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US President Donald Trump widens scope of tariffs, but pushes back timeline
US President Donald Trump widens scope of tariffs, but pushes back timeline
US President Donald Trump hit markets with fresh tariff headlines on Wednesday, re-reiterating his insistence on 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as adding the European Union to the mixed bad of countries that he will penalize US consumers for importing from.
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BoE's Dhingra: Monetary policy alone is not well-suited to dealing with price shocks
BoE's Dhingra: Monetary policy alone is not well-suited to dealing with price shocks
Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee Member Swati Dhingra noted on Wednesday that there is only so much central bank policy can do in the face of trade-based supply shocks in order to keep prices stable.
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GBP/USD climbs to fresh 10-week highs on Wednesday
GBP/USD climbs to fresh 10-week highs on Wednesday
GBP/USD coasted into a fresh 10-week high on Wednesday, clipping the 1.2700 handle for the first time since mid-December as hopeful bulls bid Cable higher for no other reason than there doesn't seem to be any bad news on the horizon, at least for now.
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Below 11.00, EUR/SEK can return to levels last seen in early 2023 – Rabobank
Below 11.00, EUR/SEK can return to levels last seen in early 2023 – Rabobank
The SEK is the best performing G10 currency in the month to date, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley notes.
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House budget vote win is a tailwind for US stocks
House budget vote win is a tailwind for US stocks
Congress may have the votes to pass Trump tax cuts
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Refreshes fortnight high around 1.4350
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Refreshes fortnight high around 1.4350
The USD/CAD pair extends its winning spree for the fourth trading day on Wednesday.
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Canada January advanced wholesale trade +1.8%
Canada January advanced wholesale trade +1.8%
Preliminary data along with some other notable Canadian surveys
AUD/USD tumbles to near 0.6300 as US Dollar extends recovery
AUD/USD tumbles to near 0.6300 as US Dollar extends recovery
The AUD/USD pair falls significantly to near the round-level support of 0.6300 in the North American session on Wednesday.
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Full text of the US-Ukraine investment deal released. Includes infrastructure and ports
Full text of the US-Ukraine investment deal released. Includes infrastructure and ports
Note the comments on "infrastructure, ports, and state-owned enterprises"
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Firmer dollar; stocks up awaiting Nvidia earnings
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Firmer dollar; stocks up awaiting Nvidia earnings
Forex news from the European morning session on Feb 26, 2025
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US Dollar Index in minor gain towards Fed speakers on Thursday
US Dollar Index in minor gain towards Fed speakers on Thursday
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is still stuck around 106.50 at the time of writing on Wednesday, set to close off February just above the lowest point of 2025. The DXY Index
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US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 21 February -1.2% vs -6.6% prior
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 21 February -1.2% vs -6.6% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 21 February 2025
US futures look for a bounce with eyes on Nvidia earnings
US futures look for a bounce with eyes on Nvidia earnings
S&P 500 futures are up by 0.5% with tech shares leading the way
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WTI trades cautiously near two-month low of $68.60 on peace deal, tariff fears
WTI trades cautiously near two-month low of $68.60 on peace deal, tariff fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades with caution around two-month low of $68.60 in European trading hours on Wednesday.
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EU gas prices face pressure – ING
EU gas prices face pressure – ING
European natural gas prices faced significant pressure yesterday, with TTF ending the day 6% lower, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
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WTI comes below $70 – ING
WTI comes below $70 – ING
Energy markets came under downward pressure yesterday. ICE Brent fell by 2.35%, while WTI is trading back below $70/bbl, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
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Copper tariff risk emerges – ING
Copper tariff risk emerges – ING
COMEX Copper futures surged after President Trump ordered an investigation into Copper imports on national security concerns, paving the way for tariffs down the road, ING’s commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey notes.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Extends losing streak for fourth trading day
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Extends losing streak for fourth trading day
The NZD/USD extends its losing spree for the fourth trading day on Wednesday and slides to near the key level of 0.5700 in European trading session.
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Russia says more talks are being lined up with the US
Russia says more talks are being lined up with the US
The Kremlin says that preparations are underway for "expert level" talks between the two countries
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EUR/USD declines as Trump's tax cut bill seems inflationary for economy
EUR/USD declines as Trump's tax cut bill seems inflationary for economy
EUR/USD continues to face selling pressure above the psychological level of 1.0500 in Wednesday’s North American session.
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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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Oil prices drop sharply due to deterioration in risk sentiment – Danske Bank
Oil prices drop sharply due to deterioration in risk sentiment – Danske Bank
Oil prices dropped sharply yesterday, where Brent plunged below USD74/bbl, Danske Bank's analyst Jens Nærvig Pedersen notes.
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USD/JPY advances to near 149.50, upside seems limited amid hawkish BoJ
USD/JPY advances to near 149.50, upside seems limited amid hawkish BoJ
USD/JPY retraces its recent losses from the previous session, trading around 149.40 during the European hours on Wednesday.
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EUR/USD brushes against another test of 1.0500 again
EUR/USD brushes against another test of 1.0500 again
It's a familiar run in for the pair since the end of last week
Pound Sterling edges lower against USD as US House passes Trump's tax cut bill
Pound Sterling edges lower against USD as US House passes Trump's tax cut bill
TThe Pound Sterling (GBP) ticks lower to near 1.2660 against the USD in North American trading hours on Wednesday.
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Forex Today: US Dollar recovers modestly as markets assess latest headlines on Trump tariff policy
Forex Today: US Dollar recovers modestly as markets assess latest headlines on Trump tariff policy
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, February 26: The US Dollar (USD) holds its ground against its rivals early Wednesday as markets adopt a cautious stance.
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EUR/GBP holds losses near 0.8300 following German Consumer Confidence Survey
EUR/GBP holds losses near 0.8300 following German Consumer Confidence Survey
EUR/GBP posts losses after registering gains in the previous two successive days, trading around 0.8300 during the early European hours on Wednesday.
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France February consumer confidence 93 vs 93 expected
France February consumer confidence 93 vs 93 expected
Latest data released by INSEE - 26 February 2025
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
Central bank speakers and Trumpspeak are the only highlights
market overview
Crude oil price today: WTI price neutral, according to FXStreet data
Crude oil price today: WTI price neutral, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price is neutral on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.2% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.2% in early European trading
A slightly better mood after the mixed showing yesterday
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USD/CHF strengthens to near 0.8950 despite weak US economic data, tariff worries
USD/CHF strengthens to near 0.8950 despite weak US economic data, tariff worries
The USD/CHF pair edges higher to near 0.8950, snapping the four-day losing streak on Wednesday during the early European trading hours.
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