US equities - Retail investors pile in, but can retail alone ignite a bull market?
US equities - Retail investors pile in, but can retail alone ignite a bull market?
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US equities - Retail investors pile in, but can retail alone ignite a bull market?
Institional interst sitting it out is a red flag for me
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ICYMI: Goldman Sachs reiterated its structural bullish gold view, sees as high as $4,000
ICYMI: Goldman Sachs reiterated its structural bullish gold view, sees as high as $4,000
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ICYMI: Goldman Sachs reiterated its structural bullish gold view, sees as high as $4,000
Goldman Sachs' base case price for gold is $3,700 an ounce by year-end and $4,000 by mid-2026
US Vitesse Energy says it'll cut capex by 32%
US Vitesse Energy says it'll cut capex by 32%
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US Vitesse Energy says it'll cut capex by 32%
US independent energy company
GBP/USD settles ahead of central bank double header
GBP/USD settles ahead of central bank double header
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GBP/USD settles ahead of central bank double header
GBP/USD snapped a near-term losing streak, pumping the breaks and holding steady near the 1.3300 handle to kick off a fresh trading week.
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AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie drifts near 1.0800 as bullish structure faces mixed signals
AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie drifts near 1.0800 as bullish structure faces mixed signals
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AUD/NZD Price Analysis: Aussie drifts near 1.0800 as bullish structure faces mixed signals
The AUD/NZD pair hovered around the 1.0800 mark on Monday after the European session, slipping slightly but staying within a narrow mid-range as the market heads into Asia.
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Hong Kong central bank intervenes in the Hong Kong dollar
Hong Kong central bank intervenes in the Hong Kong dollar
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Hong Kong central bank intervenes in the Hong Kong dollar
Hong Kong Monetary Authority is Hong Kong's central bank, in the market to cap the HKD
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pound holds steady near 191.00 amid mixed technical landscape
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pound holds steady near 191.00 amid mixed technical landscape
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GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pound holds steady near 191.00 amid mixed technical landscape
The GBP/JPY pair showed marginal movement on Monday, holding near the 191.00 zone following the European session. Price action remained flat within a narrow range, reflecting uncertainty in direction as momentum indicators deliver conflicting signals.
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EU pledges half bn EUR to lure scientists from Trump cuts - "If you love freedom, come"
EU pledges half bn EUR to lure scientists from Trump cuts - "If you love freedom, come"
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EU pledges half bn EUR to lure scientists from Trump cuts - "If you love freedom, come"
European Union and France on Monday announced half a billion euros worth of incentives to lure scientists
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 5 May: USD moves lower in up & down trading. S&P falls
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 5 May: USD moves lower in up & down trading. S&P falls
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 5 May: USD moves lower in up & down trading. S&P falls
Forex news for North American trading on May 5, 2025
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro pulls back near 163.00 but bullish trend remains intact
EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro pulls back near 163.00 but bullish trend remains intact
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EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Euro pulls back near 163.00 but bullish trend remains intact
The EUR/JPY pair slipped lower on Monday, falling toward the 163.00 zone as the session closed and ahead of the Asian open. Despite the day’s decline, the broader setup remains constructive, with the pair still holding above critical trendline supports.
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: We will get some trade deals soon
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: We will get some trade deals soon
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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick: We will get some trade deals soon
United States (US) Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hit newswires late on Monday, skirting direct questions about a US-Canada trade deal outside of the Trump administration's own NAFTA re-negotiation, the USMCA.
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Lutnick says a trade deal with Canada is possible, but its 'very complex'
Lutnick says a trade deal with Canada is possible, but its 'very complex'
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Lutnick says a trade deal with Canada is possible, but its 'very complex'
'Very complex' means there won;t be a near term trade deal.
Canadian Dollar holds steady as markets await key movers
Canadian Dollar holds steady as markets await key movers
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Canadian Dollar holds steady as markets await key movers
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is holding steady against the US Dollar (USD) to kick off the new trading week, with USD/CAD holding steady near the 1.3800 handle.
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Palantir EPS $0.13  versus $0.13 est. Revenues $884 million versus $861 million est
Palantir EPS $0.13  versus $0.13 est. Revenues $884 million versus $861 million est
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Palantir EPS $0.13 versus $0.13 est. Revenues $884 million versus $861 million est
Guidance $934-$938M above the estimate $898M
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AUD/USD posts fresh highs as trade optimism and economic data boost Aussie
AUD/USD posts fresh highs as trade optimism and economic data boost Aussie
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AUD/USD posts fresh highs as trade optimism and economic data boost Aussie
The AUD/USD pair surged on Monday, reaching a fresh five-month high near the 0.6500 level. The Australian Dollar (AUD) benefits from a range of factors, including the US Dollar’s (USD) weakness, a solid economic report from the US and the strengthening of global risk sentiment. 
