Euro and Pound Rally on UK-EU Pact, Dollar Wobbles
Euro and Sterling surged today after the UK and EU unveiled a sweeping new agreement resetting their defence and trade […]
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Risk Mood Softens as Moody’s US Downgrade and Mixed China Data Dent Confidence
Global markets kicked off the week with a mild risk-off tone, driven by renewed concerns over US creditworthiness and mixed
Markets Stuck in Ranges as Data Fail to Inspire
Market activity remains subdued ahead of the weekend, with major currency pairs and crosses locked within yesterday’s tight ranges. Earlier
Weak Data Overlooked as Yen Rises on Risk-Off Mood
Mild risk-off mood is helping Yen to extend its near-term rebound, despite fresh signs of economic weakness at home. Japan’s
Japan GDP Slips 0.2% On Quarter In Q1
The Japanese economy contracted a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent on quarter in the first quarter of 2025, the Cabinet Office
Dollar Steadies After Early Weakness, Focus Turns to Australia Jobs Data
Dollar faced broad selling pressure throughout the Asian and European sessions but has since found some footing as markets transition
Dollar Rally Stalls, Market Cools, Trade Optimism Tempered by Reality
Global markets showed signs of fatigue overnight as trade optimism gave way to a more cautious tone. In the US,
Japan Producer Prices Rise 0.2% In April
Producer prices in Japan were up 0.2 percent on month in April, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday –
Dollar Eases as Trade Boost Fades, Sterling Finds Support on Wages and BoE Rhetoric
Dollar softened slightly in early US trading today, though the move appears more related to a fading post-trade-deal rally than
Fed Cut Bets Recede Ahead of US CPI, Dollar Approaches Key Resistance
Global equity markets surged overnight in response to the breakthrough US-China tariff truce, with risk appetite roaring back across the
Markets Cautious Despite US-China Trade Progress, US Inflation and Consumer Data In Focus This Week
Markets opened the week on a subdued note despite the White House’s announcement that a trade agreement had been reached
Japan Posts Y3.678 Trillion Current Account Surplus
Japan saw a current account surplus of 3.678 trillion yen in March, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday –
Markets Turn Cautious Again Ahead of US-China Talks in Switzerland
The forex markets are quiet today, with major pairs largely consolidating after yesterday’s modest directional movement. Dollar and British Pound
Dollar Strengthens on Trade Deal, But Details Keep Risk Sentiment Tame
Market reaction to the much-anticipated US-UK trade agreement was cautiously positive, though not particularly enthusiastic. While major US equity indices
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Japan JP Foreign Reserves rose from previous $1272.5B to $1298.2B in April
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Japan Household Spending Rises 2.1% On Year In March
The average of household spending in Japan was up 2.1 percent on year in March, the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Pound and Dollar Lead FX on UK-US Trade Deal, BoE Cut Overshadowed
Sterling and the US Dollar are leading gains among major currencies today, lifted by anticipation surrounding the imminent announcement of