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United States Import Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 1.3% to 2.2% in December
United States Import Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 1.3% to 2.2% in December
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United States Retail Sales (MoM) below forecasts (0.6%) in December: Actual (0.4%)
United States Retail Sales (MoM) below forecasts (0.6%) in December: Actual (0.4%)
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United States Export Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 0.8% to 1.8% in December
United States Export Price Index (YoY) rose from previous 0.8% to 1.8% in December
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United States Retail Sales (YoY) up to 3.9% in December from previous 3.8%
United States Retail Sales (YoY) up to 3.9% in December from previous 3.8%
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United States Retail Sales Control Group up to 0.7% in December from previous 0.4%
United States Retail Sales Control Group up to 0.7% in December from previous 0.4%
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United States Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM) meets expectations (0.4%) in December
United States Retail Sales ex Autos (MoM) meets expectations (0.4%) in December
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United States Export Price Index (MoM) came in at 0.3%, above forecasts (0.2%) in December
United States Export Price Index (MoM) came in at 0.3%, above forecasts (0.2%) in December
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XRPUSD Breaks Out as SEC Disputes Ripple Court's Ruling on XRP Offering
The SEC filed an appeal on January 15, 2025, challenging a federal court's decision in its ongoing case against Ripple Labs.
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CEO of FundedNext Reveals Upcoming Broker at iFX EXPO Dubai 2025, Early Access Coming Soon
FundedNext revealed its ambitious plans to launch a new broker division.
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ASIC Mandates Stricter Compliance for Australian Firms: Highlighting Voice Communication
The ASIC released new guidance on 26 June 2024, outlining its expectations regarding business communications.
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IEA and OPEC oil market reports are out – ING
Yesterday both the IEA and OPEC released their monthly oil market report, ING’s commodity analyst Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note.
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FSMA Reports €15.9 Million in H2 Fraud Losses and 297 Warnings in 2024
The FSMA's H2 2024 dashboard shows cryptocurrency scams and fraudulent trading platforms make up half of all reported investment fraud cases.
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Oil: US crude stocks fall – ING
Oil prices continued their move higher yesterday with ICE Brent breaking above US$82/bbl and trading to its highest level since August 2024, ING’s commodity analyst Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note.
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Hong Kong Opens Express Lane for Crypto Exchanges
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong unveiled a streamlined licensing approach for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another significant shift in the region's crypto laws.
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Mitrade Secures Lloyd's Backing for $1 Million Trader Protection Plan
The Australian Contract for Difference (CFD) trading platform Mitrade has implemented an Excess of Loss Insurance Policy through Lloyd's of London.

Ecommpay Launches Customizable Payment Page Designer After MT5 Integration
Ecommpay has introduced a new design tool aimed at enhancing the payment experience for merchants, which known as the Payment Page Designer.
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EU's imports of Russian metal have fallen – ING
Although the EU continues to import Russian aluminum, volumes have fallen over the past two years, with European buyers self-sanctioning since the invasion of Ukraine, ING’s commodity analysts Ewa Manthey notes.
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Changelly Taps Revolut in Push to Boost European Crypto Access
Instant cryptocurrency exchange Changelly announced today (Thursday) the addition of Revolut's payment infrastructure to its platform, enabling cryptocurrency purchases for users in the EEA
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Insights and 'Whispers' Take Centre Stage on Day 2 of iFX EXPO Dubai 2025
As the iFX EXPO Dubai 2025 enters its final day at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the excitement and opportunities show no signs of slowing down.
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UF AWARDS MEA 2025 Reveals Winners of the Industry’s Most Credible Awards
The decisive moment has arrived: revealing the winners of the UF AWARDS MEA 2025! Passing as “the industry’s most credible awards”, the UF AWARDS MEA recognise the achievements of the most deservin...
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Exness Celebrates Dual Recognition at iFX EXPO Dubai 2025
Exness won Best Broker and Most Trusted Broker - MEA 2025 at iFX EXPO Dubai 2025.

Plus500 Shares Hit Record Highs as Company Joins STOXX Europe 600 Index
Plus500 (LSE: PLUS) will join the STOXX Europe 600 Index effective January 17, 2025, marking the latest milestone for the multi-asset trading platform provider.

Wise Posts 24% Volume Growth as Morgan Stanley Deal Boosts Reach
Financial technology company Wise (LSE: WISE) reported strong performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (FY25), with cross-border transaction volumes reaching £37.8 billion.
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Forex Today: Dollar struggles amid upbeat mood, ahead of high-impact US data
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, January 16: Risk-off flows remain in vogue in the early European session on Thursday, with the US Dollar (USD) struggling alongside the US Treasury bond yields.
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Breaking: IG Acquires Freetrade for £160 Million
IG Group (LON: IGG) has acquired Freetrade, a commission-free investment platform, for £160 million to further expand its offerings in the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) below forecasts (0.1%) in November: Actual (0%)
United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) below forecasts (0.1%) in November: Actual (0%)
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United Kingdom Industrial Production (MoM) below expectations (0.1%) in November: Actual (-0.4%)
United Kingdom Industrial Production (MoM) below expectations (0.1%) in November: Actual (-0.4%)
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United Kingdom Industrial Production (YoY) came in at -1.8%, below expectations (-1%) in November
United Kingdom Industrial Production (YoY) came in at -1.8%, below expectations (-1%) in November
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UK GDP rebounds 0.1% MoM in November vs. 0.2% expected
The UK economy returned to expansion, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) arriving at 0.1% in November after declining 0.1% in October, according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday.
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United Kingdom Manufacturing Production (MoM) came in at -0.3%, below expectations (0%) in November
United Kingdom Manufacturing Production (MoM) came in at -0.3%, below expectations (0%) in November
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United Kingdom Manufacturing Production (YoY) below expectations (-0.4%) in November: Actual (-1.2%)
United Kingdom Manufacturing Production (YoY) below expectations (-0.4%) in November: Actual (-1.2%)
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Malaysia Explores Crypto Policies: Consults with the UAE and Binance Founder
The Malaysian government is considering a cryptocurrency policy, and its Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has discussed this with leaders in Abu Dhabi and Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao...

BoJ’s Ueda: Will debate at next week's meeting whether to hike rates
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that the board members “will debate at next week's meeting whether to hike rates.” Additional quotes Will raise policy rate this year if economic, price conditions continue to improve.
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USD/KRW drops and pops after BoK surprises with rates on-hold decision
Speaking at the post-policy meeting press conference, Bank of Korea (BoK) Governor Rhee Chang-yong said that “Thursday's rate decision was not unanimous.” Additional takeaways Board member Shin Sung-hwan dissented to Thursday's rate decision.
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BoJ likely to raise rates next week, barring major market rout following Trump inauguration – Bloomberg
Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing several unnamed people, that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to raise interest rates next week, barring a major market rout following US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1881 vs. 7.1883 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.1881 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1883 and 7.3247 Reuters estimates.
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Fed’s Beige Book: Economic activity increases slightly to moderately at year-end
The Federal Reserve (Fed) commented in its latest Beige Book survey released on Wednesday that economic activity increased “slightly to moderately” across the US in late November and December, supported by strong holiday sales.
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BitMEX Settles Long-Running Legal Dispute with $100 Million Fine
A federal judge handed cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX a $100 million fine, bringing a years-long legal battle to a close.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Rise as UK Names New Economic Secretary for Crypto
Positive fundamental development in the UK and the US seems to have boosted the prices of the three top cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP.
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Fed's Goolsbee: CPI is encouraging and discouraging in equal measure
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee hit newswires on Wednesday shortly after a fresh update to US inflation figures.
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