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US recap: Dollar reaches two-year high after data

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Dollar reaches two-year high after data Nov 22 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose briefly to a two-year high after S&P Global’s preliminary measure of U.S. business activity in November rose to its highest level since April 2022. The U.S. Composite PMI Output Index climbed to 55.3 from a 54.1 reading in October, with the services sector beating expectations.
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FX options wrap - EUR/USD at the fore of broader FX warnings

BUZZ-FX options wrap - EUR/USD at the fore of broader FX warnings FX options markets had been anticipating a EUR/USD break lower , with strong demand for implied volatility and downside strikes, particularly in the 1.0200-1.0000 range and through risk reversals . However, the speed and magnitude of the drop, triggered by weak eurozone PMI data, exceeded expectations Short gamma exposure below the 2-year low and option barriers at 1.0450 accelerated the EUR/USD plunge to 1.0332, and there could b
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Euro falls to two-year low after soft PMI data

FOREX-Euro falls to two-year low after soft PMI data Euro zone services activity contracted in November British PMI data also weak Euro briefly falls below $1.03 U.S. dollar index hits fresh two-year peak Bitcoin touches record, not far off $100,000 Updates at 1225 GMT By Brigid Riley TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The euro fell to a two-year low and sterling also tumbled after data on Friday showed major declines in business activity in both markets, while bitcoin hit a record high just shy of $100,
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FX options signal surging volatility under Trump

BUZZ-COMMENT-FX options signal surging volatility under Trump Nov 22 (Reuters) - FX options markets are signalling that traders initially underestimated the impact of a Donald Trump presidency on currency markets and are now scrambling to cover the risk of increased FX volatility before and after he takes office. EUR/USD, the most liquid and widely traded currency pair, has long been a barometer for broader FX market trends.
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Euro falls to two-year low after soft PMI data

FOREX-Euro falls to two-year low after soft PMI data Euro zone services activity contracted in November Euro briefly falls below $1.03 U.S. dollar index hits fresh two-year peak Bitcoin touches record, not far off $100,000 Sterling slips Updates prices at 0940 GMT By Brigid Riley TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The euro plunged to a two-year low on Friday after data showed a tumble in euro zone business activity, and caused markets to up bets on ECB rate cuts, while bitcoin hit a record high just shy
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Dollar climbs to 13-month peak, bitcoin eyes $100,000

FOREX-Dollar climbs to 13-month peak, bitcoin eyes $100,000 U.S. dollar hits fresh 13-month peak, Fed rate clues awaited Bitcoin touches record, not far off $100,000 level Sterling slips to lowest since May Updates with prices in Asian afternoon By Brigid Riley TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged up to a fresh 13 -month high on Friday, with little to stop the greenback's momentum as investors assessed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, while bitcoin hit a recor
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Kiwi hits one-year low, swap rates fall as markets bet on super-dovish RBNZ

UPDATE 1-Kiwi hits one-year low, swap rates fall as markets bet on super-dovish RBNZ NZ two-yr swap rates fall 6 bps AUD hits 2-yr high on the kiwi RBNZ expected to deliver 50 bps rate cut on Wednesday Risk lies with a 75 bps move Rewrites to lead with the moves in NZD SYDNEY, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar hit a one-year low on Friday while swap rates fell on growing expectations that the country's central bank could pull the trigger on a super-sized rate cut of 75 basis points (bps
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Australia dollar hits 7-week high on euro, 4-month top on kiwi

Australia dollar hits 7-week high on euro, 4-month top on kiwi Single currency dives as Ukraine war escalates AUD hits four-month high on the kiwi RBNZ expected to deliver another 50 bps rate cut on Wednesday SYDNEY, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar hit a seven-week high on the euro on Friday as the single currency dived amid an escalating war between Russia and Ukraine, while diverging rate outlooks sent the Aussie to a near four-month top on the kiwi.
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Dollar hugs 13-month peak as market awaits next Fed cue

FOREX-Dollar hugs 13-month peak as market awaits next Fed cue By Brigid Riley TOKYO, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar stuck close to a 13-month high on Friday as investors assessed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path and uncertainty in Europe kept the euro on the back foot, while bitcoin eyed the $100,000 level. The yen, meanwhile, held its ground against the greenback after domestic core inflation figures remained above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) 2% target in a sign condit
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Asia Morning Call-Global Markets

