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USD/JPY recovers early losses and rebounds to near 148.00 as US Dollar extends upside
The USD/JPY pair claws back its early losses and recovers to near 148.00 during the European trading session on Friday. The pair bounces back as the US Dollar (US) extends its winning streak for the third trading session.
Fxstreet
9 minutes ago
AUD/USD trims losses, returns to 0.6600 as US Dollar recovery stalls
The Australian Dollar returned to levels right above the 0.6600 level against the USD, after finding support at the 0.8590 area in Friday’s early European session. The pair, however, maintains its immediate bearish trend intact, on track to a 0.6% weekly loss.
Fxstreet
an hour ago
EU ministers seek agreement on digital euro to be independent of Visa and Mastercard
Debate on digital euro goes back six yearsSome concerned about stability riskSpanish finance minister says quick progress neededBy Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Jan Strupczewski COPENHAGEN, Sept 19 (Reuters) - European Union finance ministers will seek to reach a common position on Friday on how to...Reuters
an hour ago
EUR/USD is set to climb back to the 1.1850 – ING
EUR/USD is expected to climb back to the 1.1850 handle in the coming days. Thursday morning’s rally in the pair shows momentum remains tilted to the bullish side, but also that the US jobs market data continues to have an outsized impact on USD crosses, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
Fxstreet
an hour ago
FOREX-Yen firms as BOJ rate cut bets mount, sterling down on fiscal worries
Yen appreciates as BOJ votes to hold but hawkishness growsSplit 7-2 vote lays groundwork for October hike: InvescoSterling falls as Britain's borrowing shot past forecastsBy Gregor Stuart Hunter and Sara Rossi SINGAPORE/LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The yen firmed against the dollar on Friday a...Reuters
an hour ago
EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks set for modest gains after week of rate decisions and data
EM stocks down 0.4% on day, FX down 0.2%Putin signals tax hikes to close Russia's budget gapS. Africa's minister meets USTR Greer for trade talksBy Pranav Kashyap Sept 19 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks and currencies were on track for modest weekly gains as investors caught their brea...Reuters
2 hours ago
Fed resumes easing path, other major central banks on hold
Fed, Bank of Canada cut ratesBank of England, BOJ leaves rates on holdMarkets see lower chance of further ECB rate cutsBy Sara Rossi LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve has delivered its first rate cut since December, diverging from most other major central banks that have kept i...Reuters
2 hours ago
USD/CAD hits fresh highs at 1.3820 amid broadbased US Dollar strength
The US Dollar trades higher against its Canadian counterpart for the third consecutive day on Friday, reaching session highs at 1.3820 after bouncing from 1.3625 lows after last Wednesday’s Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.Strong US jobless claims figures and Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing
Fxstreet
2 hours ago
Pound, gilts hit by surge in UK borrowing
Pound heads for biggest two-day drop since JulyPublic borrowing surges in headache for finance minister ReevesUK bond yields up after Bank of England debt sales tweaksBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The pound headed for its biggest two-day drop since late July on Friday, while bond y...Reuters
2 hours ago
QUOTES-BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference
Sept 19 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday but decided to start selling its holdings of risky assets, taking another step forward in phasing out remnants of its massive stimulus programme.Two of the BOJ's nine board members dissented to the central bank's deci...Reuters
4 hours ago
Pound rattled by surprise surge in UK borrowing
Pound heads for biggest two-day drop since JulyPublic borrowing surges in headache for finance minister ReevesUK bond yields up after Bank of England debt sales tweaksBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) - The pound headed for its biggest two-day drop since late July on Friday, after a surg...Reuters
4 hours ago
FOREX-Yen firms as BOJ board dissent raises prospect of near-term rate hike
Yen appreciates after BOJ votes to hold amid LDP leadership electionSplit 7-2 vote lays groundwork for October hike: InvescoInvestors look for catalysts post-Fed decisionMarkets weigh dollar's long-term outlook amid tariffs and Fed criticismBy Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Sept 19 (Reuters)...Reuters
4 hours ago
Pound Sterling slumps as UK gilt yields surge on rising fiscal woes
The Pound Sterling (GBP) tumbles against its major peers on Friday as long-dated United Kingdom (UK) gilt yields gain sharply amid soaring public sector borrowings in August. 30-year UK gilt yields jump over 1% to near 5.50%.
Fxstreet
4 hours ago
NZD/USD softens to near 0.5860 as Trade Deficit widens sharply
The NZD/USD pair extends its downside around 0.5860 during the early European session on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) faces some selling pressure near a two-week low following the release of New Zealand’s Trade Balance data for August.
Fxstreet
4 hours ago
EUR/USD holds losses below 1.1800 ahead of German PPI data
EUR/USD extends its losing streak for the third successive session, trading around 1.1770 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair faces challenges as the US Dollar (USD) continues to attract buyers following the release of the United States (US) Weekly Initial Jobless Claims on Thursday.Fxstreet
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