
FSCA-Licensed Prop Firm Quant Tekel Adds cTrader and TradeLocker Platforms
The prop trading firm and FSCA-regulated broker Quant Tekel (formerly AscendX) has announced the addition of cTrader and TradeLocker platforms to complement its existing MetaTrader 5 offering.
prop firms
TradeLocker
ctrader
prop trading

OPEC sees 2026 world oil demand keeping pace with their forecast for this year
The bloc continues to anticipate a much stronger outlook for global oil demand compared to others
Oil

DXcharts Integrates Devexa AI Assistant for Brokerage Support and Integration
DXcharts has integrated Devexa, improving the user experience for brokerages that use DXcharts for platform integrations, updates, and maintenance.
devexperts
integration
brokerage
retail

US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 10 January +33.3% vs -3.7% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 10 January 2025
USD

US Dollar off the lows with dust settling over CPI releases
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, is off the lows for now on Wednesday in the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release aftermath. Numbers came in either in line or a touch softer than expected,
DollarIndex
Macroeconomics
UnitedStates
SEO

AUDUSD Technical Analysis – The pair avoids a breakdown below the 2020 lows
The AUDUSD pair bounced from the 2020 lows thanks to the tariffs news and the soft US PPI report. What’s next?
AUD
USD

GBPUSD Technical Analysis – Consolidation ahead of the US CPI
The GBPUSD pair is consolidating near the recent lows as we head into the US CPI release. What’s next?
GBP
USD

United Kingdom 10-y Bond Auction climbed from previous 4.332% to 4.808%
United Kingdom 10-y Bond Auction climbed from previous 4.332% to 4.808%
Bonds
UnitedKingdom
GBPUSD

Germany 30-y Bond Auction up to 2.84% from previous 2.55%
Germany 30-y Bond Auction up to 2.84% from previous 2.55%
EURUSD
Bonds
Germany

Breaking: US CPI increased as expected in December
The US Consumer Price Index is set to rise 2.9% YoY in December.
EURUSD
Inflation
CPI
SEO
Breaking

Ripple Donates $100K in XRP for Wildfire Relief: XRPUSD Breaks Intraday Resistance
Ripple donated $100K in XRP to aid impacted by the ongoing wildfires in California. The funds are allocated to World Central Kitchen and GiveDirectly.
Ripple
ripple. xrp
crypto
california

Thailand Mulls Allowing Bitcoin ETF Listing, but a Ban on Polymarket
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering allowing the listing of local Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bloomberg reported today (Wednesday).
thailand
bitcoin
Polymarket

XRP: Analysts' Predictions Point to a Bright Future
XRP analyst predictions see soaring prices, citing legal victories, market dynamics. According to Brandt, XRP is "leader of the pack", one to watch.
XRP
Ripple
cryptocurency

Eurozone Industrial Production steadies at 0.2% MoM in November vs. 0.3% expected
Eurozone’s industrial sector activity showed steady performance in November, the latest data published by Eurostat showed on Wednesday.
IndustrialProduction
EconomicIndicator
Eurozone
EURUSD

Eurozone Industrial Production w.d.a. (YoY) meets forecasts (-1.9%) in November
Eurozone Industrial Production w.d.a. (YoY) meets forecasts (-1.9%) in November
EURUSD
Eurozone
IndustrialProduction

Eurozone Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) registered at 0.2%, below expectations (0.3%) in November
Eurozone Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) registered at 0.2%, below expectations (0.3%) in November
EURUSD
Eurozone
IndustrialProduction

EURUSD Technical Analysis – Focus on the US CPI report
The EURUSD pair is off from the lows as we head into the US CPI report later today. What’s next?
EUR
USD

Eurozone November industrial production +0.2% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by Eurostat - 15 January 2025
EUR

