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FOREX-Dollar gains as investors turn risk-averse, central bank decisions up next
ECB set to keep rates steady at 1315 GMTBank of England also expected to hold rates, decision due 1200 GMTDollar-yuan little changed after Trump-Xi phone callBy Gregor Stuart Hunter and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The dollar climbed to a two-week high on Thursday as fresh vo...Reuters
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JPY: Weakness persists ahead of election – OCBC Bank
The report from OCBC Bank discusses the ongoing weakness of the JPY amid fiscal uncertainty ahead of Japan's election on February 8. The contrasting behavior of JGB yields suggests differing interpretations among investors regarding Japan's fiscal outlook.
Fxstreet
28 minutes ago
GBP/JPY returns above 214.00 with BoE’s decision looming
The Pound has retraced previous losses and is trading higher against an ailing Japanese Yen in Thursday’s early London session. Bulls have pushed the pair back above 214.00 at the time of writing, on track to a five-day rally and with the 16-year high, at 215.00 coming closer.
Fxstreet
54 minutes ago
ANALYSIS-Decisive win for Japan PM Takaichi may be best scenario for bonds, yen
Takaichi's spending, tax cut pledges tame compared to oppositionPremier may temper stimulus plans under pressure from WashingtonTraders speculate Takaichi may shelve mooted food tax suspensionBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A landslide win for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic ...Reuters
an hour ago
EUR: Lagarde will be asked about the euro – ING
ING analyst Chris Turner notes that the Euro has remained resilient despite recent market pressures, with a focus on the upcoming ECB press conference. President Lagarde's comments on the Euro's strength and potential downside risks to inflation will be critical for EUR/USD.Fxstreet
an hour ago
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Holds losses near 0.6000, nine-day EMA
NZD/USD remains subdued for the second consecutive day, trading around 0.5990 during the early European hours on Thursday. The technical analysis of the daily chart signals a potential for bearish reversal as the pair price is positioned slightly below the lower ascending channel boundary.
Fxstreet
2 hours ago
Japan PM Takaichi's reflationist aide calls for fiscal discipline
Takaichi mindful of need for fiscal discipline, Nagahama saysToo-loose fiscal policy could trigger rapid BOJ rate hikesGovernment must communicate with markets, BOJ to avoid bond routRemarks highlight administration's sensitivity to yield movesBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Japan mu...Reuters
3 hours ago
AUD/JPY retraces to near 109.00 as Yen rebounds, outlook remains upbeat
The AUD/JPY pair is down to 0.4% to near 109.20 during the early European trading session on Thursday. The cross retraces from its lifetime high of 110.1 posted on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gains temporary ground after a three-day fall.
Fxstreet
3 hours ago
EUR/USD: Consolidation likely ahead – UOB
According to UOB's report, authored by Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann, the Euro is expected to continue consolidating, likely between the 1.1775 and 1.1830 levels. The report notes that the previous expectations for consolidation were met, although within a narrower range than anticipated.Fxstreet
3 hours ago
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Positive outlook remains intact near 185.00, all eyes on ECB rate decision
The EUR/JPY cross trades in negative territory near 185.00 during the early European session on Thursday. Traders might turn cautious ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision later in the day.
Fxstreet
4 hours ago
FOREX-Dollar recovers as central bank decisions loom, markets turn risk-off
ECB set to keep rates steady at 1315 GMTBank of England also expected to hold rates, decision due 1200 GMTDollar-yuan little changed after Trump-Xi phone callBy Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The dollar climbed to a two-week high on Thursday as fresh volatility gripped stocks a...Reuters
4 hours ago
