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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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Gold keeps printing record highs on rising geopolitical tensions, Fed rate cut bets
Gold keeps printing record highs on rising geopolitical tensions, Fed rate cut bets
Gold price (XAU/USD) climbs to near a record high during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The precious metal has risen 10% over the past month and nearly 70% in 2025 as heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty have boosted demand for safe-haven assets such as Gold. 
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Commodities
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Macroeconomics
USD/CAD dips below 1.3750 on Fed easing bets, rising Oil prices
USD/CAD dips below 1.3750 on Fed easing bets, rising Oil prices
USD/CAD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.3740 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
Macroeconomics
USDCAD
Majors
Canada
Oil
Japan’s Katayama: We have a free hand in dealing with excessive moves in the Yen
Japan’s Katayama: We have a free hand in dealing with excessive moves in the Yen
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that the official has a free hand in dealing with excessive moves in the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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CentralBanks
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Japan officials’ warnings have continued to bolster the yen, USD/JPY under 156.50
Japan officials’ warnings have continued to bolster the yen, USD/JPY under 156.50
Official warnings from Tokyo on “one-sided” FX moves have lent support to the yen and kept intervention risk front of mind for USD/JPY traders, with broader risk sentiment and BoJ policy cues also contributing to currency strength.
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WTI trades below $58.00/one-week high; downside potential seems limited
WTI trades below $58.00/one-week high; downside potential seems limited
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices struggle to capitalize on the move up witnessed over the past two days and oscillate in a narrow band during the Asian session on Tuesday. The commodity is currently placed just below the $58.00 mark or over a one-week top, touched the previous day.
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Venezuela
RussianFederation
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Australian Dollar rises as RBA Minutes highlight persistent inflation
Australian Dollar rises as RBA Minutes highlight persistent inflation
The Australian Dollar (AUD) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, following the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Minutes of its December monetary policy meeting.
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Majors
Australia
SEO
PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.0523 (vs. estimate at 7.0267)
PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.0523 (vs. estimate at 7.0267)
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0523 vs. 7.0572 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0523 vs. 7.0572 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.0523 compared to the previous day's fix of 7.0572 and 7.0267 Reuters estimate.
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CentralBanks
Currencies
NZD/USD gains traction above 0.5800, US Q3 GDP in focus
NZD/USD gains traction above 0.5800, US Q3 GDP in focus
The NZD/USD pair gains ground to near 0.5805 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges higher against the Greenback amid the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) hawkish outlook on the future policy path.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
GBP/USD knocks ten-week highs ahead of holiday slowdown
GBP/USD knocks ten-week highs ahead of holiday slowdown
GBP/USD found room on the high side on Monday, kicking off a holiday-shortened trading week with a fresh spat of Greenback weakness, bolstering the Pound Sterling (GBP) into its highest bids in ten weeks.
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Currencies
BOE
RBA meeting minutes underline upside inflation risks, leave door ajar to tightening
RBA meeting minutes underline upside inflation risks, leave door ajar to tightening
Minutes reinforce a hawkish hold narrative, supporting front-end rates and keeping AUD downside limited as markets reassess the likelihood of renewed tightening.
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AUD
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0267 – Reuters estimate
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0267 – Reuters estimate
PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
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CNH
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MUFG sees risk of Swiss National Bank negative rates if Swiss franc stays strong
MUFG sees risk of Swiss National Bank negative rates if Swiss franc stays strong
Persistent CHF strength raises downside risk for Swiss rates and reinforces the franc’s role as a funding currency, though EUR/CHF gains may be capped if European geopolitical risks ease.
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US President Donald Trump says US might keep or might sell oil seized near Venezuela
US President Donald Trump says US might keep or might sell oil seized near Venezuela
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States (US) would maybe keep and maybe sell the oil it had seized off the coast of Venezuela in recent weeks, Reuters reported on Monday.
