Region: Asia Pacific
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Fedspeak drove USD index lower, below key 100 level
Powell comments drive USD lower as equities slump. Fed’s Hammack sees risks of reduced growth, employment, and higher inflation. China now faces up to a 245% tariffs.
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Dollar finds support after oversold conditions
US equities pause after rally, USD finds support. RBA minutes: Wary of further rate cuts. US Empire Manufacturing exceeds expectations.
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Dollar continues to retreat on dovish Fedspeak
Markets brace as tariff drama unfolds. Ueda of the BoJ doesn’t seem interested in supporting the Yen. MAS easing measured, more to come.
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Dollar continues to weaken as “US exceptionalism” fades
USD continues to weaken amid soft US data. US CPI drops below consensus expectations. Inflation and central bank policy dominate focus.
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Dollar retreats as risk-off dominates
China faces steep US tariffs as markets show resilience. US CPI drops below consensus expectations. Aussie jumps on trade pause, but risks remain
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US shares in historic gains on tariff pause; Aussie, kiwi surge
Aussie best as global markets surge. Asia positioning as US exceptionalism declines. FX remains key on tariff talks says Japan’s Kato.