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GBP/USD softens to near 1.3750 as US Senate advances spending deal to avoid shutdown
The GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers near 1.3760 during the early European session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Pound Sterling (GBP) after US President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats struck a deal to avoid a US government shutdown.
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Japanese Yen weakens on soft Tokyo CPI print, fiscal woes and political risks
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session after data released this Friday showed that consumer inflation in Tokyo – Japan's capital city – fell sharply to a nearly four-year low in January. This eases pressure on the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to raise interest rates soon.
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2 hours ago
FOREX-Dollar pares weekly slide on Fed, government shutdown speculation
Trump to announce Fed Chair nominee, Warsh consideredDollar index rises 0.4%, trims weekly decline to 0.9%Trump endorses spending deal to avoid government shutdownBy Rocky Swift and Rae Wee TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Friday, paring its weekly slide, after U.S. President Donald T...Reuters
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USD/CAD gains traction above 1.3500 as Fed Chair announcement looms
The USD/CAD pair recovers some lost ground to near 1.3520 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) ahead of US President Donald Trump’s Federal Reserve (Fed) chair announcement.
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3 hours ago
FOREX-Dollar poised for weekly slide as global tensions rise
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The dollar was poised for a second straight weekly decline on Friday as tariff threats against countries trading with Cuba added to global tensions that have sapped demand for U.S. assets.The White House said that President Donald Trump signed an executive...Reuters
4 hours ago
US Treasury strengthens currency monitoring criteria, but finds no manipulation
Thailand added to US monitoring list as external surpluses growTreasury to scrutinize countries' efforts to resist depreciation against dollarChina 'stands out' for lack of currency transparency, US Treasury saysBy David Lawder WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on ...Reuters
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Australia, NZ dollars boast second week of bumper gains as greenback buckles
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were looking to end the week with bumper gains on Friday as the greenback struggled with investor disenchantment, while the potential for rate hikes at home burnished their yield appeal. An uncomfortably hot reading o...Reuters
5 hours ago
EUR/USD strengthens above 1.1950 amid US trade policy uncertainty, Fed independence concerns
The EUR/USD pair gains ground to near 1.1965 during the early Asian session on Friday. Unpredictable US trade policy and questions over the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed) weigh on the US Dollar (USD) against the Euro (EUR).
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5 hours ago
US Treasury omits call for BOJ tightening in FX report
Treasury cites expansionary fiscal policy as keeping yen weakMakes no reference to need for BOJ monetary tighteningBOJ raised rates to 30-year high of 0.75% in December 2025By Leika Kihara Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department refrained from calling on the Bank of Japan to continue rais...Reuters
6 hours ago
US Treasury says recent Korean won weakness not aligned to fundamentals
By Cynthia Kim SEOUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said recent depreciation in the South Korean won was not in line with the Asian country's strong economic fundamentals, in an assessment that was part of a semi-annual currency report. "Depreciation pressures on the won were acute...Reuters
7 hours ago
RPT-Japan leans on US backing, tactical silence in war on yen bears
Tokyo has stayed quiet on spikes in yen while noting coordination with U.S.Japan's top currency diplomat Mimura orchestrating FX messagingBOJ's rate path and political factors may limit yen's gainsBy Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Japan's top monetary o...Reuters
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US Treasury says recent Korean won weakness not aligned to fundamentals
SEOUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said recent depreciation in the Korean won was not in line with the country's strong economic fundamentals, in an assessment that was part of a semi-annual currency report.Reuters
7 hours ago
Stryker Q4 net sales rise 11.4%, beat estimates
OverviewMedical technologies firm's Q4 net sales rose 11.4%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 increased 11.5%, beating analyst expectationsCompany expects 2026 organic net sales growth of 8.0% to 9.5%OutlookCompany expects 2026 organic net sales growth between 8.0% and 9.5%Stryker...Reuters
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US Treasury strengthens currency monitoring criteria, but finds no manipulation
By David LawderWASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said it is strengthening scrutiny of countries' foreign exchange practices, including any efforts to resist depreciation of their currencies against the dollar, but did not accuse any major trading partner of currency ma...Reuters
8 hours ago
FOREX-Dollar under pressure as investors remain jittery over U.S. policy
Dollar lower against euro, yenFed signals prolonged wait before any additional rate cutEuro strength back in ECB spotlight as rate outlook shiftsMonetary and fiscal policy remain key for yen despite intervention riskBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The dollar eased against th...Reuters
9 hours ago
AUD/USD recoils after setting fresh three-year high
AUD/USD hit a slippery slow patch on Thursday as volatility worsens across the board. The Australian Dollar (AUD) hit a three-year high against the US Dollar (USD), before falling back into the low side for the day as broad-market sentiment flows sour.
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