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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar steadies near 13-day low as trade deficit narrows
Loonie touches its weakest since February 6 at 1.3714Trade deficit narrows to C$1.31 billion in DecemberPrice of oil settles 1.9% higherBond yields were little changed across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar steadied after six straight days of declines agai...Reuters
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FOREX-Dollar advances after data implies stable labor market
US jobless claims fallEuro declines as ECB leadership speculation swirlsDollar climbs for fourth straight sessionBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened for a fourth straight session on Thursday after data indicated the economy was on stable footing, giving the F...Reuters
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IMF to release new US economic policy prescriptions next week
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it will release a long-awaited initial annual review of U.S. economic policies under the Trump administration on February 25, including assessments of fiscal, trade and current account deficits and a broad assessment of ...Reuters
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IMF says Venezuela's economic, humanitarian situation is 'quite fragile'
IMF says Venezuela suffering triple-digit inflationCurrency is depreciating rapidly, global lender saysIMF paused ties with Venezuela in 2019; last review was in 2004By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela's economic and humanitarian situation is "quite fragile," the...Reuters
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USD/JPY consolidates near 155.00 as traders await Japan CPI
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades in a narrow range against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with USD/JPY struggling to extend its recent gains despite a firmer Greenback, as traders adopt a cautious stance ahead of Japan’s inflation data due on Friday.
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FOREX-Dollar advances after data implies stable economy
US jobless claims fallEuro declines on ECB leadership speculationFed divided on rate cuts, market cautiousBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday after data indicated the economy was stable, giving the Federal Reserve leeway to h...Reuters
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IMF says Venezuela's economic and humanitarian situation is 'quite fragile'
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela's economic and humanitarian situation is "quite fragile," the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, adding that it was seeing inflation estimated to be in triple digits and a rapid depreciation of the currency.IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack ...Reuters
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IMF says encouraged by Argentina's $2 billion in forex purchases this year
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that continued reserve accumulation by Argentina is essential for securing durable access to private credit markets after the central bank has purchased over $2 billion in foreign currency since the start of 2026.IMF spo...Reuters
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IMF to release US economic policy review Feb. 25
WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it will release a long-awaited initial annual review of U.S. economic policies under the Trump administration on February 25, including assessments of U.S. fiscal, trade and current account deficits and a broad assessmen...Reuters
6 hours ago
EUR/USD falls to four-week low on strong US Jobless Claims, Philly Fed data
EUR/USD extends its decline on Thursday, sliding to its lowest level since January 23 as fading expectations for near-term Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts support the US Dollar (USD) and weigh on the Euro (EUR).
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EUR/GBP holds gains as UK data fuels BoE cut bets
The Euro (EUR) holds firms against the British Pound (GBP) on Thursday as growing expectations of Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cuts weigh on the Pound. At the time of writing, EUR/GBP is trading around 0.8737, easing slightly after approaching the 0.8750 level.
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9 hours ago
USD/CHF strengthens as hawkish Fed tone outweighs Swiss data
The Swiss Franc (CHF) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, pressured by renewed strength in the Greenback. At the time of writing, USD/CHF is trading around 0.7750, rebounding after touching an intraday low near 0.7694.Fxstreet
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FOREX-Dollar stays clear of lows, Fed split over rate outlook
Fed minutes show no rush to cut rates, some open to hikesDollar holds gains, euro stabilises after Lagarde reportsBy Tom Westbrook and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The dollar held above its recent lows on Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve showed policymaker...Reuters
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Brady Q2 sales rise 7.7%, EPS guidance raised
OverviewIdentification solutions provider's fiscal Q2 revenue rose 7.7% yr/yrAdjusted EPS for fiscal Q2 increased 9% yr/yrCompany raised low end of full-year EPS guidanceOutlookBrady raises full-year GAAP EPS guidance to $4.62-$4.82 per shareCompany increases full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $...Reuters
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