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BUZZ-COMMENT-Sterling bulls may need to cast a wide net
GBP/USD has carved out a slightly higher range following the sterling-benign news flow since the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, but it could remain capped until the administration provides clarity on trade and upcoming central bank meetings illuminate the path of global rates in 2025. ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-Yen may falter on a BoJ hike
Repeats with no changes (originally posted Jan 21 Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. tariffs and BOJ policy are set to be the big drivers of USD/JPY, with downside yen risks growing even if a rate hike materializes.With Day 1 market euphoria over the avoidance of immediate tariffs followed shortly followed ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
RPT-FOREX-Dollar steady as markets await Trump tariff clarity, central banks
Repeats to add headline tag. No change to content of storyTrump's mooted levies so far viewed as moderate Dollar has fallen since inaugurationBank of Japan set to raise rates on FridayBy Kevin Buckland, Harry Robertson TOKYO/LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The dollar traded in narrow ranges agains...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.2% lower at C$1.4403 to the greenback, or 69.43 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.4376 to 1.4413.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
BUZZ-COMMENT-Positioning is the biggest challenge for dollar bulls
Jan 23 (Reuters) - The biggest challenge for dollar bulls in the short-run is positioning. The last few months has seen a significant increase in dollar exposure and rightly so given the prevailing narrative. However, that positioning has become crowded – net longs sit at highest level since Novembe...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
JPMorgan cuts Panama view on Trump's threat to 'take back' canal
By Marc Jones LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. investment bank JPMorgan has downgraded its recommendation on Panama's bonds after U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his threat this week to "take back" the Panama canal.The Central American country's bonds have been struggling sin...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
BUZZ-COMMENT-USD bullish as a downside break could not be sustained
Jan 23 (Reuters) - As the U.S. dollar could not sustain its break below a key Fibonacci level, that could lead to gains in the days and weeks ahead for a currency that has been directionless recently.The dollar traded in narrow ranges against major peers on Thursday, as it continued to struggle for ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
BUZZ-COMMENT-Oil the unknown quantity that's key for currencies
Jan 23 (Reuters) - The direction of oil is key for currencies and although its surge in early 2025 supports those of producers such as the United States, it also heightens the chance that OPEC and Russia increase supply which could undermine the greenback.Crude has got cheaper but the drop below cru...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
Sterling dips as traders remain cautious on Trump tariffs
By Harry Robertson LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The pound fell slightly on Thursday as currency markets remained focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs in his early days back in the White House.Sterling GBP=D3 was last down 0.14% at $1.2311. It remains around 1.1% higher si...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
Norway central bank keeps rate on hold, plans March cut
March cut "likely", Norges Bank chief saysInflation has declined but remains above targetSees uncertainty over trade barriersNorway currency weakens slightlyUpdates currency in paragraph 6, adds analyst in paragraphs 10-11, inflation outlook in paragraphs 12-15, bullet pointsBy Gwladys Fouch...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
CEE MARKETS-Currencies steady, zloty holds gains as investors wait for Trump's plans
BUDAPEST, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Central European currencies were steady on Thursday with the Polish zloty holding on to the gains that drove it to nearly five-year highs the previous day, helped by a weakening dollar.Stock markets were also subdued after rising earlier this week, with investors eyeing ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
FOREX-Dollar steady as markets await Trump tariff clarity, central banks
Trump's mooted levies so far viewed as moderate Dollar has fallen since inaugurationBank of Japan set to raise rates on FridayUpdates in morning European tradingBy Kevin Buckland and Harry Robertson TOKYO/LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The dollar traded in narrow ranges against major peers on Thu...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
