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Pound Sterling rises as US Dollar retreats ahead of PCE inflation data

GBP/USD pares recent losses from the previous session, trading around 1.3370 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair strengthens as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retreats after gaining nearly 0.5% on Thursday.

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Japanese Yen recovers slightly vs. USD as intervention fears loom ahead of US PCE data

The USD/JPY pair meets with some supply during the Asian session on Friday, and for now, seems to have snapped a three-day winning streak back closer to the 159.40-159.45 area, or the year-to-date high.

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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.9007 vs. 6.8959 previous

On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.9007 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8959 and 6.8888 Reuters estimate.

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EUR/USD holds gains above 1.1500 ahead of US PCE inflation release

The EUR/USD pair holds positive ground near 1.1520 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. However, the potential upside might be limited amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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Australian Dollar rises as markets price in March RBA rate hike

AUD/USD gains ground after registering over 1% losses in the previous session, trading around 0.7090 during the Asian hours on Friday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) finds support against the US Dollar (USD) amid hawkish expectations surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) policy outlook.

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RBA to raise cash rate to 4.10% on March 17 - Reuters poll

A Reuters poll showed on Friday that 23 of 30 economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 4.10% on March 17. Seven economists projected no change. The forecast marks a shift from February’s poll, which anticipated rates to remain at 3.85%.

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WTI climbs above $95.50 as Iran says the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed

 West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $95.75 during the early Asian trading hours on Friday. The WTI price surges due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict involving the United States (US), Israel, and Iran.

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SGD: Energy shock keeps MAS path in play – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong observe that Asian FX, including the Singapore Dollar, still vulnerable to Oil-driven inflation and growth risks despite the IEA’s reserve release.

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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as tool to pressure enemy

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said in his first public statement since being appointed that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz maritime passage should be continued as a “tool to pressure the enemy,” CNBC reported on Thursday. 

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Gold falls below $5,100 as rising oil prices stoke inflation concerns

Gold price (XAU/USD) faces some selling pressure near $5,090 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal extends the decline amid a stronger US Dollar (USD) and higher Treasury yields.

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Malaysia: Oil exporter status cushions MYR – Commerzbank

Commerzbank analysts note that January industrial production rose 5.9% year-on-year, the strongest since mid‑2024, driven by export-oriented manufacturing and semiconductor demand.

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CNH: Stable global usage outlook – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered economists Tommy Wu and Hunter Chan note that the Offshore Renminbi (CNH) has shown a stable performance, with the Renminbi Globalisation Index largely flat between November and January after gains in August-October.

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CNY: Steady demand from low positioning base – BNY

BNY Strategist Geoff Yu notes a surprising surge in Chinese Yuan demand since the conflict began, with underhedged positions cleared and Chinese assets holding up, especially equities.

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New Zealand Business NZ PMI fell from previous 55.2 to 55 in February

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Asia: Innovation and income drive regional appeal – HSBC

HSBC positions Asia as a prime destination for investors diversifying away from US-heavy portfolios, citing dynamic growth, strong domestic demand and supportive technology policies.

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Taiwan: TWD supported by exports and inflows – Commerzbank

Commerzbank economists highlight that Taiwan’s February exports grew 20.6% year-on-year, marking a thirteenth straight month of double-digit gains despite holiday distortions. Electronics and AI-related shipments remain robust, though officials warn Middle East conflict could weigh on trade.

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Ethereum Price Forecast: BlackRock launches staked ETH ETF

Asset manager BlackRock expanded its digital asset suite with the launch of an Ethereum (ETH) staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Nasdaq on Thursday, the firm's first crypto product that generates yield.

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USD/MYR: Geopolitics and Oil risk steer Ringgit – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight that easing Oil prices, a softer Dollar and a firmer RMB aided partial Ringgit recovery.

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USD/CNH: Consolidation with Oil and risk in focus – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that USD/CNH is consolidating near recent lows with fading bullish momentum, as fears of persistently high Oil prices and Iran-related risks weigh on broader sentiment despite the IEA’s reserve release.

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: We are changing the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held its first press conference since the war with Iran started and said that they are aiming to stop Iran from moving nuclear and ballistic projects underground, and changing the Middle East.

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AUD/USD turns south, trades below 0.7100

The AUD/USD turned lower on Thursday, retreating from the multi-year peak of 0.7186 achieved on Wednesday. The Greenback hedged sharply higher as the Middle East war intensified, pushing Oil prices up and fuelling demand for the safe-haven US Dollar (USD).

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Argentina Consumer Price Index (MoM) came in at 2.9%, above expectations (2.7%) in February

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Swiss Franc remains on the defensive despite geopolitical tensions

The Swiss Franc (CHF) is experiencing marked losses against both the Euro (EUR) and the US Dollar (USD) as the NA session draws to a close on Thursday.

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Forex Today: US Dollar Index surges toward 100 as Iran tensions escalate

The new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, said that attacks on neighboring country military bases will inevitably continue, also adding that “Iran will not refrain from avenging the blood of its martyrs”.

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WTI rallies sharply on Strait of Hormuz tensions, technicals point to further upside

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil continues to experience extreme volatility, with prices rising more than 7.5% on Thursday as traders grow increasingly concerned about prolonged supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran war.

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US Dollar looks firm, targets 100.00 amid geopolitical tensions

The Greenback picks up further pace on Thursday, largely exceeding the 99.00 hurdle to hit fresh multi-month tops while nearing the psychological 100.00 hurdle when tracked by the US Dollar Index (DXY).

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EUR/USD pressures 2026 lows as risk aversion fuels US Dollar demand

The US Dollar (USD) trades with a firmer tone across the FX board in the American session on Thursday, as persistent concerns about oil supply disruptions undermine the market’s mood. The EUR/USD pair trades in the 1.1520 price zone, not far above the 2026 low at 1.1507.

United States 30-Year Bond Auction rose from previous 4.75% to 4.871%

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