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Weekly update on interest rate expectations
What are the market expectations for interest rates for G8FX
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Gemini Selects Malta as Hub for MiCA Framework
Gemini, the crypto exchange backed by the Winklevoss twins, has obtained a new license in Malta, which will also serve as its hub for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the company anno...

Oil: Specs add to Brent long – ING
Despite the rally in crude oil prices running out of steam towards the end of last week, ICE Brent still managed to settle almost 1.3% higher on the week and remain above US$80/bbl, ING's commodity analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note.
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From Oath to $TRUMP: Inauguration Day Swears in a President & a Meme Coin Market Frenzy!
$TRUMP meme coin shakes up crypto markets with a surprise launch by President-elect Donald Trump. Explore the explosive growth, controversies, and implications of this new political crypto phenomenon.
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GBP: Staying offered – ING
EUR/GBP is staying bid near the recent high of 0.8450/60, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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Reminder: US markets will be closed today
But we do have Trump's inauguration to watch out for
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USD: Looking out for executive orders – ING
The big day has finally arrived. Financial markets are on tenterhooks to see what executive orders newly elected US President Donald Trump will enact on his first day.
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Copper Technical Analysis - The focus remains on China and Trump's tariffs
It's been a great month for copper as the market looks forward to improving global growth. What's next?
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Spotware Concludes iFX Expo Dubai 2025 with Award for Best Trading Platform MEA
Spotware celebrates a successful iFX Expo Dubai 2025, highlighted by winning the prestigious UF AWARDS MEA 2025 for Best Trading Platform MEA.
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Shifting Landscape: CFD Brokers Face Direct Challenge from Crypto Exchanges, Fintechs
There is an emerging trend in the retail forex and CFD brokerage sector. Today, Forex and CFD brokers find themselves fighting not only existing competition but also new competition in neo-brokers,...
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Crude Oil Futures (CL) Analysis for Today
According to the TradeCompass, oil is bullish above: $77.54 – signaling upside momentum if crossed. And oil is bearish below: $76.97 – indicating a bearish stage if breached. Trade oil wisely with the daily compass, and always trade at your own risk.
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Taurex Announces $1 Million Insurance Coverage for Client Funds
The $1 million insurance policy reinforces Taurex's commitment to security, transparency, and trust.

Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Monday, according to FXStreet data.
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KuCoin Lists TRUMP Crypto Token and Taps Legal Chief for CEO
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin , appointed BC Wong as its new Chief Executive Officer and launched trading for the Official Trump (TRUMP) token on its spot trading platform.

Bitcoin at fresh record highs as Trump meme coin sparks buying fever
The "crypto president" lives up to his name
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SNB total sight deposits w.e. 17 January CHF 445.3 bn vs CHF 445.1 bn prior
Latest data released by the SNB - 20 January 2025
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Crude Oil Technical Analysis – The squeeze paused around the key $80 handle
Crude oil eventually reached the $80 handle in a 12% squeeze following the breakout of the range. What’s next?
Oil

Why Is Bitcoin Up? BTC Price Tests New ATH Ahead of Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Bitcoin price surges to a record $109,350 ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. Explore why Bitcoin price is going up, pro-crypto policies, technical analysis, and 2025 price predictions.
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Market Outlook for the Week of 20th - 24th January
The highlights of the week include the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, inflation data for Canada and New Zealand, and the BoJ meeting
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Gold Technical Analysis – Eyes on a potential breakout of the range
Gold is trading near the top of the range as a potential breakout is being eyed amid positive catalysts. What’s next?
Gold

Melania Trump Launches $MELANIA Meme Coin Amid $TRUMP Coin Drama
Melania Trump launches $MELANIA coin following $TRUMP coin’s debut. Dive into the price swings, crypto drama, and what’s next for meme coins.
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Melania
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European indices little changed at the open today
A more tentative mood to kick start the new week
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China reportedly set to promote Zou Lan to PBOC deputy governor
Zou Lan is the head of the monetary policy department at the Chinese central bank
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After Working for Microsoft, IBM, and IronFX, Brett David Will Lead Sales at FXGlobe
Although his career began in technology companies, he has been directly involved in the Contracts for Difference (CFD) industry for the past eight years.

DHF Capital Posts Record $1 Billion Trading Volume as Risk Strategy Pays Off
DHF Capital S.A., a Luxembourg-based securitization company, reported positive trading results across all its funds in 2024, executing over 10,000 trades while maintaining consistent profit factors.
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What are the main events for today?
Trump's Inauguration is the main event on the agenda
market overview

ECB’s Holzmann: A rate cut is not a foregone conclusion for me at all
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Robert Holzmann said in a Politico interview on Monday, “a rate cut is not a foregone conclusion for me at all.” Additional quotes Latest data shows inflation well above 2% in December.
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Switzerland December producer and import prices 0.0% vs -0.6% m/m prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 20 January 2025
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ECB's Holzmann: A rate cut is not a foregone conclusion for me at all
Remarks by ECB policymaker, Robert Holzmann, to Politico
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Eurostoxx futures flat in early European trading
A more tepid mood as we look to get the session underway
Stocks

Forex Today: US Dollar retreats on Trump's Inauguration Day
Here is what you need to know on Monday, January 20: The US Dollar (USD) stays on the back foot to start the week as investors gear up for Donald Trump's second inauguration.
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Germany December PPI -0.1% vs +0.2% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 20 January 2025
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FCA Is Considering Easing Consumer Duty Rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom is considering reducing the regulatory burden on firms by removing the “need for a Consumer Duty Board Champion” and delaying the introdu...
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UK Consumer Duty

FX option expiries for Jan 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Jan 20 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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A quiet one on the agenda to start the week
It is also a US holiday but we have Trump's inauguration to look forward to
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD weaker session – no tariff news is good news
Forex news for Asian trading on Monday, January 20, 2025
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Is the Stock Market Open Today?
Here's what's open and closed for trading today on Monday, January 20, 2025
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Stocks

Japan Tertiary Industry Index (MoM) (Nov) -0.3% (expected 0.1%, prior 0.1%)
A miss on estimates will not be welcome news for the Bank of Japan.
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