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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD moves below $32.50 near 50-day EMA
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD moves below $32.50 near 50-day EMA
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD moves below $32.50 near 50-day EMA
Silver price (XAG/USD) is extending its losses for the third successive session, trading around $32.30 per troy ounce during the European session on Thursday.
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USD/JPY rises post-BoJ, but long-term bias remains bearish – Danske Bank
USD/JPY rises post-BoJ, but long-term bias remains bearish – Danske Bank
Oleh Fxstreet
USD/JPY rises post-BoJ, but long-term bias remains bearish – Danske Bank
JPY still a safe haven as policy uncertainty supports demand
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls flirt with trading range hurdle, around mid-163.00s on dovish BoJ
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls flirt with trading range hurdle, around mid-163.00s on dovish BoJ
Oleh Fxstreet
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls flirt with trading range hurdle, around mid-163.00s on dovish BoJ
The EUR/JPY cross catches aggressive bids on Thursday and rallies to a fresh weekly high, around the mid-163.00s during the first half of the European session amid the dovish Bank of Japan (BoJ)-inspired selling around the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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GBP: On the lookout for warmer European relations – ING
GBP: On the lookout for warmer European relations – ING
Oleh Fxstreet
GBP: On the lookout for warmer European relations – ING
In the UK today, we have local council elections. These normally present an opportunity for voters to punish the ruling party. However, in today's case, the opposition Conservative party seemingly has more to lose, given it has far more councillors up for re-election.
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EUR/USD stays trapped in 1.13–1.14 range ahead of payrolls – Danske Bank
EUR/USD stays trapped in 1.13–1.14 range ahead of payrolls – Danske Bank
Oleh Fxstreet
EUR/USD stays trapped in 1.13–1.14 range ahead of payrolls – Danske Bank
EUR/USD remains confined within the 1.13-1.14 range, as has been the case for most of the second half of April, Danske Bank's FX analysts report, Danske Bank's FX analysts report.
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USD/JPY breaks 144 after dovish BoJ cuts forecasts – ING
USD/JPY breaks 144 after dovish BoJ cuts forecasts – ING
Oleh Fxstreet
USD/JPY breaks 144 after dovish BoJ cuts forecasts – ING
USD/JPY climbed above 144 as a dovish Bank of Japan cut its growth and inflation forecasts, amplifying downside risks and sending JGB yields lower, while the broader risk environment continued to weigh on the US Dollar, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
Technical Analysis
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US futures continue to hold up in European morning trade
US futures continue to hold up in European morning trade
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US futures continue to hold up in European morning trade
S&P 500 futures up 1.1% on the day
Stocks
HelpForAfricanAmericans is Expanding Access to Financial Aid for African Americans
HelpForAfricanAmericans is Expanding Access to Financial Aid for African Americans
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HelpForAfricanAmericans is Expanding Access to Financial Aid for African Americans
Financial Assistance Programs for African Americans Enhances Reach and Support Tools
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USD: April ISM poses the downside risk – ING
USD: April ISM poses the downside risk – ING
Oleh Fxstreet
USD: April ISM poses the downside risk – ING
Whether it has been the approach of public holidays or some real improvement in the global geopolitical environment, cross-market measures of financial volatility continue to fall.
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WTI falls toward $57.00 due to concerns over OPEC+ supply increase, weakening demand
WTI falls toward $57.00 due to concerns over OPEC+ supply increase, weakening demand
Oleh Fxstreet
WTI falls toward $57.00 due to concerns over OPEC+ supply increase, weakening demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price is extending its losing streak for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, trading around $57.20 per barrel during European hours.
