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USD/JPY fluctuates as Yen firms on BoJ rate-hike bets, USD steadied by Fed outlook
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades little changed against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with USD/JPY seeing two-way price action as traders return following the long US Presidents’ Day weekend. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is hovering near 153.40, after touching an intraday low around 152.70.
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New Zealand Dollar steadies near 0.6040 as markets brace for Wednesday's RBNZ rate decision
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) holds its first monetary policy meeting of 2026 on Wednesday and is overwhelmingly expected to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) steady at 2.25%, following 325 basis points of cumulative easing since August 2024.
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Australian Dollar steady near three-year highs as RBA minutes reinforce hawkish tone
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released minutes from its February meeting on Tuesday, providing further detail on the board's unanimous decision to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, the first hike in over two years.
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FOREX-Dollar strengthens as geopolitical tensions spur risk-off sentiment
U.S.-Iran agree on guiding principles, nuclear deal not imminentDollar rises against Swiss franc and euroJapanese yen edges lowerDollar index risesBy Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose against major currencies on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions from the ongoing U.S.-...Reuters
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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar hits 11-day low as cooler inflation boosts rate cut bets
Canadian dollar falls 0.2% against the greenbackTouches its weakest since February 6 at 1.3692Inflation slows to 2.3% in January10-year yield hits a 2-1/2-month lowBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, as the greenback po...Reuters
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GBP/USD sinks nearly 100 pips as UK jobless rate hits decade high
The Pound Sterling dives during the North American session as traders got back to their desks following the US President’s Day holiday. A weaker than expected UK jobs report, weighed on GBP/USD which is down 0.71% or nearly 100 pips at 1.3529.
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USD/CAD extends gains on softer Canada inflation, firmer US Dollar
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday after softer-than-expected headline inflation data reinforced signs of easing price pressure. At the time of writing, USD/CAD is trading around 1.3676, extending gains for a fifth consecutive day.
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JPY: JGB moves reshapes Yen dynamics – BNY
BNY’s Head of Markets Macro Strategy Bob Savage highlights how falling JGB yields and stronger demand at Japan’s 5-year auction are reshaping views on fiscal dominance and FX risk, with the Japanese Yen appreciating since the February 8 election.Fxstreet
6 hours ago
CORRECTED-Israel's Ceragon Q4 revenue slightly beats analyst expectations
OverviewIsrael wireless connectivity provider's Q4 revenue slightly beat analyst expectationsQ4 operating income and pretax profit missed analyst estimatesResults consistent with January update; 2026 revenue guidance reiteratedOutlookCeragon expects 2026 revenue between $355 mln and $385 mlnComp...Reuters
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NZD: RBNZ hawkish hold to support currency – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Global Head of Markets Strategy Elias Haddad expects the RBNZ to keep the Official Cash Rate at 2.25% while updating its projections. With inflation still elevated and the labor market improving, he anticipates the bank will bring forward its projected hikes.Fxstreet
7 hours ago
FOREX-Yen rebounds from Monday's lows, euro/dollar edges down before Fed minutes, US data
Barclays sees dollar/yen fair value at 140, near-term target at 150Dollar on hold against euro before US data, Fed minutesPound drops after data shows unemployment rate rising to five-year highBy Stefano Rebaudo Feb 17 (Reuters) - The yen climbed on Tuesday, partly reversing Monday's losses a...Reuters
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Louisiana-Pacific Q4 adjusted EPS beats estimates on higher siding sales
OverviewBuilding products maker's Q4 siding sales rose 6%, OSB sales fell significantlyAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EBITDA for Q4 beat analyst expectationsOutlookLouisiana-Pacific expects Q1 2026 Siding net sales to decline by 12% to $350-355 mlnCompany anticipates full-...Reuters
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