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MMA Governor Highlights Impact of New Foreign Currency Regulations on Banking System

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… exchanging foreign currency in banks. He highlighted the challenges … often rely on foreign banks to supplement the necessary … been deposited into the Maldivian banking system. He expressed optimism … their earnings through local banks. Resorts and safaris are …

Banks profitability shifting towards dollarisation-IH

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… year, enabling registered lenders, banks, or any other financial … withdrawals by foreign-owned banks, international lines of credit … for commercial banks had steadily dried up. … active engagement with regional banking institutions after a 22- …

Several banks are still paying close to 5% for your cash, one month after the Fed cut rates

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… savings account rates at bigger banks — such as Ally, Synchrony, and … offered by credit unions, not banks. While many credit unions limit … -yield checking account at some banks and credit unions, but expect …

Busiest US Trade Hub Beat Pandemic Cargo Record in Third Quarter

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The busiest container complex in the US continues to churn through near-record import volumes as businesses bring goods in ahead of potential tariff increases and avoid hurricane and labor disruptions at alternate ports.

US Dollar Weekly Forecast: Outlook turns to bullish above the 200-day SMA

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The US Dollar (USD) had another strong performance these past few days, extending its gains for the third consecutive week, including a test of the critical 200-day SMA around 103.80 when tracked by the US Dollar Index (DXY) for the first time since the summer.

EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Bulls attempt recovery and clear daily losses from multi-year lows

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In Friday's session the EUR/GBP mildly rose to 0.8330 after falling to multi-year lows around 0.8300.

EUR/USD: Speculation rises about a potential quicker pace of ECB easing – Rabobank

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There has been a notable change in market perceptions regarding the pace and quantity of potential Fed and ECB rate cuts in recent weeks, Rabobank’s FX analyst Jane Foley notes.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Upbeat UK data fuels rally, stalls at 1.3050

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The Pound Sterling resumed its uptrend after hitting a weekly low of 1.2974 on Wednesday.

GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Pound Sterling appears ‘sell-the-bounce’ trade

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The Pound Sterling (GBP) fell for the third consecutive week against the US Dollar (USD), as the GBP/USD pair tested levels below the 1.3000 round level for the first time since mid-August before staging a late recovery.

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Strives to break above 1.3800 on BoC dovish bets

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The USD/CAD pair gathers strength to break above the immediate resistance of 1.3800 in Friday’s North American session.

Trifecta of Fed Rate-Cut Regret Is an Illusion

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We’ve had several weeks of strong data since the Federal Reserve cut policy rates by a half percentage point. It started with a surprisingly robust jobs report, followed by a janky and above-expectations inflation report.

Fed Sent Wrong Message With 50 Bps Cut, Piegza Says

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Stifel Chief Economist Lindsay Piegza says the Federal Reserve sent the wrong message cutting rates by 50 basis points. She's on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

EUR/GBP declines to year-to-date lows after UK Retail Sales, ECB meeting

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EUR/GBP declines to fresh year-to-date lows of 0.8295 on Friday as the Pound Sterling (GBP) appreciates against the Euro (EUR) following the release of data showing British shoppers spending extravagantly in September.

USD/JPY faces pressure near 150.00 as US Dollar’s rally halts

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The USD/JPY pair faces selling pressure near the psychological resistance of 150.00 in Friday’s North American session.

EUR/USD: Charts suggest a pause at least in drop – Scotiabank

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The Euro (EUR) has recovered somewhat from the low reached in the wake of yesterday’s ECB rate cut.

Euro-Dollar Parity ‘Still a Couple Years Away’: Juckes

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Kit Juckes, chief FX strategist at Societe Generale, examines the prospect of the euro sliding to parity with the US dollar as the currency is on track for its third straight week of losses against the greenback.

USD/CAD: Spreads remain a headwind – Scotiabank

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The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed against the USD, with spot holding close to 1.38 on the day.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Right-angle Triangle poised to breakout higher

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GBP/JPY has formed a right-angle triangle which indicates a breakout higher is likely.

US Dollar takes a day off at elevated levels after a steep surge throughout this week

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The US Dollar (USD) turns flat to a touch softer on Friday with some profit-taking after steep rallies against many major G20 currencies this week. The slight retracement comes on the back of Chinese economic data and more details on the stimulus

USD slips broadly as markets consolidate – Scotiabank

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The US Dollar (USD) is rounding out the week with broad, if limited, losses against the major currencies, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.

Emerging-Market Currencies Find Strength on China Support

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Emerging-market currencies advanced Friday, buoyed by a move by China’s central bank to support markets, just as data showed the economy expanding the least in six quarters.

GBP/USD: Firms following Retail Sales data – Scotiabank

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The Pound Sterling (GBP) firmed somewhat and UK yields rose in response to stronger than expected UK Retail Sales data for September, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.

DXY: To trade around 102 – DBS

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The Dollar Index’s (DXY) recovery looks overstretched after having appreciated 3% so far this month, DBS’ FX analyst Philip Wee notes.

