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New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product grows 0.8% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.7% expected
New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.8% QoQ in the first quarter (Q1), compared with a 0.5% expansion (revised from 0.7%) in the fourth quarter, Statistics New Zealand showed on Thursday. This reading came in stronger than expectations of 0.7%.
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New Zealand q1 GDP +0.8% q/q (expected +0.7%, prior +0.5%)
-0.7% for the y/y (expected -0.8%, prior -1.3%)
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GBP/USD holds steady post-FOMC, BoE on deck
GBP/USD spun a circle on Wednesday, rising and falling through the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest rate hold. Cable is caught in intraday consolidation near the 1.3400 handle, as Pound Sterling traders gear up for the Bank of England’s (BoE) own interest rate decision, due early Thursday.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Extends rebound as Fed hold rates, Trump boosts USD
The USD/CHF advances for the fourth straight day after the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to hold rates unchanged, though they are still eyeing two rate cuts in 2025. This, along with US President Trump's remarks that he’s open to Iran talks, boosted the Dollar.
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Trump 'getting comfortable' with the idea of taking out Iran's Fordo nuclear facility
It would not be just one strike on the facility, it would be several, the source said. There is now a movement to get ready for this, the source added.
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Further reports that Trump has approved attack plans, but in wait and see mode
Trump said he was waiting to see if Iran would be willing to discuss ending their nuclear program
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US markets closed for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19th - market hours impact
Mid-week market closures for the US ... and I suspect some on the desks will take a long weekend
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Australia unemployment rate set to reflect stable job market
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will release the May monthly employment report at 01:30 GMT on Thursday. The country is expected to have added 25K new job positions, while the Unemployment Rate is projected to hold steady at 4.1%.
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Report - the White House Situation Room meeting has ended
White House meeting on Iran - Israel
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WSJ: Trump approved attack plans, holding off to see if Iran abandons nuclear plans
Wall Street Journal report Trump told senior aides
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NYT: Iran Foreign Ministry official said Iran would accept Trump's offer to meet
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Fox reporter says US strike in Iran coming possibly by the weekend
Citing 'People with ties to the White House'
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Putin says Russia will conduct military drills with China this year
Axis powers Russia and China will conduct joint drills. Iran is otherwise engaged I guess.
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EUR/USD stalls below 1.15 as Fed holds, Trump comments lift Dollar
The EUR/USD trades almost flat after climbing past the 1.1500 figure, following the Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to hold rates unchanged, amid increasing tensions in the Middle East. This, along with comments from US President Donald Trump, boosted the Dollar, capping the Euro’s (EUR) advance.
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New York Disrupts Cross-Border Crypto Scam as Meta Shuts 700 Accounts
New York Attorney General Letitia James has frozen $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency linked to an international fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of Russian-speaking residents across Brooklyn and ...
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VVS Finance & Crypto.com Partner to Help Users Easily Spend DeFi Yield
A key feature that aims to simplify the DeFi experience for VVS users.
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Economic calendar in Asia Thursday, June 19 - NZ GDP, AUD jobs report, US holiday ahead
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 19 June 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Thursday, 19 June, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar climbs as Powell highlights inflation
Forex news for North American trading on Jun 18, 2025
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Major US stocks close mixed. Dow is lower. S&P near unchanged. NASDAQ marginally higher
Stocks mixed as Fed keeps rates unchanged
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Forex Today: The BoE is expected to stand on the sidelines
Following the Fed's widely anticipated decision to keep interest rates unchanged, the US Dollar regained its upward momentum.
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Federal Reserve Chair Press Conference Highlights & Insights
Key takeaways from Fed Chair Powell's press conference
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Trump signals possible Iran talks, says “anything could happen” in Middle East
United States (US) President Donald Trump said that he would hold a meeting to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict and reaffirmed that Iran should have made a deal. He added that if Iran wants to come to the White House, he may be open to it.
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Trump: Iran wants to come to the White House, I may do that
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US stocks erase gains for the day
NASDAQ index test it's 100 hour moving average and bounces
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Coinbase Seeks Approval to Use USDC as Collateral in Regulated Futures Markets
A stablecoin may soon become a mainstream fixture in U.S. derivatives markets. Coinbase Derivatives and clearinghouse Nodal Clear plan to make USDC eligible collateral for margined futures trading,...
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Fed dot plot maintains forecast for 50 bps cut in 2025; GDP revised down, PCE inflation revised upward
The Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) latest dot plot indicates that interest rates will average 3.9% by the end of 2025, matching the March projection.
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USD/JPY drops as dovish Fed projections weigh on yields and focus shifts to Powell
The Japanese Yen (JPY) has extended its advance against the US Dollar (USD) following the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, as traders shift focus to remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Watch live: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell holds a press conference
Powell will deliver an opening statement followed by a Q&A
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GBP/USD inches higher as Fed holds rates, maintains 2025 cut outlook
GBP/USD trades within a 40-pip range, exhibiting mild volatility on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve (Fed) stood pat on rates and hinted that it is still expecting two rate cuts this year. At the time of writing, the pair trades near 1.3450, posting modest gains of 0.20%, as traders await the F
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US Dollar Index takes a step down after FOMC rate hold
The US Dollar Index (DXY) whipsawed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept interest rates unchanged, as investors had broadly expected.
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Gold holds steady near $3,390 as Fed projects two cuts in 2025
Gold price holds firm near $3,390 as the Federal Reserve decided to hold rates unchanged at the June 18 meeting. The Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) reveals that officials are still eyeing 50 basis points of easing in 2025.
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EUR/USD whipsaws post-FOMC, Fed Chair Powell speech on deck
EUR/USD whipsawed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept interest rates unchanged, as investors had broadly expected.
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GBP/JPY extends slide as traders brace for BoE rate decision
The British Pound (GBP) extends its decline for the second consecutive day against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, as cautious sentiment dominates the market ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) key interest rate verdict due on Thursday.
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Federal Reserve rate decision: No change to interest rates, as expected
Highlights of the Federal Reserve rate decision on June 18
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For reference: The most-recent FOMC statement and key projections
The May 7 FOMC statement
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Dow Jones Industrial Average holds near flat post-Fed rate hold
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is mostly flat on Wednesday, with equity markets holding steady after the Federal Reserve (Fed) hit the mark and kept interest rates on holds as most investors expected.
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Gold steadies near $3,390 as traders await Fed rate decision, dot plot
Gold price trades flat during the North American session on Wednesday as traders brace for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy decision. Tensions also remain high in the Israel-Iran conflict.
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AUD/USD strengthens ahead of the Fed rate decision, Australian employment
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, supported by a softer Greenback as market participants await the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy decision.
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