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REFILE-FOREX-Dollar clings to gains with focus on Fed policy as French politics cloud euro
Trump's effort to fire Fed governor sets up legal fight Dollar in holding pattern, but Fed independence worries lingerFrench political developments in focus for euroBy Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The dollar clung to gains against the euro and the yen on Wednesday, paring much ...Reuters
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CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.3% higher at C$1.3794 to the greenback, or 72.5 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3783 to 1.3857.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10...Reuters
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Canadian Dollar extends gains as risk-on flows rebound
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) drifted higher on Wednesday, driven by a general upswing in broad-market sentiment that pushed the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) into a holding pattern. The Loonie has risen for three out of the last four trading sessions, extending a near-term CAD bounce from recent lows.
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Brazil's central bank says its Pix system is not a threat to payments companies
BRASILIA, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank is not competing with financial or payment institutions through its operation and regulation of the widely used instant payments system Pix, said Renato Gomes, the institution's financial system organization director. In remarks released by ...Reuters
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Forex Today: US Q2 GDP and the labour market take centre stage
The US Dollar (USD) ended the day alternating gains with losses, giving away strong gains recorded earlier in the day on Wednesday. This irresolute price action came amid unabated concerns surrounding the Fed’s independence and the absence of important developments on the trade front.
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Brazil central bank says it does not compete with market through Pix
BRASILIA, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank is not competing with financial or payment institutions by operating and regulating the widely used instant payments system Pix, said the bank's financial system organization director, Renato Gomes.In remarks released by the bank on Wednesda...Reuters
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Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says
BRASILIA, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday that the South American country might challenge in U.S. courts the steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on U.S. imports of Brazilian goods."We will go to court if needed," Haddad told loca...Reuters
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GBP/USD dips to 1.3457 as Fed turmoil boosts Dollar rebound
The GBP/USD dropped over 0.16% on Wednesday as the US dollar continued to recover some ground, courtesy of the White House's threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed), which triggered a rise on the long end of US Treasury bond yields.
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Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says
BRASILIA, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday that the South American country might challenge in U.S. courts the steep tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administration on U.S. imports of Brazilian goods."We will go to court if needed,"...Reuters
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FOREX-Dollar rebounds with focus on Fed policy as French politics cloud euro
Trump's effort to fire Fed governor sets up legal fight Dollar recoups losses but Fed independence worries lingerFrench political developments in focus for euroBy Jaspreet Kalra and Laura Matthews NEW YORK/MUMBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The dollar rose against major currencies on Wednesday, rebou...Reuters
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EUR/USD slips below 1.1600 as Greenback holds firm despite Trump-Fed tensions
The Euro (EUR) came under renewed pressure against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as a stronger Greenback, soft German Consumer Confidence data, and escalating political tensions in France weighed on the single currency, with EUR/USD slipping below the key 1.1600 psychological mark.Fxstreet
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Russia slashes 2025 economic growth forecast to 1.5% from 2.5%
Spending on war in Ukraine, high interest rates slowing economyOfficial forecast was 2.5% for 2025Russia also cuts forecast for industrial productionRussia's key interest rate is at 18% By Guy Faulconbridge and Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Russia sees economic growth in 2025 s...Reuters
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EUR/JPY rangebound as focus turns to Eurozone sentiment and Japan CPI
The Euro (EUR) recovers some lost ground against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, with EUR/JPY trading near 171.76 at the time of writing. The cross had slipped to a one-week low earlier in the day after disappointing German Consumer Confidence data briefly pressured the single currency.
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CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar weakens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Wednesday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% lower at C$1.3849 to the greenback, or 72.21 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3829 to 1.3857.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=R...Reuters
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FOREX-Dollar firms with focus on Fed policy as French politics clouds euro
Trump's effort to fire Fed governor sets up legal fight Dollar recoups losses but Fed independence worries lingerFrench political developments in focus for euroBy Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The dollar firmed against major currencies on Wednesday as investors turned their focus ...Reuters
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EUR is underperforming on broadening political uncertainty – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is weak, down 0.5% against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming the G10 currencies as we head into Wednesday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.Fxstreet
9 hours ago
USD/JPY: Likely to trade in a range between 146.40 and 148.40 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade in a range between 147.00 and 148.00. In the longer run, outlook is mixed; USD could trade in a range between 146.40 and 148.40, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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CAD outperforming on crosses as spreads offer support – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is down a marginal 0.1% against the US Dollar (USD) and outperforming on the crosses, extending its tight post-Jackson Hole range as it maintains its recent gains, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note.Fxstreet
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