2025.04.17 2025.04.17 Era of Strong US Dollar Over. Forecast as of 17.04.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The era of a strong US dollar has come to an end, and even the euro, which has many vulnerabilities, is currently performing significantly better than the greenback. Traders are taking advantage of EURUSD pullbacks to open long trades, and the […]
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Tariffs present a major challenge, uncertainty unseen for a long time in Japan Difficult to assess the impact of tariffs on the economy and prices currently It’s not just Japan but pretty much all central banks across the globe that is feeling this way. It’s the same for the Fed as well when viewing Powell’s
The forex markets held steady in tight ranges during Asian session, with investors treading cautiously ahead of the Easter long weekend. Market mood has been mildly lifted by signs of progress in US-Japan trade negotiations. In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump joined preliminary talks and later declared “Big Progress!” via social media, injecting
The Bank of Korea kept its interest rate unchanged on Thursday as uncertainty about future growth increased due to the changes in the US trade policies and the implementation of government stimulus measures, while the currency showed a high volatility over a short period of time. The monetary policy board, governed by Rhee Chang Yong,
FX option expiries for Apr 17 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below. EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1200 1.1b 1.1225 831m 1.1250 877m 1.1360 775m 1.1500 781m GBP/USD: GBP amounts USD/JPY: USD amounts AUD/USD: AUD amounts 0.6200 665m 0.6300 557m 0.6400 958m USD/CAD: USD amounts 1.3685 1.3b 1.3950 1.2b 1.4000 2b Source link
Europe-based ASML, the world’s biggest semiconductor chip-making equipment supplier, warned that US tariffs were increasing uncertainty around its earnings outlook for 2025 and 2026, which added “salt” to yesterday’s risk-off sentiment. The US dollar continued to weaken, and safe-haven currencies, the Swiss franc and Japanese yen, outperformed among the major currencies with daily gains of
Reserve Bank of New Zealand news: Reserve Bank of New Zealand Assistant Governor Simone Robbers resigns Finishes up at the end of May 2025 Assistant Governor/General Manager Strategy, Engagement and Sustainability Former RBNZ Governor Orr resigned abruptly in March. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com. Source link
Singapore Non-oil Domestic Exports (NODX) miss forecasts +5.4% y/y in March expected +14.1%, prior +7.6% Exports to Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and South Korea increased y/y Exports to China declined. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com. Source link
Japan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said early Thursday that the officials agreed to hold a second meeting with the United States this month. Key quotes Told US negotiation counterparts Japan wants the best solution as soon as possible for both nations.Strongly requested revocation of tariffs on Japan.Agreed to hold a second meeting this month.Says there was no
USD/JPY price analysis: Dollar struggles amid trade tensions, pair capped below key moving averages USD/JPY trades around the 143 zone during Wednesday’s North American session US tariffs, weaker yields, and trade risks weigh on the Dollar’s broader outlook Technical resistance seen near 145.50–145.80 zone, while 142.40 offers key support The USD/JPY pair holds a modest
New Zealand inflation data and Aussie jobs report are a couple of focal points for the calendar ahead. The slight tick higher expected for NZ CPI will not prevent further rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Not in this tariff-war-led pre-recession environment. Last month’s Australian jobs report showed a substantial drop in
Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady at 2.75% amid US tariff uncertainty. BoC outlines potential scenarios: limited tariffs vs. full trade war with varying economic impacts. Market anticipates possible rate cuts from BoC in upcoming meetings. Most Read: UK Inflation Update March 2025: GBP/USD market analysis & BoE rate cut predictions USD/CAD dropped closer
Fitch Ratings gave Mexico a confidence vote, affirming that its long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) is at ‘BBB-‘ with a stable outlook. Key highlights Credit fundamentals: Mexico’s rating is supported by a prudent macroeconomic policy framework, robust external finances, and its large and diversified economy. The rating is constrained by muted long-term growth,
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