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UK April final manufacturing PMI 45.4 vs 44.0 prelim
UK April final manufacturing PMI 45.4 vs 44.0 prelim
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UK April final manufacturing PMI 45.4 vs 44.0 prelim
Final data released by S&P Global - 1 May 2025
UK March mortgage approvals 64.31k vs 64.80k expected
UK March mortgage approvals 64.31k vs 64.80k expected
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UK March mortgage approvals 64.31k vs 64.80k expected
Latest data released by the BOE - 1 May 2025
The S&P 500 confirms the breakout as the de-escalation trend continues
The S&P 500 confirms the breakout as the de-escalation trend continues
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The S&P 500 confirms the breakout as the de-escalation trend continues
The S&P 500 broke above the key resistance levels amid optimism on the trade negotiations front
S&P Futures Technical Analysis
EUR: We may see 1.1250 after all – ING
EUR: We may see 1.1250 after all – ING
Oleh Fxstreet
EUR: We may see 1.1250 after all – ING
A week ago, we were thinking that EUR/USD could retrace to the 1.1250 area, and it's taken some time, but we may get there after all, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
Technical Analysis
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Banks
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests initial support at 1.3800 near six-month lows
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests initial support at 1.3800 near six-month lows
Oleh Fxstreet
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests initial support at 1.3800 near six-month lows
The USD/CAD pair retraces its losses registered in the previous session, trading around 1.3810 during the European hours on Thursday.
Technical Analysis
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Majors
The market sees more Fed rate cuts after the weak US GDP but it could be wrong
The market sees more Fed rate cuts after the weak US GDP but it could be wrong
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The market sees more Fed rate cuts after the weak US GDP but it could be wrong
Following the weaker than expected US Q1 GDP yesterday, the market is pricing higher chances of more Fed rate cuts, although everything hinges on trade deals
market overview
Pound Sterling trades lower against US Dollar after US Manufacturing PMI data
Pound Sterling trades lower against US Dollar after US Manufacturing PMI data
Oleh Fxstreet
Pound Sterling trades lower against US Dollar after US Manufacturing PMI data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades slightly lower against the US Dollar (USD) marginally above 1.3300 during North American trading hours on Thursday.
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Forex Today: US Dollar stretches higher ahead of mid-tier data releases
Forex Today: US Dollar stretches higher ahead of mid-tier data releases
Oleh Fxstreet
Forex Today: US Dollar stretches higher ahead of mid-tier data releases
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, May 1:
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This Prop Firm Expands Crypto Suite With 30 New Pairs
This Prop Firm Expands Crypto Suite With 30 New Pairs
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This Prop Firm Expands Crypto Suite With 30 New Pairs
Funded Trader Markets (FTM), a retail prop firm based in Cyprus, has significantly broadened its cryptocurrency trading options, adding more than 30 new crypto pairs to its platform.
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proprietary trading
crypto
BOJ governor Ueda: If the outlook changes, then we will need to adjust our policy
BOJ governor Ueda: If the outlook changes, then we will need to adjust our policy
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BOJ governor Ueda: If the outlook changes, then we will need to adjust our policy
Ueda continues with his press conference
NZD/USD edges lower to near 0.5900 as US Dollar appreciates ahead of ISM Manufacturing PMI
NZD/USD edges lower to near 0.5900 as US Dollar appreciates ahead of ISM Manufacturing PMI
Oleh Fxstreet
NZD/USD edges lower to near 0.5900 as US Dollar appreciates ahead of ISM Manufacturing PMI
The NZD/USD pair has trimmed its daily gains and is depreciating, trading near 0.5920 during the early European session on Thursday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) faces pressure as expectations mount for further monetary easing by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).
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Gold Technical Analysis – The stagflationary risk continues to be priced out
Gold Technical Analysis – The stagflationary risk continues to be priced out
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Gold Technical Analysis – The stagflationary risk continues to be priced out
Gold continues to edge lower as the market unwinds some of the overstretched positions built on stagflationary expectations. What’s next?
Gold
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
Oleh Fxstreet
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade mixed at the start of Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
BOJ governor Ueda: Timing of next rate hike could be swayed a lot depending on tariffs
BOJ governor Ueda: Timing of next rate hike could be swayed a lot depending on tariffs
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BOJ governor Ueda: Timing of next rate hike could be swayed a lot depending on tariffs
Ueda continues to highlight US tariffs as the main source of their problems right now
BOJ governor Ueda says would expect US tariffs to be above the base 10% levied
BOJ governor Ueda says would expect US tariffs to be above the base 10% levied
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BOJ governor Ueda says would expect US tariffs to be above the base 10% levied
A little teaser on how talks are going to play out?
