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GBP/USD slips on robust US data as Fed cut odds fade
The GBP/USD drops during the North American session, edges down 0.07% following the release of strong US economic data that boosted the Greenback which hit a new July high as it recovers some ground at the beginning of the second half. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3408.
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Thu, Jul 17
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar hits a 3-week low as appeal of US assets grows
Canadian dollar falls 0.5% against the greenbackTouches its weakest since June 23 at 1.3774Canadian investors add to foreign securities in MayBond yields trade mixed across the curve TORONTO, July 17 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened to a three-week low against its U.S. counterpart on Thur...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
EXCLUSIVE-Bank of England scrutinizes lenders for dollar risk amid Trump worries, sources say
BoE joins European supervisors in warning about dollar riskUK banks with global presence under scrutiny - sourcesBanks run internal stress test for dollar funding shocks - sourcesTrump's criticism of Powell adds to worries on dollar, FedBy Stefania Spezzati, Jesús Aguado and Lawrence White L...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
German Chancellor Merz signals resistance to EU taxation plans
Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz flashed warning signs on Thursday, warning European Union (EU) plans to shore up budgets using new or increased corporate taxation schemes will likely meet resistance from the German contingent.
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Thu, Jul 17
EUR/JPY retreats from YTD high with price action falling in a tight range
The Euro (EUR) is trading in a narrow range against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, after reaching a one-year high of 173.25 on Wednesday. Despite a minor pullback, central bank divergence and a diminishing outlook for Japan's economy remain a key theme.
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Thu, Jul 17
FOREX-Dollar gains broadly, yen dips before election
Dollar firms against major peersFed Chair Powell's future in focus Japan's political shift weighs on YenBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Thursday after data showed retail sales rose more than expected in June, following a turbulent session on Wednesday wh...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
EXCLUSIVE-Petrobras may redirect oil to Asia due to US tariff on Brazil, CEO says
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 17 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras PETR4.SA may redirect the oil it sells to the United States, sending more to Asia and Pacific markets due to higher tariffs the U.S. announced on Brazil, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday.Although oil and gas expor...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company To Go Public Through Business Combination With Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc.
July 17 (Reuters) - Cantor Equity Partners I Inc CEPO.O:BITCOIN STANDARD TREASURY COMPANY TO GO PUBLIC THROUGH BUSINESS COMBINATION WITH CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS I, INC.CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS I INC - $400 MILLION COMMON EQUITY COMMITTED AT $10 PER SHARECANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS I INC - UP TO $1.5 BILLION...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.6% lower at C$1.3759 to the greenback, or 72.68 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3684 to 1.3774.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
FOREX-Dollar climbs as traders mull Powell's future, yen dips ahead of Japan election
Dollar firms against major peersFed Chair Powell's future in focus Japan's political shift weighs on Yen, exports fallUS retail data, TICs data awaitedBy Rocky Swift and Lucy Raitano TOKYO/LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - The dollar was broadly stronger against major peers on Thursday as inves...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
JPY is underperforming into this weekend’s upper house elections – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is weak, down 0.6% against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming most of the G10 currencies amid broad-based USD strength, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.Fxstreet
Thu, Jul 17
GBP a relative outperformer on labor data surprise – Scotiabank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is down only 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD) and outperforming all of its G10 peers into Thursday’s NA open. In the longer run, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.Fxstreet
Thu, Jul 17
USD/JPY trades firmly around 148.70 ahead of Japan’s elections
The USD/JPY pair gains over 0.5% to near 148.70 on Thursday. The pair trades firmly as the US Dollar (USD) demonstrates strength, following United States (US) President Donald Trump refuted to reports stating the dismissal of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell soon.Fxstreet
Thu, Jul 17
CAD slides back to mid-1.37s amid broader dollar rebound – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is weaker, down nearly 0.5% on the session and retesting yesterday’s intraday low versus the USD in generally featureless trade, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.
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Thu, Jul 17