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Macroeconomics
Commodities
Venezuela
AUD/USD bounces on fresh Greenback weakness
AUD/USD bounces on fresh Greenback weakness
AUD/USD drove higher on Monday, climbing back into the 0.6660 region following an extended near-term decline. The Australian Dollar (AUD) took a lifeline thrown by broad-market Greenback flows that see the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) on the retreat heading into the holiday shutdown.
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Currencies
RBA
Fed
USD/JPY declines to near 157.00 as Japan warns against sharp currency moves
USD/JPY declines to near 157.00 as Japan warns against sharp currency moves
The USD/JPY pair attracts some sellers to around 157.00 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) after Japanese officials warned against "one-sided and sharp" currency moves, raising fears of intervention. 
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Majors
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ICYMI - Nvidia China shipment plans lift US stocks as AI export policy eases
ICYMI - Nvidia China shipment plans lift US stocks as AI export policy eases
Easing perceived regulatory risk around AI chip exports supported US tech stocks and broader risk sentiment, though uncertainty around approvals keeps volatility elevated.
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Nasdaq
EURUSD climbs to 1.1760 as Fed easing bets weigh on Dollar
EURUSD climbs to 1.1760 as Fed easing bets weigh on Dollar
EUR/USD edges higher during the North American session, up 0.42% amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve would continue easing policy, amid a scarce economic docket in both sides of the Atlantic. The pair trades at 1.1757 after bouncing off daily lows of 1.1706.
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Majors
Technical Analysis
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SEO
RBA Minutes show rising concern that inflation pressures may be more persistent
RBA Minutes show rising concern that inflation pressures may be more persistent
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) published the Minutes of its December monetary policy meeting on Tuesday, which showed that board members signalled growing less confident that monetary policy remains restrictive, as evidence mounts that inflation pressures may prove more persistent than previous
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RBA
Macroeconomics
CentralBanks
ICYMI - Japan says it has “free hand” on FX action, intervention talk that lifted the yen
ICYMI - Japan says it has “free hand” on FX action, intervention talk that lifted the yen
Stronger intervention language increases downside risk for USD/JPY, particularly in thin liquidity, even as fiscal expansion and rising yields complicate the medium-term yen outlook.
Bessent hints at Fed inflation target rethink and possible end to dot plot
Bessent hints at Fed inflation target rethink and possible end to dot plot
The remarks may add to longer-term uncertainty around Fed communication and credibility, with potential implications for USD sentiment and front-end rate pricing.
Preview of the Reserve Bank of Australia December meeting minutes due today, December 23
Preview of the Reserve Bank of Australia December meeting minutes due today, December 23
Economic and event calendar in Asia for December is bare apart from the RBA minutes
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Geopolitics "Peace on earth. Goodwill to all mankind". Not this year it seems
Geopolitics "Peace on earth. Goodwill to all mankind". Not this year it seems
War and conflict are keeping gold and oil higher. Also Aerospace and Defense ETF is higher.
“Before Algorithms, the Market Moved at the Speed of a Shout,” Industry Reflections from FMLS:25
“Before Algorithms, the Market Moved at the Speed of a Shout,” Industry Reflections from FMLS:25
Veterans of London’s trading floors reflected on how technology and regulation have reshaped FX and derivatives dealing at FMLS:25, in a panel that mixed nostalgia, dark humor and a sober recogniti...
Forex Today: US Dollar slips and Gold shines ahead of key US data
Forex Today: US Dollar slips and Gold shines ahead of key US data
Expectations for a dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy path into 2026 weigh on sentiment. The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades around 98.30, retreating after climbing to a one-week high on Friday.
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Commodities
Macroeconomics
Fed
Gold jumps above $4,440 as geopolitical flare, Fed cut bets mount
Gold jumps above $4,440 as geopolitical flare, Fed cut bets mount
Gold (XAU/USD) rallies over 2% on Monday, reaching a record high of $4,442 amid rising geopolitical tensions and expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will continue to reduce interest rates next year, pushing US Treasury yields lower.
