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USD/CHF rebounds after consecutive losses amid US labor data, safe-haven flows
USD/CHF trades around 0.7740 on Thursday at the time of writing, up 0.15% on the day, snapping a series of consecutive losses. The pair is supported by a modest rebound in the US Dollar (USD), although the broader backdrop remains characterized by strong demand for safe-haven assets.
Fxstreet
27 minutes ago
USD/JPY: Dovish BoJ risks cap recovery – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that dovish-leaning Bank of Japan nominees have reinforced concerns that policy normalisation may lag, weighing on the Japanese Yen even as it remains fundamentally undervalued.
Fxstreet
52 minutes ago
CRA International Q4 revenue growth beats estimates, EPS falls short
OverviewConsulting firm's Q4 revenue rose 11.6%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst estimatesCompany expanded share repurchase program by $55 mlnOutlookCRA expects fiscal 2026 revenue between $785 mln and $805 mln on a constant currency basisCompany anticipates non-GA...Reuters
an hour ago
EUR/USD: ECB sees 2% inflation over medium term – BNY
BNY’s Head of Markets Macro Strategy Bob Savage reports that Christine Lagarde told the European Parliament the Euro area outlook is highly uncertain, with growth supported by real incomes and investment but weighed by tariffs, a stronger Euro and geopolitics.
Fxstreet
2 hours ago
FOREX-Yen reclaims some ground after BOJ leaves door open for near-term rate hikes
Yen recovers after comments from BOJ Governor Fed hold in March still seen as certainNvidia's earnings parsed for AI demand hintsBy Niket Nishant and Gregor Stuart Hunter LONDON/TAIPEI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The yen bounced off lows on Thursday as investors assessed the latest signals from the ...Reuters
2 hours ago
Sterling slips before key Manchester vote; rate outlook under scrutiny
Election in Gorton and Denton in spotlightLabour loss could increase pressure on StarmerInvestors weigh rate outlookBy Niket Nishant Feb 26 (Reuters) - The British pound edged lower on Thursday ahead of a local election in Manchester that could offer an early read on Prime Minister Keir Starmer&...Reuters
3 hours ago
CORRECTED-Nearly 90% of North American, European firms hedge FX exposure as uncertainty rises, survey says
By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Nearly 90% of medium-sized North American and European companies are now hedging their currency exposure and about two out of three plan to keep those hedges for longer as market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty raise financial risks, a survey...Reuters
3 hours ago
Germany's Merz says challenges remain as he concludes inaugural China trip
Merz highlights overcapacity issues with Chinese exportersGermany plans regular consultations with China by next yearGerman firms concerned over China's trade surplus and market accessBy Andreas Rinke HANGZHOU, China, Feb 26 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrapped up his two-day ...Reuters
3 hours ago
Donaldson Q2 sales slightly miss estimates on volume declines
OverviewFiltration products maker's fiscal Q2 sales slightly missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for fiscal Q2 remained flat year-over-yearCompany announced margin-accretive Facet acquisition to enhance filtration portfolioOutlookDonaldson projects fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS between $3.93 and ...Reuters
3 hours ago
NZD/USD: Solid growth but limited RBNZ repricing – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes NZD/USD struggling to hold above 0.6000 as New Zealand’s ANZ business survey signals a solid GDP recovery. Despite improving activity, the RBNZ is expected to remain patient given spare capacity and a negative output gap.Fxstreet
4 hours ago
ECB sells some dollar assets, cuts weight of dollar in reserves
Move made before turbulence caused by US tariffsECB plays down significance of 'standard rebalancing'Invested all proceeds into Japanese yen assetsFRANKFURT, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank sold some of its dollar assets early last year and reduced the weight of the dollar in it...Reuters
4 hours ago
RPT-ROI-To win Europe's embrace, China needs to uncap the yuan: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - With Washington raising barriers, China's push to shift trade toward Europe is running into one big demand: let the yuan rise against the euro and level the playing field. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz landed in Beijing this week to mee...Reuters
4 hours ago
EUR/USD steady as Lagarde signals inflation progress, German CPI awaited
EUR/USD trades around 1.1800 on Thursday at the time of writing, little changed on the day, after briefly reacting to the downside following comments from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde.Fxstreet
4 hours ago
