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The Australian Dollar remains tepid following the release of the monthly Consumer Price Index. China’s International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce met with US business leaders to discuss tariffs. The Trump administration considers tightening chip export controls on China. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) for the fourth

UnitedHealth Group stock slides hard as DOJ opens investigation. Government probe involves possible fraudulent overcharging of Medicare Advantage plans. UNH stock slides as low as 438.50, a 10-month low. Health insurer calls allegations “false” and “outrageous”. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock crashed on Friday morning in light of a new United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) probe

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut the OCR by 25 basis points.  Australian core inflation eased in the final quarter of 2024 but remained above the RBA’s target.  The Australian Dollar consolidates gains against its American rival ahead of the announcement.  The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce its first monetary

Gold price edges higher in Friday’s Asian session.  Trade war fears and lower US bond yields support the precious metal.  Investors brace for the US January Retail Sales data, which is due later on Friday.  Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its upside during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The growing concerns about US President Donald

The Australian Dollar loses ground as Trump announces plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. The AUD faced challenges as China’s retaliatory tariffs on certain US exports have come into effect. The US Dollar received support as January’s job report reinforced the cautious mood surrounding the Fed’s policy outlook. The

The Japanese Yen strengthens against the USD for the third straight day on Thursday. The divergent BoJ-Fed policy expectations continue to underpin the lower-yielding JPY.  A positive risk tone does little to dent bullish sentiment surrounding the safe-haven JPY. The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the front foot against its American counterpart during the Asian

AUD/USD hovers above 0.6200, defending mild bids amid US tariff concerns and weak Chinese data. US PCE data showed no surprises, Fed remains cautious. RBA dovish bets continue to pressure the pair. The Australian Dollar clings to mild gains on Friday, trading around 0.6215 after briefly touching a two-week low. The pair remains under pressure

The Japanese Yen is undermined by concerns about the economic fallout from Trump’s tariff.  A positive risk tone also dents demand for the safe-haven JPY and lends support to USD/JPY.  The USD bulls seem reluctant to place aggressive bets and opt to wait for the Fed decision.  The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains on the defensive

The Dow Jones eased somwhat on Friday, testing into 44,300. Despite a quiet end to the week, equities are poised for strong bullish closes. US PMI data came in more mixed than expected, to little effect. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) churned into a soft backpedal on Friday, testing down around 200 points on a

The Australian Dollar loses ground due to increased risk aversion as traders focus on Trump’s economic policies, including tariffs. The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose to nearly 8,400, reaching its highest level in six weeks. President Trump intends to instruct federal agencies to review tariff policies and assess the relationships with Canada, Mexico, and China. The

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato reiterated on Friday that it’s “up to the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to decide on monetary policy..” He further noted that he “expects the BoJ to conduct monetary policy appropriately to achieve the 2% inflation target.” Market reaction USD/JPY is maintaining the bounce to trade near 155.30 following these above

People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Monday that “interest rate and RRR tools will be utilized to maintain ample liquidity.” Additional comments Reaffirms China plans to increase the fiscal deficit. China will remain a driving force for the global economy. Policy focus should shift towards investment and consumption. Challenges persist in

The Australian Dollar loses ground after releasing mixed domestic data on Thursday. China’s Consumer Price Index rose by 0.1% YoY in December, against the previous 0.2% increase. The US Dollar rose as the 10-year yield on Treasury bonds advanced following the FOMC Minutes release. The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its losses for the third consecutive

GBP/USD found a thin recovery on Friday, gaining roughly four-tenths of one percent and ending the first trading week of 2025 back above the 1.2400 handle. UK macroeconomic and consumer credit data broadly missed the mark early on Friday, but the low-tier figures barely registered on the needle. On the US side, US business activity

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $28.96 per troy ounce, down 0.14% from the $29.00 it cost on Monday. Silver prices have increased by 21.71% since the beginning of the year. Unit measure Silver Price Today in USD Troy Ounce 28.96 1 Gram 0.93 The Gold/Silver ratio, which

EUR/USD registers a minor uptick on Friday, trading near 1.0430 after recent losses. RSI climbs to 44 in negative territory, indicating a tepid recovery but still suggesting sellers hold the upper hand. MACD histogram shows flat green bars, hinting at fading bearish momentum while the 20-day SMA remains a key hurdle. The EUR/USD pair ended

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Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that he is concerned about the recent foreign exchange move, including those driven by speculation. Kato added that he will ake appropriate action against excessive moves.   Key quotes Sees stable FX movement as desirable, reflecting fundamentals. Sees abrupt, unilateral movements in foreign exchange market. To take appropriate