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What is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?
What is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?
Knowing the range of expectations is important, but the distribution of forecasts is another key input in the market's reaction.
EUR/USD gains as US Dollar corrects, Eurozone HICP accelerates in April
EUR/USD gains as US Dollar corrects, Eurozone HICP accelerates in April
EUR/USD holds initial gains to near 1.3300 in Friday’s European session. The major currency remains firm near the day’s high after the release of the hotter-than-expected preliminary Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data for April. 
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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Earnings Reports of Big Tech: CapEx Surge in AI
Earnings Reports of Big Tech: CapEx Surge in AI
Tech giants are ramping up AI investments and the market's mixed reactions, with Microsoft & Meta leading the charge while Apple & Amazon face uncertainty. Will massive CapEx in AI pay off? Follow the price action for the final verdict.
Japan’s Kato: We'll continue to ask the US to reconsider tariffs
Japan’s Kato: We'll continue to ask the US to reconsider tariffs
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday, “we'll continue to ask the US to reconsider tariffs,” per the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
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FXSpotStream's April Volume Hits $122 Billion, Marks Fourth Consecutive Rise
FXSpotStream's April Volume Hits $122 Billion, Marks Fourth Consecutive Rise
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FXSpotStream's April Volume Hits $122 Billion, Marks Fourth Consecutive Rise
FXSpotStream has reported a strong month of trading activity, with its average daily volume (ADV) reaching a new record of $122 billion in April 2025.
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Eurozone Preliminary HICP inflation steadies at 2.2% YoY in April vs. 2.1% expected
Eurozone Preliminary HICP inflation steadies at 2.2% YoY in April vs. 2.1% expected
The Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) increased 2.2% year-over-year (YoY) in April, at the same pace as seen in March, the official data released by Eurostat showed Friday. The market consensus was for a 2.1% reading in the reported period.
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Eurozone March unemployment rate 6.2% vs 6.1% expected
Eurozone March unemployment rate 6.2% vs 6.1% expected
Latest data released by Eurostat - 2 May 2025
WTI slides back closer to mid-$58.00s; bearish potential seems intact
WTI slides back closer to mid-$58.00s; bearish potential seems intact
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices struggles to capitalize on its modest intraday move up and drops to a fresh daily low, close to mid-$58.00s during the first half of the European session on Friday.
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Gold looks set for weekly loss as news of trade talks curb haven demand
Gold looks set for weekly loss as news of trade talks curb haven demand
Gold (XAU/USD) trades around $3,250 on Friday,  recovering slightly from two-week lows after three straight days of losses. The losing streak that took place this week was the sum of a whole package of headlines that all had one theme in common: easing on tariffs. 
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – Dollar shorts unwind as de-escalation gathers steam
USDJPY Technical Analysis – Dollar shorts unwind as de-escalation gathers steam
The USDJPY pair continues to edge higher supported by more and more de-escalation on the trade front and a dovish BoJ. What’s next?
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $32.60 as USD corrects ahead of US NFP
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $32.60 as USD corrects ahead of US NFP
Silver price (XAG/USD) moves higher to near $32.60 during European trading hours on Friday. The white metal gains as the US Dollar (USD) corrects ahead of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for April, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
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Pound Sterling gains against US Dollar as US-China trade tensions ease
Pound Sterling gains against US Dollar as US-China trade tensions ease
The Pound Sterling (GBP) bounces back to near 1.3320 against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after a three-day correction. The GBP/USD pair gains as the US Dollar retraces ahead of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for April, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
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The cTrader Padel League Returns this June! Game, Set...let’s Go Again!
The cTrader Padel League Returns this June! Game, Set...let’s Go Again!
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The cTrader Padel League Returns this June! Game, Set...let’s Go Again!
The cTrader Padel League returns on 16 June. Sign up to connect with industry pros, enjoy monthly matches and rise through the ranks to win!
