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Gold softer after Secretary Lutnick reiterates Trump could cancel tariffs
Gold softer after Secretary Lutnick reiterates Trump could cancel tariffs
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) eases again, though less severe after earlier losses in the Asian trading session and trades around $2,920 at the time of writing on Wednesday. With tariffs still in place and several more tariffs to come for Europe and other
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Venezuelan oil supply at risk – ING
Venezuelan oil supply at risk – ING
The oil market came under pressure again yesterday, with ICE Brent settling a little more than 0.8% lower.
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USD/CNH: China's 2025 fiscal deficit target is highest in over three decades – BBH
USD/CNH: China's 2025 fiscal deficit target is highest in over three decades – BBH
USD/CNH is consolidating near recent lows around 7.2600. China boosts fiscal spending.
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Pound Sterling strengthens against US Dollar as US ADP Employment misses estimates
Pound Sterling strengthens against US Dollar as US ADP Employment misses estimates
The Pound Sterling (GBP) jumps to near 1.2850 against the US Dollar (USD) in North American trading hours on Wednesday, the highest level seen since November 12.
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USD/CNH: Decline is likely part of a lower range of 7.2400/7.2800 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Decline is likely part of a lower range of 7.2400/7.2800 – UOB Group
Further US Dollar (USD) weakness vs Chinese Yuan (CNH) is not ruled out, but any decline is likely part of a lower range of 7.2400/7.2800.
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NZD/USD: Orr resigns from his position in the RBNZ – BBH
NZD/USD: Orr resigns from his position in the RBNZ – BBH
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr unexpectedly resigned, BBH's FX analysts report.
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USD/JPY: To trade between 148.80 and 150.70 – UOB Group
USD/JPY: To trade between 148.80 and 150.70 – UOB Group
Outlook is unclear; US Dollar (USD) could trade between 148.80 and 150.70 vs Japanese Yen (JPY).
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AUD/USD: RBA projects growth to return to its trend rate of 2% over 2025 – BBH
AUD/USD: RBA projects growth to return to its trend rate of 2% over 2025 – BBH
AUD/USD is firmer on US Dollar (USD) weakness, BBH's FX analysts report.
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Eurozone January PPI +0.8% vs +0.5% m/m expected
Eurozone January PPI +0.8% vs +0.5% m/m expected
Latest data released by Eurostat - 5 March 2025
NZD/USD: A slim chance of NZD reaching 0.5565 – UOB Group
NZD/USD: A slim chance of NZD reaching 0.5565 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is expected to trade in a higher range of 0.5625/0.5670 vs US Dollar (USD).
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Ukraine Flags Two Prop Trading Firms: Is It a Signal of Incoming Regulations?
Ukraine Flags Two Prop Trading Firms: Is It a Signal of Incoming Regulations?
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Ukraine Flags Two Prop Trading Firms: Is It a Signal of Incoming Regulations?
Ukraine’s financial market regulator has added two prop trading firms to its warning list. Alpine Funded and Aura Funded were among the seven names the agency flagged last week.
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China NPC: Work report delivers on key market expectations – UOB Group
China NPC: Work report delivers on key market expectations – UOB Group
The third annual session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held in Beijing on 5-11 Mar.
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USD: The prospect of the US withdrawing its security umbrella from Europe is a crisis – ING
USD: The prospect of the US withdrawing its security umbrella from Europe is a crisis – ING
The trade-weighted Dollar Index (DXY) broke decisively under 106 yesterday as European currencies rallied on the prospects of major fiscal stimulus.
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WTI slumps to near $67.50 as Trump tariffs weigh on global Oil demand outlook
WTI slumps to near $67.50 as Trump tariffs weigh on global Oil demand outlook
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, falls sharply to near $67.50 in Wednesday’s European session.
