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Challenge or Instant Funding: How Traders Choose in Shifting Markets
Challenge or Instant Funding: How Traders Choose in Shifting Markets
The Forex market has become increasingly unpredictable, and most traders today are experienced enough not to “take tests” anymore. The real question isn’t about choosing Challenge or Instant Funding, it’s about finding the trading path that best fits each trader’s skills and goals.
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Pound Sterling rises as UK Q3 GDP growth confirms at 0.1%
Pound Sterling rises as UK Q3 GDP growth confirms at 0.1%
The Pound Sterling (GBP) attracts bids against its major currency peers on Monday, following the release of the United Kingdom (UK) Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data.
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BOE
GDP
SEO
EUR/CAD steadies near 1.6160 as holiday trading limits volumes
EUR/CAD steadies near 1.6160 as holiday trading limits volumes
EUR/CAD moves little after registering little gains in the previous session, hovering around 1.6160 during the early European hours on Monday. Volumes are expected to remain light as trading enters a holiday-shortened week ahead of Christmas.
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Is the Santa Claus rally a real thing for stocks?
Is the Santa Claus rally a real thing for stocks?
A look at the past performance of the S&P 500 during Christmas week
US Dollar Index (DXY) Price Forecast: Struggles around 100-day SMA; above mid-98.00s
US Dollar Index (DXY) Price Forecast: Struggles around 100-day SMA; above mid-98.00s
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, struggles to build on last week's recovery from its lowest level since early August and trades with a mild negative bias during the early European session on Monday.
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IG Fails to Find a New Chairman after Mike McTighe’s Retirement Announcement
IG Fails to Find a New Chairman after Mike McTighe’s Retirement Announcement
IG Group (LON: IGG) announced on Monday that its outgoing Chairman, Mike McTighe, has agreed to remain in the role until the company finds his successor.
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Binance Let $1.7B Flow Through Terror-Linked Accounts, Even After Paying Billions
Binance Let $1.7B Flow Through Terror-Linked Accounts, Even After Paying Billions
Binance allowed hundreds of millions of dollars to move through suspicious accounts even after promising to strengthen compliance as part of a $4.
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Changpeng Zhao
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls retain control near record high, above $69.00
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls retain control near record high, above $69.00
Silver (XAG/USD) prolongs its recent well-established uptrend and climbs to a fresh record high, around the $69.45 area, during the Asian session.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Holds onto Friday’s gains near 1.3800
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Holds onto Friday’s gains near 1.3800
The USD/CAD pair trades firmly near Friday’s high around 1.3800 during the early European trading session on Monday. The Loonie pair demonstrates strength as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) underperforms amid growing household spending concerns.
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WTI jumps above $57.50 as US intercepts Venezuelan tanker
WTI jumps above $57.50 as US intercepts Venezuelan tanker
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $57.65 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The WTI price rises after US President Donald Trump said that he will not rule out war with Venezuela, raising fresh supply uncertainty.
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How FYNXT Empowers Brokerages with Modular Technology
How FYNXT Empowers Brokerages with Modular Technology
FYNXT CRO Stephen Miles reveals how modular technology is transforming brokerages at FMLS:25. Discover how digital tools are boosting growth and retention.
Josip Heit Announces Apertum’s Strategic Expansion as Blockchain Technology Redefines the Future of Crypto
Josip Heit Announces Apertum’s Strategic Expansion as Blockchain Technology Redefines the Future of Crypto
Josip Heit, Senior Strategy Advisor at Apertum Blockchain, has officially announced a strategic expansion initiative aimed at strengthening Apertum’s position as a decentralized Layer-1 infrastruct...
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PayPal Did It, Now Interactive Brokers Wants In Too
PayPal Did It, Now Interactive Brokers Wants In Too
Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ: IBKR ) has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter, joining dozens of fintech companies pursuing banki...
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Gold poised for Santa Claus rally to round off the year
Gold poised for Santa Claus rally to round off the year
It's been a great December so far and it could get even better for the precious metal
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Regains ground near 20-day EMA
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Regains ground near 20-day EMA
The NZD/USD pair trades 0.25% higher to near 0.5770 during the early European trading session on Monday. The Kiwi pair regains ground after revisiting an almost three-week low near 0.5736 on Friday amid improved risk sentiment.
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USD/INR remains lower as RBI’s intervention supports Indian Rupee
USD/INR remains lower as RBI’s intervention supports Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee (INR) holds onto last week’s gains against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the week. The USD/INR pair clings to losses near 90.00, driven by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) intervention in the spot and non-deliverable forward (NDF) market to support the Indian Rupee.
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EUR/GBP softens below 0.8750 ahead of UK GDP release
EUR/GBP softens below 0.8750 ahead of UK GDP release
The EUR/GBP cross attracts some sellers to around 0.8745 during the early European session on Monday.
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Remains above 1.1700 as bullish momentum builds
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Remains above 1.1700 as bullish momentum builds
EUR/USD breaks its four-day losing streak, trading around 1.1720 during the Asian hours on Monday. On the daily chart, technical analysis indicates a prevailing bullish bias, as the pair remains slightly above the ascending channel pattern.
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Aussie Regulator Ramps Up Pump-and-Dump Scheme Warning after Conviction of Four
Aussie Regulator Ramps Up Pump-and-Dump Scheme Warning after Conviction of Four
The Australian financial services regulator has issued a warning against “pump-and-dump” operators following the conviction of four individuals who used Telegram group chats to push up the share pr...
