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FOREX-Dollar levels off from sharp climb as Trump cools Fed attacks
After soaring initially, dollar steadies against most currenciesTrump backs away from threat to fire Fed's PowellOptimism around trade deals soothe investor worries By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose sharply and then steadied on Wednesday as President Donal...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
FOREX-Dollar surges then steadies as Trump backs down on Fed attacks
After soaring initially, dollar steadies against most currenciesTrump backs away from threat to fire Fed's PowellOptimism around trade deals soothe investor worries By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose sharply and then steadied on Wednesday as President Donal...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Australia, NZ dollars gain as policy confusion dogs greenback
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, April 23 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the rise again on Wednesday as the latest changes in White House policy positions prompted fresh selling of the U.S. dollar from bewildered investors.The U.S. currency had rallied when U.S. President Donald ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
NZD/USD strengthens above 0.5950 amid hope for US-China trade deal
The NZD/USD pair gathers strength to around 0.5980 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has risen to its highest level since early November 2024 against the US Dollar (USD) after the optimistic comments from the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Wed, Apr 23
FOREX-Dollar surges as Trump backs down from threat to fire Fed's Powell
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar jumped broadly against major currencies on Wednesday as investors heaved a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump backed away from threats of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following his recent attacks.The markets ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
GBP/USD weakens below 1.3300 as US Dollar rises
The GBP/USD pair remains weak near 1.3280 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. Comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hint at a thaw in US-China trade tensions, fueling optimism in markets and strengthening the US Dollar (USD) against the Pound Sterling (GBP).
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Wed, Apr 23
Insurer Chubb's first quarter profit falls due to California wildfires losses
April 22 (Reuters) - Insurance company Chubb CB.N reported a 38% fall in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as catastrophe losses from the California wildfires weighed on its underwriting performance and investment returns.A series of wildfires in California earlier this year claimed several lives and...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
GBP/JPY afloat near 189.00 amid risk jitters, bearish bias prevails
GBP/JPY trades modestly higher near 189.00 during Tuesday’s session after bouncing from intraday lows around 187.47. The pair’s upside follows a minor recovery in the Pound Sterling, which briefly reached 1.3423 against the US Dollar before retreating amid political and economic crosswinds.
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Tue, Apr 22
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Drifts near 162.00 as technical picture turns indecisive
The EURJPY pair is currently neutral, trading near the 162.00 zone after easing slightly on Tuesday. The pair remains confined within a narrow range between 160.98 and 162.32, showing no clear directional bias as Asian markets approach.
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Tue, Apr 22
US SEC charges PGI Global founder with $198 million crypto fraud scheme
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday it charged PGI Global Founder Ramil Palafox for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that raised about $198 million from investors worldwide.The SEC added that the charges stem from the misappropriation of more...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
