
UK December mortgage approvals 66.53k vs 65.40k expected
Latest data released by the BOE - 30 January 2025
GBP

UK December mortgage approvals 66.53k vs 65.40k expected
Latest data released by the BOE - 30 January 2025
GBP

Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
Silver
Commodities
Metals

Aluminum climbs as EU readies ban on Russian imports – ING
Aluminum rose in yesterday’s trading after reports of the EU proposing a phased ban on imports of Russian Aluminum to the bloc. The proposal calls for an import quota for a year before the complete ban comes into effect.
Metals
Commodities
Banks

This €100B German Fintech Wants to Transform How Italians Save Money
The Berlin-based digital trading platform Trade Republic today (Thursday) announced the launch of localized banking services in Italy, marking its second major market expansion this year.
trade republic
germany
italy

EUR/USD gains after ECB's interest rate cut decision, moderate US Q4 GDP growth
EUR/USD bounces back to near 1.0435 after sliding slightly below 1.0400 in Thursday’s North American session.
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ECB
Fed
GDP
SEO

The bond market is in focus as yields edge lower
10-year Treasury yields near the 4.50% mark on the week
Bonds

Goat Funded Trader: "Migration to Hong Kong is 99% Completed," $7 Million in Payouts
Goat Funded Trader (GFT) prop firm has completed its operational transition to Hong Kong, according to the company announcement releases this week.
Goat Funded Trader
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prop trading

German Preliminary GDP contracts 0.2% QoQ in Q4 vs. -0.1% expected
The German economy contracted by 0.2% over the quarter in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a 0.1% expansion in the third quarter, according to the preliminary data published by Destatis on Thursday.
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Italy Q4 preliminary GDP +0.0% vs +0.1% q/q expected
Latest data released by Istat - 30 January 2025
EUR

Oil prices are trading little changed – ING
The oil market traded little changed in the morning session after falling sharply yesterday as oil inventory rose while uncertainty continued over US trade policy.
Oil
Energy
Banks

Germany Q4 preliminary GDP -0.2% vs -0.1% q/q expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 January 2025
EUR

EUR: Dovish ECB could weigh on EUR/USD – ING
It is a busy day for the European calendar dominated by GDP releases and the ECB meeting. France has just released a weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP reading of -0.1% QoQ. Consumption and business investment were the weak links, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
GDP
ECB
EURUSD

Matthew Maloney Steps Down from Management Role at the Finalto Group
Matthew Maloney has chosen to move on to a new phase in his career.

European gas prices surge – ING
European gas prices jumped to the highest level since October 2023 yesterday as unexpected supply disruptions and colder weather forecasts worsened the supply threats in an already tight market, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
Energy
Gas

NZD/USD moves below 0.5650 as traders expect RBNZ to deliver another bumper rate cut
The NZD/USD pair extends its decline for the fourth consecutive day, trading near 0.5640 during European hours on Thursday.
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Majors
Macroeconomics
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USD/CAD trades with mild positive bias above 1.4400 ahead of US GDP
The USD/CAD pair rebounds over 40 pips from the intraday low and climbs to a fresh daily high, around the 1.4435 area during the early part of the European session on Thursday.
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BOC
Fed
GDP
Currencies

USDJPY Technical Analysis – The focus remains on US data and Trump’s policies
The USDJPY pair is consolidating around the major trendline with the sellers maintaining control for now. What’s next?
JPY
USD

European indices open higher to keep the positive run going this week
US futures are also higher, helping to set up a more optimistic mood today
Stocks

Switzerland January KOF leading indicator index 101.6 vs 100.2 expected
Latest data released by KOF - 30 January 2025
CHF

Spain January preliminary CPI +3.0% vs +2.9% y/y expected
Latest data released by INE - 30 January 2025
EUR

ECB Press Conference: Lagarde comments on outlook after cutting key rates by 25 bps
The European Central Bank is set to lower key rates by 25 bps at the January policy meeting.
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SEO
CentralBanks
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Breaking

Forex Today: ECB policy decisions, US GDP data to drive market action
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, January 30: Markets turn relatively quiet early Thursday as investors gear up for the European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rate decision and the first estimate of the fourth-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data from the US, while assessing the Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy announcements.
Majors
Macroeconomics
CentralBanks

What are the main events for today?
The ECB policy decision and the US Jobless Claims are the main highlights
market overview

Eurostoxx futures +0.3% in early European trading
A steady mood as the bounce back this week looks to run
Stocks

Breaking: US GDP expands at an annual rate of 2.3 % in Q4 vs. 2.6% forecast
The United States Gross Domestic Product is expected to grow at an annualised rate of 2.8% in Q4 2024.
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GDP
Fed
Sentiment
Breaking

Germany December import price index +0.4% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 January 2025
EUR

Germany December import price index +0.4% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 January 2025
EUR

Switzerland December trade balance CHF 3.49 billion vs CHF 5.42 billion prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 30 January 2025
CHF

Switzerland December trade balance CHF 3.49 billion vs CHF 5.42 billion prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 30 January 2025
CHF

Robinhood "Begun Rolling Out" Futures Trading: To Offer Bitcoin, Ether and Other Contracts
Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) is expanding its offerings by adding futures trading with “S&P 500, oil, Bitcoin, and more.” The broker announced yesterday (Wednesday) that it has already begun rollin...
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BoJ’s Himino: Will raise rates if economy, prices move in line with forecast
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Thursday, the central bank “will raise rates if economy and prices move in line with forecast.
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BOJ's Himino says will raise rates if economy, prices move in line with forecast
Remarks by BOJ deputy governor, Ryozo Himino
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Doo Clearing Automates Reconciliations: Aims to Save 2 Hours Daily
Doo Group’s Doo Clearing, a UK-based forex broker and liquidity provider, has partnered with Aurum Solutions to automate its reconciliations.

ECB set to wrap up the central bank bonanza this month
It should be a more straightforward one though
ECB

USD/CHF remains steady near 0.9050 ahead of Swiss Trade Balance data
USD/CHF steadies after two consecutive days of gains, trading around 0.9070 during the Asian session on Thursday.
USDCHF
Macroeconomics
Majors
Switzerland

US futures sit higher so far on the day
Investors digest big earnings from Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla overnight
Stocks

What's the takeaway from the Fed yesterday?
Not too much substance but did they subtly throw the ball back to Trump's court?
Fed

ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen higher
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, January 30, 2025
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