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EUR/USD declines as USD rebounds despite contradictory remarks from Trump-China
EUR/USD declines as USD rebounds despite contradictory remarks from Trump-China
EUR/USD trades lower around 1.1350 during North American trading hours on Friday. The major currency pair weakens due to a recovery move in the US Dollar (USD) on hopes of an improvement in trade relations between the United States (US) and China.
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EUR: 1.1250 is the risk for EUR/USD – ING
EUR: 1.1250 is the risk for EUR/USD – ING
The very modest dollar bounce has seen EUR/USD trade a little lower.
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EUR/USD: Corrective pullback underway – OCBC
EUR/USD: Corrective pullback underway – OCBC
Euro (EUR) continued to ease lower after hitting a more than 3Y high of 1.1570s. EUR was last at 1.1350 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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USD: Some modest retracement – ING
USD: Some modest retracement – ING
The dollar is continuing its positive correlation with US equity markets and is edging higher. Investors seem to be taking positively the newsflow that US-China tariffs could be negotiated substantially lower.
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How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's developments?
How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's developments?
Not much change in the pricing but expectations are moving into the less dovish side as positive tariff related news keep coming
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Gold sub $3,300 as Trump surprises markets on Friday about talks with China's Xi
Gold sub $3,300 as Trump surprises markets on Friday about talks with China's Xi
Gold price (XAU/USD) is seeing more profit taking this Friday, and looks set to close off this week in the red around $3,300 at the time of writing.
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USD/CAD sits near weekly top, just below 1.3900 ahead of Canadian Retail sales
USD/CAD sits near weekly top, just below 1.3900 ahead of Canadian Retail sales
The USD/CAD pair retains its positive bias through the first half of the European session on Friday and currently trades near the top end of the weekly range.
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Gold Futures Analysis for Today
Gold Futures Analysis for Today
Learn about these institutional level key prices to watch, regardless of your trade direction and methodology. Use tradeCompass to support your decision making, such as where to consider taking partial profits and where may be an interesting range to scalp gold today.
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SNB's Schlegel: Economic slowdown in Switzerland cannot be ruled out
SNB's Schlegel: Economic slowdown in Switzerland cannot be ruled out
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel warned on Friday that an “economic slowdown in Switzerland cannot be ruled out.”
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Thai Commerce Minister: Thailand will eventually be able to negotiate tariffs with the US
Thai Commerce Minister: Thailand will eventually be able to negotiate tariffs with the US
The markets expectations continue to point towards eventually positive resolutions
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The Challenge from Crypto Exchange Is Here: Can FX and CFDs Brokers Survive?
The Challenge from Crypto Exchange Is Here: Can FX and CFDs Brokers Survive?
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By Finance Magnates
The Challenge from Crypto Exchange Is Here: Can FX and CFDs Brokers Survive?
Crypto exchanges aren’t coming for the FX and contracts for differences (CFDs) CFDs brokers—they’re already here. And they’re not dipping their toes into traditional finance—they’re coming for it all.
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ECB’s Holzmann: Next policy steps are completely open
ECB’s Holzmann: Next policy steps are completely open
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Robert Holzmann said on Friday that “next policy steps are completely open.”
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips below $33.50 due to easing US-China trade concerns
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips below $33.50 due to easing US-China trade concerns
Silver price (XAG/USD) inches lower following two days of gains, trading around $33.40 per troy ounce during the European hours on Friday. The metal’s safe-haven appeal weakens as reports emerge suggesting China may lift tariffs on certain US imports.
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Pound Sterling gauges ground against US Dollar on upbeat UK Retail Sales
Pound Sterling gauges ground against US Dollar on upbeat UK Retail Sales
The Pound Sterling (GBP) strives to gain ground near the intraday low of 1.3280 against the US Dollar (USD) during European trading hours after the release of the upbeat United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales data for March.
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Trump 2028 - A Terrifying Trial Balloon for Business
Trump 2028 - A Terrifying Trial Balloon for Business
News Discussion Forum
By Finance Magnates
Trump 2028 - A Terrifying Trial Balloon for Business
As Trump teases a potential third run in 2028, businesses are bracing for the chaos of tariffs, merchandise, and an unconstitutional bid for power.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry: China and US are not having any negotiations on tariffs
Chinese Foreign Ministry: China and US are not having any negotiations on tariffs
Commenting on the trade talks with the United States (US), China's Foreign Ministry clarified that “China and the US are not having any consultations or negotiations on tariffs.”
