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GBP/JPY climbs further beyond mid-208.00s after BoJ’s widely expected 25 bps rate hike
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some dip-buyers during the Asian session on Friday and stalls the previous day's late pullback from levels just above the 209.00 mark, or a fresh high since August 2008.
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
NZD/USD posts modest gains on softer US CPI inflation
The NZD/USD pair posts modest gains near 0.5775 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) as softer-than-expected US inflation data raises hopes for the US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut.
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
GBP/USD steadies below 1.3400 as traders digest BoE policy update and US inflation data
The GBP/USD pair stalls the previous day's pullback from the vicinity of mid-1.3400s and a nearly two-month high, though it struggles to attract meaningful buyers during the Asian session on Friday.
Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
FOREX-Fragile yen on tenterhooks ahead of BOJ
Dollar/yen at 155.59 as market waits on Ueda press conferenceEuro dipped slightly on lack of ECB outlookBoE cut much closer run than market expected; sterling steady SINGAPORE, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen was pinned near recent lows on Friday while traders waited to see whether the Bank of Japan c...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries dip in October; China cuts exposure
China holdings drop to lowest in 17 yearsJapan's Treasuries rise to nearly three-year peakData shows net capital outflow for October NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell in October, data from the Treasury Department showed on Thursday, declining for a second stra...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Brazil cenbank to offer $2 billion in dollar auctions with repurchase deal on Friday
SAO PAULO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Brazilian central bank said on Thursday it will offer up to $2 billion in two dollar auctions with repurchase agreements on Friday morning.In a statement, the central bank said the simultaneous auctions will start at 10:30 a.m. local time.The repurchases for the auc...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries slip for 2nd month in October
NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries dipped in October, data from the Treasury Department showed on Thursday, declining for a second straight month.Holdings of U.S. Treasuries slid to $9.243 trillion in October, down from $9.248 trillion in the previous month, after hitti...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Mexico central bank cuts interest rate as its raises inflation forecasts
Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Mexico lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, signaling confidence that inflation is still on track to return to target by late next year despite an increase in near-term inflation risks.The reduction, which was widely expected by analysts,...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
FOREX-Dollar falls versus yen after smaller-than-expected rise in US inflation, euro eases
US inflation data increase less than expectedTrump says next Fed chair to favour lower rates 'by a lot'BoE cuts rates in tight 5-4 vote, ECB holds rates steadyMarkets look for catalysts from key central bank decisions By Chibuike Oguh and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - T...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Banxico reduced rates from 7.25% to 7% as widely expected
The Bank of Mexico — known as Banxico —, reduced rates by 25 basis points as expected at the December meeting with a 4-1 vote split, as Deputy Governor Jonathan Heat continues to dissent in the board, as he wanted to keep the main reference rate unchanged.
Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
Bank of Mexico lowers benchmark interest rate to 7.00%
Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Mexico lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, bringing the rate to 7.00%.The decision by the central bank's five-member governing board was not unanimous, the bank said in a statement, with Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath voting to hold ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar edges higher ahead of retail sales data
Canadian dollar gains 0.1% against the greenbackTrades in a range of 1.3757 to 1.3796Price of oil increaes 0.9%Bond yields ease across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday but the move was limited ahead of d...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
USD/CAD rebounds slightly as US Dollar steadies after CPI miss
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) pares some of its earlier gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday as the Greenback stabilises after a brief bout of weakness following its initial reaction to softer-than-expected US inflation data.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
Bank of England cuts rates after tight vote but signals caution over further moves
BoE cuts benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75% Central bank says future decisions will be closer callsBoE's Bailey expects inflation back near 2% by May 2026 Sterling rises, gilt yields increase after BoE decisionEconomists see limited rate cuts in 2026 as economy weakensBy William Schomber...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
