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USD/JPY has hit its highest since July 2024

Not seeing much news on the yen at all, apart from what has already been posted. There is some news about on Nippon Steel: The firm’s CEO says we believe a fresh review by new CFIUS members under the incoming US administration could lead to a better understanding…

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UK retail sales data for December jumps much higher

British Retail Consortium (BRC) data for December 2024: Total sales +3.2% y/y, biggest jump since March 2024 November was -3.3% Note, Black Friday fell in the BRC’s December period in 2024 and in November in 2023, distorting year-on-year comparisons Like-for-like sales +3.1% y/y November -3.4% Summary: Black Friday…

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TD remain bearish on CAD

TD Securities with a controversial view: “We don’t think that local politics are driving CAD all too much.” Sheesh … the jump for CAD was pretty clearly related to the news of Trudeau to resign. Anyway. More. TD says it remains bearish on CAD, despite Trudeau leaving office:…

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