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Exclusive: CFD Industry Surpasses 5M Accounts: What's Next?
Exclusive: CFD Industry Surpasses 5M Accounts: What's Next?
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By Finance Magnates
Exclusive: CFD Industry Surpasses 5M Accounts: What's Next?
Last year was a strong one for the CFD industry. The market continued to expand, though primarily in developing countries.
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ATFX Expands Trading Capabilities with BlackArrow Integration
ATFX Expands Trading Capabilities with BlackArrow Integration
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By Finance Magnates
ATFX Expands Trading Capabilities with BlackArrow Integration
Traders can seamlessly engage with forex, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and stocks within a single platform.
Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI advances to 47.3 in February vs. 47 expected
Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI advances to 47.3 in February vs. 47 expected
The Eurozone manufacturing sector improved but remained in contraction while the services sector activity eased in February, according to the data from the HCOB's latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Survey published on Friday.
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Italy January final CPI +1.5% vs +1.5% y/y prelim
Italy January final CPI +1.5% vs +1.5% y/y prelim
Latest data released by Istat - 21 February 2025
Breaking: US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increases more than expected in February
Breaking: US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI increases more than expected in February
The S&P Global preliminary PMIs for February are likely to show little variation from the January final readings.
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"The Knee on Crypto's Neck is Lifting": Hidden Road CEO on MiCA License, Industry's Future
"The Knee on Crypto's Neck is Lifting": Hidden Road CEO on MiCA License, Industry's Future
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By Finance Magnates
"The Knee on Crypto's Neck is Lifting": Hidden Road CEO on MiCA License, Industry's Future
"The crypto industry has been held back by regulatory ambiguity, with a knee on its neck for the last four years. But that's about to change," declares Michael Higgins, CEO of Hidden Road.
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Pi Network Enters the Room: Disrupting Crypto or Just Another Coin?
Pi Network Enters the Room: Disrupting Crypto or Just Another Coin?
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By Finance Magnates
Pi Network Enters the Room: Disrupting Crypto or Just Another Coin?
Pi Network's Open Mainnet launch ignites discussions on Pi Coin's potential impact and the skepticism surrounding its value and transparency.
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – JPY strength resumes as Treasury yields fall
USDJPY Technical Analysis – JPY strength resumes as Treasury yields fall
The USDJPY pair extended to the downside as Treasury yields resumed their downtrend. What’s next?
German Preliminary Manufacturing PMI jumps to 46.1 in February vs. 45.5 expected
German Preliminary Manufacturing PMI jumps to 46.1 in February vs. 45.5 expected
The German manufacturing and services sectors activity improved more-than-expected in February, the preliminary business activity report published by the HCOB survey showed Friday.
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European stocks open lightly changed, winning streak under threat
European stocks open lightly changed, winning streak under threat
Major indices in Europe have been on a six-week winning streak coming into this week
Pound Sterling weakens against US Dollar as investors see Trump tariffs less fearful
Pound Sterling weakens against US Dollar as investors see Trump tariffs less fearful
The Pound Sterling (GBP) falls back after posting a fresh two-month high near 1.2680 against the US Dollar in North American trading hours on Friday.
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish, according to FXStreet data
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Tests 106.50 near descending channel's lower boundary
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Tests 106.50 near descending channel's lower boundary
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against its six major peers, maintains its ground around 106.50 during the early European hours on Friday.
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GBP/JPY jumps above 190.50 after upbeat UK Retail Sales data
GBP/JPY jumps above 190.50 after upbeat UK Retail Sales data
The GBP/JPY cross rises to around 190.70 during the early European trading hours on Friday.
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Forex Today: Market focus shifts to February PMI data
Forex Today: Market focus shifts to February PMI data
Here is what you need to know on Friday, February 21: The action in financial markets quiets down on Friday as investors await preliminary February Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data from Germany, the Eurozone, the UK and the US.
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UK Retail Sales jump 1.7% MoM in January vs. 0.3% expected
UK Retail Sales jump 1.7% MoM in January vs. 0.3% expected
The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales rebounded 1.7% month-on-month (MoM) in January after falling 0.6% in December, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday.
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NZD/USD remains subdued near 0.5750 following Trade Balance data
NZD/USD remains subdued near 0.5750 following Trade Balance data
NZD/USD holds loses following approximately 1% gains registered in the previous session, trading around 0.5760 during the Asian hours.
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FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 21 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8950 as US PMI data looms
USD/CHF strengthens above 0.8950 as US PMI data looms
The USD/CHF pair recovers some lost ground around 0.8985 amid a modest rebound in US Dollar (USD) during the early European session on Friday.
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EUR/GBP remains silent near 0.8300 ahead of key data release from Eurozone, UK
EUR/GBP remains silent near 0.8300 ahead of key data release from Eurozone, UK
EUR/GBP maintains its position following gains in the previous session, trading around 0.8290 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Fails near descending channel resistance, around mid-96.00s
AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Fails near descending channel resistance, around mid-96.00s
The AUD/JPY cross builds on the previous day's late bounce from the 95.35-95.30 area, or over a one-week low, and gains strong positive traction during the Asian session on Friday.
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PMIs back in focus to wrap up the week
PMIs back in focus to wrap up the week
The preliminary readings for February are due later in the day
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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Remains subdued near 1.0500 within a rising wedge pattern
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Remains subdued near 1.0500 within a rising wedge pattern
The EUR/USD pair edges lower after gaining some good profits in the previous session, trading around 1.0500 during the Asian session on Friday.
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USD/JPY rockets 150 points higher as JGB yields surge
USD/JPY rockets 150 points higher as JGB yields surge
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, February 21, 2025
Session wrap
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Gold price retreats further from all-time peak amid modest pickup in USD demand
Gold price retreats further from all-time peak amid modest pickup in USD demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers in the vicinity of the $2,950 level during the Asian session on Friday and moves away from the all-time peak touched the previous day.
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EUR/JPY gains traction above 157.50, investors brace for Eurozone/German PMI data
EUR/JPY gains traction above 157.50, investors brace for Eurozone/German PMI data
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 157.70 during the Asian trading hours on Friday.
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds losses below $33.00 due to improved risk appetite
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD holds losses below $33.00 due to improved risk appetite
Silver price (XAG/USD) remains under pressure after gaining in the previous session, trading around $32.90 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Friday.
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OPEC+ is expected to once again postpone it production hike
OPEC+ is expected to once again postpone it production hike
Fearing disruption to an oil market hit with economic and geopolitical uncertainties
USD/CAD treads water above 1.4150 ahead of US PMI data
USD/CAD treads water above 1.4150 ahead of US PMI data
USD/CAD moves little after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 1.4170 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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