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Technical Analysis
Fundamental Analysis
SEO
USD/CAD remains under pressure ahead of Canadian GDP and key US data
USD/CAD remains under pressure ahead of Canadian GDP and key US data
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday amid a softer Greenback. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3740, down about 0.40% on the day and holding close to September lows.
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BOC
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GDP
Inflation
USD/CHF edges lower ahead of Swiss ZEW survey, US GDP release
USD/CHF edges lower ahead of Swiss ZEW survey, US GDP release
USD/CHF trades lower and hovers around 0.7930 on Monday at the time of writing, down 0.40% on the day.
CME-FanDuel New Prediction App Lets Traders Wager on S&P 500, Oil and Sports Results
CME-FanDuel New Prediction App Lets Traders Wager on S&P 500, Oil and Sports Results
Sports betting operator FanDuel has teamed up with CME Group to launch a mobile app where users can trade on real-world outcomes, including financial market moves and sports results.
ECB's Schnabel: I didn't say rates should be raised
ECB's Schnabel: I didn't say rates should be raised
Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), Isabel Schnabel, said that the interest rates will probably stay stable in the near future in the Faz Podcast on Monday.
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EURUSD
CentralBanks
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Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs over 200 points ahead of holiday
Dow Jones Industrial Average climbs over 200 points ahead of holiday
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained ground on Monday, heading into the Christmas holiday schedule on the front foot as equity markets tilt into the bullish side to wrap up the trading year.
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Equities
SEO
“Retail Traders Are Just Scratching the Surface of AI,” FMLS:25 Panel on Broker Growth
“Retail Traders Are Just Scratching the Surface of AI,” FMLS:25 Panel on Broker Growth
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the tools brokers offer traders, but it is unlikely to turn novices into market wizards overnight.
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retail
retail brokers
retail FX
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GBP/JPY advances as UK growth data boosts GBP, Yen steadies on safe-haven demand
GBP/JPY advances as UK growth data boosts GBP, Yen steadies on safe-haven demand
GBP/JPY trades around 211.10 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.10% on the day, in a context of reduced liquidity linked to public holidays across several financial centers.
WTI Price Forecast: Momentum improves as prices rebound from eight-month lows
WTI Price Forecast: Momentum improves as prices rebound from eight-month lows
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil edges higher on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Venezuela add a modest geopolitical risk premium to Oil markets.
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Oil
Technical Analysis
SupportResistance
Breakouts
Momentum
OnePrime’s Jerry Khargi on Infrastructure and the Future of Institutional Trading
OnePrime’s Jerry Khargi on Infrastructure and the Future of Institutional Trading
OnePrime Executive Director Jerry Khargi discusses institutional trading, liquidity, ethics, and the future of technology in an exclusive interview.
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GBP/USD jumps above 1.34 as UK GDP meets forecasts, US Dollar trades thin
GBP/USD jumps above 1.34 as UK GDP meets forecasts, US Dollar trades thin
GBP/USD rallies during the North American session on Monday, up by 0.59% after the latest data in the United Kingdom (UK) showed that the economy grew as expected amid thin liquidity trading as investors brace for the Christmas Eve holiday.
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Fundamental Analysis
Technical Analysis
Majors
Currencies
New Zealand Dollar rebounds from two-week low but upside remains constrained
New Zealand Dollar rebounds from two-week low but upside remains constrained
NZD/USD trades around 0.5790 on Monday at the time of writing, up 0.60% on the day, after rebounding from the 0.5735 two-week low reached on Friday.
USD/JPY trims gains amid intervention risk and softer Greenback
USD/JPY trims gains amid intervention risk and softer Greenback
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades firmer against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, as Japanese officials stepped up verbal warnings against excessive currency moves, underscoring growing unease over the Yen’s recent weakness.
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