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Japan's economy minister says must implment measures to counter rising energy prices

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 04:48 PM PST

Data post is here ICYMI:Japan GDP preliminary for Q4 2021 +1.3% q/q (vs. expected 1.4%)Yamagiwa now: real gdp mostly recovered to pre-coronavirus levelsneed to pay close attention to downside risks to economy from infection trends, global supply constraints and surging raw material costs

US State Dept says US citizens should depart Belarus immediately

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 04:24 PM PST

Belarus is a highly likely route Russia could take to get to Ukraine. Not the only;y one of course (Ukraine borders Russia).   more to come  

NZD traders - heads up for the GDT dairy auction coming up Tuesday 15 February 2022

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 04:02 PM PST

The results will come out in the hours following that noon start. Previous results: Dairy is key New Zealand export. 

Oil - Barclays raises forecasts by USD7

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 03:54 PM PST

Raises 2022 Brent price forecasts to $92.bbl (from $85)& WTI to $89 (from $82)

Japan GDP preliminary for Q4 2021 +1.3% q/q (vs. expected 1.4%)

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 03:49 PM PST

GDP sa q/q +1.3% q/q expected 1.4%, prior -0.9% GDP annualised sa y/y +5.4% expected 5.8%, prior -3.6% GDP deflator (an inflation indication) -1.3% y/y expected -1.2%, prior -1.2% y/y

ICYMI - The US is relocating its Ukraine embassy operations from Kyiv to further west

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 02:45 PM PST

Lviv is approximately 50 miles (80 km) from Ukraine's western border with Poland. US  Secretary of State Antony Blinken cited a "dramatic acceleration in the buildup of Russian forces". the decision was taken out of concern for the safety of staff Reuters have more here 

Goldman Sachs near term bullish USD/JPY

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 02:33 PM PST

For bank trade ideas, check out eFX Plus. "Given our forecast for higher US rates with risks still skewed to the upside, we continue to expect USD/JPY to move higher in the near-term towards our 3-month forecast of 117 (and may overshoot a bit if the Fed tightens more rapidly than curr

Australia weekly consumer confidence 103.2 (prior 99.9)

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 02:29 PM PST

ANZ remarks (in brief)Consumer Confidence is up 3.3%, despite higher petrol prices. Confidence was above the neutral level of 100, but is still well below its long-run average.Inflation expectations rose 0.2ppt to a recent high of 5%.

US regulators have issued subpoenas to Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley over block trades

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 01:54 PM PST

Dow Jones headlines.Wall Street Journal has more here:SEC, Justice Department investigate large share sales, communications between banks, hedge fundsFederal investigators are probing the business of block trading on Wall Street, examining whether bankers may have improperly tipped hedge-fund client

Canada's PM Trudeau says he has invoked emergency powers to deal with protests

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 01:41 PM PST

Canada has invoked emergency power to deal with the protests over coronavirus measures. PM Trudeau says the invocation will be restricted to certain regionswill be time limitedis not calling in troopsthe measure does not suspend fundamental rights such as freedom of speechYesterday:The busiest US-Ca

Trade ideas thread - Tuesday 15 February 2022

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 01:38 PM PST

Good morning, afternoon and evening all. Any charts, technical analysis, trade ideas, thoughts, views, ForexLive traders would like to share and discuss with fellow ForexLive traders, please do so:

Citi analyst says Russia/Ukraine could push oil above $100/bbl

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 01:28 PM PST

Citi says even if there is military activity the long-term thesis is bearish oil: we don't think Russia is going to stop exporting oil and gas The comments were made in a video interview that can be viewed here for more.  Oil has been supported by fears over the potential for a Russian invasi

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Zelensky and Bullard send markets on a ride

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 12:59 PM PST

Fed's Bullard: I think we need to front-load the removal of accommodation Ukraine's Zelenskiy reiterates that Ukraine seeks to join NATO This is what happens when you elect a comedian president Biden and Johnson agree 'not all hope lost' but new images show Russia mobilizing Fra

