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May 30, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 30 May
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May 30, 2025 7:55 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed overall, though USD/CAD slipped after stronger than expected Canadian GDP data. 

Chart USD/CAD Update: Under pressure in CAD-driven trade
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May 30, 2025 3:21 PM UTC

Consolidation around 1.3800 has given way to a break lower in CAD-driven trade

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German Data Review: Lower Headline Services Surge Reverses
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May 30, 2025 12:47 PM UTC

Germany’s disinflation process continues, but there have been signs that the downtrend was flattening out and this impression may have been accentuated by the small and lower than expected (ie 0.1 ppt) drop in the headline in May to 2.1%, still an eight-month low.  Most notable amid a drop caused

This week's five highlights
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May 30, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Court Ruling Affects Trump Reciprocal and Fentanyl Tariff
Fed Speakers This Week
RBNZ Sees a Turning Point
US Stepped-Up Tariff Threat on Eurozone
USD/JPY Stays Depressed

Chart GBP/USD Update: Consolidating - studies under pressure
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May 30, 2025 7:31 AM UTC

The anticipated test of congestion resistance at 1.3500 is giving way to expected selling interest

Asia Summary and Highlights 30 May
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May 30, 2025 5:21 AM UTC

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent says US-China talks stalled
Japan economy minister Akazawa Will take appropriate actions re tariffs
Tokyo May 2025 headline CPI +3.4% y/y

Chart GBP/USD Update: Limited pullback
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May 30, 2025 2:11 AM UTC

Bounce from the 1.3435/1.3400 support see prices back to consolidate at the 1.3500 level

May 29, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 29 May
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May 29, 2025 7:59 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped in Europe and North America, more than fully erasing Asian gains on the court ruling against tariffs. 

Chart USD/CAD Update: Consolidating gains
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May 29, 2025 3:56 PM UTC

Anticipated minor gains have been pushed back from 1.3860

Chart GBP/USD Update: Limited gains
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May 29, 2025 7:31 AM UTC

The pullback from the 1.3593 current year high of 26 May has met anticipated buying interest just above congestion support at 1.3400

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Court Stops Trump Reciprocal and Fentanyl Tariff
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May 29, 2025 7:18 AM UTC

•    The Trump administration will likely follow a multi-track response by appealing the judgement but also fast-tracking section 232 product tariffs for pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.  The administration could also consider section 301 or 122 tariffs (the latter 15% for 150 days against c

Asia Summary and Highlights 29 May
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May 29, 2025 5:23 AM UTC

Broad risk sentiment stays upbeat after tariff headline

Chart GBP/USD Update: Room for deeper pullback
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May 29, 2025 1:59 AM UTC

Under pressure as prices extend pullback from Monday's 1.3593 high to reach support at 1.3435/1.3400

May 28, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 28 May
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May 28, 2025 7:39 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped in Europe but more than fully erased its losses in North America. 

Chart USD/CAD Update: Gains to remain limited
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May 28, 2025 3:25 PM UTC

The bounce from congestion support at 1.3700 is giving way to consolidation above 1.3800

Chart GBP/USD Update: Turning away from current 2025 year high
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May 28, 2025 7:32 AM UTC

Consolidation beneath resistance at the 1.3593 current year high of 26 May is giving way to a pullback

Asia Summary and Highlights 28 May
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May 28, 2025 5:55 AM UTC

RBNZ Cut by 25bps
Japan is reportedly offering to buy up to $6.94 billion worth of US semiconductors
Japan finance minister Kato will closely monitor bond market situations

RBNZ Review: Turning Point?
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May 28, 2025 5:45 AM UTC

RBNZ cut its cash rate by 25bp to 3.25% but vote is 5 to 1

Chart GBP/USD Update: Settling back from 1.3570/1.3600 resistance
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May 28, 2025 1:39 AM UTC

Settling back from test of resistance at the 1.3570/1.3600 congestion area from February 2022

May 27, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 27 May
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May 27, 2025 7:57 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was stronger supported by gains in equities and US consumer confidence data.  

Chart USD/CAD Update: Limited tests higher
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May 27, 2025 3:39 PM UTC

The break below the 1.3745 Fibonacci retracement has bounced from 1.3700~

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Eurozone: US Stepped-Up Tariff Threat – Negotiations or Concessions?
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May 27, 2025 9:22 AM UTC

At least within markets there is some relief that President Trump has deferred his ramped up 50% tariff threat from early June to July 9.  Unambiguously positive is the fact that a better line of communication, if not rapport, now seems to exist between the U.S. president and EU Commission Presiden

Chart GBP/USD Update: Balanced at year highs - studies rising
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May 27, 2025 7:31 AM UTC

Little change, as deteriorating intraday studies keep near-term sentiment cautious

Asia Summary and Highlights 27 May
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May 27, 2025 5:07 AM UTC

Japan April services PPI 3.1% y/y 

Chart GBP/USD Update: Extending gains
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May 27, 2025 1:29 AM UTC

 Extending bullish break above 1.3435 resistance last week to fresh year high