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New Zealand dollar slip after mixed jobs report, Aussie bathed in rate glows
SYDNEY, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar slipped on Wednesday after a mixed jobs report reinforced the case for steady interest rates in the near-term, while the Aussie stood tall near three-year highs on a rate hike boost. Data showed that New Zealand's jobless rate rose to a decade hig...Reuters
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FACTBOX-Analysts expect yuan to strengthen in 2026, but gains limited
SHANGHAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Major global investment houses broadly expect the Chinese yuan to appreciate after it broke through the psychologically important 7-per-dollar level late last year, though they expect very limited room for additional gains.China's yuan CNY=CFXS strengthened 4.5% again...Reuters
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FOREX-Dollar steady, yen wobbles ahead of Japan election
Yen weakens ahead of unpredictable Japanese electionTakaichi's strong showing may hurt yen; hit government bondsDollar steadies after sharp jump on Warsh appointment to FedBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as investors remained cautious aft...Reuters
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GBP/USD consolidates ahead of Bank of England rate decision
The Pound Sterling (GBP) traded in a narrow range against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, edging modestly higher to near 1.3700 as markets adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Bank of England's (BoE) first policy decision of 2026.
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ANALYSIS-Yuan expected to rise in 2026, but Beijing has its reasons for saying not so fast
Exports drive 6% yuan gain vs dollar in nine monthsAverage of 13 analyst forecasts has yuan at 6.92/dlr in DecGoldman Sachs revises forecast stronger to 6.7 SHANGHAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Booming exports are pushing up China's currency and while analysts think authorities will resist further gai...Reuters
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CNY: Measured appreciation path expected – OCBC
The report by Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong from OCBC Bank, indicates that a sub-Bloomberg consensus USDCNY fix signals a growing tolerance for RMB strength. However, authorities appear committed to a measured and orderly appreciation path for the Renminbi (CNY).Fxstreet
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INR: Trade deal boosts performance – BBH
According to Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) analysts, the Indian Rupee (INR) has outperformed following a trade deal between the US and India. The agreement includes significant tariff reductions and is expected to alleviate pressure on the INR.Fxstreet
5 hours ago
FOREX-US dollar eases as recent rally loses steam
Dollar fails to extend broadbased gainsAussie surges on RBA's inflation warningsYen traders focus on Japan electionBy Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against most major currencies except the yen on Tuesday, as traders consolidated recent gains fueled by upbeat ...Reuters
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Billionaire investor Griffin says US dollar has lost some shine
Citadel head says US dollar lost some shine due to tariffs, political rhetoricGriffin calls for increased fiscal discipline, notes robust labor marketGriffin praises Fed chair choice, criticizes Trump family's business dealingsGriffin open to future political role but no immediate plansBy David ...Reuters
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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar gains in limited move ahead of jobs data
Canadian dollar gains 0.3% against the greenbackTrades in a range of 1.3637 to 1.3685Price of oil increases 1.5%10-year yield touches a four-week high at 3.465%By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rose an...Reuters
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AUD/USD climbs after RBA rate hike, markets price in further tightening
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades on the front foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a widely expected interest rate hike, lifting the Aussie broadly across the board.Fxstreet
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NZD/USD rebounds amid USD pullback, RBNZ tightening expectations
NZD/USD recovers and trades around 0.6050 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 0.75% on the day, after two consecutive days of decline. The rebound mainly reflects a pause in the appreciation of the US Dollar (USD), which is giving back part of its recent gains against major currencies.
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Billionaire investor Griffin says US dollar lost some of its luster in last year
WEST PALM BEACH, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Ken Griffin said on Tuesday that he believed that the US dollar had lost some of its luster with investors in the last 12 months.The founder of investment firm Citadel, Griffin also told the WSJ Invest Live event in West Palm Beach, Florida, th...Reuters
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Russia's GDP up 1% in 2025; price spike to be short-lived, Putin says
MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russia's gross domestic product grew 1% in 2025, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the government on Tuesday.Addressing a spike in prices seen in January following a value‑added tax increase, Putin said the impact would be short‑lived and that inflation wa...Reuters
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