Region: Asia Pacific
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Dollar strengthened, while optimism returns
Risk appetite returns amid key data releases. Consumer confidence in the US exceeds forecasts. ECB Villeroy: The Eurozone’s rate normalization is probably not complete.
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Dollar below key 100 handle as trade tensions ease
Trade tensions ease as Trump delays tariff threat. RBNZ Preview: Another 25bps cut. SoftBank’s founder talks about the potential for a US-Japan Sovereign Wealth Fund.
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Dollar retreats as Trump’s tariff threats weigh on greenback
Trump’s tariff threats weigh on USD despite safe-haven demand. NY Fed’s Perli supports a standing repo facility. Focus on inflation and growth data.
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USD rebounds as bond worries ease
Greenback stages comeback from two-week lows. AUD lower as economic pulse weakens. BoJ’s Noguchi sticks to plan amid bond market ripples.
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US dollar hit again on bond market sell-off
Greenback down for third day after downgrade. Fed in “wait-and-see” mode. New Zealand trade could support kiwi.
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Greenback lower on budget worries, but Aussie hit after RBA
Budget worries weigh on USD. RBA cuts, dovish shift sparks economic concerns. Tariff effects evident in China’s April data.