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FOREX-Yen rises after BOJ hike; yuan, Antipodean peers get Trump boost
Yen rises following BOJ rate hike, upward revisions to inflation forecastsAussie, kiwi dollars jump after Trump softens tone on ChinaDollar eyes worst week since NovemberUpdates to Asia afternoonBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The yen rose after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) hiked rates on Fri...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
Yuan surges to 1-1/2 month high after Trump's China comments, set for best week since July
Yuan up 1.1% vs dollar, set for biggest weekly gain since JulyTrump says he had a 'good, friendly conversation' with XiTariffs on China still likely, analysts say SHANGHAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - China's yuan surged to a 1-1/2-month high against the dollar on Friday and looked set for the...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
Australia, NZ dollars hit 5-week highs as Trump softens tone on China
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars blipped higher on Friday after President Donald Trump said he could get a deal with China and would rather not use tariffs, boosting currencies with a large trade exposure to the Asian giant.China is Australia's b...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
FOREX-Yen choppy after BOJ hikes rates; yuan, Antipodean peers rise on Trump comments
Yen volatile following BOJ rate hikeAussie, kiwi dollars jump on Trump's comments over China tariffsDollar eyes worst week since NovemberUpdates with BOJ decision, prices throughoutBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The yen was choppy after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) delivered a widely ant...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
INDIA RUPEE-Rupee's choppy price action puts focus on two key levels
By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is expected to open marginally higher on Friday to round off an up-and-down week, with traders now focussing on two key levels of 86.30 and 86.60 to gauge the currency's near-term direction. The 1-month non-deliverable forward ind...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
FOREX-Australia, NZ dlrs rise on Trump comments; yen steady before BOJ
Aussie, kiwi dollars jump on Trump's comments over China tariffsYen holds ahead of expected BOJ rate hikeDollar eyes worst week since NovemberUpdates with Trump comments on ChinaBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose on Friday as did the yuan, rea...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile
Action orders working group to start work on crypto regulationsAlso orders banking services for crypto companies be protectedOrder bans creation of US central bank digital currencies Trump had courted crypto cash during presidential campaignAdds late SEC move to rescind accounting guidance in paragr...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
FOREX-Yen on guard ahead of BOJ decision; dollar set for weekly loss
Yen steady ahead of expected BOJ hikeDollar eyes worst week since NovemberTrump wants Federal Reserve to cut ratesBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The yen was front and centre for currency markets on Friday ahead of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy decision where it is all but certain to rais...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
Trump praises El Salvador leader in call, discusses immigration efforts, White House says
Jan 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump praised El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's leadership in the region during a call between the two leaders on Thursday, the White House said in a statement. "The two leaders discussed working together to stop illegal immigration and crack down on tr...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
