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RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-Fed-speak roundup: cautiously optimistic
Repeats with no changes (originally posted Jan 27Jan 29 (Reuters) - With markets fully priced for a pause in monetary policy at the upcoming Federal Reserve decision, the focus will be on the accompanying statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference. Commentary from Fed officials since Decem...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
Canadian Dollar recedes after BoC cuts rates and ends QT
The Canadian Dollar shed one-quarter of one percent against the Greenback on Wednesday, falling back after the Bank of Canada (BoC) slashed another 25 bps from interest rates, bringing the BoC’s main reference rate down to 3.0%.
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Wed, Jan 29
BoE's Bailey 'optimistic' about new capital rules, despite US concerns
Re-leads with Bailey voicing optimism about new Basel rules, paragraphs 1-3, background paragraphs 4-7By David Milliken and Suban Abdulla LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said he was optimistic that tougher global bank capital rules would ultimately come into forc...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
QUOTES-Top Bank of Canada officials speak after latest interest rate cut
TORONTO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on Wednesday after the central bank cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 3%.MACKLEM ON C$: "Has the movement in the Canada-U....Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
FOREX-US dollar firms as investors await Fed interest rate decision
Markets expect Fed to hold rates steadyInvestors weigh Trump tariff policiesUpdates headline, first paragraph and prices throughout, adds fresh analyst quoteBy Chibuike Oguh and Greta Rosen Fondahn NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was firmer against major currencies on Wednesday as in...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
BUZZ-COMMENT-USD/JPY strikes balancing act as Fed approaches
USD/JPY is currently in a delicate balancing act, with the Fed and earnings among the potential catalysts to tip it either way.USD bulls are leaning into the belief that the dollar will continue to strengthen, driven by the U.S.'s exceptionalism and the potential for U.S. tariffs in the near fut...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX steady ahead of Fed decision
US, Brazil interest rate decisions due Mexico's Sheinbaum does not believe tariffs will be announced on Feb. 1Chile's central bank keeps rates on hold MSCI Latam FX, stocks flat By Purvi Agarwal Jan 29 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies were flat to slightly higher on Wednesday as...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
BRIEF-Kraken Says Identified Issue When Trying To Complete Instant Buy Transactions On Our Website Kraken.Com
Jan 29 (Reuters) - KRAKEN: IDENTIFIED AN ISSUE WHEN TRYING TO COMPLETE INSTANT BUY TRANSACTIONS ON OUR WEBSITE KRAKEN.COMKRAKEN: ISSUE INCLUDES PURCHASES VIA ACH, DIGITAL WALLET (CREDIT & DEBIT CARD/APPLE PAY/GOOGLE PAY)Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
BUZZ-COMMENT-Fed and ECB may be overshadowed as EUR/USD drivers
Jan 29 (Reuters) - EUR/USD extended its drop from the Jan. 27 high and struck a 4-session low Wednesday, showing less deference to traditional correlations with rate differentials as lingering trade issues as well as political uncertainty in Europe appear to be holding sway.Germany's government ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
BUZZ-COMMENT-Reasons to be bearish yen have diminished
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Tariff risks remain an overhang for markets, thus the key focus for traders is whether President Trump will stick to his self-imposed deadline and announce measures as soon as Feb. 1, backdrop which means that there are reasons to be less bearish on the Japanese yen.The current an...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
REFILE-BoE's Bailey says bank rules were delayed because of US competition
Adds dropped word 'said' to first paragraph LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Bank of England delayed introducing new rules for banks to avoid putting British firms at a competitive disadvantage to the U.S. where President Donald Trump has promised to cut back on regulation for business, BoE...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Wednesday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.5% lower at C$1.4466 to the greenback, or 69.13 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.4393 to 1.447.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
FACTBOX-How UK finance minister Reeves plans to clear the way for economic growth
By Muvija M, Sam Tabahriti LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves spelled out her plans to revive the country's slow-moving economy on Wednesday, adding to recent pledges to reform investment and planning rules with a commitment to back airport expansion at Heathrow...Reuters
Wed, Jan 29
