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AUD/USD breaks above 0.6800 on strong jobs data – BBH
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is outperforming, with AUD/USD breaking above 0.6800 after a robust December jobs report showing 65.2k positions added and the unemployment rate falling to 4.1%, BBH FX analysts report, BBH FX analysts report.
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USD recovers against JPY, EUR as risk assets rally – BBH
US Dollar (USD) recovered some of this week’s losses mostly versus Japanese Yen (JPY) and Euro (EUR). Cyclical-sensitive currencies are outperforming, led by Australian Dollar (AUD). Global equity markets are up, bond markets are steady, and gold is firm near record highs.
Sterling edges up as focus shifts to data, BoE rate outlook
By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 22 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up against both the euro and the U.S. dollar after recent economic data painted a mixed picture, bringing the Bank of England rate outlook back into focus.Investor attention shifted to the state of the economy after geopolitics dominated earlie...Reuters
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Borrowing data offers new year cheer for UK's Reeves, for now
Britain runs smaller budget deficit than expected in DecemberData raise chance borrowing forecasts for 2025/26 will be metLong-term political pressures hang over budget outlookBy Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain's government borrowed less than expected in December, a...Reuters
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Japan's budget surplus plan faces further delay as Takaichi pushes spending
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's plan to return to a primary budget surplus for the first time in decades has been pushed back again, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presses ahead with what she calls a "proactive" fiscal policy.The forecast deficit for the next fi...Reuters
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CEE MARKETS-Central Europe's stocks, currencies rise after new Trump tariffs averted
WARSAW, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Central European stocks bounced and currencies firmed on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back from threats to impose tariffs as leverage to seize Greenland.Tensions over Greenland have kept markets on edge, but news that there was agreement on a...Reuters
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INDIA RUPEE-Rupee breaks six-day losing streak after Trump drops Greenland-related tariff threat
By Dharamraj DhutiaMUMBAI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee broke its six-day declining streak by staging a mild recovery on Thursday, supported by an improvement in risk appetite after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats against Europe linked to Greenland.The rupee INR=I...Reuters
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USD/JPY: Likely to trade in a range of 157.90/158.80 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade in a range of 157.90/158.80. In the longer run, USD appears to have entered a consolidation phase between 157.10 and 159.10, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note.Fxstreet
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Strong jobs data lifts AUD rate expectations – ING
While strong Australian jobs data has boosted rate-hike pricing, expectations may be running ahead of inflation reality, leaving AUD/USD vulnerable in the near term even as AUD holds up well on the crosses, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.Fxstreet
2 hours ago
Japan's budget surplus plan faces further delay as Takaichi pushes spending
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's plan to return to a primary budget surplus for the first time in decades has been pushed back again, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presses ahead with what she calls a "proactive" fiscal policy.The forecast deficit for the next fi...Reuters
2 hours ago
EMERGING MARKETS-EM equities at record highs on Trump's Greenland dial-down; focus on Ukraine peace talks
Stocks rise 0.7%, FX flatUkraine's international bonds rally as much as 2.5 centsRomania's BETI index leads regional gainsTurkey's monetary policy decision due later in the dayBy Twesha Dikshit and Ragini Mathur Jan 22 (Reuters) - Emerging market equities were trading at record highs ...Reuters
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EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Euro returns above 0.8700 on a brighter mood
The Euro reversal against the British Pound seen on Wednesday, found support at a previous resistance area near 0.8790, and the pair is picking up on Thursday, favoured by an improved market sentiment, returning to levels past 0.8700 with bulls aiming for the resistance area at 0.8745.
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2 hours ago
GBP/USD: Likely to range-trade between 1.3400 and 1.3460 – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) is likely to range-trade between 1.3400 and 1.3460. In the longer run, the near-term bias is tilted to the upside, but GBP may not break above 1.3505, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note.
Fxstreet
2 hours ago
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Seems vulnerable above 1.3800; US PCE Price Index in focus
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from the 1.3785 region, or the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the December-January upswing, and trades with a negative bias for the fourth straight day on Thursday.
Fxstreet
2 hours ago
AUD/USD rallies further to near 0.6800 on strong Aussie employment data
The AUD/USD pair extends its winning streak for the fourth trading day on Thursday, trading 0.6% higher to near 0.6810 during the European trading session. The Aussie pair gains further as the Australian Dollar (AUD) outperforms its peers, following the release of the employment data for December.Fxstreet
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