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FOREX-US dollar gains as Warsh named next Fed Chair
Warsh seen as likely to maintain Fed independenceDollar gains after US producer prices rise more than expectedBitcoin lowest since November 21By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar gained on Friday after former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh was selected to be the ne...Reuters
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Brazil's Azul secures $1.37 billion in five-year bond offering
By Gabriel Araujo and Luciana Magalhaes SAO PAULO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian airline Azul AAZUL.CJ secured $1.37 billion in a bond issue, the company said in a securities filing on Friday, in a key step toward exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The coupon for the secured notes, whic...Reuters
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USD/CNY: Potential recapitalization in financial sector – MUFG
Unconfirmed reports suggest that China may inject RMB 200 billion into large insurers to bolster their capital buffers, alongside an additional RMB 300 billion into major banks. This move aims to support the banking sector amid downward pressure on net interest margins.
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Fed's Musalem says no more rate cuts needed with policy now at neutral level
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Friday the U.S. central bank does not need to cut interest rates further unless the job market starts to deteriorate or inflation falls.The current 3.50%-3.75% policy rate range is neutr...Reuters
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USD/JPY jumps as US Dollar strengthens on hawkish signals, Warsh nomination
USD/JPY rebounds around 154.50 on Friday at the time of writing, up 0.90% on the day, supported by a renewed recovery in the US Dollar (USD) after several weeks of weakness. The move comes as markets reassess the monetary policy outlook in the United States (US) and Japan.
Fxstreet
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USD/CHF rebounds as Warsh nomination and hot PPI support the US Dollar
The Swiss Franc (CHF) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as traders reassess the Federal Reserve outlook following fresh signals from US President Donald Trump on the future leadership of the central bank.
Fxstreet
2 hours ago
NZD/USD corrects from six-month high as US Dollar gains traction
NZD/USD trades around 0.6035 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.70% on the day, snapping a winning streak that began in mid-January. The pair pulls back after touching a six-month high at 0.6094 in the previous day, amid profit-taking and a firm rebound in the US Dollar (USD).
Fxstreet
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German two-year yields set for best month since April as strong euro muddies ECB path
Money markets price in a 30% chance of an ECB rate cut in 2026Borrowing costs little changed after euro zone economic dataRisks of a second China shock in ECB's focus, Deutsche Bank saysBy Stefano Rebaudo Jan 30 (Reuters) - German two-year government bond yields were set for their largest mon...Reuters
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GBP/USD slips below 1.3800 as Warsh nomination, hot PPI boosts USD
The Pound Sterling retreats on Friday, remaining below 1.3800 after the Trump administration revealed that Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Additionally, a red-hot inflation report on the producer front boosted the Greenback’s appeal.
Fxstreet
4 hours ago
FOREX-US dollar gains as Warsh named next Fed Chair
Warsh seen as likely to support lower rates, easing concernsDollar gains after U.S. producer prices rise more than expectedBitcoin lowest since November 21By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar gained on Friday after former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh was selected...Reuters
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USD/CAD firms as Warsh pick calms Fed independence concerns and US PPI beats
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as the Greenback regains some ground after concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence eased somewhat following US President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate a former Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor as the next Fed Chair
Fxstreet
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AUD/USD corrects from three-year high amid US Dollar recovery
AUD/USD trades around 0.7000 on Friday at the time of writing, down 0.60% on the day, after retreating from a three-year high reached earlier this week. The pair thus snaps a three-day winning streak, amid a technical correction and a modest recovery in support for the US Dollar (USD).
Fxstreet
6 hours ago
Canada's economic growth stalled in November, could contract in fourth quarter
Contraction in goods-producing sectors behind flat growthManufacturing output shrank by 1.3%, followed by agricultureServices-producing sectors helped offset some of the weaknessQ4 GDP could shrink by 0.5% annualized, 2025 GDP seen at 1.3%By Promit MukherjeeOTTAWA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Canada's ec...Reuters
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GBP/JPY steady near weekly highs as Yen weakens on softer Tokyo inflation
The British Pound (GBP) trades firmer against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday, as softer-than-expected Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) data weigh on the Yen and revive doubts over the pace of policy normalisation by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). At the time of writing, GBP/JPY is trading around 212.16
Fxstreet
6 hours ago
USD: Potential for prolonged weakness – Nordea
Nordea's Macro & Markets report by Sara Midtgaard discusses the ongoing weakness of the US Dollar, driven by geopolitical factors and historical patterns. The report suggests that the current downturn could be long-lasting, with potential for a multi-year period of dollar weakness.
Fxstreet
7 hours ago
Gold, silver and copper tumble as nervous investors discover gravity
Fear of missing out triggers outsize movesSpeculators reminded of two-way marketsChina's Lunar New Year holiday could see further salesBy Pratima Desai and Polina Devitt LONDON, Jan 30 - Gold, silver and copper prices tumbled on Friday after hitting record highs this week, as jittery investor...Reuters
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