Month: August 2018

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  More info on the HKD intervention earlier

  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority bought around HKS 2.8bn on Monday, US time The HKMA is Hong Kong's 'central bank' - The purchase adds to[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  Japan finance minister Aso speaking on PM Abe to visit China

  Aso confirming talks are under way to have Prime Minister Abe visit China later this year This is not a fresh piece of info from[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  More from Kudlow - says Trump wants a good deal with Canada

  Comments reported from Director of the National Economic Council & Trump's chief economic advisor Larry Kudlow I am seeing these  crossing but am not sure if[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  USD buying (not large) continues to trickle through

  USD/JPY has been a gainer in pretty much one-way traffic - From 111.00 and just above to around 111.30 now - Looking ahead, sellers reported[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  Heads up for FX options expiring later this week

  I posted expiry data, 10am NY cut, for today earlier: Looking a little further out, these for the 10am NY cut on Wednesday 29 August[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  Former Canadian diplomat says new NAFTA isn’t even close

  Adam has just tweeted out a story from Canada on the Mexico / US 'deal'. Its a take from a former Canadian diplomat. In brief: (and[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  China - more on NDRC warning on slowing investment

  ArticleBody I posted yesterday on the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) concern on slowing investment. Reuters have a bit more detail now for those who[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  Trump on trade talks with China: "It’s just not the right time to talk right now"

  US President Trump's comments on China were lost somewhat in the Mexico / Nafta announcements earlier on But on China: The remarks are reported via[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  ForexLive Asia FX news wrap: USD ticks a little stronger

  Forex and Bitcoin news for Asia trading Tuesday 28 August 2018 It was the US / Mexico 'deal' the talk of the FX in America[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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  Economic data coming up in the European session

  Another calendar day void of key data releases Not to forget the brewing US-China trade spat, Italy's budget woes, Brexit negotiations, Turkey's currency crisis, Iran[...]
  2018-08-28 07:29:24

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