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Trump 2.0 and Europe: Escalating tariff risks – Standard Chartered
Trump 2.0 and Europe: Escalating tariff risks – Standard Chartered
Europe faces the threat of significantly higher tariffs under Trump 2.0 compared with Trump 1.0.
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Russia says that Trump-Putin call will take place between 1300 and 1500 GMT
Russia says that Trump-Putin call will take place between 1300 and 1500 GMT
The Kremlin says that there are a large number of questions to discuss
Oil: Geopolitical risks intensify – ING
Oil: Geopolitical risks intensify – ING
Oil prices rose yesterday amid rising tensions in the Middle East, continuing the strength seen at the end of last week, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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US futures pare losses as the risk mood looks to hold up
US futures pare losses as the risk mood looks to hold up
S&P 500 futures move back to flat levels on the day now
CAD: Important CPI release – ING
CAD: Important CPI release – ING
Canada releases inflation figures for February today, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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WTI advances to two-week high, above $68.00 amid Middle East tensions and China optimism
WTI advances to two-week high, above $68.00 amid Middle East tensions and China optimism
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices attract buyers for the third straight day on Tuesday and touch a fresh two-week high during the first half of the European session.
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GBP/USD: GBP must break and stay above 1.3000 to continue to rise – UOB Group
GBP/USD: GBP must break and stay above 1.3000 to continue to rise – UOB Group
Chance for Pound Sterling (GBP) to break above 1.3000 vs US Dollar (USD); overbought conditions suggest it might not be able to maintain a foothold above this level.
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DXY: Consolidate ahead of FOMC – OCBC
DXY: Consolidate ahead of FOMC – OCBC
US Dollar (USD) continues to trade near recent lows. DXY was last seen trading at 103.26 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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USD: Consumer pessimism still growing – ING
USD: Consumer pessimism still growing – ING
US data continues to haunt the dollar, which fell against all G10 currencies excluding the yen yesterday.
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EUR/USD: Above 1.0855, the pair can test 1.0950 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Above 1.0855, the pair can test 1.0950 – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) could test 1.0950 vs US Dollar (USD), but it does not appear to possess enough momentum to break clearly above this level.
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Gold bugs continue to buzz as the run higher clears $3,020
Gold bugs continue to buzz as the run higher clears $3,020
The precious metal looks to solidify clearance above $3,000 today
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Falls toward 1.4250 after breaking below a crucial support zone
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Falls toward 1.4250 after breaking below a crucial support zone
USD/CAD continues its losing streak for the third successive session, trading near 1.4290 during European hours on Tuesday.
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EUR: Bundestag widely expected to approve spending – ING
EUR: Bundestag widely expected to approve spending – ING
The German Bundestag votes on Friedrich Merz’s fiscal spending plan today, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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EUR/USD: May correct lower on the day – OCBC
EUR/USD: May correct lower on the day – OCBC
Euro (EUR) continued to hold on to gains above 1.09 handle vs US Dollar (USD) on prospects of a peace deal in Ukraine, potential ECB pause (in Apr) and hopes of large German spending.
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Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025 – SECO
Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025 – SECO
In its March economic forecasts, Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said that the “Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025.” Additional takeaways Sees 2025 GDP (sport event adjusted) growth at +1.4% (previous forecast was +1.5%).
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Breaking: Canada CPI inflation rises to 2.6% in February vs. 2.1% expected
Breaking: Canada CPI inflation rises to 2.6% in February vs. 2.1% expected
Statistics Canada will release the February inflation report on Tuesday, as estimated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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EUR/USD gives up gains as US Dollar rebounds ahead of Fed policy decision
EUR/USD gives up gains as US Dollar rebounds ahead of Fed policy decision
EUR/USD surrenders intraday gains after posting a fresh five-month high near 1.0955 in Tuesday’s North American session.
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AUD/JPY advances to near 95.50 amid positive China outlook, looming BoJ decision
AUD/JPY advances to near 95.50 amid positive China outlook, looming BoJ decision
AUD/JPY extends its winning streak for a third consecutive session, trading around 95.50 during early European hours on Tuesday.
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Forex Today: Gold renews record-high above $3,000, Canadian Dollar awaits inflation data
Forex Today: Gold renews record-high above $3,000, Canadian Dollar awaits inflation data
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, March 18: Gold benefits from escalating geopolitical tensions and trades at a new record-high above $3,000 early Tuesday.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The Canadian CPI is the main highlight
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China reaffirms stable trade relations with EU
China reaffirms stable trade relations with EU
This follows a meeting between China's commerce minister and Airbus CEO
Eurostoxx futures +0.4% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.4% in early European trading
European stocks look to continue the positive start to the week
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Outlook remains bearish near 103.50
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Outlook remains bearish near 103.50
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, recovers some lost ground to near 103.60 during the early European session on Tuesday.
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SNB purchased forex worth CHF 1.2 billion in 2024
SNB purchased forex worth CHF 1.2 billion in 2024
The Swiss National Bank reveals in its annual report for last year
USD/CHF holds steady near 0.8800, traders await Fed, SNB rate decisions
USD/CHF holds steady near 0.8800, traders await Fed, SNB rate decisions
The USD/CHF pair trades on a flat note near 0.8810 during the early European session on Tuesday.
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EUR/GBP holds position above 0.8400 ahead of German spending plan vote
EUR/GBP holds position above 0.8400 ahead of German spending plan vote
EUR/GBP remains largely unchanged for the second consecutive session, hovering around 0.8410 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday.
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Risk mood reserves some caution to start the day
Risk mood reserves some caution to start the day
The coast isn't clear yet but dip buyers tried to test the waters yesterday
FX option expiries for Mar 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 18 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 18 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD attracts some buyers to near $34.00 on economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD attracts some buyers to near $34.00 on economic uncertainty, geopolitical risks
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its upside to around $33.90, its highest level since October 30, 2024, during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday, bolstered by the weaker US Dollar (USD).
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EUR/JPY advances beyond 200-day SMA and 163.00 mark; highest since January 27
EUR/JPY advances beyond 200-day SMA and 163.00 mark; highest since January 27
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some follow-through buyers for the third straight day on Tuesday and climbs beyond a technically significant 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) during the Asian session.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Gold price buying remains unabated; fresh record high and counting
Gold price buying remains unabated; fresh record high and counting
Gold price (XAU/USD) scales higher for the second straight day – also marking its fifth day of a positive move in the previous six – and hits a fresh record high, around the $3,010 region during the Asian session on Tuesday.
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The central bank bonanza returns to town this week
The central bank bonanza returns to town this week
The focus and attention now shifts towards major central bank policy decisions
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GBP/USD moves below 1.3000, downside seems limited as US Dollar remains vulnerable
GBP/USD moves below 1.3000, downside seems limited as US Dollar remains vulnerable
GBP/USD retreats after gaining in the previous session, hovering around 1.2970 during Asian trading on Tuesday.
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USD/INR trades with mild gains amid roiling geopolitical tensions
USD/INR trades with mild gains amid roiling geopolitical tensions
The Indian Rupee (INR) softens on Tuesday. A rise in crude oil prices amid the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighs on the local currency.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Gold hits another all-time record high, above US$3007
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Gold hits another all-time record high, above US$3007
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Session wrap
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USD/CAD trades with positive bias around 1.4300; upside seems limited ahead of Canadian CPI
USD/CAD trades with positive bias around 1.4300; upside seems limited ahead of Canadian CPI
The USD/CAD pair edges higher during the Asian session on Tuesday and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak to over a one-week low, around the 1.4275 region touched the previous day.
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