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EMERGING MARKETS-Most currencies, stocks fall as Trump's tariffs take effect
Ukraine bonds down after Trump pauses all U.S. military aid Mexican peso hits one month low vs dollarCentral Eastern European equities slide EM stocks index pinned at one-month lowsBy Shashwat Chauhan March 4 (Reuters) - Most emerging market stocks and currencies fell on Tuesday, as investors hel...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
COMMENT-Trump's FX accusation is music to ears of yen bulls
March 4 (Reuters) - Yen bulls have a spring in their step courtesy of the currency view which U.S. President Donald Trump delivered from the White House on Monday. Trump said a weak yen and yuan were "unfair" to the U.S. and that "I've called President Xi, I've called the leaders...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
Evidence suggests Trump's cheap yuan comment is unfounded
SHANGHAI, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of China's foreign exchange policy appears to be unfounded, given the yuan's relative strength in currency markets and Beijing's efforts to keep it stable.Trump said on Monday he told the leaders of Japan and China...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
COMMENT-Large speculative USD/JPY short could limit downside
March 4 (Reuters) - The size of the USD/JPY speculative short could prevent a steeper decline in spot. A larger speculative short position means there is likely to be a corresponding increase in bids and vulnerable buy stops that would likely hinder further falls.The USD/JPY speculative short - deri...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
AUD/JPY trades near 93.00, downside risks appear amid tariff concerns
AUD/JPY continues its decline, hovering around 92.80 during early European trading on Tuesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains under pressure after the White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump signed an order raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%. Given China’s crucial role as...
Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 4
Forex Today: Markets remain on edge as Trump tariffs take effect
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, March 4: Following Monday's volatile action, investors cling to a cautious stance early Tuesday, while assessing the latest developments surrounding the US tariff policy and retaliatory measures against it.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 4
Trump says Japan, China cannot keep reducing value of their currencies
Weak Japan, Chinese currencies 'unfair' to U.S., Trump saysSolution to weak-currency policies is tariffs, Trump saysJapan says it is not adopting policies to directly weaken yenChina keeps guiding yuan firmerBy Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Tru...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
FOREX-Canadian dollar, Mexican peso slump to one-month lows as US tariffs hit
Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada take effectTrump slaps another 10% duties on Chinese goods, 20% in totalEscalating trade war saps sentimentEuro steady ahead of ECB meeting on ThursdayBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar and the Mexican peso fell to the...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
China's yuan pares some gains after US tariffs kick in
SHANGHAI, March 4 (Reuters) - China's yuan pared some earlier gains against the dollar on Tuesday after fresh U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods kicked in, heightening trade tensions and threatening to put more pressure on the uneven economy.The United States doubled trade tariffs on Chinese goods to...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
FOREX-Canadian dollar, Mexican peso slump to one-month lows as US tariffs hit
Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada take effectTrump slaps another 10% duties on Chinese goods, 20% in totalEscalating trade war saps sentimentInvestors flock to U.S. Treasuries Euro steady ahead of ECB meeting on ThursdayBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - The Canadian doll...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
China's yuan inches higher on PBOC support as US tariffs loom
SHANGHAI, March 4 (Reuters) - China's yuan inched higher against the dollar on Tuesday as the central bank continued to guide the currency firmer hours ahead of the expected imposition of more U.S. tariffs.The United States is expected to raise tariffs on Chinese goods by 10% at 0501 GMT on...
Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
EUR/JPY tumbles below 156.50 amid safe-haven demand
The EUR/JPY cross falls to near 156.25 during the Europeam session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JYP) edges higher due to the risk-off mood and fresh fear of trade tension from US President Donald Trump. Investors will keep an eye on the Fedspeak later on Tuesday.
Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 4
COMMENT-China Policy Watch-Yuan isn't a stimulus option
March 4 (Reuters) - China clearly has several stimulus options available as policymakers head into a much-anticipated parliamentary meeting this week. Weakening the yuan to support export competitiveness is unlikely to be one of them.The top legislative body, the National People's Congress (NPC)...Reuters
Tue, Mar 4
