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NZD/USD retreats further from YTD peak, slides below 0.5800 ahead of Fed
NZD/USD retreats further from YTD peak, slides below 0.5800 ahead of Fed
The NZD/USD pair meets with some supply on Wednesday and moves away from the year-to-date (YTD) top, around the 0.5830 region touched the previous day.
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GBP: Not that strong in the crosses – ING
GBP: Not that strong in the crosses – ING
GBP/USD broke the key 1.300 resistance yesterday on the back of USD weakness, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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GBP/USD: Expected to rachet higher in an uneven manner between 1.2955 and 1.3030 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Expected to rachet higher in an uneven manner between 1.2955 and 1.3030 – UOB Group
Pound Sterling (GBP) is expected to rachet higher in an uneven manner between 1.2955 and 1.3030.
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USD: Fed may defy dovish bets for now – ING
USD: Fed may defy dovish bets for now – ING
The US Dollar (USD) enters FOMC day with a good deal of bearish momentum.
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USD/TRY maintains position near 39.00 amid escalating political risks in Turkey
USD/TRY maintains position near 39.00 amid escalating political risks in Turkey
USD/TRY retreats from its record high of 41.70, reached during early European trading hours on Wednesday, hovering around 38.70 at the time of writing.
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USD/TRY maintains position near 39.00 amid escalating political risks in Turkey
USD/TRY maintains position near 39.00 amid escalating political risks in Turkey
USD/TRY retreats from its record high of 41.70, reached during early European trading hours on Wednesday, hovering around 38.70 at the time of writing.
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EUR/USD: To trade in a choppy manner between 1.0905 and 1.0970 – UOB Group
EUR/USD: To trade in a choppy manner between 1.0905 and 1.0970 – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) could trade in a choppy manner between 1.0905 and 1.0970 vs US Dollar (USD).
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EUR: Peak optimism still in the price – ING
EUR: Peak optimism still in the price – ING
As widely expected, the German Bundestag approved the debt break constitutional change yesterday.
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EUR: Peak optimism still in the price – ING
EUR: Peak optimism still in the price – ING
As widely expected, the German Bundestag approved the debt break constitutional change yesterday.
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European indices hold lower to kick start the day
European indices hold lower to kick start the day
Stocks in a more cautious mood to start the session
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Falls to near 162.50; next support appears at nine-day EMA
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Falls to near 162.50; next support appears at nine-day EMA
EUR/JPY pauses its three-day winning streak, hovering around 162.60 during early European trading on Wednesday.
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Pound Sterling declines against US Dollar ahead of Fed-BoE policy decision
Pound Sterling declines against US Dollar ahead of Fed-BoE policy decision
The Pound Sterling (GBP) corrects to near 1.2960 after failing to extend the rally above the key level of 1.3000 against the US Dollar (USD) in North American trading hours on Wednesday.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
All eyes on the FOMC Policy Announcement
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Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
A more pensive mood after the selloff in Wall Street yesterday
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Remains bearish near 103.50 despite recent recovery
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Remains bearish near 103.50 despite recent recovery
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, attracts some buyers to around 103.50 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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Forex Today: BoJ maintains status quo, focus shifts to Fed
Forex Today: BoJ maintains status quo, focus shifts to Fed
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, March 19: Investors opt to remain on the sidelines while waiting for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to announce monetary policy decisions following the March meeting.
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BoJ's Ueda: Will keep adjusting degree of easing if our economic, price outlook is to be realised
BoJ's Ueda: Will keep adjusting degree of easing if our economic, price outlook is to be realised
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo speaks at the post-policy meeting press conference on Wednesday, explaining the Bank’s decision to keep the interest rate steady at 0.50%.
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GBP/JPY extends the rally to near 194.50 as BoJ keeps interest rate steady
GBP/JPY extends the rally to near 194.50 as BoJ keeps interest rate steady
The GBP/JPY cross extends its upside to 194.40 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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EUR/GBP floats above 0.8400 as Germany approves spending package, BoE’s decision looms
EUR/GBP floats above 0.8400 as Germany approves spending package, BoE’s decision looms
EUR/GBP remains steady after gaining in the previous session, hovering around 0.8420 during Asian trading hours on Wednesday.
