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  • Asia FX Treads Water As Fed Meeting Looms, Dollar Inches Higher

    Asia FX Treads Water As Fed Meeting Looms, Dollar Inches Higher0

    Most Asian currencies moved little on Wednesday in anticipation of a Federal Reserve meeting, while the dollar crept higher as markets positioned for an interest rate hike and a potentially hawkish message from the central bank. The dollar firmed slightly against a basket of currencies, with the dollar index and dollar index futures advancing about

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  • Asia FX Surges, Dollar Sinks on Fed’s ‘Dovish Hike’

    Asia FX Surges, Dollar Sinks on Fed’s ‘Dovish Hike’0

    Most Asian currencies rose sharply on Thursday, while the dollar fell to a seven-week low after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates but hinted at a potential pause in its tightening cycle, although rates are likely to remain higher for longer. China’s yuan surged 0.7%, while the South Korean won was the best performer for

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  • Asia FX Steadies as Dollar Rebound Slows Ahead of Fed Minutes

    Asia FX Steadies as Dollar Rebound Slows Ahead of Fed Minutes0

    Most Asian currencies rose slightly on Wednesday as a recovery in the dollar appeared to have run out of steam, with markets now awaiting fresh cues on U.S. monetary policy from the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. Regional currencies came under pressure on Tuesday as sentiment was dented by a warning from the

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  • Asia FX Sinks as Caution Over Fed, CPI inflation, Boosts Dollar

    Asia FX Sinks as Caution Over Fed, CPI inflation, Boosts Dollar0

    Most Asian currencies fell on Monday, while the dollar rose as markets hunkered down ahead of highly awaited signals on U.S. monetary policy from a Federal Reserve meeting and a reading on U.S. consumer inflation. Most regional units were also nursing losses from last week, amid growing concerns over a potential recession in 2023, which

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  • ASIA FX RISES ON WEAKENING DOLLAR, YUAN DIPS AS ZERO COVID PERSISTS

    ASIA FX RISES ON WEAKENING DOLLAR, YUAN DIPS AS ZERO COVID PERSISTS0

    Asian currencies rose slightly on Monday, recovering some lost ground from last week as the dollar retreated, although China’s commitment to maintaining its strict zero-COVID policy dented the yuan The Chinese currency fell 0.1%, coming close to breaching the 7.2 level against the dollar after President Xi Jinping said the country has no plans to

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  • Asia FX Rises in Holiday Trade as China Recovery Bets Grow

    Asia FX Rises in Holiday Trade as China Recovery Bets Grow0

    Most Asian currencies strengthened in thin trade on Monday, while the dollar weakened further amid growing bets that the Chinese economy will bounce back this year, with focus also turning to key U.S. data due this week. Regional trading volumes were limited with most markets closed for the Lunar New Year. But markets are betting

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