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EU firms fear dollar liquidity becoming tariff bargaining chip

EU firms fear dollar liquidity becoming tariff bargaining chip

European financial institutions are concerned that any renewed escalation of trade tensions with the US could spill over into actions that would limit their ability to source dollar funding. A chief risk officer (CRO) at a European wealth manager says this scenario remains “extreme”, but not impossible. “One of the scenarios I have been starting […]

Europe's Opening Bell: Questions around Fed independence and tariffs weigh on sentiment, Eurozone consumer confidence ahead

Europe's Opening Bell: Questions around Fed independence and tariffs weigh on sentiment, Eurozone consumer confidence ahead

Asian stocks struggled on Tuesday as investors moved away from U.S. assets, weakening Wall Street and the dollar. Worries about the Federal Reserve’s independence also added more stress to Treasuries. The Dollar index was on track for a fourth day of losses as little progress in tariff negotiations continued to weigh on sentiment. /* Requesting

Investors Avoid US Assets Against ‘Sell America’ Trade. Forecast as of 22.04.2025

Investors Avoid US Assets Against ‘Sell America’ Trade. Forecast as of 22.04.2025

2025.04.22 2025.04.22 Investors Avoid US Assets Against ‘Sell America’ Trade. Forecast as of 22.04.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ When Donald Trump took office, investors were eager to purchase the US dollar. It was believed that American exceptionalism would gain strength. Instead, it is evaporating, prompting a rally in the EURUSD pair. Let’s discuss this topic and make

Eurostoxx futures -0.7% in early European trading

Eurostoxx futures -0.7% in early European trading

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Dollar Rout Deepens; Gold Charges Toward 3500, or Even 4000?

Dollar Rout Deepens; Gold Charges Toward 3500, or Even 4000?

The broad selloff in US assets resumed overnight as market confidence took another blow from escalating political pressure on Fed. Major US stock indexes ended the session deep in the red, while 10-year Treasury yields surged back above 4.4%. The Dollar Index also plunged to a fresh three-year low, continuing its dramatic collapse. The key

Gold price in Saudi Arabia: Rates on April 22

Gold price in Saudi Arabia: Rates on April 22

Gold prices rose in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet. The price for Gold stood at 420.26 Saudi Riyals (SAR) per gram, up compared with the SAR 413.08 it cost on Monday. The price for Gold increased to SAR 4,902.14 per tola from SAR 4,818.14 per tola a day earlier. Unit

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2074 vs. 7.2055 previous

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2074 vs. 7.2055 previous

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.2074 as compared to the previous day’s fix of 7.2055. PBOC FAQs The primary monetary policy objectives of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) are to safeguard price stability, including exchange rate stability, and promote economic

ICYMI – China pulls back from U.S. private equity

ICYMI – China pulls back from U.S. private equity

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USD/JPY slips toward 140.50 as Fed pressure builds

USD/JPY slips toward 140.50 as Fed pressure builds

USD/JPY dives to the 140.50 region amid renewed political threats to Fed independence Trump’s remarks intensify fears of institutional instability, weighing further on the US Dollar Momentum signals remain bearish, with next key support eyed near 139.60 The USD/JPY pair slumped on Monday during North American trading, falling sharply toward the 140.50 mark as the

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