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Analysis for Today
Looking to trade NVDA stock today (15 Jan) or just after today's CPI report? Here's one simple way to consider: Bullish above: $132.89 and bearish below: $130.30. Trade Nvidia (NVDA) stock at your own risk only.
Stocks

Copper rises on Trump tariff report – ING
Copper moved higher yesterday following a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly increase trade tariffs rather than impose sizable duties in one go, which weighed on the dollar.
Copper
Banks
Commodities
Metals

USD/JPY tumbles to near 157.00 as Yen strengthens after BoJ Ueda’s hawkish remarks
The USD/JPY pair falls sharply to near 157.00 in Wednesday’s European session.
USDJPY
BOJ
Fed
Inflation
DollarIndex

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

IUX Education: Unlocking Knowledge for Smarter Trading
IUX is shaping a future where traders are empowered with the knowledge needed to thrive.
IUX Markets

WTI edges lower to near $76.50 despite tighter supply concerns, declining US stockpiles
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price remains in the negative territory for the second successive day, trading around $76.60 per barrel during the European session on Wednesday.
Oil
WTI
Macroeconomics
Commodities

ECB’s Villeroy: It makes sense for interest rates to reach 2% by the summer.
Speaking in a scheduled appearance on Wednesday, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau noted: “It makes sense for interest rates to reach 2% by the summer.” Additional comments We have practically won the battle against inflation.
ECB
InterestRate
EURUSD
CentralBanks

BitGo Names Former Citi and Standard Chartered Banker to Lead European Sales Push
Digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo has elevated Brett Reeves to Head of European Sales while maintaining his existing role as Head of Go Network.
Bitgo
executive moves

What is the distribution of forecasts for the US CPI?
Knowing the range of expectations is important, but the distribution of forecasts is another key input in the market's reaction
market overview

German economy seen shrinking in 2024 from preliminary estimates
Germany posts a preliminary GDP of -0.2% year-on-year for 2024
EUR

Germany Real GDP Growth in line with expectations (-0.2%)
Germany Real GDP Growth in line with expectations (-0.2%)
GDP
EURUSD
Germany

Oil: Uncertainty over how oil supplies evolve in the months ahead – ING
Oil prices fell yesterday with ICE Brent down 1.35% and settling below US$80/bbl. Reports of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would have supported this move. This is the first daily decline since the US announced stricter sanctions against the Russian energy sector.
Oil
Energy
Banks


ECB’s de Guindos: If incoming data confirms our baseline, we can expect further rate cuts
European Central Bank (ECB) Vice President Luis de Guindos said on Wednesday that “if incoming data confirms our baseline, we can expect further rate cuts.” Further comments Risks to economic growth remain tilted to the downside.
ECB
CentralBanks
InterestRate
EURUSD

USDJPY Technical Analysis – All eyes on the US CPI report
The USDJPY pair remains stuck in a range as we head into the US CPI report later today. What’s next?
JPY
USD

ECB's de Guindos: The disinflation process is well on track
Remarks by ECB vice president, Luis de Guindos
ECB

UK stocks lead the way at the open today
European indices generally higher to kick start the session
Stocks

Pound Sterling gains on soft UK inflation, mix US CPI data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) surges to near 1.2300 against the US Dollar (USD) in Wednesday’s North American session after the release of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December, which showed mixed numbers.
GBPUSD
Fed
BOE
Inflation
SEO

Spain December final CPI +2.8% vs +2.8% y/y prelim
Latest data released by INE - 15 January 2025
EUR

Traders step up odds of BOE rate cut for next month
The odds of a 25 bps rate cut for the 6 February decision are now at ~82%
BOE

iFX EXPO Dubai 2025: Where the Trading World Meets
The iFX EXPO Dubai 2025, the largest online trading expo in the MENA region, has officially opened at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
iFX EXPO Dubai

France Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM) rose from previous -0.1% to 0.2% in December
France Inflation ex-tobacco (MoM) rose from previous -0.1% to 0.2% in December
France
Inflation