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BOJ to raise rates with eye on Iran war fallout, central bank official says
By Leika KiharaTOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates while keeping a close eye on how the Middle East conflict affects the economy and underlying inflation, a senior central bank official said on Friday.While rising fuel costs from the conflict could hurt...Reuters
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NZD/USD declines to near 0.5700 on weak Chinese PMI, US NFP data looms
The NZD/USD pair extends the decline to a near four-month low around 0.5710 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) softens against the US Dollar (USD) on the downbeat Chinese economic data and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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Japan finance minister warns of high FX volatility, signals readiness to act
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday put currency traders on notice, saying the government stands ready to act against speculative moves in foreign exchange markets as volatility has risen "significantly." The yen, trading near the psychologically k...Reuters
2 hours ago
Japanese Yen flat lines amid persistent tensions in the Middle East
The USD/JPY pair trades on a flat note near 159.60 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Trading volumes are likely to be thin due to the Good Friday holiday. All eyes will be on the US March Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which will be published later on Friday.
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Australian Dollar advances despite increased risk aversion
AUD/USD gains ground after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 0.6910 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) softens, even amid stronger safe-haven demand due to escalating Middle East tensions.
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Japan finance minister reiterates readiness to act on FX volatility
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday reiterated the government's readiness to act against foreign exchange volatility as the yen stayed close to the psychologically important 160-per-dollar line."We are seeing a rise in speculative activity in both ...Reuters
3 hours ago
EUR/USD posts modest gains to near 1.1550, traders brace for US NFP data
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains around 1.1540 during the early Asian session on Friday. Trading volumes are likely to be thin due to the Good Friday holiday. The US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for March will take center stage later on Friday.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Struggles at 211.00 as hanging man emerges
The GBP/JPY consolidates at around 211.00 as risk appetite turned sour due to increasing tensions in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump revealed that the US forces' mission would extend between two and three weeks.
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AUD/USD slips toward 0.6900 as Trump remarks lift US Dollar today
The Australian Dollar retreats by 0.36% on Thursday following harsh remarks by US President Donald Trump, who, rather than seeking to de-escalate the conflict, warned that it would last 2 to 3 weeks and would hit Iran harder.Fxstreet
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FOREX-Dollar rises against peers on renewed concerns about Middle East conflict
Trump vows continued strikes on Iran, shattering peace hopesDollar rallies on safe-haven demand; sterling and euro dropFriday's US jobs data also in focus amid market uncertaintyBy Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - The dollar rose sharply from two straight sessions of losses on Thur...Reuters
8 hours ago
CNY: Gradual gains versus Dollar – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur expects the Chinese Yuan (CNY) to edge higher against the US Dollar (USD) while staying undervalued versus most other currencies. The bank projects USD/CNY at 6.90 by June 2026 and 6.70 by late 2027, with EUR/CNY broadly stable.
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TRY: Lira seen on steady depreciation despite CPI – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose argues that upcoming Turkish CPI data are largely obsolete given the looming impact of higher energy prices. He expects a strong March monthly print but stresses that external-shock inflation may be treated as transient by FX markets.
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USD/JPY holds gains as Trump escalates Iran war, Hormuz headlines cap upside
The USD/JPY pair is trading near the 159.40 price region on Thursday, having surged earlier in the day, though price action turned more volatile during the American session as headlines briefly supported risk sentiment.Fxstreet
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FOREX-Safe-haven bid pushes dollar higher as Trump talks tough on Iran
Trump vows continued strikes on Iran, shattering peace hopesDollar rallies on safe-haven demand; sterling and euro dropFriday's US jobs data also in focus amid market uncertaintyBy Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - The dollar rose sharply from two straight sessions of losses on Thur...Reuters
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