FX option expiries for 9 May include large positions in EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, and USD/CAD.
EUR/USD rises above 1.1200 amid easing trade tensions; ECB rate cut fears pressure the Euro.
China may ban home pre-sales, aiming to stabilize housing, reduce debt, and shift to completed-home sales.
Japan’s economic index beats forecasts; EUR/USD steady; gold gains on tensions; Ripple eyes SEC settlement.
Lowering Japan’s consumption tax is inappropriate, says Finance Minister Kato, citing fiscal responsibility and demographic challenges.
Gold prices rose in UAE amid geopolitical tensions and strong central bank demand, despite strong US Dollar.
Westpac forecasts RBNZ interest rate cuts in May and July; NZD/USD holds steady around 0.5902.
Dutch manufacturing dips, gold declines, Ripple steadies after SEC deal, Fed holds rates steady as expected.
Japan’s household spending rose 2.1% in March 2025, outpacing expectations as consumption patterns improve.
AUD/USD steadies near 0.6400 amid Chinese trade data; Australian Dollar reacts to exports, iron ore.
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