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Forex Today: Critical growth and inflation data from major economies to ramp up volatility
Forex Today: Critical growth and inflation data from major economies to ramp up volatility
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 30:
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Gold Futures Analysis for Today with tradeCompass
Gold Futures Analysis for Today with tradeCompass
Key levels and insights for Gold Futures today, with tradeCompass offering a bearish bias and bullish trade plans, at your own risk only.
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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 Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 96.71, with the EUR/INR pair declining from its previous close at 96.95.
CFI Client Accounts Jump 75% Year-on-Year in Q1 205, Active Traders Rise 92%
CFI Client Accounts Jump 75% Year-on-Year in Q1 205, Active Traders Rise 92%
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CFI Client Accounts Jump 75% Year-on-Year in Q1 205, Active Traders Rise 92%
CFI Financial Group reported first-quarter 2025 trading volume of $1.28 trillion, marking a 13.5% increase from the previous quarter and a 129% rise compared to the same period in 2024, the company...
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UPS Dumps Amazon, Cuts Jobs, While Trump Calls Bezos Over Tariff Costs
UPS Dumps Amazon, Cuts Jobs, While Trump Calls Bezos Over Tariff Costs
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UPS Dumps Amazon, Cuts Jobs, While Trump Calls Bezos Over Tariff Costs
UPS is slashing its Amazon business, laying off workers, and calling out tariffs. Amazon nearly followed suit—until Trump got on the phone.
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Dallas Trio Charged in $91 Million Ponzi Scheme, SEC Says
Dallas Trio Charged in $91 Million Ponzi Scheme, SEC Says
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Dallas Trio Charged in $91 Million Ponzi Scheme, SEC Says
Federal securities regulators have charged three Dallas-Fort Worth area residents with orchestrating a $91 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 200 investors over nearly three years.
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EUR/GBP holds positive ground near 0.8500 as traders await German, Eurozone GDP data
EUR/GBP holds positive ground near 0.8500 as traders await German, Eurozone GDP data
The EUR/GBP cross trades in positive territory near 0.8500 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Euro (EUR) remains strong after the German economic data. Traders will shift their attention to the advanced estimate of Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from Germany later on Wednesday.
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Palladium price: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Palladium price: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade mixed at the beginning of Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Palladium (XPD) changes hands at $938.30 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $939.50.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
We have lots of data on the agenda but the focus remains on that first trade deal announcement
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Heads up: Chinese markets closure until next week
Heads up: Chinese markets closure until next week
An extended break in observance of Labor Day
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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. WTI trades at $59.37 per barrel, down from Tuesday’s close at $59.91.
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German Retail Sales rise 2.2% YoY in March vs. 4.9% previous
German Retail Sales rise 2.2% YoY in March vs. 4.9% previous
Retail Sales in Germany declined 0.2% month-over-month (MoM) in March, following the 0.8% growth reported in February, according to official data released by Destatis on Wednesday.
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Germany March import price index -1.0% vs -0.8% m/m expected
Germany March import price index -1.0% vs -0.8% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 April 2025
Germany March retail sales -0.2% vs -0.4% m/m expected
Germany March retail sales -0.2% vs -0.4% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 April 2025
UK April Nationwide house prices -0.6% vs 0.0% m/m expected
UK April Nationwide house prices -0.6% vs 0.0% m/m expected
Latest data released by Nationwide Building Society - 30 April 2025
US GDP set to slow sharply in Q1 as focus turns to impact of Trump trade policies
US GDP set to slow sharply in Q1 as focus turns to impact of Trump trade policies
The United States (US) Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to publish its preliminary estimate of first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on Wednesday, with analysts expecting the data to show annualized growth of just 0.4%, a sharp slowdown from the 2.4% pace recorded in the final quarter o
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EUR/USD flat lines below 1.1400 mark ahead of Eurozone/US macro data
EUR/USD flat lines below 1.1400 mark ahead of Eurozone/US macro data
The EUR/USD pair recovers a few pips from the vicinity of the mix-1.1300s, or the Asian session low, though it lacks any follow-through amid a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.1375 area and remain confined in a familiar range held over the past week or so.
