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RPT-ANALYSIS-Debt boom signals yuan's arrival as a funding currency
Dim Sum bond sales hit record; overseas yuan loans soarBankers see robust demand from issuers and investorsChina seeks to build dollar alternative - strategistBy Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Investors are snapping up yuan credits and surging yuan lending is poised to overtake overseas...Reuters
Sun, Dec 21
FOREX-Yen weakens against peers after BOJ raises interest rates
BOJ raises rates as expected, Ueda's speech offers few hintsYen falls broadly, hits record low against euroJapense finance minister warns of action against excessive FX movesBy Chibuike Oguh and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen weakened sharply against the dollar and ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Silver Price Analysis: XAG/USD surges to new all-time highs near $67.50
Silver price rallies to a new all-time high of $67.45 even though US Treasury yields and the Dollar remained firm on Friday, amid the lack of catalysts, except for the US Consumer Sentiment poll made by the University of Michigan, which showed that US households are trimming spending on durable good
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
USD/JPY jumps to one-month high as Yen slides after BoJ rate hike
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens sharply against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as the Yen slumps across the board following the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading around 157.48, up nearly 1.20%, its highest level since November 21.
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar steadies after mixed retail sales data
Loonie trades in a range of 1.3756 to 1.3801.For the week, the loonie was little changedRetail sales fall 0.2% in OctoberBond yields rise across a steeper curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar steadied against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as the price of oil clawe...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
USD/CAD remains range-bound amid mixed US data and softer Canadian Retail Sales
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades little changed against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as a rebound in the Greenback keeps USD/CAD confined within its week-old range. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3784, recovering slightly after dipping to an intraday low near 1.3755.
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
GBP/USD drifts lower as UK data disappoints and Fed cautious tone caps upside
The GBP/USD hovers around familiar levels yet it has dropped below the 1.3400 mark on Friday after Retail Sales in the UK missed estimates and Fed speakers crossed the wires. At the time of writing, the pair trades at around 1.3370, virtually unchanged.
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
FOREX-Yen weakens across board after BOJ delivers rate hike
BOJ raises rates as expected, Ueda's speech offers few hintsYen falls broadly, hits record low against euroJapense finance minister warns of action against excessive FX movesBoE cut much closer run than market expected; sterling steadyBy Chibuike Oguh and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 19...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Russian central bank cuts key rate to 16% as Putin speaks
Key rate cut is in line with expectationsInflation expected below 6% in 2025, hit target in 2027Putin says he did not interfere in bank's decisionPhone-in shows some Russians question inflation figuresBy Elena Fabrichnaya and Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Russian central bank c...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
EUR surrenders post-ECB gains despite hawkish undertone – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) failed to sustain gains following the European Central Bank (ECB) decision, even as unchanged rates and upgraded growth projections reinforced the view that the easing cycle has ended, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
Japan finance minister warns of action against any excessive forex moves
By Makiko YamazakiTOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that Tokyo would take appropriate action to deal with any excessive currency volatility after the yen plunged despite the central bank's decision to raise interest rates. "We are alarmed as ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Japan finance minister warns of action against any excessive forex moves
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that Tokyo would take appropriate action to deal with any excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market."We are clearly seeing one-sided, sharp moves in half a day or those few hours," Katayama told rep...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
EUR/GBP edges higher as markets reassess BoE and ECB outlooks
The Euro (EUR) rebounds against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, as investors reassess the monetary policy outlooks of both the Bank of England (BoE) and the European Central Bank (ECB) following their interest rate decisions on Thursday.
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
FOREX-Yen edges closer to intervention zone after BOJ rate decision
BOJ raises rates as expected, Ueda's speech offers few hintsYen falls broadly, hits record low against euroEuro under pressure on lack of ECB outlookBoE cut much closer run than market expected; sterling steadyBy Tom Westbrook and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen fel...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
FOREX-Yen edges closer to intervention zone after BOJ rate decision
BOJ raises rates as expected, Ueda's speech offers few hintsYen falls broadly, hits record low against euroEuro under pressure on lack of ECB outlookBoE cut much closer run than market expected; sterling steadyBy Tom Westbrook and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen fel...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Big central banks signal rate-cut cycle is ending
BoJ hikes to 30-year high, signals more Fed policymakers see one rate cut in 2026BoE follows Fed into cautious easing ECB executes 'uncertain' pause, avoids guidance By Naomi Rovnick and Alun John LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Central banks in big economies are signalling a change of stance ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
