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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
CEE MARKETS-FX stable as markets eye ECB meeting
By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, April 17 (Reuters) - Central European currencies held stable on Thursday while stocks firmed as markets were looking ahead to a rate meeting by the European Central Bank later in the day.The ECB is expected to cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursda...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
NZD/USD remains below five-month highs near 0.5950, US Jobless Claims eyed
NZD/USD breaks its winning streak that began on April 9, slipping to around 0.5920 during Thursday’s European session. The pair weakens as the US Dollar gains traction, supported by stronger-than-expected consumer spending data.
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Thu, Apr 17
FOREX-Euro eases ahead of ECB meeting, dollar also gains on yen after trade talks
ECB seen cutting deposit rate 25 bps to 2.25%Japan says FX not discussed at U.S. trade talksDollar/yen lifts from 7-month lowBy Yadarisa Shabong and Tom Westbrook April 17 (Reuters) - The euro eased against the dollar ahead of an expected interest rate cut by the European Central Bank on Thur...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Russian rouble firms vs dollar, bolstered by stronger oil
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened against the U.S. dollar and China's yuan on Thursday, boosted by stronger oil as well as news about the European Union dropping the idea of sanctions on Russia's liquefied natural gas imports. At 0825 GMT the rouble RUB= was up a...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
U.S.-Japan Talks Avoid Yen Exchange Rate, BOJ Likely to Cut Growth Forecasts Amid Uncertain Rate Hike Prospects
TradingKey - The United States and Japan have begun negotiations on tariff-related issues, with statements from President Donald Trump and the Japanese delegation causing fluctuations in the yen exchange rate. Although Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda has reiterated the possibility of a...
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Thu, Apr 17
AUD/JPY remains above 90.50 following disappointing Japan’s export data
AUD/JPY recovers its recent losses registered in the previous session, trading near 90.70 during Thursday’s European session. The recovery is largely driven by weakness in the Japanese Yen (JPY), following disappointing export data from Japan for March.
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Thu, Apr 17
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
RPT-COLUMN-US Big Tech swaps 'safe haven' sheen for trade war target: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 16 (Reuters) - Treasuries are not the only 'safe haven' U.S. asset getting the cold shoulder as investors around the world rethink their enthusiasm for all things America. The shadow over 'Big Tech' is darkening and lengthening too.In recent w...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
COLUMN-Tax cuts could trump tariffs, but it may be too late: Pelosky
By Jay PeloskyApril 17 - Just when there seemed to be little hope that Donald Trump would reverse his aggressive tariff plans, Mr. Market saved the day, forcing the U.S. president to reverse course. But what might be at the root of Trump’s U-turn is not concern about tanking markets, but his own tax...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Pernod Ricard Q3 Sales EUR 2.28 BLN
April 17 (Reuters) - Pernod Ricard SA PERP.PA:Q3 SALES EUR 2.28 BILLION, -3% ORGANICALLY9-MONTH SALES EUR 8.45 BILLION, -4% ORGANICALLYQ3 SALES IN USA +2% ORGANICALLY, IN INDIA +1%, IN CHINA -5%INTERIM DIVIDEND OF EUR 2.35 PER SHARENEGATIVE FX IMPACT ON PRO FOR FY EXPECTED TO BE BROADLY SIMILAR TO H...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
EUR/GBP holds below 0.8600 ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/GBP cross attracts some sellers to around 0.8590 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as the European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to deliver a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut later in the session.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 17
FOREX-Dollar attempts bounce into Easter weekend
ECB seen cutting deposit rate 25 bps to 2.25%Japan says FX not discussed at U.S. trade talksDollar/yen lifts from 7-month lowBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - The dollar lifted from a seven-month low against the yen on Thursday, as U.S.-Japan trade talks avoided the issue of foreig...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Trump hails 'big progress' in Japan tariff talks
Trump jumps in on preliminary talks with trade officialsJapan one of the first countries to start tariff negotiationsMore than 75 countries seeking deals, Washington saysExchange rates not part of talks, Tokyo's negotiator saysBy Nathan Layne and John Geddie WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
BlueBay sells US dollars short, citing low investor confidence
By Summer ZhenHONG KONG, April 17 (Reuters) - RBC BlueBay Asset Management has opened short positions on the U.S. dollar, betting on the end of U.S. exceptionalism as President Donald Trump's trade war threatens to destroy decades of trust and credibility in the currency.The dollar has been fall...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