USD/JPY: Jawboning on the yen resumed – BBH

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USD/JPY is struggling to sustain a break above 150.00 as jawboning on the yen resumed, BBH FX analysts note.

CEE: FX welcomes central bankers' hawkishness – ING

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As expected, the Central Bank of Turkey (CBT) left rates unchanged at 50% and added a bit to its hawkish communication.

USD/CNH: Further USD strength to 7.1600 and 7.1900 – UOB Group

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USD is likely to trade in a range between 7.1180 and 7.1480.

USD/JPY: Has a chance to rise to 151.00 – UOB Group

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The US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade in a 149.40/150.35 range.

GBP: Cable can slip to 1.28 – ING

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September's better-than-expected UK retail sales data, which comes on the heels of decent August growth, is another sign that the economy is still performing relatively solidly, ING’s FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.

EUR/USD remains edgy due to firm US Dollar, ECB dovish bets

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EUR/USD takes a breather on Friday after a four-day losing streak.

NZD/USD: Likely to decline further – UOB Group

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The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a range between 0.6040 and 0.6080.

USD/CHF clings to gains above 0.8650 as Fed seems to cut interest rates gradually

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The USD/CHF pair holds onto gains near an eight-week high of 0.8670 in Friday’s London session.

AUD/USD: Levels to monitor are 0.6650 and 0.6620 – UOB Group

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The Australian Dollar (AUD) is likely to trade in a 0.6680/0.6725 range.

Mexican Peso bottoms out as US recession risks all but evaporate

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The Mexican Peso (MXN) trades marginally higher in its most heavily-traded pairs on Friday after bottoming out of its three-day down slope on Thursday.

EUR/JPY Price Prediction: Fails to break out and declines to key make-or-break trendline

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EUR/JPY declines after multiple failed attempts to break out of the top of its range high.

GBP/USD: Expected to trade in a 1.2985/1.3050 range – UOB Group

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The Pound Sterling (GBP) is expected to trade in a 1.2985/1.3050 range.

USD: Dollar rally has more to go – ING

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US retail sales came in strong yesterday, and the timing of their release (15 minutes after the European Central Bank cut) worked perfectly to favour another leg higher in the US Dollar (USD), ING’s FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.

EUR/USD: Falling towards 1.0800 short term – UOB Group

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The Euro (EUR) could test the 1.0800 level before a recovery can be expected; major support at 1.0770 is not expected to come into view.

GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling is not out of the woods yet

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GBP/USD ignored the persistent US Dollar (USD) strength and closed in positive territory on Thursday.

AUD/USD recovers further from over one-month low, climbs beyond 0.6700 amid weaker USD

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The AUD/USD pair builds on the previous day's bounce from the vicinity of mid-0.6600s, or over a one-month low and gains positive traction for the second straight day on Friday.

USD/CAD consolidates near 1.3800 ahead of Fed speakers

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The USD/CAD pair trades in a tight range near the round-level resistance of 1.3800 in Friday’s European session.

NZD/USD trades with positive bias around 0.6070 amid softer USD, bearish bias remains

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The NZD/USD pair trades with a positive bias for the second straight day on Friday, albeit lacks bullish conviction and remains close to over a one-month low touched earlier this week.

EUR/USD Forecast: Euro needs to clear 1.0900 to discourage sellers

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EUR/USD extended its weekly downtrend and touched its lowest level in 10 weeks at 1.0811 during the American trading hours on Thursday.

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls look to build on momentum beyond $32.00 mark

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Silver (XAG/USD) regains positive traction following the previous day's good two-way price moves and climbs to a two-week top during the first half of the European session on Friday.

Japanese Yen surrenders intraday gains, hangs near its lowest level since August against USD

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The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Friday and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak to its lowest level since early August touched the previous day.

EUR/JPY holds ground around 162.50, downside risks emerge after verbal interventions

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The EUR/JPY pair remains stable around 162.60 during early European trading on Friday.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Pullback could be seen as buying opportunity amid BoJ uncertainty

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The USD/JPY pair meets with some supply on Friday and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak to its highest level since early August, around the 150.30 area touched the previous day.

Trump Vows to Protect the Dollar as Reserve Currency

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Former US President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says the US will go to “third world status” if the dollar loses its status as the world’s reserve currency. Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait speaks to Trump at an event with the Economic Club of Chicago.

Dollar Rises as Trump Vows More Tariffs to Support US Growth

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The dollar climbed to the strongest level in two months as former President Donald Trump defended proposals to dramatically raise tariffs on foreign imports.

Ethiopian banks to disclose forex fees, commissions

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… and inputs received from the banking sector, it has now … ministers approved a draft banking business Bill and forwarded … ’s banking sector to foreign investments, with regional banks such … in Ethiopia’s macroeconomic and banking environments. As such, the …

Big Canada Banks See Jumbo Cut After Surprisingly Soft Inflation

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All but one of Canada’s six biggest lenders now expect the central bank to cut borrowing costs by half a percentage point after inflation cooled by more than expected last month.