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September 12, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 12 Sep
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September 12, 2025 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - After a day of subdued trading, the USD was little changed. 

This week's five highlights
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September 12, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Japanese PM Ishiba Resigned Under Party Pressure
U.S. August CPI firmer than expected
U.S. March 2025 Non-Farm Payroll Benchmark Revised Down
And more political uncertainty in the U.S.
Steady ECB Council Meeting

September 11, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 11 Sep
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September 11, 2025 7:40 PM UTC

Overview -
The USD slipped on a sharp rise in initial claims, despite a slightly stronger than expected US CPI.

September 10, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 10 Sep
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September 10, 2025 7:39 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed with a dip on a soft US PPI being quickly reversed. 

September 09, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 9 Sep
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September 9, 2025 7:39 PM UTC

Overview - USD/JPY slipped in Europe but rebounded in North America as the US advanced generally. 

September 08, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 8 Sep
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September 8, 2025 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was marginally lower in a day of limited news other than French PM Bayrou losing a no-confidence vote, which was not a surprise to the markets. 

Asia Summary and Highlights 6 Sep
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September 8, 2025 5:05 AM UTC

Japanese PM Ishiba resigned over the weekend

September 05, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 5 Sep
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September 5, 2025 7:36 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was marginally lower ahead of the US employment report and extended losses on weak data. USD/CAD was an exception, with Canada’s employment report even weaker than the US one. 

This week's five highlights
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September 5, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Trump Keep the Ball Rolling
U.S. August Non-Farm Payrolls Similar to July's
This Week's Fed Speakers
More consolidation for DXY
EZ HICP Headline Inflation Edges Higher

September 04, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 4 Sep
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September 4, 2025 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was marginally firmer ahead of the non-farm payroll, though Thursday’s US data was mixed. 

September 03, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 3 Sep
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September 3, 2025 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally slightly softer, particularly after weaker US job openings data. 

September 02, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 2 Sep
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September 2, 2025 7:34 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced in Europe, most prominently versus the GBP as fiscal policy worries escalated. 

August 29, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 29 Aug
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August 29, 2025 7:20 PM UTC

Overview - The USD opened the North American session firmer but was unable to sustain it gains. 

This week's five highlights
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August 29, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Jackson Hole Review
Fed Independence Challenged By Trump
This Week's Fed Speakers
All Lead to USD Chopping Lower
India–US Trade Talks Stalled

August 28, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 28 Aug
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August 28, 2025 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - In a subdued session the USD was slightly softer despite positive US economic data. 

August 27, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 27 Aug
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August 27, 2025 7:29 PM UTC

Overview - Modest USD gains in the European morning were fully erased in North America, with little fresh news but focus on the Fed. 

August 26, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 26 Aug
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August 26, 2025 7:58 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained under some pressure due to Trump threats to Fed independence. 

August 25, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 25 Aug
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August 25, 2025 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally stronger, particularly versus the EUR due to French political concerns. 

August 22, 2025

This week's five highlights
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August 22, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

No Ceasefire Agreement from Trump-Putin Summit
Slow Progress for U.S./China Trade Deal
Riksbank Still Flagging Final Rate Cut
RBNZ Guidance with Dovish Surprise 
UK CPI Pull Even Higher by   Special Factors

August 15, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 15 Aug
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August 15, 2025 7:51 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally weaker, but stabilized in North America after falling in Europe. 

This week's five highlights
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August 15, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

U.S. July CPI a marginal disappointment
This Week's Fed Speakers
RBA Cut 25bps as expected
Job Concerns Growing for Norges Bank 
Fresh Upside Growth Surprise for UK GDP 

August 14, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 14 Aug
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August 14, 2025 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - GBP made gains on UK GDP data but the USD rose across the board after a strong US PPI. 

August 13, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 13 Aug
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August 13, 2025 7:48 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was softer on Fed easing expectations, with most of the move seen in Europe. 

August 12, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 12 Aug
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August 12, 2025 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped after near consensus US CPI data. Labor market data earlier gave support to the GBP. 

August 11, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 11 Aug
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August 11, 2025 8:01 PM UTC

Overview - In a session with limited news the USD was broadly stronger. 

August 08, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 8 Aug
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August 8, 2025 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - In a quiet day the USD/JPY advanced in Europe and USD/CAD was lifted by a weak Canadian employment report. 

This week's five highlights
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August 8, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Trump Tougher Posture with Russia
And His Barrage of New Tariffs
Are Dragging the DXY Lower
This Week's Fed Speakers
Trump Tougher Posture with Russia

August 07, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 7 Aug
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August 7, 2025 7:56 PM UTC

Overview - GBP bounced after a narrower than expected BoE vote for easing. Elsewhere moves were modest. 

