EU trade commissioner Šefčovič says had constructive talks with US trade rep Greer

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Support at the 0.6000 area keeps the upward trend intact

The US Dollar regained lost ground after strong US jobs data. NZD/USD remains bullish while above 0.5990. Below that level, the next support areas are 0.5925 and 0.5890. The New Zealand Dollar turned lower on Tuesday, weighed by a stronger US Dollar, but downside attempts have been contained at the 0.5990-0.6000 area, which keeps the broader upward trend intact….

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US Dollar Struggles to Remain Resilient. Forecast as of 04.06.2025

2025.06.04 2025.06.04 US Dollar Struggles to Remain Resilient. Forecast as of 04.06.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Escalating trade conflicts, capital outflows resulting from tax burdens on investment, and the recession in the US economy could negatively impact American stock indices and the US dollar. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan for the EURUSD pair. The article covers the…

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AUD Slumped as Australian GDP Report Fueled Growth Fears

Australia’s Q1 2025 GDP report dropped on Wednesday, and it was not a pretty sight. Growth came in way below expectations, with the economy expanding just 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, missing forecasts for 0.4% and slowing from the previous quarter’s 0.6% pace. On a yearly basis, GDP held steady at 1.3%, falling short of the 1.5% forecast and stuck well below…

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US and Canada to strike trade deal as early as next week?

The Toronto Sun is reporting that a deal between both sides could be imminent after a speech at the Empire Club in Toronto from Trump’s new emissary to Canada, Pete Hoekstra. There were mixed opinions about Hoekstra’s speech though but the crowd was said to be stirring up speculation about a deal happening before the G7 summit. Hoekstra noted…

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Australian Dollar holds ground as Q1 GDP expands 0.2% QoQ

The Australian Dollar maintains its position after the release of mixed economic data on Wednesday. Australia’s Gross Domestic Product expanded 0.2% QoQ in Q1, against the previous 0.6% growth. The US Dollar faces challenges as tariff uncertainty may hurt growth in the US economy. The Australian Dollar (AUD) appreciates against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after registering over…

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Forex Economic Calendar Overview: Key Events for the Next Trading Week (09.06.2025–15.06.2025)

2025.06.03 2025.06.04 Weekly Economic Calendar for 09.06.2025–15.06.2025 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ The US dollar remains under pressure following the release of May’s labor market data as investors weigh the Fed’s next move on interest rates. Markets are split on the short-term monetary policy outlook, with Fed officials offering mixed signals and the FOMC adopting a wait-and-see approach amid uncertainty over the…

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Event Guide: ECB Monetary Policy Statement (June 2025)

The ECB is expected to cut rates this month as growth slows and inflation cools. With the cut likely priced in, markets are focused on whether policymakers hint at a pause as they near neutral rates amid rising trade tensions and weak business activity. Here’s how EUR may react to potential scenarios from the central bank event!…

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PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.1886 (vs. estimate at 7.1977)

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, is responsible for setting the daily midpoint of the yuan (also known as renminbi or RMB). The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a “band,” around a central reference rate, or “midpoint.” It’s currently…

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GBP/USD settles into a holding pattern just above 1.3500

GBP/USD lost momentum on Tuesday, churning territory near the 1.3500 handle. US data helped bolster investor sentiment after job openings came in higher than expected. Key US ISM Services PMI figures from April are slated for Wednesday. GBP/USD trimmed bullish momentum on Tuesday, settling into slim chart churn just north of 1.3500. The Bank of England’s (BoE) latest Monetary…

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