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Major US indices close lower. S&P and NASDAQ indices never get out of negative territory
Major US indices close lower. S&P and NASDAQ indices never get out of negative territory
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Major US indices close lower. S&P and NASDAQ indices never get out of negative territory
Dow industrial average trading above and below unchanged but closes down on the day
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Economic calendar in Asia Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - China PMI
Economic calendar in Asia Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - China PMI
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Economic calendar in Asia Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - China PMI
Asian Economic Calendar: Key Events and Consensus Expectations for 06 May 2025
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Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 6 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 6 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
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Trade ideas thread - Tuesday, 6 May, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas
Join the discussion and stay ahead in the forex market.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Falls below 144.00 as safe haven flows favor Yen
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Falls below 144.00 as safe haven flows favor Yen
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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Falls below 144.00 as safe haven flows favor Yen
The USD/JPY dropped late during the North American session as investors seeking safety bought the Japanese Yen (JPY) and ditched the US Dollar (USD) amid the lack of announcements of trade deals, despite rumors that the US and China are close to beginning talks.
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CBO's Swagel: US debt ceiling deadline expected late summer, but could come forward
CBO's Swagel: US debt ceiling deadline expected late summer, but could come forward
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CBO's Swagel: US debt ceiling deadline expected late summer, but could come forward
Director of the United States (US) Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Phillip Swagel noted on Monday that while US revenue projections are holding steady, the next iteration of the US's routine debt ceiling showdown could be pushed forward if government spending and revenue conditions deteriorate.
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S&P on pace to a down day
S&P on pace to a down day
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S&P on pace to a down day
9 days higher
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Crude Oil prices stabilize after OPEC output hike sends barrel bids lower
Crude Oil prices stabilize after OPEC output hike sends barrel bids lower
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Crude Oil prices stabilize after OPEC output hike sends barrel bids lower
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices are stabilizing on Monday, clawing back near-term losses after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced it would begin stepping up its internal production quotas beginning in June.
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OpenAI abandons plan to become a 'for profit' company
OpenAI abandons plan to become a 'for profit' company
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OpenAI abandons plan to become a 'for profit' company
The whole idea made a mockery of the mission
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Forex Today: Light data releases in China and Europe come to the fore
Forex Today: Light data releases in China and Europe come to the fore
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Forex Today: Light data releases in China and Europe come to the fore
The US Dollar remained under pressure at the start of the new trading week, extending recent losses amid persistent selling interest. Investor focus is now turning to a series of key central bank rate decisions in the days ahead, with the Federal Reserve front and centre.
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Crude oil futures  settle at $57.13
Crude oil futures  settle at $57.13
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Crude oil futures settle at $57.13
Down $1.16 or -1.99%
Not too bad of a day for oil, given the circumstances
Not too bad of a day for oil, given the circumstances
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Not too bad of a day for oil, given the circumstances
An output hike from OPEC didn't break the April low
US Dollar drops after TWD surge despite strong data
US Dollar drops after TWD surge despite strong data
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US Dollar drops after TWD surge despite strong data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies, posted mild gains on Monday as the Taiwan Dollar surged over 5%. The move sparked a broader rally in Asian currencies amid speculation of FX conversions by exporters.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises past $33.00 on weak US Dollar
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises past $33.00 on weak US Dollar
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises past $33.00 on weak US Dollar
Silver's price advanced close to 1% on Monday, as the US Dollar (USD) remains pressured due to US President Donald Trump's tariffs and appetite for the haven’s appeal of precious metals like Gold and the grey metal.
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Trump says he bets Canada's Carney wants to make a deal in Tuesday visit
Trump says he bets Canada's Carney wants to make a deal in Tuesday visit
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Trump says he bets Canada's Carney wants to make a deal in Tuesday visit
Just a reminder that Carney will visit the White House tomorrow
Trump says will meet with film industry to make sure it's happy with tariff idea
Trump says will meet with film industry to make sure it's happy with tariff idea
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Trump says will meet with film industry to make sure it's happy with tariff idea
Trump is really walking this one back
Politics
Morgan Stanley: What we expect from the FOMC on Wed and the BoE on Thurs
Morgan Stanley: What we expect from the FOMC on Wed and the BoE on Thurs
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Morgan Stanley: What we expect from the FOMC on Wed and the BoE on Thurs
It's a big week for central bank decisions
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Gold roars above $3,300 as USD tumbles, Fed countdown begins
Gold roars above $3,300 as USD tumbles, Fed countdown begins
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Gold roars above $3,300 as USD tumbles, Fed countdown begins
Gold (XAU/USD) prices jumped over 2%, or more than $70, on Monday as the Greenback was battered, although positive economic data from the United States (US) suggests the economy remains solid. XAU/USD trades at $3,321 after bouncing off daily lows of $3,237.
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SEO
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Macroeconomics
Dow Jones Industrial Average finds slim gains on tepid Monday
Dow Jones Industrial Average finds slim gains on tepid Monday
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Dow Jones Industrial Average finds slim gains on tepid Monday
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose slightlyon Monday, extending the ongoing equity recovery even as investor sentiment continues to churn in the face of constantly changing trade policies from the US administration.
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SEO
USD/CAD stabilizes as Carney-Trump summit, Fed outlook, and economic data loom
USD/CAD stabilizes as Carney-Trump summit, Fed outlook, and economic data loom
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USD/CAD stabilizes as Carney-Trump summit, Fed outlook, and economic data loom
USD/CAD is treading water as investors weigh the geopolitical significance of Tuesday’s scheduled meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump, alongside a series of high-impact economic releases expected to shape monetary policy outlooks. 
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