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BUZZ-COMMENT-Yen remains underpinned by BOJ policy outlook
The possibility of the Bank of Japan tightening policy, rising JGB yields, and a potential resolution to the Ukraine conflict are likely to keep USD/JPY on a downward path.Economic data from Japan, along with comments from both former and current BOJ officials, suggest a rate hike could occur in the...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
FOREX-Safe-haven dollar gains amid tense Russia-Ukraine talks; Aussie flat after rate cut
Aussie holds ground after RBA cuts rates as expected Euro, sterling edge down with focus on Ukraine peace talks Yen on back foot after recent rise on BOJ hike wagers Recasts, adds new comment, byline, NEW YORK dateline, FX table; updates pricesBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Greta Rosen Fondahn N...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Argentina's bonds recover from memecoin spill
LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Argentina's international bonds recovered from 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-known cryptocurrency that crashed. Milei late on Friday recommended the cry...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
USD/JPY to trade at 145.00 in the end of the year – Rabobank
So far, February has been a choppy period for USD/JPY. Having rallied since the start of the year, the Japanese Yen (JPY) succumbed to profit taking earlier this month only to rebound in recent sessions, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley notes.
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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 0.2% lower at C$1.4205 to the greenback, or 70.4 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.418 to 1.4212.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR ro...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
FOREX-Dollar firms, Aussie steady after RBA's 'hawkish' rate cut
Updates in European afternoon tradeAussie holds ground after RBA cuts rates as expected Dollar rises but near two-month lows amid tariff worriesEuro, sterling edge down with focus on Ukraine peace talks Yen on back foot after recent rise on BOJ hike wagers By Ankur Banerjee, Greta Rosen Fondahn S...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-COMMENT-Yen long positioning may soon become a headwind
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Positioning in the Japanese yen has become increasingly bullish in recent weeks as traders seek an alternative to the dollar. However, while the yen has seen a modest rebound, long positioning in the currency – which is a rarity – may soon become a headwind. The narrative behind t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Sterling holds near two-month high after UK wage data
Updates in European mid-day tradeBy Greta Rosen Fondahn Feb 18 (Reuters) - Sterling eased on Tuesday but stayed close to its recent two-month highs, as data showed accelerating British wage growth, reinforcing bets for a cautious rate cut path ahead for the Bank of England, despite a weak economy...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BoE's Bailey hopes for less bond market volatility driven by US tariffs
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday he wanted to see less volatility in medium and longer-dated bond yields that have been driven up by speculation about the trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.British government borrowing costs surged and then eased i...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
EMERGING MARKETS-Higher dollar weighs on FX; Russia-Ukraine talks on radar
Russia-U.S. talks begin in RiyadhSouth Africa's unemployment rate falls in Q4 China calls for tariff debate at WTOMSCI FX off 0.1%, stocks advance 0.7%By Purvi Agarwal Feb 18 (Reuters) - A rising dollar pressured most emerging market currencies, though stocks gained on Tuesday, while investor...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
CEE MARKETS-Currencies hold on to gains as markets eye talks on Ukraine
By Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Central European currencies were a touch weaker on Tuesday but held on to their gains from last week as they were supported by the possible start of talks on resolving the Ukraine-Russia war.U.S. and Russian officials met on Tuesday in Riyadh for the ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
USD/JPY: Can edge below 151.00 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could edge below 151.00 vs Japanese Yen (JPY), but it remains to be seen if it can maintain a foothold below this level. In the longer run, there has been a tentative buildup in downward momentum; USD must break and remain below 151.00 before further weakness is likely, UOB Group’s FFxstreet
Tue, Feb 18