UPDATE 1-Asia Morning Call-Global Markets Nov 22 (Reuters) - Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 8323 -3.3 NZX 50** 12765.24 28.18 DJIA** 43947.86 539.39 NIKKEI** 38026.17 -326.17 Nasdaq** 18996.354 30.211 FTSE** 8149.27 64.2 S&P 500** 5955.93 38.82 Hang Seng** 19601.11 -103.9 SPI 200 Fut 8429 82 STI** 3739.22 -4.42 SSEC** 3370.4039 2.4146 KOSPI** 2480.63 -1.66 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonds Net Chng Bonds Ne
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US recap: Dollar climbs to one-year high

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: Dollar climbs to one-year high AUD/USD- Bulls survive a scare but aren't out of the woods Yen may get another lift from Japan data Friday Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose to a one-year high on Thursday following upbeat U.S. data and Fed comments, while concerns about growth in the euro zone and the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict weighed on the euro.
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Asia Morning Call-Global Markets

Asia Morning Call-Global Markets Nov 22 (Reuters) - Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 8323 -3.3 NZX 50** 12765.24 28.18 DJIA 43944.81 536.34 NIKKEI** 38026.17 -326.17 Nasdaq 18975.577 9.434 FTSE** 8149.27 64.2 S&P 500 5950.1 32.99 Hang Seng** 19601.11 -103.9 SPI 200 Fut 8425 78 STI** 3739.22 -4.42 SSEC** 3370.4039 2.4146 KOSPI** 2480.63 -1.66 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonds Bonds JP 10 YR Bond 1.095 0.03 KR
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FX options wrap - Policy clues and USD warnings

BUZZ-FX options wrap - Policy clues and USD warnings G10 FX Option implied volatility is well supported by bouts of risk aversion relating to Russia/Ukraine that's underpinning the USD and JPY. The benchmark 1-month expiry is also benefiting from the inclusion of policy announcements from the U.S. and Japan on Dec. 18-19 . USD/JPY was under pressure after the latest comments by BoJ governor Ueda on Thursday, which highlights the sensitivity of this pairing to any clues about impending policy .
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Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges

FOREX-Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges Bitcoin speeds toward $100,000 Yen gains after BOJ's Ueda says will scrutinise data up till Dec meeting Updates to midday trading By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied on Thursday as traders awaited clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies amid an uncertain outlook for interest rates, while bitcoin forged towards $100,000 for the first time.
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Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges

FOREX-Dollar buffered by Trump policy expectations; bitcoin surges Bitcoin speeds toward $100,000 Yen gains after BOJ's Ueda says will scrutinise data up till Dec meeting Updates with morning trade in Europe By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies amid an uncertain outlook for interest rates, while bitcoin forged towards $100,000 for the first time.
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Dollar stalls as market weighs Trump policies, Fed outlook; bitcoin surges

FOREX-Dollar stalls as market weighs Trump policies, Fed outlook; bitcoin surges Bitcoin speeds toward $100,000 Yen gains after BOJ's Ueda says will scrutinise data up till Dec meeting Updates prices ahead of European morning By Brigid Riley TOKYO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar paused its climb on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S.
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Dollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook

CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook Corrects location of financial forum that BOJ Gov Kazuo Ueda will attend in paragraph 15 By Brigid Riley TOKYO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar stood broadly firm on Thursday as traders awaited more clarity on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies and sought to second-guess the prospects of less aggressive interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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Australia, NZ dlrs come unstuck, doves wager on big kiwi rate cuts

Australia, NZ dlrs come unstuck, doves wager on big kiwi rate cuts By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the back foot again on Thursday as a fledgling rally was foiled by a renewed jump in their U.S. counterpart, while the kiwi felt the added weight of aggressive rate cut wagers. The pullback ended three days of gains and came despite a pick up in commodity prices.
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Asia Morning Call-Global Markets

UPDATE 1-Asia Morning Call-Global Markets Nov 21 (Reuters) - Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 8326.3 -47.7 NZX 50** 12737.06 −79.26 DJIA** 43220.3 -48.32 NIKKEI** 38352.34 -62.09 Nasdaq** 18843.284 -144.184 FTSE** 8085.07 -13.95 S&P 500** 5887.31 -29.67 Hang Seng** 19705.01 41.34 SPI 200 Fut 8351 -8 STI** 3743.64 -14.33 SSEC** 3367.9893 21.9795 KOSPI** 2482.29 10.34 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonds Net Chn
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US recap: EUR/USD down amid Ukraine-Russia stress

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD down amid Ukraine-Russia stress Nov 20 (Reuters) - The euro slumped on Wednesday as risk appetite deteriorated on growing concerns about escalating global tensions following Ukraine’s launch of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia. Markets will also turn their focus to equities with Nvidia earnings after the close.
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