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New Zealand central bank cuts rates by 50 basis points
WELLINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday as policymakers sought to revive a struggling economy, and markets bet that moderating inflation will bring borrowing costs even lower over coming months.
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Wed, Feb 19
NZD/USD slides further below 0.5700 in reaction to RBNZ’s supersized rate cut
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers for the second straight day and drops to a three-day low, around the 0.5680-0.5675 area after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its policy decision this Wednesday.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
FOREX-Dollar firms on Ukraine tensions, kiwi awaits RBNZ decision
NZ dollar steadies ahead of rate decisionUS dollar bolstered on tariff, Russia-Ukraine concerns but near lowEuro under some pressure as market assesses US-Europe divisionsBy Brigid Riley TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar perked up on Wednesday on the back of tariff concerns and tense Russ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BUZZ-USD/JPY finding it heavy on 152, in hourly Ichimoku cloud
USD/JPY finding it heavy on 152, 152.22 late Asia yesterday, 152.13 in NYAsia 151.84-152.10 EBS, in 151.61-152.18 descending hourly Ichimoku cloudCloud top, 152.37/40 200/100-HMAs, 152.66 200-DMA tech resistance aboveSupport from 151.20-25 double bottom - 151.23 low yesterday, 151.20 Feb 10More supp...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-RBNZ to cut 50 bps Wednesday amid growth concerns
Repeats with no changes Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut its official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday. The RBNZ has eased by 125 bps since August, aiming to support a sluggish economy and curb rising unemployment. RBNZ Governor Adr...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap:EUR/USD eases as Ukraine optimism fades
Repeat with no changes Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose on Tuesday as hopes for a speedy Ukraine peace deal faded, while a stronger-than-expected Empire State business conditions index report helped push Treasury yields higher.The United States and Russia agreed to press ahead with effort...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
FOREX-US dollar gains vs major currencies as Russia-Ukraine peace talks stall
Euro, sterling edge down with focus on Ukraine peace talks Aussie slips after RBA cuts rates as expected Yen on back foot after recent rise on BOJ hike wagers Dollar/yen pares gains after US housing dataAdds new comment, graphic, updates pricesBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Adds Kraft Heinz, Trucordia, Agilis Partners, Tether, HSBC; Updates H&E Equipment Services Feb 18 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2055 GMT on Tuesday:** Global packaged food group Kraft Heinz KHC.O is working with investment bank Houlihan L...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in December
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell in December as the two largest foreign holders of the government debt, Japan and China, both cut their portfolios, data from the Treasury Department showed on Tuesday.Holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to $8.513 trillion in December from $8.6...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap:EUR/USD eases as Ukraine optimism fades
Repeat with no changes Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose on Tuesday as hopes for a speedy Ukraine peace deal faded, while a stronger-than-expected Empire State business conditions index report helped push Treasury yields higher.The United States and Russia agreed to press ahead with effort...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% lower at C$1.4187 to the greenback, or 70.49 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.418 to 1.4212.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR r...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap:EUR/USD eases as Ukraine optimism fades
Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose on Tuesday as hopes for a speedy Ukraine peace deal faded, while a stronger-than-expected Empire State business conditions index report helped push Treasury yields higher.The United States and Russia agreed to press ahead with efforts to end the war in Ukrain...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Argentina bonds recover after sliding on confusion over Milei's crypto post
Adds quotes, background, paragraphs 5-10By Libby George and Marc Jones LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Argentina's international bonds recovered most early losses on Tuesday, as investors shrugged off the risk to President Javier Milei's position after he was embroiled in a row over a little-k...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