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GBP/USD breaks below 1.3400 due to stronger US Dollar, BoE rate cut expectations
GBP/USD breaks below 1.3400 due to stronger US Dollar, BoE rate cut expectations
GBP/USD extends its decline for a second straight session, hovering near 1.3390 during Wednesday’s Asian trading. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar strengthens on renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade developments.
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France Q1 preliminary GDP +0.1% vs +0.1% q/q expected
France Q1 preliminary GDP +0.1% vs +0.1% q/q expected
Latest data released by INSEE - 30 April 2025
USD/CHF softens to near 0.6400 amid tariff uncertainty
USD/CHF softens to near 0.6400 amid tariff uncertainty
The USD/CHF pair posts modest losses around 0.6410 during the early European session on Wednesday. The uncertainty surrounding trade policy continues to boost the safe-haven flows, supporting the Swiss Franc (CHF). The Swiss KOF Leading Indicator for April is due later on Wednesday. 
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FCA Will Be Clear with Its CFDs Data Requirement
FCA Will Be Clear with Its CFDs Data Requirement
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FCA Will Be Clear with Its CFDs Data Requirement
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be more transparent with its data requirements for instruments like contracts for differences (CFDs) and spread bets to support its market abuse investiga...
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FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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FX option expiries for 30 April 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 30 April 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
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 Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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AUD/JPY rises above 91.00 following key economic data from Australia, Japan
AUD/JPY rises above 91.00 following key economic data from Australia, Japan
AUD/JPY edges higher after registering gains in the previous two sessions, trading around 91.30 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides below $33.00; 200-period EMA on H4 holds the key for bulls
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides below $33.00; 200-period EMA on H4 holds the key for bulls
Silver (XAG/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and slides back below the $33.00 mark, hitting a fresh daily low in the last hour.
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Heads up: Germany states' CPI readings due later today
Heads up: Germany states' CPI readings due later today
German states will be releasing their CPI prints for April today
WTI falls to near $59.50 due to weakening global economic growth, Oil demand
WTI falls to near $59.50 due to weakening global economic growth, Oil demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price continues its decline for a third consecutive session, trading near $59.50 per barrel during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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Gold price keeps the red above $3,300; looks to key US macro data for fresh impetus
Gold price keeps the red above $3,300; looks to key US macro data for fresh impetus
Gold price (XAU/USD) sticks negative bias for the second successive day, though it manages to hold above the $3,300 round figure heading into the European session on Wednesday.
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Trump will deliver 'Investing in America' remarks on Wednesday afternoon, US Eastern time
Trump will deliver 'Investing in America' remarks on Wednesday afternoon, US Eastern time
A heads up for Trump speaking on Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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USD
USD/INR drifts higher amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan
USD/INR drifts higher amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan
The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens on Wednesday, pressured by rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. Many tourist sites in Kashmir have been closed since Tuesday, as traders react to unverified reports of military activity.
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USD/CAD holds gains near 1.3850 as trade optimism supports US Dollar
USD/CAD holds gains near 1.3850 as trade optimism supports US Dollar
USD/CAD is holding gains for a second consecutive session, trading near 1.3840 during Wednesday’s Asian session. The pair remains supported as the US Dollar (USD) benefits from renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade developments.
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Macroeconomics
NZD/USD remains confined in a narrow range below mid-0.5900s after Chinese PMIs
NZD/USD remains confined in a narrow range below mid-0.5900s after Chinese PMIs
The NZD/USD pair struggles to gain any meaningful traction during the Asian session on Wednesday and languishes near the lower end of a nearly two-week-old trading range. Spot prices hold steady around the 0.5930 region and move little following the release of Chinese PMIs.
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Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Market expects more interest rate cuts after inflation figures
Australian Treasurer Chalmers: Market expects more interest rate cuts after inflation figures
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday that “the market expects more interest rate cuts after inflation figures.”
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Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; downside seems limited ahead of BoJ decision on Thursday
Japanese Yen sticks to intraday losses; downside seems limited ahead of BoJ decision on Thursday
The Japanese Yen (JPY) remains depressed against its American counterpart heading into the European session on Wednesday as signs of easing US-China trade tensions undermine demand for safe-haven status.
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