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USD: Tariffs are dollar positive, an equity correction is not – ING
USD: Tariffs are dollar positive, an equity correction is not – ING
During President Trump's first term in office, we felt the sequencing of tax cuts (late 2017) and then tariffs (March 2018-August 2019) were key reasons for a strengthening dollar. In other words, the US economy had some fiscal support before tariff wars were waged.
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European gas prices strengthen – ING
European gas prices strengthen – ING
European natural gas prices strengthened yesterday, with TTF settling just over 2% higher on the day, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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EUR/USD: There is scope for EUR to rally further – UOB Group
EUR/USD: There is scope for EUR to rally further – UOB Group
Strong momentum indicates there is scope for Euro (EUR) to rally further vs US Dollar (USD); the significant resistance at 1.0530 could be just out of reach.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Remains subdued near 0.5600 support amid prevailing bearish bias
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Remains subdued near 0.5600 support amid prevailing bearish bias
The NZD/USD pair loses ground following the previous session’s gains, trading around 0.5610 during European trading hours on Tuesday.
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OPEC+ set to increase supply – ING
OPEC+ set to increase supply – ING
Oil prices are under pressure with ICE Brent settling more than 1.6% lower yesterday. This follows news that OPEC+ is sticking with plans to gradually increase supply from April by 138k b/d in the month, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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European equities sink at the open today as the risk mood stays heavy
European equities sink at the open today as the risk mood stays heavy
As Trump goes on his tariffs rampage, the EU is likely in the crosshairs next
EUR/USD: 2-way trades likely unless 100-DMA breaks – OCBC
EUR/USD: 2-way trades likely unless 100-DMA breaks – OCBC
Euro (EUR) continued to drift higher vs US Dollar (USD) as European leaders were seen coming together to offer Ukraine support, fuelling expectations for a higher defence spending. Pair was last at 1.0495 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR: European defence spending narrative looks overblown – ING
EUR: European defence spending narrative looks overblown – ING
EUR/USD had a decent rally yesterday as investors focused on the explosive rally in European defence stocks. That Europe needs to spend a lot more on defence now is not in doubt. The question is what does it mean for FX?
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Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Tuesday, early in the European session.
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EUR/USD surges as US Bessent favors lower interest rates
EUR/USD surges as US Bessent favors lower interest rates
EUR/USD refreshes a 12-week high slightly above 1.0550 in Tuesday’s North American session.
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AUD/JPY trades near 93.00, downside risks appear amid tariff concerns
AUD/JPY trades near 93.00, downside risks appear amid tariff concerns
AUD/JPY continues its decline, hovering around 92.80 during early European trading on Tuesday.
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Forex Today: Markets remain on edge as Trump tariffs take effect
Forex Today: Markets remain on edge as Trump tariffs take effect
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, March 4: Following Monday's volatile action, investors cling to a cautious stance early Tuesday, while assessing the latest developments surrounding the US tariff policy and retaliatory measures against it.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
Eyes on tariffs headlines and Trump's Congressional speech
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Eurostoxx futures -0.7% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -0.7% in early European trading
Giving back some of the gains from yesterday
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8250 on Ukraine peace plan
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8250 on Ukraine peace plan
The EUR/GBP cross trades in positive territory for the second consecutive days around 0.8255 during the early European session on Tuesday.
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China announces extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major US farm exports
China announces extra tariffs of up to 15% on imports of major US farm exports
China’s Commerce Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will slap additional tariffs of upto 15% on imports of key farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef from the United States (US).
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FX option expiries for Mar 4 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 4 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 4 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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WTI attracts some sellers below $68.00 as OPEC+ plans to increase production
WTI attracts some sellers below $68.00 as OPEC+ plans to increase production
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $67.70 during the early European session on Tuesday.
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Markets take the tariffs implementation in stride so far
Markets take the tariffs implementation in stride so far
To be fair, the damage was already done yesterday
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USD/CHF remains under pressure near 0.8950 as Swiss Franc strengthens on safe-haven demand
USD/CHF remains under pressure near 0.8950 as Swiss Franc strengthens on safe-haven demand
USD/CHF remains under pressure for the second consecutive day, hovering around 0.8960 during Tuesday’s Asian session.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Seems poised to surpass 61.8% Fibo. hurdle near mid-1.4500s
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Seems poised to surpass 61.8% Fibo. hurdle near mid-1.4500s
The USD/CAD pair holds steady around the 1.4500 psychological mark during the Asian session on Tuesday and remains close to a one-month top touched the previous day.
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EUR/JPY tumbles below 156.50 amid safe-haven demand
EUR/JPY tumbles below 156.50 amid safe-haven demand
The EUR/JPY cross falls to near 156.25 during the Europeam session on Tuesday.
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China’s NPC: Willing to solve concerns with the US through consultation and dialogue
China’s NPC: Willing to solve concerns with the US through consultation and dialogue
A spokesperson of China’s National People's Congress (NPC) commented on the additional 10% tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Chinese imports on Tuesday.
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China says willing to resolve US concerns on tariffs through dialogue
China says willing to resolve US concerns on tariffs through dialogue
Remarks by the spokesperson of China's National People's Congress
Gold price rallies back closer to $2,920 area amid renewed USD selling
Gold price rallies back closer to $2,920 area amid renewed USD selling
Gold price (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on the previous day's positive move closer to the $2,900 mark and attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday, stalling its recovery from a three-week trough touched last Friday.
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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 Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hovers below 1.2700 barrier near three-month highs
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Hovers below 1.2700 barrier near three-month highs
The GBP/USD pair edges lower after registering gains in the previous session, hovering around 1.2680 during Tuesday’s Asian hours.
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China's "two sessions" meetings set to conclude on 11 March
China's "two sessions" meetings set to conclude on 11 March
As confirmed by a spokesperson for China's National People's Congress
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY dropped under 149.00
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY dropped under 149.00
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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China reportedly plans to publish policy to bolster use of open source chips nationwide
China reportedly plans to publish policy to bolster use of open source chips nationwide
Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with the matter
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PM Ishiba: Japan is not pursuing so-called currency devaluation policy
PM Ishiba: Japan is not pursuing so-called currency devaluation policy
Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that “Japan is not pursuing so-called currency devaluation policy.” .
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Japan PM Ishiba says not pursuing a currency devaluation policy
Japan PM Ishiba says not pursuing a currency devaluation policy
Japan PM Ishiba disgreeing with Trump's accusations
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD maintains position above $31.50 due to risk-off mood
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD maintains position above $31.50 due to risk-off mood
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its gains for the second consecutive session, trading near $31.70 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Tuesday.
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USD/INR jumps on Trump’s tariff plans
USD/INR jumps on Trump’s tariff plans
The Indian Rupee (INR) softens on Tuesday after reaching a three-week high in the previous session.
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Japanese Yen retreats to the lower end of its daily range against US Dollar
Japanese Yen retreats to the lower end of its daily range against US Dollar
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some follow-through buying for the second straight day on Tuesday and moves back closer to a multi-month peak touched against its American counterpart last week.
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