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FOREX-Dollar steady before inflation report, US-China tariff deadline
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar stabilised on Monday after last week's losses, as markets await Tuesday's key U.S. CPI report for July and focus on developments in trade talks between Washington and Beijing ahead of a deadline to avoid the imposition ...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
WEEKAHEAD-Rupee outlook hinges on US tariffs, RBI action; bonds to track inflation data
By Dharamraj Dhutia and Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee's trajectory will depend on developments around U.S. tariffs and the Reserve Bank of India's response if the currency comes under renewed pressure, while government bonds will track inflation data from both I...Reuters
Mon, Aug 11
Bessent says new Fed chair should be someone who can examine organization, Nikkei reports
TOKYO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new Federal Reserve chair should be someone "who can examine the whole organization" as the Fed's mission has included so many things outside of monetary policy and has put its independence at risk, Japan's Nikk...Reuters
Sun, Aug 10
Lula and Putin discuss peace in Ukraine before US summit
BRASILIA, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Saturday for about 40 minutes, the Brazilian presidential palace said, adding that Putin shared information about his discussions with the United States and "recent peace...Reuters
Sat, Aug 9
Putin called Lula, spoke about US, Ukraine, Brazil says
BRASILIA, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin for about 40 minutes, the Brazilian presidential palace said, adding Putin shared information about his discussions with the United States, and "recent peace efforts betwe...Reuters
Sat, Aug 9
Trump’s team expands search for Fed Chair, adding new names to list, WSJ reports
Aug 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's team is reviewing new contenders to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, with a longtime economic consultant and a past Fed president added to the list, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.The Fed chair candidates include former St. ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 8
Fed officials tilt dovish as US job market softens
More Fed officials express concern about labor marketFresh data underscores job market risks cited by Fed dissentersHeavy data docket looms ahead of September 16-17 Fed meetingBy Ann Saphir Aug 8 (Reuters) - Since the Federal Reserve's decision last month to hold interest rates steady, a shif...Reuters
Fri, Aug 8
AUD/USD extends rally as Fed rate cut bets grow, focus shifts to RBA
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is consolidating gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, buoyed by weakness in the Greenback amid growing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates in September, following soft labor market data and signs of a slowing US economy.Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 8
FOREX-Dollar heads for weekly loss on dovish Fed expectations
Dollar gains, but on track for weekly lossTrump's Fed appointments seen dovishTraders pricing in two US rate cuts this year By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The dollar firmed on Friday but was heading for a weekly fall as weakening economic data leads traders to price in the prob...Reuters
Fri, Aug 8
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar clings to weekly gain as rate-cut bets edge up after jobs data
Canadian dollar trades in a range of 1.3726 to 1.3762The loonie on track to add 0.3% for the weekCanada's economy sheds 40,800 jobs in JulyCanada-US 10-year yield spread widens by 6.6 basis pointsBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar steadied against its U.S. counterp...Reuters
Fri, Aug 8
USD/CHF trades below 0.8100 as US tariffs disrupt Swiss gold exports
The Swiss Franc (CHF) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with USD/CHF hovering in a familiar range established this week, as traders weigh the latest US tariff decision targeting Swiss Gold exports and its potential fallout on Switzerland’s economy and trade relations.
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Fri, Aug 8
ANALYSIS-Investors betting voters in Bolivia will make a turn to the right
First round of Bolivia's presidential election scheduled for August 17International bonds rally on post-election policy shift hopes Debt repayments loom with reserves at record lowsProspects for IMF program seen as relief; painful reforms neededBy Johann M Cherian and Rodrigo Campos Aug 8 (R...Reuters
Fri, Aug 8
GBP/USD steady as BoE hawkish cut seen as last of 2025; Dollar boosted on Waller rumors
The GBP/USD remains steady during the North American session as the Greenback recovers some ground, even though traders seem convinced that the Bank of England’s (BoE) rate cut on Thursday may be the last during the year. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3437, virtually unchanged.Fxstreet
Fri, Aug 8
