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GBP/USD maintains position above 1.3550 near 39-month highs due to risk-on mood
GBP/USD extends its winning streak for the third successive session, trading around 1.3570 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair is hovering near the 39-month high of 1.3593, which was marked on Monday.
Fxstreet
Tue, May 27
Japan net external assets hit record, but surrenders world's top creditor spot
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Japan's net external assets rose to a record 533.1 trillion yen ($3.73 trillion) in 2024, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday, rising for a seventh straight year thanks to a weak yen and strong appetite for overseas corporate acquisitions.Reuters
Tue, May 27
Japanese Yen refreshes monthly high against USD on strong domestic inflation data
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Tuesday following the release of strong inflation data. Adding to this, Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's comments left the door open for further policy tightening by the central bank.
Fxstreet
Tue, May 27
Australian Dollar hovers near a psychological level after retreating from six-month highs
The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) for the second successive day on Tuesday. However, the AUD/USD pair maintains its position near a psychological 0.6500 level after pulling back from a six-month high of 0.6537, which was reached on Monday.
Fxstreet
Tue, May 27
NZD/USD extends the rally to near 0.6000 ahead of RBNZ rate decision
The NZD/USD pair extends its upside to around 0.6000 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The US Dollar (USD) edges lower against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) amid renewed trade tensions and growing concerns about the US fiscal outlook.
Fxstreet
Tue, May 27
FOREX-Dollar stutters as US tax debate grinds on; yen gains
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - The dollar struggled to regain its footing Tuesday as investor concerns over a sweeping tax and spending bill and its implications for the U.S. debt profile continued to undermine sentiment towards U.S. assets.Global stock markets and the euro gained on Mo...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Euro logs one-month high after Trump delays EU tariffs
TOKYO/LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - The euro hit a one-month high against the U.S. dollar on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump backed down from threatened 50% duties on European Union shipments from June 1, as the bloc asked for time to "reach a good deal".
Reuters
Tue, May 27
Brazil's central bank announces $1 billion dollar auction with repurchase deal
SAO PAULO, May 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank said on Monday it will hold an up to $1 billion dollar auction with repurchase agreement on May 27, aimed at rolling over contracts maturing in July.The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. (local time) on Tuesday, the central bank said. The of...Reuters
Mon, May 26
RPT-Global central banks talk harsh new economic realities in Tokyo
BOJ's conference to debate IMF paper on 'inflation scares'Rate control, quantitative tightening also up for debateCentral banks face challenge of balancing growth, price risksBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - It's Japan's version of the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Brazil's central bank announces $1 billion dollar auction with repurchase deal
SAO PAULO, May 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank said on Monday it will hold an up to $1 billion dollar auction with repurchase agreement on May 27, aimed at rolling over contracts maturing in July.The auction will start at 10:30 a.m. (local time) on Tuesday, the central bank said.Reuters
Mon, May 26
EUR/USD hits 4-week peak as Trump delays tariffs on EU
EUR/USD begins the week on the front foot but trims some of its earlier gains after hitting a four-week high of 1.1420, sponsored by US President Donald Trump's reversal on his decision to enact tariffs on the European Union (EU) on June 1.Fxstreet
Mon, May 26
GBP/USD eases from multi-year high amid thin trading, BoE speeches eyed
The British Pound (GBP) is trading sideways against the US Dollar (USD) after reaching its highest level in three years at the start of this week’s session. The GBP/USD pair surged to 1.3593 early in Monday’s session.Fxstreet
Mon, May 26
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar steadies near 7-month high as short positions rise
Loonie touches strongest since October 9Speculators raise bearish bets to six-week highFlash estimate shows factory sales down in AprilBond yields ease across flatter curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, May 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar steadied against its U.S. counterpart on Monday after posting...Reuters
Mon, May 26
