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Interactive Brokers Sees 63% Surge in April DARTs, Client Equity Hits $588 Billion
Interactive Brokers Sees 63% Surge in April DARTs, Client Equity Hits $588 Billion
By Finance Magnates
Interactive Brokers Sees 63% Surge in April DARTs, Client Equity Hits $588 Billion
Interactive Brokers Group, released its monthly performance figures for April 2025. The broker reported 3.818 million DARTs for the month.
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Crypto and FX Markets React Instantly to Fed Decisions and Tweets, Report Reveals
Crypto and FX Markets React Instantly to Fed Decisions and Tweets, Report Reveals
By Finance Magnates
Crypto and FX Markets React Instantly to Fed Decisions and Tweets, Report Reveals
One key aspect of market efficiency is its ability to react instantly to major events, particularly in cryptocurrency and foreign exchange (FX).
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds bullish tone while drifting near 0.8500
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds bullish tone while drifting near 0.8500
By Fxstreet
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds bullish tone while drifting near 0.8500
The EUR/GBP pair saw slight weakness on Thursday, trading near the 0.8500 zone after the European session. Despite today’s marginal drop, the overall structure remains supportive of a bullish bias, backed by a firm base of longer-term moving averages.
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GBP/USD slips below 1.33 as US and UK manufacturing activity slumps
GBP/USD slips below 1.33 as US and UK manufacturing activity slumps
By Fxstreet
GBP/USD slips below 1.33 as US and UK manufacturing activity slumps
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with most European markets closed during Labor Day. The release of manufacturing activity data on both sides of the Atlantic and United States (US) trade policies continued to drive the financial markets.
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EURJPY tests major ceiling at 164.07–164.17 as momentum builds
EURJPY tests major ceiling at 164.07–164.17 as momentum builds
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EURJPY tests major ceiling at 164.07–164.17 as momentum builds
Explore how EURJPY is testing a major ceiling at 164.17 with increasing momentum, fueled by USDJPY strength and positive market sentiments.
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro holds losses near 1.1300
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro holds losses near 1.1300
By Fxstreet
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro holds losses near 1.1300
The EUR/USD pair is holding a bearish tone on Thursday, after retreating modestly following the European session. Price action is contained within a mid-range zone around the 1.1300 mark, reflecting a brief pause in upward momentum.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD recovers initial losses despite US Dollar showing strength
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD recovers initial losses despite US Dollar showing strength
By Fxstreet
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD recovers initial losses despite US Dollar showing strength
Silver price (XAG/USD) recovers a majority of its early losses and returns to near $32.50 during North American trading hours on Thursday.
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US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is being replaced - reports
US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is being replaced - reports
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US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is being replaced - reports
Waltz was responsible for setting up the Signal chat
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USD/CAD ticks higher around 1.3820 despite USD Index gains sharply
USD/CAD ticks higher around 1.3820 despite USD Index gains sharply
By Fxstreet
USD/CAD ticks higher around 1.3820 despite USD Index gains sharply
The USD/CAD pair edges higher to near 1.3820 during North American trading hours on Thursday. The Loonie pair moves slightly higher despite the US Dollar (USD) having attracted significant bids after the release of the United States (US) ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data.
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USDCHF stretches higher toward key resistance targets
USDCHF stretches higher toward key resistance targets
By Forex Live
USDCHF stretches higher toward key resistance targets
Recent highs and the 38.2% of the April range at 0.83505 are now targeted.
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Ukraine parliament expected to ratify minerals deal within a week
Ukraine parliament expected to ratify minerals deal within a week
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Ukraine parliament expected to ratify minerals deal within a week
Senior US official cited by Reuters
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USD/JPY hits 145.00 fro the first time since April 8
USD/JPY hits 145.00 fro the first time since April 8
By Forex Live
USD/JPY hits 145.00 fro the first time since April 8
Five big figures from the lows
US ISM Manufacturing PMI declines to 48.7 in April vs. 48 expected
US ISM Manufacturing PMI declines to 48.7 in April vs. 48 expected
By Fxstreet
US ISM Manufacturing PMI declines to 48.7 in April vs. 48 expected
The business activity in the United States (US) manufacturing sector continued to contracted in April, with the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) edging lower to 48.7 from 49 in March. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 48.
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US March construction spending -0.5% vs 0.2% estimate
US March construction spending -0.5% vs 0.2% estimate
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US March construction spending -0.5% vs 0.2% estimate
US construction spending for March 2025
US April ISM manufacturing 48.7 vs 48.0 expected
US April ISM manufacturing 48.7 vs 48.0 expected
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US April ISM manufacturing 48.7 vs 48.0 expected
US April manufacturing survey from the Institute for Supply Management
April US S&P Global manufacturing PMI 50.2 vs 50.7 prelim
April US S&P Global manufacturing PMI 50.2 vs 50.7 prelim
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April US S&P Global manufacturing PMI 50.2 vs 50.7 prelim
The final reading from S&P Global on manufacturing for April
“Prop Firms Built Massive Communities on Discord, but Are Now Quietly Moving Away from It”
“Prop Firms Built Massive Communities on Discord, but Are Now Quietly Moving Away from It”
By Finance Magnates
“Prop Firms Built Massive Communities on Discord, but Are Now Quietly Moving Away from It”
Brokers and prop firms have managed communities of traders on publicly available platforms like Discord. Although those platforms make managing such communities extremely easy and economical, many ...
