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Octa Broker Wins the 'Best Proprietary Trading Platform 2025' Award
Octa Broker Wins the 'Best Proprietary Trading Platform 2025' Award
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Octa Broker Wins the 'Best Proprietary Trading Platform 2025' Award
World Business Star Magazine recently announced the winners of its 2025 awards.
US: The US has already lost the trade war – ABN AMRO
US: The US has already lost the trade war – ABN AMRO
One of the primary objectives of the Trump administration’s (trade) policies is to become less dependent on China, but policy implementation is poorly aligned with overall goals and too erratic. The trade war hurts everyone, but it hurts the US more than other major economic players.
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USD: Optimism over US tariff reversal helps the US dollar to rebound – MUFG
USD: Optimism over US tariff reversal helps the US dollar to rebound – MUFG
The U.S. dollar is regaining ground amid signals the Trump administration may ease trade tensions by reversing steep tariffs on Chinese imports and providing exemptions for key industries.
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USD/CHF recovery faces headwinds from Trump’s policies blunting SNB’s efforts – DBS
USD/CHF recovery faces headwinds from Trump’s policies blunting SNB’s efforts – DBS
USD/CHF broke below its two-year range between 0.84 and 0.92 this month. USD/CHF hit a decade-low of 0.8040 on April 21 before recovering to 0.83 in the past two sessions.
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USD: PMI surveys signal global slowdown underway – MUFG
USD: PMI surveys signal global slowdown underway – MUFG
The negative impact of heightened policy uncertainty and fears over disruption from trade tariffs were evident in the latest PMI surveys released yesterday from the Europe and the US.
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XTB Targets 7 Million PEA Long-Term Investors Over 30,000 CFD Traders in France
XTB Targets 7 Million PEA Long-Term Investors Over 30,000 CFD Traders in France
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XTB Targets 7 Million PEA Long-Term Investors Over 30,000 CFD Traders in France
Publicly listed Polish fintech XTB (WSE: XTB ) has added French PEA ( Plan d'Épargne en Actions ) accounts to its investment platform, marking another step in the company's strategy to attract long...
Why market positioning is a key ingredient to trading performance
Why market positioning is a key ingredient to trading performance
The magnitude of the market reaction to a repricing in expectations is generally driven by positioning
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Pound Sterling recovers against US Dollar despite hopes on US-China trade deal
Pound Sterling recovers against US Dollar despite hopes on US-China trade deal
The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds initial gains near 1.3300 against the US Dollar (USD) in Thursday’s North American session.
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Prop Firms and Broker Offerings Enhanced by Centroid’s EAERA Alliance and Match-Trader Risk Integration
Prop Firms and Broker Offerings Enhanced by Centroid’s EAERA Alliance and Match-Trader Risk Integration
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Prop Firms and Broker Offerings Enhanced by Centroid’s EAERA Alliance and Match-Trader Risk Integration
Centroid Solutions and EAERA have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at supporting Forex brokers and proprietary trading firms.
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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Oil drops as OPEC+ output hike looms – Danske Bank
Oil drops as OPEC+ output hike looms – Danske Bank
Oil prices declined after reports emerged that OPEC+ is considering a major output increase in June, while Kazakhstan resists further production cuts to compensate for earlier overproduction.
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Nasdaq 100 rebounds sharply – Société Générale
Nasdaq 100 rebounds sharply – Société Générale
The Nasdaq 100 has staged a strong recovery from recent lows, forming a higher trough at 17600 points.
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Prop Firm For Traders Implements DXtrade to Add Futures Amid Shift Beyond CFDs
Prop Firm For Traders Implements DXtrade to Add Futures Amid Shift Beyond CFDs
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Prop Firm For Traders Implements DXtrade to Add Futures Amid Shift Beyond CFDs
Prop Firm For Traders has integrated futures trading into its simulated trading platform through a partnership with Devexperts' DXtrade system, the companies announced today (Thursday).
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Trades lower near 1.3850 after retreating from nine-day EMA
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Trades lower near 1.3850 after retreating from nine-day EMA
The USD/CAD pair retraces its gains from the previous session, trading around 1.3850 during the European session on Thursday. Daily chart technical analysis highlights a prevailing bearish trend, with the pair continuing its descent within a well-defined descending channel.
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CAD: Relinked with USD before elections – ING
CAD: Relinked with USD before elections – ING
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has suffered much less than any other G10 currency from the USD rebound since Monday, when it had instead remained flat despite widespread rallies against the US Dollar (USD), ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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Gold price gains 1.50% after reciprocal tariffs are making a comeback
Gold price gains 1.50% after reciprocal tariffs are making a comeback
Gold price (XAU/USD) recovers from a two-day decline and traders around $3,335 at the time of writing on Thursday after two days of firm selling pressure since it topped at $3,500 on Tuesday.
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FMAS:25 – Africa's Largest Trading Summit
FMAS:25 – Africa's Largest Trading Summit
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FMAS:25 – Africa's Largest Trading Summit
FMAS:25 will be taking place in Cape Town on May 29-30.
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Copper: Risk-on mode – ING
Copper: Risk-on mode – ING
Copper prices extended gains as easing US-China trade tensions and assurances over Fed leadership boosted market sentiment. Trump’s mention of “substantial” tariff cuts sparked a risk-on rally, driving speculative net longs in Copper to a record high.