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GBP/JPY trades with negative bias below 211.00/multi-year peak amid modest JPY strength
GBP/JPY trades with negative bias below 211.00/multi-year peak amid modest JPY strength
The GBP/JPY cross kicks off the new week on a softer note and erodes a part of Friday's strong gains to a fresh high since August 2008 – levels just above the 211.00 mark.
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USD/CHF slips below 0.7950 as traders eye Swiss ZEW survey, US Q3 GDP
USD/CHF slips below 0.7950 as traders eye Swiss ZEW survey, US Q3 GDP
USD/CHF pares its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 0.7940 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) struggles ahead of Tuesday’s release of the US third-quarter Gross Domestic Product Annualized for the third quarter.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Metals
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: First upside barrier emerges near 185.00
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: First upside barrier emerges near 185.00
The EUR/JPY cross loses traction to near 184.35 during the early European session on Monday.
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Crosses
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen recovered a little, silver new record high
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen recovered a little, silver new record high
Financial market news for Asian trading on Monday, December 22, 2025
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US Dollar Index weakens near 98.50 as focus shifts to Q3 GDP data
US Dollar Index weakens near 98.50 as focus shifts to Q3 GDP data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is losing ground after three days of gains and trading around 98.60 during the Asian hours on Monday.
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Japanese Yen stays firm amid safe-haven flows, intervention fears; lacks follow-through
Japanese Yen stays firm amid safe-haven flows, intervention fears; lacks follow-through
The Japanese Yen (JPY) retains its bullish bias through the early European session on Monday, though it lacks bullish conviction amid a combination of diverging forces.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hits record highs near $69.00 on renewed Israel-Iran tensions
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD hits record highs near $69.00 on renewed Israel-Iran tensions
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 2.5% higher to near $69.00 during the Asian trading session on Monday, the highest level ever seen. The white metal strengthens as investors shift to a safe-haven fleet on renewed tensions between Israel and Iran.
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USD/CAD steadies near 1.3800 as Oil prices climb on supply fears
USD/CAD steadies near 1.3800 as Oil prices climb on supply fears
USD/CAD moves little after registering little gains in the previous session, trading around 1.3800 during the Asian hours on Monday.
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Majors
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Canada
Bitcoin seen back in six figures in 2026 as ETF and tokenisation themes gather pace
Bitcoin seen back in six figures in 2026 as ETF and tokenisation themes gather pace
Sustained ETF inflows and clearer regulation could compress volatility and lift Bitcoin’s long-term valuation multiple into 2026.
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BTC
Australian Dollar gains as US Dollar remains subdued despite cautious Fed
Australian Dollar gains as US Dollar remains subdued despite cautious Fed
The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday after the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged. The one- and five-year LPRs were at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively.
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Majors
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SEO
Ackman pitches radical SPARC deal to Elon Musk to take SpaceX public (Tesla-linked route)
Ackman pitches radical SPARC deal to Elon Musk to take SpaceX public (Tesla-linked route)
If pursued, the proposal could challenge traditional IPO mechanics, pressure underwriting economics, and set a precedent for shareholder-linked listings among mega-cap tech ecosystems.
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Nasdaq
Gold price surges to record high on safe-haven demand, US rate cut hopes
Gold price surges to record high on safe-haven demand, US rate cut hopes
Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to an all-time high near $4,300 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The precious metal gains momentum on the expectation of US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts after signs of softer US inflation and cooler jobs reports.
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Commodities
Japan intervention warning nudges yen stronger, USD/JPY retreats (higher AUD/JPY forecast)
Japan intervention warning nudges yen stronger, USD/JPY retreats (higher AUD/JPY forecast)
Japan’s renewed intervention rhetoric is tempering yen weakness at the margin, but without a shift in yield differentials, any strength is likely to remain corrective rather than trend-changing. CBA like a higher Australian dollar against the Japanese yen.
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WTI touches one-week high, eyes $57.00 amid rising geopolitical tensions
WTI touches one-week high, eyes $57.00 amid rising geopolitical tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices kick off the new week on a positive note and touch a one-week top, around the $57.00 neighborhood during the Asian session. The intraday rise, however, lacks bullish conviction amid a combination of diverging forces.
Oil
Commodities
Venezuela
RussianFederation
WTI
Ethereum puts security ahead of speed as zkEVMs move toward institutional readiness.
Ethereum puts security ahead of speed as zkEVMs move toward institutional readiness.
Ethereum’s security-first zkEVM roadmap reduces long-term protocol risk and strengthens its institutional appeal, but may slow near-term experimentation as weaker proof systems are phased out.
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ETH
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate at 7.0572 (vs. estimate 7.0407)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate at 7.0572 (vs. estimate 7.0407)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0572 vs. 7.0550 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0572 vs. 7.0550 previous
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.0572 compared to Friday's fix of 7.0550 and 7.0407 Reuters estimate.
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GBP/USD gains ground near 1.3400 ahead of UK Q3 GDP data
GBP/USD gains ground near 1.3400 ahead of UK Q3 GDP data
GBP/USD gains ground after three days of losses, trading around 1.3390 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as the Pound Sterling (GBP) holds ground ahead of the release of the United Kingdom (UK) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter.
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in December
PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in December
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Monday. The one-year and five-year LPRs were at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively. 
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