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Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says Tokyo shouldn't sell Treasuries
Japan shouldn't think about selling US Treasuries holdingsWeak yen behind rising cost of living, Onodera saysRemarks come as Japan gears up for trade talks with USBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) - Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country's industrial c...Reuters
11 hours ago
Japan ruling party chief calls for stronger yen
TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) - Japan must strengthen the yen, such as by helping boost the country's industrial competitiveness, as the currency's weakness has pushed up households' living costs, the ruling party's policy chief said on Sunday.Itsunori Onodera, chair of the Liberal Democ...Reuters
14 hours ago
Bank of England's Greene says dollar drop adds to tariff inflation puzzle
April 12 (Reuters) - Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said on Saturday it was unclear what U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs would do to UK inflation with the unpredictable behaviour of the dollar adding to the puzzle.Higher barriers to trade were likely to weigh on e...Reuters
Sat, Apr 12
Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls
Argentina eases currency controlsIMF to disburse $12 billion immediatelyNew FX system may allow peso to weaken by a thirdBy Maximilian Heath and Anthony Esposito BUENOS AIRES, April 11 (Reuters) - Argentina sealed a $20 billion, 48-month Extended Fund Facility deal with the International Monetary...Reuters
Sat, Apr 12
Binance seeks to curb US oversight during deal talks with Trump's crypto company, WSJ says
April 11 (Reuters) - Binance executives met U.S. Treasury officials last month and discussed loosening government oversight of the company, while exploring a business deal with President Donald Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, the Wall Street Journal said.Executives of the world'...Reuters
Sat, Apr 12
Binance Seeks To Curb U.S. Oversight While In Deal Talks With Trump’s Crypto Company - WSJ
April 11 (Reuters) - BINANCE SEEKS TO CURB U.S. OVERSIGHT WHILE IN DEAL TALKS WITH TRUMP’S CRYPTO COMPANY - WSJBINANCE HAS ALSO BEEN IN TALKS TO LIST A NEW DOLLAR-PEGGED CRYPTOCURRENCY FROM WORLD LIBERTY FINANCIAL - WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/5n83tyuwReuters
Sat, Apr 12
Binance seeks to curb US oversight while in deal talks with Trump's crypto company, WSJ reports
April 11 (Reuters) - Binance executives met with U.S. Treasury Department officials last month and discussed loosening government oversight on the company, while exploring a deal with President Donald Trump’s crypto venture World Liberty Financial, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.Executiv...Reuters
Sat, Apr 12
Trump says bond market had 'a little moment' that he solved quickly
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, April 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the bond market had "a little moment" this week but he solved it quickly, and that he believed his economic plan would lead to the U.S. dollar gaining value."The bond market's going good. It ha...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
QUOTES-What economists say about Argentina's FX reforms and IMF deal
By Lucila Sigal and Eliana Raszewski BUENOS AIRES, April 11 (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank has announced a major overhaul to the country's exchange rate policy, unleashing the peso and years-long controls on the currency ahead of an expected $20 billion International Monetary Fund d...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
World Bank to announce $12 billion financing package for Argentina, source says
WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - The World Bank is poised to announce a $12 billion financing package for Argentina on Friday, supplementing the International Monetary Fund's expected approval of a $20 billion Argentina loan deal, a source with knowledge of the plan said.The Inter-American Devel...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
FOREX-Dollar slides with investor confidence shaken in safety of US assets
Analysts say trade policies undermine confidenceSwiss franc leaps to decade-high, euro at three-year peakYen hits multi-month high after selloff in US shares, Treasuries Gold hits fresh new peakBy Chibuike Oguh and Lucy Raitano NEW YORK/LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - The dollar continued to slide a...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Brazil ready to face any external environment, says finance minister
BRASILIA, April 11 (Reuters) - Brazil is ready to face and overcome any adverse external scenario, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Friday, underscoring that Latin America's largest economy enjoys a "protective cushion" to defend itself from external turbulence. In an interview w...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
FOREX-US dollar under pressure as investors are shaken by trade war
Analysts say trade policies undermine confidenceSwiss franc leaps to decade-high, euro at three-year peakYen hits multi-month high after selloff in US shares, Treasuries Gold hits fresh new peakBy Chibuike Oguh, Lucy Raitano NEW YORK/LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - The dollar weakened against major ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar notches biggest weekly gain in five years
Canadian dollar gains 0.7% against the greenbackFor the week, the loonie adds 2.4%Investors see 60% chance BoC pauses rate hikes10-year yield touches highest since January 24By Fergal Smith TORONTO, April 11 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened to a five-month high against its U.S. counte...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
FOREX-Dollar weakens with investor confidence shaken in US safe-haven assets
Analysts say loss of confidence in US assets over trade policiesSwiss franc leaps to decade-high, euro at three-year peakYen hits multi-month high after selloff in US shares, Treasuries Gold hits fresh new peakBy Chibuike Oguh and Lucy Raitano NEW YORK/LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - The dollar weak...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
FOREX-Dollar weakens with investor confidence shaken in US safe-haven assets
Analysts say loss of confidence in US assets over trade policiesSwiss franc leaps to decade-high, euro at three-year peakYen hits multi-month high after selloff in US shares, Treasuries Gold hits fresh new peakBy Chibuike Oguh and Lucy Raitano NEW YORK/LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - The dollar weak...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Argentina FX futures jittery as traders place bets ahead of IMF deal
BUENOS AIRES, April 11 (Reuters) - Argentine peso futures have weakened sharply in recent days as traders place tentative bets on a faster depreciation of the embattled currency amid uncertainty over the exchange rate regime ahead of a deal with the International Monetary Fund.The April peso future ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Brazil, Chinese officials talk bilateral trade, tariff challenges
BRASILIA, April 11 (Reuters) - Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin held a video call on Friday with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to discuss trade opportunities, Alckmin's office said.The two agreed that multilateralism must be defended in the face of tariff challenges, as well as t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Hungary's central bank must be patient despite risks to growth, governor says
Hungary's recovery faces new risks from trade warBank has left rates steady for six straight monthsGovernor calls for patience, disciplined policyLawmakers to confirm former debt chief as deputy governorBy Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, April 11 (Reuters) - Hungary's central bank must remain p...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Friday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.9% higher at C$1.3853 to the greenback, or 72.19 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.384 to 1.3988.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Trade turmoil stymies emerging market bond sale bonanza
Emerging market debt sales stall due to trade turmoil, recession fearsSub-Saharan Africa faces high yields, limited market accessJPMorgan expects full-year emerging market issuance of $576 bln By Colleen GokoJOHANNESBURG, April 11 (Reuters) - Turmoil in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
FOREX-Dollar falls as investors lose confidence in US assets
Analysts say loss of confidence in US assets over trade policiesSwiss franc leaps to decade-high, euro at three-year peakYen hits multi-month high after selloff in US shares, Treasuries Yuan strengthensBy Lucy Raitano and Kevin Buckland LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - The dollar fell broadly on Frid...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11