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COMMENT-Much has been said about the US dollar but very little has changed
Much has been said about the U.S. dollar coming under scrutiny after a surprising slide in a risk‑averse environment, but little has actually changed. Its modest decline during the U.S. trade conflict is more likely to be followed by a rebound than a further fall.There is little evidence of a "S...Reuters
43 minutes ago
FOREX-Dollar stays clear of lows, Fed divided over rates outlook
Fed minutes show no rush to cut rates, some open to hikesDollar holds gains, euro stabilises after Lagarde reportsKiwi falls after central bank's cautious stance on rate hikesBy Tom Westbrook and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar dipped on Thursday, but held above ...Reuters
an hour ago
SNB establishes basis for extended liquidity facility
BERLIN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank has set out in more detail the framework for its Extended Liquidity Facility (ELF) to provide liquidity support to banks domiciled in Switzerland, it said on Thursday.It added that it has defined a standardised and scalable process for the ELF to en...Reuters
an hour ago
Japanese Yen hangs near one-week low vs. USD amid worries about Japan’s fiscal health
The USD/JPY pair gains positive traction for the second straight day – also marking the third day of a move up in the previous four – and climbs to over a one-week high, around the 155.35 area, on Thursday.Fxstreet
3 hours ago
ROI-Hawks circle as top two central banks switch leaders :Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - If the world economy is shifting into a boom that risks overheating, the case for more hawkish central bankers will grow louder — just as the top jobs at the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank come into play.Markets have been obsessing for months ab...Reuters
3 hours ago
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Holds key 20-day EMA amid firm US Dollar
The USD/CAD pair clings to Wednesday’s gains near 1.3700 during the European trading session on Thursday. The Loonie pair shows strength as the US Dollar (USD) trades broadly firm, following the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes of the January policy meeting on Wednesday.
Fxstreet
3 hours ago
FOREX-Dollar perks up as Fed divided over rates outlook
Fed minutes show no rush to cut rates, some open to hikesDollar gains against euro and yen, Aussie dollar steadyKiwi falls after central bank's cautious stance on rate hikes SINGAPORE, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar was off recent lows on Thursday and hanging on to a bounce after minutes from ...Reuters
4 hours ago
USD/CAD: Triangle consolidation caps upside – Scotiabank
Scotiabank Scotiabank analysts Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar is slightly weaker but holding above 1.37, with USDCAD tracking broader Dollar moves. Their fair value estimate has edged up to 1.3625, reflecting less favourable drivers for the CAD.Fxstreet
4 hours ago
