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A non-consensus trade opportunity as the selloff in crude oil gathers attention
Crude oil has been selling off hard as the focus has been on higher supply fears but a non-consensus trade opportunity on higher prices could be in the cards
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Will EU trade pivot away from the US? – Standard Chartered
The US has become the EU’s dominant trade partner in the last decade; tariffs could end that dominance. The UK offers the biggest near-term opportunity to boost trade flows via TCA renegotiation.
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USD: US economy contracts ahead of nonfarm payrolls report – MUFG
The US dollar has continued to rebound ahead of tomorrow’s nonfarm payrolls report for April. It has resulted in the dollar index rising back above the 100.00-level overnight although US dollar gains are mainly against the yen.
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EUR/USD bounces back intraday as US Dollar struggles to extend recovery
EUR/USD recovers its initial losses after sliding to near 1.1285 and flattens around 1.1330 during European trading hours on Thursday.
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JPY: BoJ expresses more caution over delivering further rate hikes – MUFG
The yen has weakened overnight following the BoJ’s latest policy meeting. It has helped to lift USD/JPY back above 144.50 as the pair moves further above the low of 139.89 set on 22nd April.
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Former US Treasury Sec. Yellen: Trump tariffs to have 'tremendously adverse' impact
Former US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that US President Donald “Trump’s tariffs to have a 'tremendously adverse' impact on the economy.”
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FCA Warns Tech Firms Not Doing Enough to Stop Illegal Forex Finfluencer
The UK FCA asked lawmakers to introduce stricter rules for technology firms and social media influencers promoting unauthorised financial products.
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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CAD strengthens on trade optimism and BOC caution – BBH
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is outperforming most major currencies, BBH FX analysts report.
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BOJ holds rates, slashes forecasts – Yen falls – BBH
As was widely expected, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) left the policy rate unchanged at 0.50%. The decision was unanimous. The BOJ also reiterated its hawkish guidance that it will continue to raise the policy rate if the outlook for economic activity and prices will be realized.
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USD/JPY rises post-BoJ – Société Générale
USD/JPY pushed higher after the Bank of Japan held policy steady and delivered a dovish message, but we continue to expect gradual JPY appreciation as safe haven demand and domestic inflows persist despite near-term positioning risks, Société Générale's FX analysts note.
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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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Former US Treasury Secretary Yellen: Trump tariffs to have 'tremendously adverse' impact
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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
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
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 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 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.
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US futures continue to hold up in European morning trade
S&P 500 futures up 1.1% on the day
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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
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
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
Final data released by S&P Global - 1 May 2025
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UK March mortgage approvals 64.31k vs 64.80k expected
Latest data released by the BOE - 1 May 2025
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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Pound Sterling bounces back as investors digest global risks to UK economy
The Pound Sterling (GBP) bounces back against its major peers on Thursday in the European session. The British currency recovers despite fears that the global trade war will hurt the United Kingdom’s (UK) economic outlook.
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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
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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BOJ governor Ueda: If the outlook changes, then we will need to adjust our policy
Ueda continues with his press conference
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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 continues to edge lower as the market unwinds some of the overstretched positions built on stagflationary expectations. What’s next?
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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