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EUR/GBP holds near 0.85 as UK outlook softens – Danske Bank
EUR/GBP remained close to the 0.85 mark during yesterday's session, Danske Bank's FX analysts report.
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BoJ is going to sit this one out – Commerzbank
While we enjoy the bank holiday tomorrow morning, the Bank of Japan will be holding its May monetary policy meeting. Having raised its key interest rate from 0.25% to 0.5% in January, the Bank of Japan then decided to pause in March.
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EUR/USD declines as US Dollar extends upside after US Q1 GDP data
EUR/USD slides to near 1.1350 during North American trading hours on Wednesday. The major currency pair weakens as the US Dollar (USD) extends its initial gains after the release of a string of United States (US) economic data.
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USD holds ground despite weaker JOLTS data – Danske Bank
In an otherwise relatively quiet week, the USD found some support from the continued positive risk environment, bolstered by de-escalating tariff headlines - even as JOLTS job openings saw a larger-than-expected decline in March (ahead of Liberation Day), Danske Bank's FX analysts report.
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US: The tariff house of cards is collapsing – Commerzbank
To the impartial observer, it should be quite obvious that the US government's trade policy strategy is currently failing spectacularly. Chinese President Xi Jingping is refusing to call to make a 'deal'.
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Reminder: Trump will speak at an "Investing in America" event at 16:00 ET/20:00 GMT
CEOs from various companies including Nvidia, General Electric, and SoftBank will visit the White House today
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Gold off session's low on Wednesday with GDP in contraction
Gold price (XAU/USD) is recovering from incurred losses and trades around $3,288 on Wednesday after the US Gross Domestic Product and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE). Bullion is facing a second day of some profit taking after United States (US) President Donald Trump signed an executive ord
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From Pharaohs’ Vaults to Digital Wallets: Gold Battles Bitcoin in the Race for Value
For centuries, gold has captivated societies with its rarity and value. Ancient civilizations prized it as both decoration and a symbol of wealth.
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ICSG expects Copper surplus to persist – ING
In its latest forecasts, the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) expects the global Copper market to see a supply surplus of 289kt in 2025, largely on higher mine supply and rising smelting capacity, compared to the 194kt of surplus projected earlier and 138kt of surplus seen last year.
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Costs of Launching a Solution: Expert Discussion
Brokers often underestimate the operational and infrastructure contributions required during the launch of a new service.
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US Dollar Index advances to near 99.50 as US yields rebound ahead of Core PCE data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, extends its gains for a second consecutive day, trading near 99.40 during Wednesday’s European session.
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Australia: Pencilling in a rate cut by RBA in May – Standard Chartered
Q1 trimmed mean CPI fell into the RBA’s 2-3% target range for the first time since end-2021. The growth/stability trade-off likely favours more RBA cuts amid growth headwinds posed by US tariffs.
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Eurozone Preliminary GDP rises 0.4% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.2% expected
The Eurozone economy expanded by 0.4% in the three months to March of 2025 after growing by 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, the preliminary estimate released by Eurostat showed Wednesday.
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USD: The worse the data, the better? – Commerzbank
Yesterday saw the next round of poor sentiment indicators from the US. According to the Conference Board, US consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Italy April preliminary CPI (HICP) +2.1% vs +2.3% y/y expected
Latest data released by Istat - 30 April 2025
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Eurozone Q1 preliminary GDP +0.4% vs +0.2% q/q expected
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USD/CAD ticks higher amid bearish Oil prices, remains below mid-1.3800s ahead of US data
The USD/CAD pair extends its sideways consolidative price move through the first half of the European session on Wednesday and remains confined in a familiar range held over the past two weeks.
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President Xi: China needs to adapt to changing situations
Speaking at a symposium on economic development on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that “China needs to adapt to changing situations.”
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President Xi is holding symposium on economic development
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High inventory adds pressure on oil – ING
The oil market continued to decline for a third straight session this morning, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
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USD: Equities providing shield against bad data – ING
The US Dollar (USD) continues to be pulled by opposing forces: US President Donald Trump’s scaling back of some protectionism measures versus data evidence of a US slowdown. Ultimately, the tiebreak for FX impact seems to be equities performance.
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EUR/JPY holds ground near 162.50 following key economic data from Germany
EUR/JPY halts its two-day losing streak, trading around 162.40 during the European session on Wednesday. The currency cross holds ground following the release of key economic data from Germany.
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XM Owner Is Buying Controlling Stake in a Cyprus Bank
Costas Cleanthous, co-founder and majority owner of contracts for differences (CFDs) broker XM, is acquiring about a 55 per cent stake in Cyprus’ Ancoria Bank, local media InBusinessNews and Econom...
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German Preliminary GDP expands 0.2% QoQ in Q1, as expected
The German economy expanded by 0.2% over the quarter in the first quarter of 2025, following a 0.2% contraction in the final quarter of 2024, according to the preliminary data published by Destatis on Wednesday. Markets expected a 0.2% growth in the reported period.
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Switzerland UBS April investor sentiment -51.6 vs -10.7 prior
Latest data released by UBS - 30 April 2025
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Italy Q1 preliminary GDP +0.3% vs +0.2% q/q expected
Latest data released by Istat - 30 April 2025
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Germany Q1 preliminary GDP +0.2% vs +0.2% q/q expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 April 2025
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Bavaria April CPI +2.1% vs +2.3% y/y prior
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 April 2025
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How B2CONNECT is Redefining Institutional Liquidity
Join the exclusive B2CONNECT Liquidity Webinar on May 22, 2025, learn how B2CONNECT is revolutionising liquidity access for brokers.
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Prop Firm Lark Funding Plans to Add Match-Trader to Its Offering
Operating for almost three years and originating from Canada, prop firm Lark Funding, led by Matthew Letourneau, has announced plans to offer its clients a new platform.
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Pound Sterling slumps against US Dollar despite US economic turbulence
The Pound Sterling (GBP) extends correction to near 1.3310 against the US Dollar (USD) in Wednesday’s North American session from its fresh three-year high of 1.3445 posted on Tuesday.
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Germany April unemployment change 4k vs 15k expected
Latest data released by the Federal Employment Agency - 30 April 2025
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Falls toward 0.5900 support after breaking below nine-day EMA
The NZD/USD pair extends losses for the second successive session, trading around 0.5920 during early European hours on Wednesday.
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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
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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.
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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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Bessent told French Fin Minister the idea of zero reciprocal tariffs wasn't unrealistic
French Finance Minister Lombard with the indiscretion
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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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