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AUD/NZD sticks to intraday gains around 1.0800 after RBNZ’s expected 25 bps rate cut
The AUD/NZD cross regains positive traction during the Asian session on Wednesday, though it struggles to capitalize on the move and remains confined in the previous day's broader range. Spot prices retreat a few pips after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its policy decision and...
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Australian Dollar appreciates amid potential easing of global trade tensions
The Australian Dollar (AUD) halts its three-day losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, supported by comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting a willingness to negotiate with trade partners.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Japan, US may debate FX in trade talks, finance minister Kato says
TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday trade negotiations with the United States could include discussions on foreign exchange rates."There has been various communication, including on exchange rates, from the U.S. side, so currency moves could be a...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Japan rules out using US Treasury holdings to counter Trump tariffs
TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday ruled out using the country's U.S. Treasury holdings as a bargaining tool against President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs against imports from Japan.
Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Offshore yuan near record low as US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG, April 9 (Reuters) - The offshore yuan languished near record lows struck overnight in early trading on Wednesday, as investors fretted about intensifying Sino-U.S. trade tensions and the impending 104% tariffs on China.The declines in the yuan this week have come as a trade war ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
FOREX-Dollar slips on yen and Swissy, yuan hits record low
Safe-havens in demand as equity markets skid againYen climbs, Swiss franc scales 6-month top on dollarYuan slides as U.S. set to raise China tariff to 104%By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, April 9 (Reuters) - The dollar lost ground to the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday as the imminent imposition...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Japan says it won't sell US Treasury holdings to influence bilateral ties
TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Japan has no intention of selling its U.S. Treasury holdings for the purpose of influencing its relations with the United States, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday. "We manage our U.S. Treasury holdings from the standpoint of preparing for in case we ne...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Trump says China manipulating currency to offset US tariffs
April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused China of manipulating its currency to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs."You got to hand it to them. They're manipulating their currency today as an offset against the tariffs," Trump said at an event at the National Republica...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
BOJ will scrutinise US tariff impact in setting policy, Governor Ueda says
TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will carefully analyse how U.S. tariffs could affect the economy in making monetary policy decisions. "Domestic and overseas economic uncertainties have heightened due to U.S. auto and reciprocal tari...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
EUR/USD fights off bearish flows, but tariffs and cautionary Fed remain
EUR/USD caught a mild bullish recovery on Tuesday, snapping a two-day losing streak and chalking in some last-minute gains before the Trump administration’s widespread “reciprocal” tariffs come into effect on April 9.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
FTSE Russell delays adding South Korean bonds to WGBI
SEOUL, April 9 (Reuters) - FTSE Russell will start adding South Korean bonds to its benchmark bond index starting in April of 2026, delayed from November 2025, the index provider said in a statement.Inclusion will be phased-in over a shorter eight-month period, to be completed with November 2026 ind...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
ANALYSIS-Trade war pressures South Korea to cut rates faster and deeper
BOK may accelerate rate cuts amid recession riskU.S. tariffs impact South Korean exports, economyEconomists predict deeper rate cuts due to tariff shocksBy Cynthia Kim SEOUL, April 9 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank may be forced to bring forward or deepen interest rate cuts this year a...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
AUD/JPY Price Analysis: Aussie drops sharply toward 87.00 as bearish pressure intensifies
The AUD/JPY pair extended its losses on Tuesday, trading near the 87.00 area ahead of the Asian session. The cross has dropped significantly on the day, falling near the bottom of its daily range, reflecting persistent downside pressure.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
US regulator OCC says its executives' emails were hacked
April 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said on Tuesday that emails of executives and other employees of the agency were hacked, blaming longstanding vulnerabilities for the breach.The U.S. financial regulator said it had told Congress the bre...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
FOREX-Euro gains after reports German parties agree on coalition, China's offshore yuan hits record low
Euro gains after reports German parties reach coalition agreementChinese currency weakensInvestor sentiment recovers slightly with stocks higherSafe-haven yen and Swiss franc also higherBy Harry Robertson and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - The Euro gained on Tuesday following ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
COLUMN-US 10-year yield won't dance to Bessent's tune: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, April 8 (Reuters) - Short-term stock price moves are rarely meaningful – especially not when markets are panicking – but the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield's round-trip since President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' last week is extraordinary.Treasury...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
US regulator OCC notifies Congress of major security breach
April 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said on Tuesday it had notified Congress of a major information security breach involving its email system.The U.S. financial regulator said an unauthorized access to a number of its executives and...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
China, US clash over major Argentina currency swap line
By Adam Jourdan BUENOS AIRES, April 8 (Reuters) - China is on a crash course with the United States over a major Chinese currency swap deal with Argentina that has buffered the South American country's depleted foreign reserve levels even as it seeks a new deal with the Washington-based IMF.I...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
