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US Dollar retreats with Trump's tariff flagship stalling on first day in office

January 20, 2025, 3:14:55 PM UTC
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, is sinking 1% just hours ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States (US). Several asset classes in the US
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USD/JPY weakens on BoJ hike speculation ahead of Trump’s inauguration

January 20, 2025, 3:05:17 PM UTC
The Japanese Yen gained some ground compared to the US Dollar in early trading on Monday, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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US President Trump to stop short of imposing day-one tariffs – Reuters

January 20, 2025, 3:04:23 PM UTC
US President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday, will reportedly refrain from announcing day-one tariffs at his inauguration address, per Reuters.
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Pound Sterling rallies against USD as Trump's memo lacks explicit tariff plans

January 20, 2025, 2:52:35 PM UTC
The Pound Sterling (GBP) surges to near 1.2320 against the US Dollar (USD) in Monday’s North American Session.
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Starting Trump 2.0 with a firm USD – DBS

January 20, 2025, 2:50:42 PM UTC
US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday should underpin the USD Index (DXY) this week, DBS' Senior FX Strategist Philip Wee notes.
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EUR/USD surges as Trump's presidential memo lacks immediate tariff imposition

January 20, 2025, 2:32:45 PM UTC
EUR/USD rallies to near 1.0400. in Monday’s North American session.
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USD slips ahead of inauguration – Scotiabank

January 20, 2025, 2:27:54 PM UTC
It’s inauguration day and Martin Luther King's Day — a federal holiday which means US markets are closed. The incoming president is reportedly set to sign 100 executive orders right out the gate and some of those are likely to address border security and tariffs.
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GBP/USD holds last week’s range in quiet trade – Scotiabank

January 20, 2025, 2:07:45 PM UTC
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is up modestly on the day versus a generally softer USD, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD/CNH: Breaking out of rising wedge – OCBC

January 20, 2025, 2:05:34 PM UTC
USD/CNH fell amid supported risk sentiments. USD/CNH fell; last seen at 7.2853 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR/USD: Firms but holds range – Scotiabank

January 20, 2025, 2:01:22 PM UTC
The Euro (EUR) has firmed a little in quiet trade, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Russia Foreign Trade dipped from previous $9.095B to $6.018B in November

January 20, 2025, 2:00:46 PM UTC
Russia Foreign Trade dipped from previous $9.095B to $6.018B in November
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DXY: Await presidential inauguration – OCBC

January 20, 2025, 1:46:42 PM UTC
US Dollar (USD) started the week on a slightly softer footing ahead of US holiday (Martin L. King Day) and Presidential inauguration today.
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AUD/USD rallies to near 0.6260 before Trump 2.O

January 20, 2025, 1:46:00 PM UTC
The AUD/USD pair soars to near 0.6260 in Monday’s North American session.
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USD/CAD: Vols firm in nervous trade ahead of Trump 2.0 – Scotiabank

January 20, 2025, 1:42:19 PM UTC
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has failed to pick up any support amid a broadly softer USD this morning. It, along with the MXN and JPY, is a relative underperformer on the session after reaching a minor, new 5-year low overnight—just under 1.45.
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EUR/USD: 21 DMA holds key – OCBC

January 20, 2025, 1:38:51 PM UTC
Euro (EUR) traded under pressure (sub1.03 levels), OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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Gold sideways ahead of Trump making its way back to the White House

January 20, 2025, 1:22:47 PM UTC
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) is staying afloat above $2,700 despite an earlier decline to $2,689 during the Asian session, while traders are still concerned over President-elect Donald Trump, who will be sworn in as the 47th United States (US) President later in
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USD/CHF consolidates around 0.9150 with Trump 2.O taking center stage

January 20, 2025, 11:24:48 AM UTC
The USD/CHF pair trades sideways inside Friday’s trading range around 0.9140 in Monday’s European session.
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USD/CNH: Upward momentum has dissipated – UOB Group

January 20, 2025, 11:16:22 AM UTC
Downward momentum is building, but this will likely lead to a lower trading range of 7.3200/7.3500 instead of a sustained decline. In the longer run, upward momentum has dissipated; US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade in a range between 7.3100 and 7.3650.
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Aluminum continues to rally on China growth – ING

January 20, 2025, 11:11:46 AM UTC
LME aluminum ended last week on a strong footing, boosted by signs of economic recovery in China following a series of stimulus measures over the last couple of months. China’s economic data released last Friday showed China’s GDP in 2024 expanded 5%, meeting the government’s target.
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USD/JPY: Unlikely to threaten 156.70 – UOB Group

January 20, 2025, 11:06:45 AM UTC
Sharp bounce in US Dollar (USD) has room to extend; overbought conditions indicate that any advance is unlikely to threaten 156.70. In the longer run, USD remains weak; if it breaks below 154.90, the next objective will be at 154.40, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Oil: Specs add to Brent long – ING

January 20, 2025, 10:49:08 AM UTC
Despite the rally in crude oil prices running out of steam towards the end of last week, ICE Brent still managed to settle almost 1.3% higher on the week and remain above US$80/bbl, ING's commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note.
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NZD/USD: Upward momentum has largely faded – UOB Group

January 20, 2025, 10:43:46 AM UTC
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade sideways between 0.5560 and 0.5610. In the longer run, upward momentum has largely faded; NZD is expected to trade in a 0.5540/0.5650 range, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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GBP: Staying offered – ING

January 20, 2025, 10:38:33 AM UTC
EUR/GBP is staying bid near the recent high of 0.8450/60, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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AUD/USD: Set to trade in a 0.6165/0.6220 range – UOB Group

January 20, 2025, 10:25:46 AM UTC
Australian Dollar (AUD) is expected to trade in a 0.6165/0.6220 range. In the longer run, for the time being, AUD is likely to trade in a 0.6140/0.6245 range, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD oscillates above $30.00 with Trump’s inauguration on the horizon

January 20, 2025, 10:25:27 AM UTC
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades in a tight range near $30.30 in Monday’s European session.
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USD: Looking out for executive orders – ING

January 20, 2025, 10:21:17 AM UTC
The big day has finally arrived. Financial markets are on tenterhooks to see what executive orders newly elected US President Donald Trump will enact on his first day.
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GBP/USD: Major support at 1.2100 is unlikely to come into view – UOB Group

January 20, 2025, 10:12:13 AM UTC
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is expected to trade with a downward bias and test 1.2130; the next major support at 1.2100 is unlikely to come into view.
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Eurozone Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) rose from previous 0.2% to 1.4% in November

January 20, 2025, 10:02:35 AM UTC
Eurozone Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) rose from previous 0.2% to 1.4% in November
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Eurozone Construction Output s.a (MoM) up to 1.2% in November from previous 1%

January 20, 2025, 10:00:53 AM UTC
Eurozone Construction Output s.a (MoM) up to 1.2% in November from previous 1%
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Eurozone Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) rose from previous 0.2% to 1.3% in November

January 20, 2025, 10:00:40 AM UTC
Eurozone Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) rose from previous 0.2% to 1.3% in November
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