yen
Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Friday that the country does not manipulate the foreign exchange (FX) market to weaken the Japanese Yen.Kato said on Thursday after the talks began in Washington that he will closely communicate with the US on FX issues, adding Tokyo and Washington haveFxstreet
Fri, Apr 18
Japan does not manipulate FX market to weaken yen, finance ministry says
TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Japan does not manipulate the currency market to intentionally weaken the yen, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday.Speaking in parliament, Kato also said no date has been fixed on a possible meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during his planned ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
EUR/USD gathers strength above 1.1350, ECB cuts interest rates by 25 bps
The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers to near 1.1370 during the early Asian session on Friday. The concerns over the economic impact of tariffs continue to drag the US Dollar (USD) lower against the Euro (EUR). Traders will closely monitor the developments surrounding US trade talks. Trading...Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 18
RPT-EXCLUSIVE-Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact
US tariffs, market volatility risk hurting economy, Japan finance minister saysJapan to closely communicate with US on FX, Kato saysNo comment on what will be discussed at talks with BessentJapan's Katsunobu Kato speaks to Reuters before US meetingsBy Takaya Yamaguchi, Leika Kihara and Makiko Ya...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
COLUMN-Risk of Powell firing is too big to price: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 17 (Reuters) - Just like a global trade war, the dismissal of the chair of the Federal Reserve by the U.S. President is an event investors know will be unequivocally bad for markets. But it is also a risk that is too far-reaching to properly quantify, meaning...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
FOREX-Dollar benefits from selling exhaustion, ECB cuts rates
ECB cuts deposit rate 25 bps to 2.25%Investors focused on US trade talksDollar benefits from selling exhaustionBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar gained on Thursday after its recent weakness across peer currencies appeared exhausted for the time being, while the euro...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
IMF sees US-China trade grievances, welcomes India tariff cuts
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that the U.S. and China both have trade grievances, but the world's two largest economies needed to reduce uncertainty and agree on a fairer, rules-based tradin...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
