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Japan Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance fell from previous ¥62.9B to ¥-0.21B in December
Japan Adjusted Merchandise Trade Balance fell from previous ¥62.9B to ¥-0.21B in December
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0019 vs. 7.0014 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.0019 compared to the previous day's fix of 7.0014 and 6.9697 Reuters estimate.
Australia’s Unemployment Rate declines to 4.1% in December vs. 4.4% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate declined to 4.1% in December from 4.3% in November, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came in below the market consensus of 4.4%.
GBP/USD remains confined in a range above 1.3400 as traders eye US PCE and GDP data
The GBP/USD pair extends its sideways consolidative price move for the second straight day on Thursday and oscillates in a range above the 1.3400 mark during the Asian session.
Australia Part-Time Employment: 10.4K (December) vs previous 35.2K
Australia Part-Time Employment: 10.4K (December) vs previous 35.2K
Australia Full-Time Employment increased to 54.8K in December from previous -56.5K
Australia Full-Time Employment increased to 54.8K in December from previous -56.5K
Australia Unemployment Rate s.a. below expectations (4.4%) in December: Actual (4.1%)
Australia Unemployment Rate s.a. below expectations (4.4%) in December: Actual (4.1%)
USD/JPY steadies near 158.00 as Japan’s fiscal worries weigh on the Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is little changed against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, as rising political and fiscal concerns in Japan continue to weigh on sentiment. Meanwhile, a modest rebound in the Greenback is limiting the pair’s downside. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading around 158.15.
Forex Today: Markets on the verge as Trump chaos revolves around the same
United States (US) President Donald Trump was once again the main market mover on Wednesday, saying they are seeking immediate talks with Europe on Greenland. He added Greenland would not be a threat to NATO if the territory were under US control.
Dow Jones Industrial Average rises as Trump rules out military action over Greenland
US equities rebounded on Wednesday after President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland, easing a key source of market anxiety.
United States 20-Year Bond Auction climbed from previous 4.798% to 4.846%
United States 20-Year Bond Auction climbed from previous 4.798% to 4.846%
EUR/USD slips after two-day rally, Greenland headlines stir volatility
The Euro (EUR) traded softer on Wednesday after two days of strong gains, with price action reflecting shifting US political headlines and their impact on the US Dollar (USD) and bond yields.
Stocks recover following Trump speech
The relief in markets is palpable today as Donald Trump appears to rule out using force to take Greenland, says Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at investing and trading platform IG.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD retreats as momentum fades near ATH
Silver price (XAG/USD) retreats on Wednesday after reaching a daily high of $95.56 after US President Donald Trump eased his tone in his Davos speech, saying that he is ready to negotiate Greenland with Denmark.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD slips near 1.3430 as Trump eases Greenland rhetoric
GBP/USD turns negative on the day following remarks by the US President Donald Trump in Davos who said that he would not use excessive force to get Greenland. At the time of writing, the pair traded at 1.3433, down 0.03%. Read More...
GBP/USD slips near 1.3430 as Trump eases Greenland rhetoric
GBP/USD turns negative on Wednesday following remarks by US President Donald Trump in Davos, who said that he would not use excessive force to get Greenland. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3433, down 0.03%.
Sterling slips as CPI muddy and G10 peers outperform – Scotiabank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is weaker against the dollar, underperforming most G10 currencies as markets digest mixed UK inflation data and a modest repricing of Bank of England easing expectations, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
Euro softens as G10 peers outperform – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is soft, down a fractional 0.1% vs. the US Dollar (USD) as it underperforms all of the G10 currencies with the exception of GBP and CHF and fades a minor portion of Tuesday’s gains, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
USD/CHF edges higher as Dollar steadies
The Swiss Franc (CHF) trades on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, as the Greenback finds some footing after coming under sustained pressure earlier this week. At the time of writing, USD/CHF is trading around 0.7940, snapping a three-day losing streak.
Eurozone: The fragile recovery – ABN AMRO
Consumption and industry are continuing to recover, despite the looming new risks to the outlook. The likely passage of a 2026 budget in France is also a welcome development. We do not expect a lasting solution to France’s fiscal woes, but nor do we expect the country to descend into a crisis.
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