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Debt-ridden global bond markets rattled by Japanese selloff, Greenland fears
Japanese bond selloff spills over globallyLong-dated U.S. yields post biggest two-day rise since MayGreenland tensions adds pressure on European defence spendingBy Alun John, Yoruk Bahceli and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A surge in Japan's borrowing costs to record highs rippl...Reuters
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FOREX-Dollar lower as investors reignite 'Sell America' trade
Trump's Greenland threats spark retreat from US assetsJapanese yen in focus as Takaichi vows to suspend sales tax on foodDollar sinks against euro, Swiss franc, sterlingBy Hannah Lang and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The dollar was set for its largest daily fall in over a...Reuters
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JPY edges higher but lags G10 – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is up a modest 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD), tentatively attempting to extend its recent recovery against the USD while trading defensively against all of its G10 peers, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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USD/CAD trades near two-week lows amid sustained US Dollar selling
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) extends its advance against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and the European Union weigh heavily on the Greenback. At the time of writing, USD/CAD trades around 1.3830, near a two-week low.
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Japanese selloff, Greenland fears ripple through debt-ridden global bond markets
Japanese bond selloff spills over globallyLong-dated U.S. yields post biggest two-day rise since MayGreenland tensions adds pressure on European defence spendingBy Alun John, Yoruk Bahceli and Amanda Cooper LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A surge in Japan's borrowing costs to record highs rippled ...Reuters
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EUR jumps 0.7% as sentiment turns decisively positive – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is strong, up an impressive 0.7% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and extending its recovery with a swift retracement of the pullback from its December highs, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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CAD firms into low 1.38s on broad USD weakness – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has picked more ground this morning to reach the low 1.38s in a reflection of the broader weakness in the US Dollar (USD) rather than anything else, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.Fxstreet
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UK's finance minister Reeves calls for Greenland de-escalation
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday that it was important to de-escalate the situation over Greenland, the island which U.S. President Donald Trump has said his country should own."We absolutely want to de-escalate," Reeves told a Bloomberg...Reuters
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UK's finance minister Reeves calls for Greenland de-escalation
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday that it was important to de-escalate the situation over Greenland, the island which U.S. President Donald Trump has said his country should own."We absolutely want to de-escalate," Reeves told a Bloomberg...Reuters
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Bessent says he met Chinese counterpart at Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Davos late on Monday and discussed soybean purchases. "I had a meeting with my Chinese counterpart here in Davos last night, Vice Premier He Lifeng. He told me ...Reuters
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Bessent tells Davos Europe shouldn't retaliate over Greenland
DAVOS, Swtizerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday warned European countries not to retaliate over Trump's aim to take over Greenland and urged them to "have an open mind." "I tell everyone, sit back. Take a deep breath. Do not retaliate. ... ...Reuters
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EUR/CHF slides toward a four-week low as trade tensions lift the Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) attracts fresh buyers against the Euro (EUR) on Tuesday, as renewed US-EU trade war concerns weigh on risk appetite and lift demand for defensive currencies. At the time of writing, EUR/CHF trades around 0.9265, hovering near its lowest level since December 26.
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FOREX-Dollar tumbles as investors reignite 'Sell America' trade
Trump's Greenland threats spark retreat from US assetsJapanese yen in focus as Takaichi vows to suspend sales tax on foodDollar sinks against euro, Swiss franc, sterlingBy Gregor Stuart Hunter and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The dollar was set for its largest daily fall...Reuters
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EUR/GBP rises as Euro gains on improved sentiment, UK data fuels BoE rate cut bets
EUR/GBP trades around 0.8720 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 0.60% on the day, with the Euro (EUR) outperforming the Pound Sterling (GBP) after a series of supportive macroeconomic releases from the Eurozone.
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USD/CAD approaches 1.3800 amid broad-based US Dollar weakness
The US Dollar is trading lower for the second consecutive day against its Canadian counterpart on Tuesday. The pair has dropped about 0.6% over the last two days, extending its reversal from 1.3928 highs to session lows at 1.3820 so far.Fxstreet
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USD/JPY drops to near 157.80 as US-EU disputes batter US Dollar
The USD/JPY pair is down 0.2% to near 157.80 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) underperforms across the board amid ongoing disputes between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) over Greenland’s sovereignty.Fxstreet
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Pound heads for biggest two-day rise since December as dollar wilts
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The pound headed for its largest two-day rise since December on Tuesday, rallying as investors ditched the dollar in the face of mounting trade tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs from F...Reuters
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