NZD/USD appreciates to near 0.5950 ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls report
NZD/USD appreciates to near 0.5950 ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls report
NZD/USD retraces its recent losses from the previous session, trading around 0.5940 during the European hours on Friday. The upside of the pair could be restrained as signs of easing US trade tensions support the US Dollar (USD).
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Forex Today: US Dollar retreats ahead of critical April employment data
Forex Today: US Dollar retreats ahead of critical April employment data
Here is what you need to know on Friday, May 2:
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests 1.3800 support after pulling back from nine-day EMA
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Tests 1.3800 support after pulling back from nine-day EMA
The USD/CAD pair retraces its gains registered in the previous session, trading around 1.3810 during the early European hours on Friday.
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Japan trade negotiators firmly opposed the US proposal – Nikkei
Japan trade negotiators firmly opposed the US proposal – Nikkei
The Nikkei Asian Review carried a report on Friday, citing that Japan negotiators firmly opposed the US proposal.
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Japan
USDJPY
Kohl’s Fires CEO for Inappropriate Vendor Ties—Wall Street Cheers
Kohl’s Fires CEO for Inappropriate Vendor Ties—Wall Street Cheers
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Kohl’s Fires CEO for Inappropriate Vendor Ties—Wall Street Cheers
Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan fired for unethical vendor ties—and the stock rises. Wall Street celebrates, corporate accountability gets performative.
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EUR/INR: Indian Rupee cross rates down at the start of the European session
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 Friday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 95.05, with the EUR/INR pair declining from its previous close at 95.83.
VASP & MiFIR Shakeup: Inside May 2025’s Top Compliance Moves
VASP & MiFIR Shakeup: Inside May 2025’s Top Compliance Moves
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VASP & MiFIR Shakeup: Inside May 2025’s Top Compliance Moves
The third edition of the Regulatory Intelligence Insights Report has been released in response to strong feedback on earlier editions.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Strengthens above 193.00, overbought RSI warrants caution for bulls
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Strengthens above 193.00, overbought RSI warrants caution for bulls
The GBP/JPY cross drifts higher to near 193.25 during the early European session on Friday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as traders scale back their bets on further interest-rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). 
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Palladium price today: Rare metals advance at the start of the European session
Palladium price today: Rare metals advance at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a positive tone at the beginning of Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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Admirals UK Migrated EU-Resident Clients Out; 2024 Trading Volume Took a Hit
Admirals UK Migrated EU-Resident Clients Out; 2024 Trading Volume Took a Hit
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Admirals UK Migrated EU-Resident Clients Out; 2024 Trading Volume Took a Hit
The UK unit of Admirals, a contracts for differences (CFDs) broker brand, has migrated accounts held by clients resident in the European Union to another operating company located in the continenta...
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Admirals
AUD/JPY advances above 93.00 due to easing US-China trade tensions
AUD/JPY advances above 93.00 due to easing US-China trade tensions
AUD/JPY is on track for its third consecutive day of gains, hovering around the 93.20 level during the Asian session on Friday.
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The Eurozone Flash CPI and the US NFP are the main highlights, but watch out for tariff related news as that's what really matters now
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Eurostoxx futures +1.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +1.1% in early European trading
The positive vibes hold up towards the end of the week
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $59.21 per barrel, up from Thursday’s close at $58.71.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $61.79 price posted on Thursday, and trading at $62.30.
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EUR/GBP moves below 0.8500 as Pound Sterling rises on potential UK-US trade agreement
EUR/GBP moves below 0.8500 as Pound Sterling rises on potential UK-US trade agreement
EUR/GBP edges slightly lower during Asian trading on Friday, hovering around 0.8490 after posting gains in the previous two sessions. The Pound Sterling (GBP) found support amid growing optimism that the UK could secure a trade agreement with Washington.
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FX option expiries for May 2 NY cut
FX option expiries for May 2 NY cut
FX option expiries for May 2 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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