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US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 14 February -6.6% vs +2.3% prior
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 14 February -6.6% vs +2.3% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 14 February 2025
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Extends winning streak for third trading day
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Extends winning streak for third trading day
The USD/CHF pair extends its winning spree for the third trading day on Wednesday.
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Fed
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DollarIndex
SupportResistance
US-EU trade talks one to watch later in the day
US-EU trade talks one to watch later in the day
EU trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, set for a meeting with Trump's team in Washington today
Politics
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Commodities
Metals
USD/CAD trades with caution as FOMC minutes take centre stage
USD/CAD trades with caution as FOMC minutes take centre stage
The USD/CAD pair trades subduedly below 1.4200 in Wednesday’s European session.
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Fed
BOC
Inflation
TradeWar
EUR/JPY falls to near 158.50 due to hawkish tone surrounding BoJ’s policy outlook
EUR/JPY falls to near 158.50 due to hawkish tone surrounding BoJ’s policy outlook
EUR/JPY offers its gains from the previous session, trading around 158.50 during the European hours on Wednesday.
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Eurozone
EUR/USD weakens as US Dollar rises ahead of FOMC minutes
EUR/USD weakens as US Dollar rises ahead of FOMC minutes
EUR/USD declines to near 1.0420 in Wednesday’s early North American session as the US Dollar (USD) extends its upside due to multiple tailwinds.
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TradeWar
SEO
NZD/USD holds gains above 0.5700 as US Dollar depreciates ahead of FOMC Minutes
NZD/USD holds gains above 0.5700 as US Dollar depreciates ahead of FOMC Minutes
NZD/USD retraces its recent losses from the previous session, trading near 0.5720 during European hours on Wednesday.
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RBNZ
NewZealand
Majors
European indices open lightly changed to start the day
European indices open lightly changed to start the day
Not much appetite in broader markets as the session gets underway
ECB’s Panetta: Signs of weakness in Eurozone economy are more persistent than anticipated
ECB’s Panetta: Signs of weakness in Eurozone economy are more persistent than anticipated
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Fabio Panetta said on Wednesday, “signs of weakness in Eurozone economy are more persistent than anticipated.” Further comments We expected a recovery driven by consumer spending.
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Pound Sterling weakens against USD ahead of FOMC minutes
Pound Sterling weakens against USD ahead of FOMC minutes
The Pound Sterling slides to near 1.2580 against the US Dollar (USD) in Wednesday’s North American session.
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BOE
Inflation
Fed
SEO
GBP/JPY holds losses near 191.50 following UK inflation data
GBP/JPY holds losses near 191.50 following UK inflation data
GBP/JPY remains under pressure near 191.50 during early European trading on Wednesday, following the release of UK inflation data.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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WTI
Commodities
Bullish
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Housing Starts and Building Permits, and the FOMC Meeting Minutes
market overview
EUR/GBP remains capped below 0.8300 after hotter UK CPI data
EUR/GBP remains capped below 0.8300 after hotter UK CPI data
The EUR/GBP cross weakens to near 0.8285 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday.
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Macroeconomics
UnitedKingdom
CPI
Forex Today: Focus shifts to mid-tier US data, FOMC Minutes, after UK inflation and RBNZ cut
Forex Today: Focus shifts to mid-tier US data, FOMC Minutes, after UK inflation and RBNZ cut
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, February 19: Investors observe heightened volatility in some currencies early Wednesday following key data releases and central bank decisions.
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Currencies
Macroeconomics
EconomicIndicator
Commodities
Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
A more tentative mood after the light changes yesterday
UK January CPI +3.0% vs +2.8% y/y expected
UK January CPI +3.0% vs +2.8% y/y expected
Latest data released by ONS - 19 February 2025
BoJ’s Takata: Won't comment on JGB yield levels
BoJ’s Takata: Won't comment on JGB yield levels
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata is back on the wires this Wednesday, saying that he “won't comment on Japanese government bond (JGB) yield levels.” Additional quotes Long-term interest rates moving in line with state of Japan's economy.
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Levels
FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Options
Currencies
USD/CHF softens below 0.9050 as traders await FOMC Minutes
USD/CHF softens below 0.9050 as traders await FOMC Minutes
The USD/CHF pair softens to near 0.9030 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
NZD/JPY struggles to capitalize on bounce from post-RBNZ low, remains below 87.00
NZD/JPY struggles to capitalize on bounce from post-RBNZ low, remains below 87.00
The NZD/JPY cross rebounds around 80-85 pips from a one-week trough touched during the Asian session on Wednesday and touches a fresh daily high, around the 87.00 mark in the last hour.
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Currencies
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBNZ’s 3rd consecutive 50bp rate cut, NZD higher
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBNZ’s 3rd consecutive 50bp rate cut, NZD higher
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
EUR/USD holds positive ground near 1.0450, FOMC Minutes in focus
EUR/USD holds positive ground near 1.0450, FOMC Minutes in focus
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains to around 1.0450 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday, bolstered by the weakening of the US Dollar (USD).
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Majors
Macroeconomics
GBP/USD holds ground above 1.2600 ahead of UK CPI data
GBP/USD holds ground above 1.2600 ahead of UK CPI data
GBP/USD remains firm after losses in the previous session, trading around 1.2610 during the Asian session on Wednesday.
GBPUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics
UnitedKingdom
BOE
UK CPI inflation leaps to 3% YoY in January vs. 2.8% forecast
UK CPI inflation leaps to 3% YoY in January vs. 2.8% forecast
The high-impact Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the United Kingdom (UK) for January will be published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday at 07:00 GMT.
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UnitedKingdom
GBPUSD
SEO
EconomicIndicator
Japanese Yen remains on the front foot against USD amid divergent BoJ-Fed expectations
Japanese Yen remains on the front foot against USD amid divergent BoJ-Fed expectations
The Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and turns lower for the second consecutive day against its American counterpart on Wednesday.
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TradeWar
BOJ
Fed
SEO
USD/INR edges higher ahead of FOMC Minutes
USD/INR edges higher ahead of FOMC Minutes
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory on Wednesday.
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India
SEO
Macroeconomics
EmergingMarkets
Australian Dollar maintains position as US Dollar depreciates, FOMC Minutes awaited
Australian Dollar maintains position as US Dollar depreciates, FOMC Minutes awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers its daily losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday.
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SEO
Macroeconomics
TradeWar
RBA
RBNZ’s Orr: OCR path projects 50 bps by mid this year, around July
RBNZ’s Orr: OCR path projects 50 bps by mid this year, around July
Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr explains the interest rate cut decision at a press conference following the February monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.
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China’s new home prices remain stagnant in January amid property market struggles
China’s new home prices remain stagnant in January amid property market struggles
China’s new home prices showed no change in January compared to the previous month
CNY
China Stock Market
China
CNH
BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday, “the BoJ must gradually shift policy, even after January's rate hike, to avoid upside price risks from materialising.“ Additional quotes Japan's real interest rates remain deeply negative, no change to accommodative monetary environment.
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