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Japanese Yen pulls back from multi-week top against USD after Trump’s comments
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retreats sharply after touching a five-week top against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Tuesday, with the USD/JPY pair rallying over 100 pips from levels below the 155.00 psychological mark in the last hour.
Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 21
BUZZ-USD/JPY on back-foot after Trump sworn in, sell the fact?
USD/JPY on the back foot in Asia, 155.64 to 155.18 EBS, sell the fact?Trump sworn in as new US president, various non-trade policies announcedMarket also awaiting BOJ decision Friday, Fed to cut in March?Indications JGB-US Tsy yield differentials still well below recent highsDifferentials may actual...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
FOREX-Dollar under water on signs Trump tariffs to be gradual
No specific tariff plans on day one of Trump presidencyTalk of gradualism sees dollar slip across the board USD index sees biggest daily drop since late 2023 Adds details of trade memo, Treasury pricesBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The dollar nursed broad losses on Tuesday after U.S. Pr...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
Australia, NZ dlrs hit two-week highs on Trump tariff delay
SYDNEY, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were standing near two-week highs on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump stopped short of imposing new tariffs on his first day in office, triggering a broad correction in the greenback. Local bonds also gained, tracking the ris...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
Draft Trump trade memo targets US trade deficit, China purchases of US exports
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is ordering federal agencies to "investigate and remedy" persistent U.S. trade deficits, and address other countries' unfair trade practices and currency manipulation, according to a draft White House trade memo seen by Reuters that stops sh...Reuters
Mon, Jan 20
GBP/USD gains ground ahead of UK labor figures
GBP/USD rose 1.35% on Monday, gaining ground and climbing back over the 1.2300 handle as markets breathe a collective sigh of relief after freshly-minted US President Donald Trump made a last-minute pivot away from a broad, sweeping policy of day-one trade tariffs.
Fxstreet
Mon, Jan 20
FOREX-Dollar retreats on signs Trump tariffs to be measured
No specific tariff plans on day one of Trump presidencyTalk of gradualism sees dollar slip across the board USD index sees biggest daily drop since late 2023 By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The dollar nursed broad losses on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump stopped short of impos...Reuters
Mon, Jan 20
QUOTES-Trade, tariffs, energy - market reaction to Trump's inauguration speech
Adds new commentLONDON/NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The dollar extended its slide while crude prices curtailed their losses after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would tariff and tax countries to enrich Americans, overhaul the trade system and declare a national energy emergency. COMME...Reuters
Mon, Jan 20