USD/JPY extends gains as Ueda delivers more dovish messaging
USD/JPY extends gains as Ueda delivers more dovish messaging
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USD/JPY extends gains as Ueda delivers more dovish messaging
The pair is now up 1% on the day near 144.50 currently
Five Tiny Trades, One Massive Fine After Long Investigation
Five Tiny Trades, One Massive Fine After Long Investigation
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Five Tiny Trades, One Massive Fine After Long Investigation
An Auckland-based retail investor has been ordered to pay a penalty of NZ$198,000 after being found liable for market manipulation on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX).
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GBP/JPY rises to near 192.00 after BoJ’s Ueda speech
GBP/JPY rises to near 192.00 after BoJ’s Ueda speech
Oleh Fxstreet
GBP/JPY rises to near 192.00 after BoJ’s Ueda speech
The GBP/JPY cross gains ground to near 191.95 during the early European session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates steady and slashed its growth forecasts on Thursday. 
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London Stock Exchange Group’s FX Volumes Hit New Highs in Q1 2025
London Stock Exchange Group’s FX Volumes Hit New Highs in Q1 2025
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London Stock Exchange Group’s FX Volumes Hit New Highs in Q1 2025
London Stock Exchange Group plc ( LSEG ) posted strong first-quarter results for 2025, highlighting double-digit revenue growth in its Foreign Exchange (FX) segment.
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London Stock Exchange
Q1 2025
BoJ's Ueda: Uncertainty from trade policies heightened sharply
BoJ's Ueda: Uncertainty from trade policies heightened sharply
Oleh Fxstreet
BoJ's Ueda: Uncertainty from trade policies heightened sharply
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo addresses a press conference on Thursday, explaining the Bank’s decision to maintain the interest rate at 0.50% for the second consecutive meeting.
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Robinhood Plans to Diversify as Crypto Volumes “Go Up and Down”
Robinhood Plans to Diversify as Crypto Volumes “Go Up and Down”
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Robinhood Plans to Diversify as Crypto Volumes “Go Up and Down”
The crypto windfall for Robinhood appears to be fading. Revenue from the asset class for the first quarter of 2025 came in at $252 million, about 30 per cent below the figure from the previous quar...
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BOJ governor Ueda: Uncertainty stemming from trade policies have heightened sharply
BOJ governor Ueda: Uncertainty stemming from trade policies have heightened sharply
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BOJ governor Ueda: Uncertainty stemming from trade policies have heightened sharply
Remarks by BOJ governor, Kazuo Ueda, in his press conference
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
Oleh Fxstreet
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 Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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Palladium
Commodities
Tradition Q1 Revenue Rises 12% on Gaitame.com and Interdealer Broking Business Strength
Tradition Q1 Revenue Rises 12% on Gaitame.com and Interdealer Broking Business Strength
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Tradition Q1 Revenue Rises 12% on Gaitame.com and Interdealer Broking Business Strength
Compagnie Financière Tradition ( CFT ), an inter-dealer broker and operator of a Japanese retail forex trading platform Gaitame, reported an 11.
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Q1 2025
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Jobless Claims and the US ISM Manufacturing PMI, but the focus remains on trade negotiations
market overview
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Oleh Fxstreet
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Thursday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $57.89 per barrel, down from Wednesday’s close at $57.97.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $61.01 after its previous daily close at $61.05.
Oil
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Commodities
FX option expiries for May 1 NY cut
FX option expiries for May 1 NY cut
Oleh Fxstreet
FX option expiries for May 1 NY cut
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EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near 1.1300
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near 1.1300
Oleh Fxstreet
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Bullish outlook remains in play near 1.1300
The EUR/USD pair weakens to around 1.1295 during the early European session on Thursday, pressured by the renewed US Dollar (USD) demand. The optimism over the potential de-escalation of the US-China trade war provides some support to the Greenback and creates a headwind for the major pair.
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