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ECB's Holzmann: Next policy steps are completely open
ECB's Holzmann: Next policy steps are completely open
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Robert Holzmann
China Foreign Ministry: China and US are not having any consultations or negotiations
China Foreign Ministry: China and US are not having any consultations or negotiations
The Chinese are again saying that Trump is delivering fake news
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EUR/INR: Indian Rupee cross rates down at the start of the European session
EUR/INR: Indian Rupee cross rates down at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade with a negative bias at the start of Friday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 96.93, with the EUR/INR pair declining from its previous close at 97.19.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Holds losses below 0.6000, support appears at nine-day EMA
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Holds losses below 0.6000, support appears at nine-day EMA
The NZD/USD pair offers its recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around 0.5960 during early European trading hours on Friday.
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Gold Technical Analysis – Positive tariff news keeps weighing on the precious metal
Gold Technical Analysis – Positive tariff news keeps weighing on the precious metal
Gold continues to edge lower as more and more positive news on the tariffs front are leading to a repricing in stagflationary expectations. What’s next?
Forex Today: US Dollar regains traction on renewed optimism about easing US-China tensions
Forex Today: US Dollar regains traction on renewed optimism about easing US-China tensions
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 25:
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EUR/GBP holds below 0.8550 on upbeat UK Retail Sales data
EUR/GBP holds below 0.8550 on upbeat UK Retail Sales data
The EUR/GBP cross loses momentum to near 0.8530 during the early European session on Friday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) after the stronger-than-expected UK economic data. 
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France April business confidence 96 vs 97 prior
France April business confidence 96 vs 97 prior
Latest data released by INSEE - 25 April 2025
Palladium price today: Rare metals down at the start of the European session
Palladium price today: Rare metals down at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a negative tone at the beginning of Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the Canadian Retail Sales and the final UMich report, but the focus remains on tariff related news
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USD/CHF maintains position above 0.8300 due to US-China trade optimism
USD/CHF maintains position above 0.8300 due to US-China trade optimism
USD/CHF recovered its previous session losses and is trading around 0.8320 during the Asian session on Friday.
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Eurostoxx futures +0.5% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +0.5% in early European trading
A more positive mood as stocks look to hold the bounce to end the week
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Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $62.84 per barrel, up from Thursday’s close at $62.61.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $65.65 price posted on Thursday, and trading at $65.88.
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UK Retail Sales jump 0.4% MoM in March vs. -0.4% expected
UK Retail Sales jump 0.4% MoM in March vs. -0.4% expected
The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales jumped 0.4% month-over-month (MoM) in March after advancing 0.7% in February, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday. Markets expected a 0.4% drop in the reported month.
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UK March retail sales +0.4% vs -0.4% m/m expected
UK March retail sales +0.4% vs -0.4% m/m expected
Latest data released by ONS - 25 April 2025
China’s Politburo: Will cut the RRR and interest rates in a timely manner
China’s Politburo: Will cut the RRR and interest rates in a timely manner
China held the Politburo meeting on Friday, with the key takeaways noted below.
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China Politburo reaffirms to cut RRR and interest rates in a timely manner
China Politburo reaffirms to cut RRR and interest rates in a timely manner
Comments by the China Politburo after their meeting earlier today
Gold runs into some near-term consolidation after backing away from $3,500
Gold runs into some near-term consolidation after backing away from $3,500
How are the technicals shaping up for gold in trading this week?
US Dollar Index rebounds above 99.50 on US trade talks progress
US Dollar Index rebounds above 99.50 on US trade talks progress
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, edges higher to near 99.75 during the early European session on Friday amid positive developments in negotiations with allies India, Japan and South Korea.
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GBP/USD breaks below 1.3300 ahead of UK Retail Sales data
GBP/USD breaks below 1.3300 ahead of UK Retail Sales data
GBP/USD is retracing its recent gains, hovering around 1.3290 during Friday’s Asian session.
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Good to see that US and China are reviewing tariffs, says AmCham China president
Good to see that US and China are reviewing tariffs, says AmCham China president
Remarks by the American Chamber of Commerce in China president, Michael Hart
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FX option expiries for Apr 25 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 25 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 25 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades around mid-$33.00s; just below multi-week top
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD trades around mid-$33.00s; just below multi-week top
Silver (XAG/USD) edges lower after testing the three-week top during the Asian session on Friday and currently trades around the mid-$33.00s, down 0.30% for the day. The technical setup, however, warrants caution before positioning for any meaningful depreciating move.
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