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Trump includes U.S. troop costs in tariff talks with Asian allies
Japan, S.Korea host tens of thousands of U.S. troopsTrump says allies get rich off U.S. protectionU.S. allies seen as counter to China, North Korea, RussiaTokyo, Seoul seek to keep security, trade talks separateBy Josh Smith and John GeddieSEOUL/TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - The tens of thousands of U...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Little reason for the ECB to surprise us with a hawkish stance – Commerzbank
Today's ECB decision will be the highlight of the trading week. After the market briefly doubted that there would be another rate cut today, such a move is now almost fully priced in, Commerzbank's FX analyst Michael Pfister notes.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 17
Greece's February current account deficit shrinks
ATHENS, April 17 - Greece's current account deficit stood at 2.49 billion euros ($2.83 billion) in February, down from a deficit of 3.06 billion euros in the same month in 2024, data from the Bank of Greece showed on Thursday. ($1 = 0.8788 euros)Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Thailand to see tariff impact on exports in second half of year, central bank says
BANGKOK, April 17 (Reuters) - Thailand will see the impact of U.S. tariffs on its exports in the second half of the year, and higher imports to reduce the trade surplus with America will affect local manufacturing, Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor Sakkapop Panyanukul told a briefing.Thailand is a...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
USD/CAD gathers strength above 1.3850 as Fed remains in wait-and-see mode
The USD/CAD pair strengthens to near 1.3885 during the early European session on Thursday. Hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Powell and stronger Retail Sales provide some support for the Greenback. Trading volume is likely to be lightened ahead of the Good Friday holiday.
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Thu, Apr 17
European Central Bank set to cut interest rates again amid easing inflation and tariff uncertainty
The European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its April interest rate decision on Thursday at 12:15 GMT. Markets widely expect the central bank to lower key rates for the sixth consecutive time.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 17
Malaysian ministers to head to U.S. at end-April for tariff talks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Reuters) - Malaysia's trade minister and second finance minister will go to the United States at the end of this month to discuss the U.S. tariffs imposed on the country, the communications minister said on Thursday."This is also a result of the consensus reached amon...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Japan's bond yields rise after upbeat trade talks in Washington
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - Benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yields rose on Thursday, undoing part of the previous day's decline, as Tokyo's smooth first round of trade talks in Washington diminished the appeal of safe-haven debt.The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=J...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly
March exports +3.9% yr/yr vs forecast +4.5%Imports rise 2% yr/yrUS tariffs upending Japan's industrial supply chains By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs dro...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
BOJ warns US tariff uncertainty may hurt confidence, economy
Uncertainty on US tariff policy 'heightened sharply', Ueda saysBOJ eyes more rate hikes but vigilant to US tariff falloutBoard member Nakagawa warns of damage from excessive volatilityBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan policymakers on Thursday warned of heightening ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
RBNZ Sectoral Factor Inflation Model dropped to 2.9% YoY in Q1 2025
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) published its Sectoral Factor Model Inflation gauge for the first quarter of 2025, following the release of the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the NZ Stats early Thursday.
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Thu, Apr 17
Singapore March exports miss forecasts, rise by 5.4% from a year ago
By Bing Hong Lok SINGAPORE, April 17 (Reuters) - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports in March rose 5.4% from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday, with shipments of both electronics and non-electronics increasing.The increase fell short of a Reuters poll that fo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17