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Canada April S&P Global manfuacturing PMI 45.3 vs 46.3 prior
Canada April S&P Global manfuacturing PMI 45.3 vs 46.3 prior
By Forex Live
Canada April S&P Global manfuacturing PMI 45.3 vs 46.3 prior
Canadian factory survey from S&P Global
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026, 2030. Experts BTC Forecast And Outlook (May 2025)
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026, 2030. Experts BTC Forecast And Outlook (May 2025)
By Finance Magnates
Bitcoin Price Prediction 2025, 2026, 2030. Experts BTC Forecast And Outlook (May 2025)
Explore the BTC price forecast for 2025. Get insights on Bitcoin price prediction, trends, and market outlook. Where will Bitcoin go this year?
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Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
By Finance Magnates
Morgan Stanley Eyes Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
Morgan Stanley plans to offer crypto trading on E*Trade, marking the most direct retail move by a major US bank into digital assets.
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US weekly Initial Jobless Claims rise to 241K vs. 224K expected
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims rise to 241K vs. 224K expected
By Fxstreet
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims rise to 241K vs. 224K expected
There were 241,000 initial jobless claims in the week ending April 26, according to data published Thursday by the United States (US) Department of Labor (DOL). This figure follows the previous week's print of 223,000 (revised from 222,000) and came in worse than the market expectation of 224,000.
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WH Hassett: Tariff news expected by the end of the day
WH Hassett: Tariff news expected by the end of the day
By Forex Live
WH Hassett: Tariff news expected by the end of the day
Hassett teasing some important (?) news on tariffs on CNBC
Sucden Financial’s Profit Surges 55% in 2024 as Revenue, Assets Also Rise
Sucden Financial’s Profit Surges 55% in 2024 as Revenue, Assets Also Rise
By Finance Magnates
Sucden Financial’s Profit Surges 55% in 2024 as Revenue, Assets Also Rise
Sucden Financial delivered strong results in 2024, with profit before tax climbing by more than half compared to the previous year.
US initial jobless claims 241K vs 224K expected
US initial jobless claims 241K vs 224K expected
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US initial jobless claims 241K vs 224K expected
Initial claims for April 26 week
WH Eco Adviser Hassett: Hopeful for progress with China on trade
WH Eco Adviser Hassett: Hopeful for progress with China on trade
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WH Eco Adviser Hassett: Hopeful for progress with China on trade
Hassett in an interview with CNBC
Initial jobless claims and ISM manufacturing highlight the US economic calendar
Initial jobless claims and ISM manufacturing highlight the US economic calendar
By Forex Live
Initial jobless claims and ISM manufacturing highlight the US economic calendar
A couple of indicators to watch
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The EURUSD/GBPUSD has seen up and down trading. The USDJPY is in risk-on mode. What next?
The EURUSD/GBPUSD has seen up and down trading. The USDJPY is in risk-on mode. What next?
By Forex Live
The EURUSD/GBPUSD has seen up and down trading. The USDJPY is in risk-on mode. What next?
Risk-on sentiment pushes the USDJPY higher. What are the technicals in the EURUSD, GBPUSD and USDJPY telling traders to start the US trading session?
USD's safe haven appeal fades as trade war backfires – Rabobank
USD's safe haven appeal fades as trade war backfires – Rabobank
By Fxstreet
USD's safe haven appeal fades as trade war backfires – Rabobank
Uncertainty may be a prevailing theme of the Trump presidency, but over the past month a number of lessons have been learnt which will likely have an ongoing impact on both the behaviour of politicians as well as investors.
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JPY pushes lower by dovish BoJ pulling back on tightening clarity – Scotiabank
JPY pushes lower by dovish BoJ pulling back on tightening clarity – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
JPY pushes lower by dovish BoJ pulling back on tightening clarity – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is weak, down 0.9% against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming all the G10 currencies in response to the BoJ’s latest policy meeting, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen stays pinned down after BOJ presser
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen stays pinned down after BOJ presser
By Forex Live
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen stays pinned down after BOJ presser
Forex news from the European morning session on May 1, 2025
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GBP quiet despite improvement in manufacturing PMI – Scotiabank
GBP quiet despite improvement in manufacturing PMI – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
GBP quiet despite improvement in manufacturing PMI – Scotiabank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is entering Thursday’s NA session flat against the US Dollar (USD), outperforming all the G10 currencies with the exception of Euro (EUR), Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD slips modestly on firmer USD – Scotiabank
CAD slips modestly on firmer USD – Scotiabank
By Fxstreet
CAD slips modestly on firmer USD – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has slipped a little overnight after briefly probing sub-1.38 levels late yesterday. President Trump commented that PM Carney will visit Washington shortly and anticipated a 'great relationship' with Canada, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Two-year yields below federal funds rate is signal that Fed should cut rates
US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Two-year yields below federal funds rate is signal that Fed should cut rates
By Fxstreet
US Treasury Sec. Bessent: Two-year yields below federal funds rate is signal that Fed should cut rates
United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business Network on Thursday the fact that the two-year US Treasury bond yield is below the federal funds rate is a signal that the Federal Reserve (Fed) should cut rates, per Reuters.
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