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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UK February final services PMI 51.0 vs 51.1 prelim
UK February final services PMI 51.0 vs 51.1 prelim
Latest data released by S&P Global - 5 March 2025
Dollar struggles continue in European trading today
Dollar struggles continue in European trading today
EUR/USD already moving up above the 1.0700 mark
Italy Q4 final GDP +0.1% vs 0.0% q/q prelim
Italy Q4 final GDP +0.1% vs 0.0% q/q prelim
Latest data released by Istat - 5 March 2025
Former Octa and Scope Markets Head of Dealing Moves to New Dubai-based FX and CFD Broker
Former Octa and Scope Markets Head of Dealing Moves to New Dubai-based FX and CFD Broker
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Former Octa and Scope Markets Head of Dealing Moves to New Dubai-based FX and CFD Broker
After spending less than a year at Octa Markets as Head of Dealing, Anastasios Lamaris is transitioning to Tauro Markets, which was launched in 2024.
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Tests resistance at 149.50 near nine-day EMA
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Tests resistance at 149.50 near nine-day EMA
USD/JPY gains ground after registering losses in the previous two successive days, trading around 149.40 during the European session on Wednesday.
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AUD/USD: Any advance is likely part of a higher range of 0.6230/0.6285 – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Any advance is likely part of a higher range of 0.6230/0.6285 – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) could strengthen further vs US Dollar (USD); any advance is likely part of a higher range of 0.6230/0.6285.
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European natural gas market sells off – ING
European natural gas market sells off – ING
The European natural gas market sold off yesterday with TTF settling nearly 3.9% lower on the day, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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GBP/USD: The next major resistance at 1.2900 is likely out of reach – UOB Group
GBP/USD: The next major resistance at 1.2900 is likely out of reach – UOB Group
Rapid rise could continue; the next major resistance at 1.2900 is likely out of reach.
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Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Wednesday, early in the European session.
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GBP: BoE hawks, doves and centrists speak today – ING
GBP: BoE hawks, doves and centrists speak today – ING
At 3:30pm CET today, Bank of England MPC members Andrew Bailey, Huw Pill, Megan Greene and Alan Taylor tesify to the Treasury Select Comittee on February's 25bp rate cut, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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Breaking: ADP Employment Change surprised to the downside in February
Breaking: ADP Employment Change surprised to the downside in February
The US labor market is set to take center stage this week as fresh concerns mount that the economy may be losing its momentum — a sentiment echoed by recent slower growth and worrisome fundamental data.
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EUR/USD: Strong upward momentum shows no signs of slowing – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Strong upward momentum shows no signs of slowing – UOB Group
Strong upward momentum shows no signs of slowing, but it is unclear if Euro (EUR) can break above 1.0665 today vs US Dollar (USD).
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EUR/USD strengthens on soft US ADP Employment, German debt reforms
EUR/USD strengthens on soft US ADP Employment, German debt reforms
EUR/USD rallies to near 1.0720 in Wednesday's North American session, the highest level seen this year.
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EUR: A fiscal coalition of the willing – ING
EUR: A fiscal coalition of the willing – ING
As above, EUR/USD broke decisivley higher on prospects of a fiscal bazooka out of Europe.
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This Prop Firm Hires Former Lehman Brothers and UBS Veteran with 35 Years of Market Experience
This Prop Firm Hires Former Lehman Brothers and UBS Veteran with 35 Years of Market Experience
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By Finance Magnates
This Prop Firm Hires Former Lehman Brothers and UBS Veteran with 35 Years of Market Experience
Funded Trading Plus (FTP) has just expanded its C-level lineup with veteran trader Andrew Lockwood, who has over 35 years of experience in financial markets.
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Euro extends gains to near four-month highs
Euro extends gains to near four-month highs
EUR/USD sticks with the technical breakout, also bolstered by loosening in the German debt brake rules
USD/CHF remains below 0.8900 following Swiss CPI data release
USD/CHF remains below 0.8900 following Swiss CPI data release
The USD/CHF pair continues its downward trend for the third consecutive session, trading around 0.8880 during European hours on Wednesday.
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ASIC Charges Former CFDs Industry Executive for Handling Crime Proceeds
ASIC Charges Former CFDs Industry Executive for Handling Crime Proceeds
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By Finance Magnates
ASIC Charges Former CFDs Industry Executive for Handling Crime Proceeds
The Australian financial markets regulator has charged Brendan Gunn, the former CEO of then-Invast Financial Services (a unit of 26 Degrees), for dealing with money suspected to be crime proceeds.
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