August 06, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 6 Aug
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August 6, 2025 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally weaker, assisted by a more dovish tone from Fed’s Kashkari and Cook. 

August 05, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 5 Aug
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August 5, 2025 7:38 PM UTC

Overview - The USD rose in Europe led by USD/JPY, but slipped in North America, led by EUR/USD. 

August 04, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 4 Aug
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August 4, 2025 7:18 PM UTC

Overview - It was a subdued day in FX markets though USD/JPY was slightly softer despite gains in equities. 

August 01, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 1 Aug
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August 1, 2025 8:02 PM UTC

Overview - Weak US employment data for July, particularly revisions to May and June, sent the USD sharply lower. 

This week's five highlights
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August 1, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

U.S.-EU Trade Agreement More a Framework Than a full Deal
No TACO From Trump
FOMC leaves rates unchanged
Consensus to hold for Bank of Canada 
BoJ As Expected

July 31, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 31 Jul
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July 31, 2025 7:58 PM UTC

Overview - JPY weakness after the BoJ meeting was the story of the day though the USD was marginally firmer elsewhere. 

July 30, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 30 Jul
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July 30, 2025 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced on strong US data and a hawkish tone from Fed’s Powell. 

July 25, 2025

This week's five highlights
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July 25, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Japan's LDP Likely Lose Control of the Japan Upper House
Mission Accomplished for Japan?
Trump Deals with Japan, Philippines and Indonesia
USD/JPY Consolidating
ECB Policy ‘On Hold’ Leaves Easing Door Open

July 18, 2025

This week's five highlights
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July 18, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Trump’s Tariffs and Markets
This Week's Fed Speakers
And Slate of U.S. Data Showing Limited Tariff pass-through 
China: GDP Resilient in Q2
UK Services Inflation Fails to Fall Further

July 17, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 17 Jul
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July 17, 2025 7:38 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly firmer, the gains coming largely before what was generally positive US data. 

July 16, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 16 Jul
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July 16, 2025 8:00 PM UTC

Overview - The USD had a volatile North American session, plunging on a report that Trump was about to fire Fed Chairman Powell, before seeing a partial recovery after Trump denied he was planning to do so.  

July 15, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 15 Jul
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July 15, 2025 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD, with UST yields, rebounded to finish higher after a brief dip on a slightly softer than expected US core CPI. 

July 14, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 14 Jul
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July 14, 2025 7:33 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly stronger though EUR/USD was relatively resilient, rising in Europe before slipping back in North America.  The NOK was stronger despite slippage in oil. 

July 11, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 11 Jul
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July 11, 2025 7:59 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly little changed, awaiting fresh tariff developments, though USD/JPY rose with UST yields. Weak GDP data weighed on the GBP but a strong rise in employment gave the CAD some support. 

This week's five highlights
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July 11, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Trump's latest Tariffs
This Week's Fed Speakers
RBA Does not Cut to Market's Surprise
RBNZ Holding on to Their Last Cut
Another Downside Surprise for UK GDP 

July 10, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 10 Jul
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July 10, 2025 7:58 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly firmer, mostly versus the Europeans, assisted by a fall in initial claims. 

July 09, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 9 Jul
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July 9, 2025 7:55 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly softer as UST yields slipped in a largely subdued day. 

July 08, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 8 Jul
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July 8, 2025 7:51 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally stronger with UST yields, led by USD/JPY, though finished off its highs. 

Asia Summary and Highlights 8 Jul
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July 8, 2025 5:40 AM UTC

RBA did not cut, against market expectations 
Trump says may adjust tariffs for some countries
Trump says August 1 tariff deadline is firm, but he is open to other ideas

July 07, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 7 Jul
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July 7, 2025 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was stronger, particularly after Trump announced tariffs against various countries, starting with Japan and South Korea. USD/JPY led the way but gains there were steady through the day with the tariff announcement having more initial impact elsewhere. 

July 04, 2025

This week's five highlights
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July 4, 2025 10:00 AM UTC

Trump Tariffs: Update
Some signs of slowing activity in U.S. June Employment 
These Week's Fed Speaker
DXY Fresh Lows
EZ HICP and ECB Strategy

July 03, 2025

North American Summary and Highlights 3 Jul
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July 3, 2025 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD bounced on a stronger than expected US employment headlines but with details mixed only USD/JPY was able to sustain its gain, responding to higher UST yields.