Economic calendar due from Asia today - Japan flash GDP & RBA minutes (February)

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 12:58 PM PST

2130 GMT Australia weekly consumer confidence (prior 99.9)ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index2350 GMT Japan GDP preliminary for Q4 2021 GDP sa q/q expected 1.4%, prior -0.9% GDP annualised sa q/q expected 5.8%, prior -3.6% GDP deflator (an inflation indication) expected

White House: Russian invasion could happen any time, including this week

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 12:44 PM PST

We are in the window when a Russian invasion could begin at any time, including this week If there's no invasion and no deal, the White House is not going to come out of this looking credible.

New Zealand January median house prices +20.3% y/y

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 12:03 PM PST

Prices +1.4% m/m in January I wouldn't rank New Zealand's housing bubble on par with Canada because it's a smaller country and they have a few more levers to pull but it's close.

This is what happens when you elect a comedian president

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 11:41 AM PST

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's office appears to be in damage control now, saying that the leader's comments about Wednesday being the day of the invasion was sarcasm or irony. You know, I'm not President of anything but it might not be the best time for cracking jokes. But when you elect

Oil hits $95, stocks fall, yen ralles on report of Russian mobilization

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 11:02 AM PST

The fog of war is thick but there have been two big developments/reports in the past hour. First, Ukranian PM Zelenskyy wrote in a Facebook post that he's been informed that Wednesday will be the day of the Russian attack. Second, CBS reports that a US official told them that satellite ima

Ukraine informed that Wednesday will be 'the day of the attack' - Ukraine PM

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 10:52 AM PST

The reports are coming quickly now. A Facebook update from Ukrainian PM Zelenskyy says Ukraine 'has been informed' that Wednesday will be the day of the attack. There's also this: The mood is souring and yen is rallying. Update: here is the Facebook post from Zelenskyy, translated by Face

Biden and Johnson agree 'not all hope lost' but new images show Russia mobilizing

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 10:49 AM PST

ITV's Robert Peston is out with a report from today's call between Biden and UK PM Johnson: Call between Biden and Johnson just over. They agreed not all hope lost, there may be scope for a [unspecified] diplomatic agreement, but the situation is fragile. The call on Russia/Ukraine lasted 40 minutes

France foreign min: Nothing indicates Putin has made a decision yet

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 10:44 AM PST

Friday's leaks indicated that Biden told allies that Putin had decided to invade Ukraine with an attack starting Tuesday or Wednesday.France's foreign minister noted that all the elements are in place for an offensive but that nothing indicates Putin has made a decision yet.The US, for its part, has

EU official says Iran nuclear deal is 'in sight'

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 10:11 AM PST

Overshadowed by all the drama around Russia-Ukraine, there appears to be movement on an Iranian nuclear deal. In fact, Russia's foreign minister even held a call with Iran. Given the overwhelming responsibility on Russia's diplomats at the moment, it's strange he would be having a call with his coun

Pentagon's Kirby: Putin gives himself more military options with each passing day

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 09:21 AM PST

Pentagon Spokesman Kirby is on MSNBC is saying:Putin gives himself more military options with each passing dayUS has not ruled out possible cyber attacks from RussiaThe markets were relieved that Russia's Lavrov that there is continued window for diplomacy with a way to move forward, but that says n

European major indices end the day with sharp declines

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 08:53 AM PST

The major European indices are ending the day with sharp declines. Apart from the UK FTSE 100 which fell -1.77%, the other indices are closing from 2.19% to 2.53%. However, things could have been worse.  German Dax was down -3.77% at the low.  France's CAC was down -3.63% UK FTSE was do

UK PM Johnson: We are on edge of precipice but still time for Putin to step back

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 08:52 AM PST

We are on the edge of the precipice but there is still time for President Putin to step backOther officials are out with the regular reminders that Russia will be hit with 'massive' sanctions and 'severe costs'.We're at the point where not much more can be said from the western side. It will be a ma
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