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“Reducing Spreads Will Impact Revenue, But It’s Strategic”: easyMarkets CEO
“Reducing Spreads Will Impact Revenue, But It’s Strategic”: easyMarkets CEO
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“Reducing Spreads Will Impact Revenue, But It’s Strategic”: easyMarkets CEO
“As a market maker, spreads are a key part of our revenue model,” easyMarkets CEO Nikos Antoniades told FinanceMagnates.com following his decision to reduce spreads by 25 per cent across instruments.
USD: Turning tide on the options market – Commerzbank
USD: Turning tide on the options market – Commerzbank
Signs of skepticism can still be seen on the options market.
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Gold eases from record highs  – ING
Gold eases from record highs – ING
Gold prices have pulled back from recent record highs above $3,500/oz, as a softer tone from Trump on China and the Fed eased market tension.
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AUD/JPY bounces off daily low, trades with mild negative bias around 91.00 mark
AUD/JPY bounces off daily low, trades with mild negative bias around 91.00 mark
The AUD/JPY cross struggles to capitalize on the previous day's strong move up to the 91.60 area or a nearly three-week high, and attracts some sellers on Thursday.
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After 20 Years at Citi, Albuquerque Finds New Home at CME to Lead Risk Management
After 20 Years at Citi, Albuquerque Finds New Home at CME to Lead Risk Management
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After 20 Years at Citi, Albuquerque Finds New Home at CME to Lead Risk Management
CME Group has appointed Vijay Albuquerque as Chief Risk Officer for its Clearing & Post-Trade Services Division, the company announced today (Thursday).
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GBP: High deficit and weak real economy – Commerzbank
GBP: High deficit and weak real economy – Commerzbank
Britain's fiscal challenges are mounting, with the latest data revealing a wider-than-expected budget deficit and deteriorating growth indicators.
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ECB’s Rehn: ECB shouldn't rule out a larger interest rate cut
ECB’s Rehn: ECB shouldn't rule out a larger interest rate cut
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Olli Rehn said on Thursday that the ECB shouldn't rule out a larger interest rate cut.
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USD: Does Bessent care about a dollar rebound? – ING
USD: Does Bessent care about a dollar rebound? – ING
The dollar recovery is extending thanks to a broader de-escalation by the Trump administration on both US protectionism and Fed independence.
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Trump Crypto Price Soars 80% as Top $TRUMP Holder Wants to Pay $5M for Presidential Dinner
Trump Crypto Price Soars 80% as Top $TRUMP Holder Wants to Pay $5M for Presidential Dinner
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Trump Crypto Price Soars 80% as Top $TRUMP Holder Wants to Pay $5M for Presidential Dinner
Trump coin price: Discover why Trump Coin surged over 60% today as President Trump announces an exclusive dinner for top token holders, plus analysis of price predictions and investment risks.
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Energy: OPEC+ struggles – ING
Energy: OPEC+ struggles – ING
While a risk-on move lifted most risk assets yesterday, oil was left behind thanks to OPEC+ discord. ICE Brent settled almost 2% lower on the day amid concerns about aggressive supply hikes from OPEC+.
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PrimeXBT Launches Stock Trading on MetaTrader 5
PrimeXBT Launches Stock Trading on MetaTrader 5
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PrimeXBT Launches Stock Trading on MetaTrader 5
PrimeXBT continues to reflect its commitment to a more integrated trading experience.
EUR: Don't dismiss downside potential – ING
EUR: Don't dismiss downside potential – ING
As investors breathe a sigh of relief after Trump reassured them he is not seeking to remove Fed Chair Powell, the upside potential for EUR/USD has shrunk, EUR/USD has more room to fall, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
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NZD/USD advances to near 0.6000 ahead of US Initial Jobless Claims data
NZD/USD advances to near 0.6000 ahead of US Initial Jobless Claims data
NZD/USD edges higher after two consecutive sessions of losses, trading near 0.5980 during European hours on Thursday.
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Russia says Zelensky has categorically refused to make any concessions
Russia says Zelensky has categorically refused to make any concessions
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine peace deal... no end in sight
German IFO Business Climate Index improves slightly to 86.9 in April vs. 85.2 expected
German IFO Business Climate Index improves slightly to 86.9 in April vs. 85.2 expected
Business sentiment in Germany improved slightly in April, with the IFO Business Climate Index rising to 86.9 in April from 86.7 in March. This reading came in above the market expectation of 85.2.
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EUR/GBP rises above 0.8550 due to optimism over potential US-China trade negotiations
EUR/GBP rises above 0.8550 due to optimism over potential US-China trade negotiations
EUR/GBP edges higher after two consecutive sessions of losses, trading near 0.8560 during early European hours on Thursday. The currency cross gains traction as the Euro (EUR) finds support amid renewed optimism over potential US-China trade negotiations.
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EUR/USD recovers as US Dollar retreats despite de-escalation in US-China trade war
EUR/USD recovers as US Dollar retreats despite de-escalation in US-China trade war
EUR/USD finds cushion around 1.1300 and rebounds to near 1.1385 during North American trading hours on Thursday. The major currency pair recovers as the US Dollar (USD) falls back after a two-day recovery.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry: China and the US are not yet in talks on tariffs
Chinese Foreign Ministry: China and the US are not yet in talks on tariffs
Guo Jiakun, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, noted on Thursday, “China and the US are not yet in talks on tariffs.”
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China’s Commerce Ministry: There have not been economic and trade talks between China and US
China’s Commerce Ministry: There have not been economic and trade talks between China and US
The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that “there have not been economic and trade negotiations between China and the US.”
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