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BRIEF-Coinbase Says Aware That Some Users May Be Experiencing Delayed Sends And Receives On Ethereum Network
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Coinbase Global Inc COIN.O:COINBASE GLOBAL INC- AWARE THAT SOME USERS MAY BE EXPERIENCING DELAYED SENDS AND RECEIVES ON ETHEREUM NETWORKSource: https://tinyurl.com/yhruurfsFurther company coverage: COIN.OReuters
Wed, Feb 19
NZ central bank cuts rates 50bps, flags steeper easing cycle to revive frail economy
RBNZ's cut reinforces dovish stance, contrasting with cautious RBA, FedGovernor flags 25-bps cuts in April, May amid moderating inflationEconomy struggles with recession, inflation volatility anticipatedRBNZ says global tariff uncertainty poses economic risksUpdates with comments from RBNZ gover...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
China's yuan slips on rising dollar buying interest, trade uncertainty weighs on sentiment
China's yuan slipped against the dollar on Wednesday, dragged lower by rising buying interest in the greenback while investors remained cautious trade relations between the world's two largest economies.
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Wed, Feb 19
Japanese Yen remains on the back foot amid a positive risk tone; downside seems limited
The Japanese Yen attracts sellers for the second straight day due to a positive risk tone. Bets for more interest rate hikes by the BoJ should help limit deeper losses for the JPY. The divergent BoJ-Fed expectations should contribute to capping gains for USD/JPY.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
Australian Dollar loses ground following fresh Trump tariff threats
The Australian Dollar declines as market sentiment deteriorates amid fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. Australia's Wage Price Index increased by 0.7% QoQ in Q4 2024, missing the expected 0.8% rise. Hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials bolster the US Dollar.
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Wed, Feb 19
FOREX-Dollar firms on Ukraine tensions, kiwi slumps as RBNZ slashes rates
New Zealand dollar slides as RBNZ cuts ratesUS dollar bolstered by tariff, Ukraine concerns but near lowEuro under some pressure as market assesses US-Europe divisionsUpdates with RBNZ decision, market reactionBy Brigid Riley TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held firm on Wednesday on the...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
New Zealand central bank cuts rates by 50 basis points
WELLINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday as policymakers sought to revive a struggling economy, and markets bet that moderating inflation will bring borrowing costs even lower over coming months.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
NZD/USD slides further below 0.5700 in reaction to RBNZ’s supersized rate cut
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers for the second straight day and drops to a three-day low, around the 0.5680-0.5675 area after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its policy decision this Wednesday.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
FOREX-Dollar firms on Ukraine tensions, kiwi awaits RBNZ decision
NZ dollar steadies ahead of rate decisionUS dollar bolstered on tariff, Russia-Ukraine concerns but near lowEuro under some pressure as market assesses US-Europe divisionsBy Brigid Riley TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar perked up on Wednesday on the back of tariff concerns and tense Russ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BUZZ-USD/JPY finding it heavy on 152, in hourly Ichimoku cloud
USD/JPY finding it heavy on 152, 152.22 late Asia yesterday, 152.13 in NYAsia 151.84-152.10 EBS, in 151.61-152.18 descending hourly Ichimoku cloudCloud top, 152.37/40 200/100-HMAs, 152.66 200-DMA tech resistance aboveSupport from 151.20-25 double bottom - 151.23 low yesterday, 151.20 Feb 10More supp...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-RBNZ to cut 50 bps Wednesday amid growth concerns
Repeats with no changes Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut its official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 3.75% on Wednesday. The RBNZ has eased by 125 bps since August, aiming to support a sluggish economy and curb rising unemployment. RBNZ Governor Adr...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap:EUR/USD eases as Ukraine optimism fades
Repeat with no changes Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose on Tuesday as hopes for a speedy Ukraine peace deal faded, while a stronger-than-expected Empire State business conditions index report helped push Treasury yields higher.The United States and Russia agreed to press ahead with effort...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