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USD/CAD moves away from two-week low set on Tuesday, retakes 1.4300 ahead of Fed
USD/CAD moves away from two-week low set on Tuesday, retakes 1.4300 ahead of Fed
The USD/CAD pair is seen building on the overnight bounce from the 1.4260 area, or a nearly two-week low, and gaining some follow-through positive traction for the second straight day on Wednesday.
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FX option expiries for Mar 19 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 19 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 19 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CHF rebounds above 0.8750, Fed rate decision in focus
USD/CHF rebounds above 0.8750, Fed rate decision in focus
The USD/CHF pair gains ground to around 0.8770 during the Asian session on Wednesday, bolstered by the renewed Greenback demand.
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Welcome to Fed day
Welcome to Fed day
It'll likely be one of the least exciting FOMC meetings in a while
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD sits near multi-month top, bulls retain control near $34.00 mark
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD sits near multi-month top, bulls retain control near $34.00 mark
Silver (XAG/USD) consolidates in a range around the $34.00 mark during the Asian session on Wednesday and remains close to its highest level since late October touched the previous day.
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WTI remains subdued around $66.50 amid Russian supply prospects
WTI remains subdued around $66.50 amid Russian supply prospects
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price remains under pressure for the second consecutive day, trading around $66.50 per barrel during Asian trading hours on Wednesday.
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EUR/USD softens below 1.0950 as Fed rate decision looms
EUR/USD softens below 1.0950 as Fed rate decision looms
The EUR/USD pair weakens to near 1.0935 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday, pressured by a modest recovery in the US Dollar (USD).
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NZD/USD edges lower to near 0.5800 due to weakening consumer confidence
NZD/USD edges lower to near 0.5800 due to weakening consumer confidence
NZD/USD remains subdued for the second consecutive day, hovering around 0.5810 during Wednesday’s Asian session.
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Gold price bulls pause for a breather after refreshing record high; Fed decision awaited
Gold price bulls pause for a breather after refreshing record high; Fed decision awaited
Gold price (XAU/USD) enters a bullish consolidation phase near the all-time peak as bulls pause for a breather and opt to wait for the outcome of a two-day FOMC policy meeting due later during the US session on Wednesday.
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Goldman Sachs says China's growth outlook hinges on execution of stimulus measures
Goldman Sachs says China's growth outlook hinges on execution of stimulus measures
China’s growth trajectory remains dependent on the successful rollout of policy stimulus
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EUR/JPY holds positive ground near 163.50 as BOJ holds rates steady
EUR/JPY holds positive ground near 163.50 as BOJ holds rates steady
The EUR/JPY cross extends the rally to around 163.45 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday.
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AUD/JPY holds position above 95.00 as BoJ maintains policy, traders eye Fed decision
AUD/JPY holds position above 95.00 as BoJ maintains policy, traders eye Fed decision
AUD/JPY remains firm near 95.10 during Asian trading hours on Wednesday, following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate decision.
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GBP/USD slips below 1.3000 amid firm US Dollar ahead of Fed decision
GBP/USD slips below 1.3000 amid firm US Dollar ahead of Fed decision
GBP/USD edges lower, trading around 1.2990 during Asian hours on Wednesday after posting gains in the previous two sessions.
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Japanese Yen extends its intraday descent after BoJ Governor Ueda's remarks
Japanese Yen extends its intraday descent after BoJ Governor Ueda's remarks
The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges lower during the Asian session on Wednesday in reaction to weaker-than-expected domestic data, though it lacks follow-through selling as traders seem reluctant ahead of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) decision.
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Australian Dollar depreciates as US Dollar remains solid ahead of Fed policy decision
Australian Dollar depreciates as US Dollar remains solid ahead of Fed policy decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.
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