MUFG: FX reserve managers big sellers of JPY and AUD in Q1

AUDUSD daily MUFG notes that Q1 2025 COFER data revealed large reserve manager selling of the Japanese yen and Australian dollar, while Swiss franc holdings surged. Despite some caution on the euro, a recent OMFIF survey points to improving sentiment that could support EUR demand. Key Points: USD Holdings Steady: The global USD share of FX reserves stayed almost…

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US June federal budget budget +27 billion vs -11.0 billion expected

Prior was -316.0B Last June was -69B Outlays $499 billion Receipts $526 billion Customs duties $27 billion This is a pleasant surprise but comes after a huge deficit month. It’s always tough to draw trends from individual months because holidays and two-week pay periods shift around. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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Canadian Dollar tests low side despite upswing in Canadian labor data

The Canadian Dollar stumbled back on Friday as tariff fears remain. Canadian labor data overshot forecasts, bolstering the Loonie. Fresh tariff threats from Donald Trump have crimped CAD gains. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) tested lower ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, shedding weight despite Canadian labor data figures outperforming median market forecasts by a sizeable margin, kicking…

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MUFG trade of the week: Buy EUR/GBP

EUR/GBP daily MUFG is out with its trade of the week and highlights EUR/GBP, which is trading at 0.8650 at the moment. “We are recommending a long EUR/GBP trade idea to reflect our view that downside risks for the GBP are increasing. We have been encouraged by price action over the past week. EUR/GBP has held above the 0.8600-level…

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Fed’s Goolsbee: Latest tariff threat could delay rate cuts

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not invest money that you…

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Holds firm below 0.8000 on US Dollar demand

USD/CHF capped by 20-day SMA and April trendline near 0.8000. RSI hints at building bullish momentum, though still below neutral. Bearish continuation may target July lows at 0.7919 and 0.7872. The USD/CHF consolidates during the North American session, is flat below the 0.8000 figure, poised to finish the week with 0.36% gains. A risk-off mood bolstered the Greenback, which…

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