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Japan says massive Treasury stockpile among tools for US trade talks
Japan puts 'all cards on table' in trade talks with USJapan's huge US Treasury holdings among such cards, Kato saysWhether to actually use that card is different question, he saysRemarks highlight Japan, China leverage as big U.S. creditorsBy Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Ma...Reuters
Fri, May 2
FOREX-Dollar poised for 3rd weekly gain on trade optimism; Aussie climbs
Yen hits three-week low against the dollarEuro edges up from near a three-week lowNonfarm payrolls report awaited for Fed rate cut cluesBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar headed for a third straight weekly gain as signs of progress in Washington's talks with some of its t...Reuters
Fri, May 2
CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar poised for third weekly gain as tariff concerns ease
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar headed for a third straight weekly gain as signs of progress in Washington's talks with some of its trading partners and better-than-expected data eased concerns over investments in the world's largest economy.The dollar, U.S. Treasu...Reuters
Fri, May 2
CORRECTED-FOREX-US dollar rallies on continued trade deal optimism; yen slumps
Yen sold as BOJ holds rates but cuts economic forecastsUS manufacturing contracts; jobless claims riseMuch of Europe closed for May Day holidayFocus on Friday's nonfarm payrollsBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar continued to bounce back on Thursday on some...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Australia, NZ dollars perk up on hopes for US-China progress
SYDNEY, May 2 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged up on Friday as investors hoped there might be some tentative progress on U.S.-China trade talks, which helped offset a soft reading on local consumption.Figures on Australian retail sales showed only a modest rise of 0.3% in Mar...Reuters
Fri, May 2
RPT-COLUMN-After record import blow to U.S. GDP, beware export sucker punch: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, May 1 (Reuters) - Net trade delivered a record blow to the U.S. economy in the first quarter, as U.S. companies ramped up imports to get ahead of the Trump administration's tariff tsunami.While the focus is rightly on imports, it's also worth considering th...Reuters
Fri, May 2
EUR/USD holds below 1.1300 on firmer US Dollar, all eyes on US NFP data
The EUR/USD pair softens to around 1.1290 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Euro (EUR) amid optimism about a de-escalation in the global trade conflict. All eyes will be on the US April Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which is due later on Friday.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie stalls near 1.0800 as bearish pressure builds
The AUD/NZD pair edged slightly higher on Thursday, trading near the 1.0800 area as the market transitions into the Asian session. While the move shows mild intraday strength, the broader technical setup remains tilted to the downside.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Ryan Specialty matches Q1 earnings forecast as organic growth accelerates to 12.9%
Organic growth of 12.9% in Q1 2025Adjusted Ebitdac increases 27.5% YoY to $200.5 millionAdjusted Ebitdac margin climbs 60 bps YoY to 29.1%Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.39 matches Wall Street consensusNet commissions and fees rise 25.7% YoY to $676.1 millionBy Chris MunroMay 1 - (The Insurer) – Ryan Spe...Reuters
Thu, May 1
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro climbs toward session highs with bullish trend intact
The EUR/JPY pair extended its rally on Thursday, pushing toward the 164.00 zone after a strong advance during the European session. The pair sits near the top of the day’s range as it enters the Asian session, reflecting sustained demand despite a flattening in momentum indicators.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Trump's stablecoin chosen for $2 billion Abu Dhabi investment in Binance, co-founder says
World Liberty Financial unveiled USD1 stablecoin in MarchTo be used for $2 bln MGX investment in Binance, WLF co-founder saysUse highlights World Liberty's growing clout in crypto industry By Federico Maccioni May 1 (Reuters) - A stablecoin launched by Donald Trump's World Liberty Financi...Reuters
Thu, May 1
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar weakens but uptrend remains intact
Canadian dollar falls 0.4% against the greenbackTrades in a range of 1.3785 to 1.3862Factory PMI falls to 45.3 in AprilBond yields trade mixed across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, May 1 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, giving back some of the ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds bullish tone while drifting near 0.8500
The EUR/GBP pair saw slight weakness on Thursday, trading near the 0.8500 zone after the European session. Despite today’s marginal drop, the overall structure remains supportive of a bullish bias, backed by a firm base of longer-term moving averages.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
FOREX-Yen tumbles with BOJ on hold; US dollar rises vs most currencies
Yen sold as BOJ holds rates but cuts economic forecastsUS manufacturing contracts; jobless claims riseMuch of Europe closed for May Day holidayBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - The yen sank on Thursday as the Bank of Japan lowered growth forecasts due...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Tether Reported Over $1 Billion In Operating Profit From Traditional Investments During The Quarter
May 1 (Reuters) - TETHER: REPORTED OVER $1 BILLION IN OPERATING PROFIT FROM TRADITIONAL INVESTMENTS DURING THE QUARTERTETHER: CIRCULATING SUPPLY OF USD₮ GREW BY APPROXIMATELY $7 BILLION IN Q1Source text: https://tinyurl.com/29awkmjfFurther company coverage: [ ]Reuters
Thu, May 1
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$1.382 to the greenback, or 72.36 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3785 to 1.3825.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=RR ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
