Asia FX steady as markets eye potential Russia-Ukraine talks, Fed symposium

Asia FX steady as markets eye potential Russia-Ukraine talks, Fed symposium

Source: EODHD - https://www.investing.com/news/forex-news/asia-fx-steady-as-markets-eye-potential-russiaukraine-talks-fed-symposium-4199053
Published: Aug 19, 2025 12:43 AM

Investing.com-- Asian currencies barely moved on Tuesday as markets navigated geopolitical risks around potential Russia-Ukraine talks and looked toward the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium for direction. The US Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, was largely unchanged in Asia hours after modest gains in the previous session. The US Dollar Index Futures were also steady as of 04:35 GMT. Investors brace for potential Russia-Ukraine talks Traders held back from taking big positions after key talks in Washington involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and European leaders on potential peace negotiations...

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