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USDCAD extends to the upside
USDCAD extends to the upside
Moves above the swing area/100 hour MA
USD/CAD price analysis: Consolidation holds below 1.3900 as Fed and trade policy risks loom
USD/CAD price analysis: Consolidation holds below 1.3900 as Fed and trade policy risks loom
The USD/CAD pair trades modestly higher around 1.3800 during Wednesday’s North American session, bouncing within a tight range after testing six-month lows earlier in the week.
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Stocks still higher but trading at session lows
Stocks still higher but trading at session lows
S&P and NASDAQ indices tested their 200 hour moving averages and found willing sellers
Dow Jones soars close to 500 points as Trump calms Powell firing fears, China tariff relief eyed
Dow Jones soars close to 500 points as Trump calms Powell firing fears, China tariff relief eyed
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rallied over 490 points or close to 1.30% on Wednesday amid traders' relief on a possible de-escalation of the US-China trade war and US President Donald Trump's comment that he doesn’t plan to remove Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell.
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EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Pair trades near 0.8600 amid neutral short-term signals
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Pair trades near 0.8600 amid neutral short-term signals
The EURGBP pair eased slightly on Wednesday, slipping toward the lower end of its recent consolidation range after the European session. The pair was last seen hovering near the 0.8600 area, reflecting a mild pullback within a still-bullish technical setup.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: No unilateral tariff cuts for China
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: No unilateral tariff cuts for China
On Wednesday, United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent crossed the wires to discuss the trade war between China and his country. He commented that President Donald Trump has not offered to unilaterally lower tariffs on China.
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GBPUSD dips back toward the 200 hour MA
GBPUSD dips back toward the 200 hour MA
The rising 200-hour MA comes in at 1.32573
New Eurex Futures to Offer Hedging Tool for European Union Bonds
New Eurex Futures to Offer Hedging Tool for European Union Bonds
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By Finance Magnates
New Eurex Futures to Offer Hedging Tool for European Union Bonds
Eurex has announced it will launch futures on EU bonds starting in September. The new instrument aims to give traders a way to hedge exposure or gain market access and comes at a time when interest...
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Edges lower toward 1.1400 zone despite bullish trend structure
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Edges lower toward 1.1400 zone despite bullish trend structure
The EUR/USD pair eased lower on Wednesday, retreating slightly toward the 1.1400 zone after a recent bullish streak.
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Currencies
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Majors
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Bessent: No unilateral offer from Trump to cut China tariffs
Bessent: No unilateral offer from Trump to cut China tariffs
Some comments from Bessent and initial downside in stock markets
Politics
USD
EURUSD breaks below 200 hour MA
EURUSD breaks below 200 hour MA
Key support down at 1.0271 – 1.1275
GBP/USD slips beneath 1.3300 as USD gains on Powell relief and trade optimism
GBP/USD slips beneath 1.3300 as USD gains on Powell relief and trade optimism
The Pound Sterling (GBP) depreciates against the Greenback on Wednesday, yet slightly recovered after diving to four-day lows of 1.3230. Traders seemed relieved that US President Donald Trump, although angry with Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Powell, is not looking to sack him.
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Canadian travel to US shows shows a steep decline
Canadian travel to US shows shows a steep decline
Statistics Canada released February travel data
US: How much revenue can tariffs bring? – Standard Chartered
US: How much revenue can tariffs bring? – Standard Chartered
Tariff revenue won't compensate for the fiscal costs of TCJA extensions. Added tariff revenues will be below 1% of GDP – most likely 0.5-0.9% of GDP. Unfunded tax cuts could put further upward pressure on US rates, Standard Chartered's analysts report.
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CAD unruffled by overnight swings, holds range – Scotiabank
CAD unruffled by overnight swings, holds range – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed on the day as spot continues to consolidate.
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GBP jostled by sentiment, headline risks – Scotiabank
GBP jostled by sentiment, headline risks – Scotiabank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens and enters Wednesday’s American session with a modest decline, trading in tandem with the Euro (EUR), around the Trump trade/Fed headlines, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Revolut’s EU Trading Unit Gains MiFID II Upgrade from Lithuania Following €3.5 Million Fine
Revolut’s EU Trading Unit Gains MiFID II Upgrade from Lithuania Following €3.5 Million Fine
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By Finance Magnates
Revolut’s EU Trading Unit Gains MiFID II Upgrade from Lithuania Following €3.5 Million Fine
Revolut Securities Europe UAB (RSEUAB), the European trading subsidiary of Revolut, has received a license upgrade from the Bank of Lithuania.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD jumps to near $33 as US-China trade tensions ease
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD jumps to near $33 as US-China trade tensions ease
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades firmly around $33.00 during North American trading hours on Wednesday. The white metal strengthens as fears of an intense trade war between the United States (US) and China have diminished after President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of a deal with Beijing.
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S&P global manufacturing PMI for April 50.7 versus 49.1 estimate.
S&P global manufacturing PMI for April 50.7 versus 49.1 estimate.
S&P global manufacturing and services PMI data for April 2025.
White House considers slashing China tariffs to de-escalate trade war – WSJ
White House considers slashing China tariffs to de-escalate trade war – WSJ
The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the White House is considering slashing tariffs on Chinese goods to de-escalate the trade conflict.
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Politics
Macroeconomics
JPY fades as sentiment recovers – Scotiabank
JPY fades as sentiment recovers – Scotiabank
Japanese Yen (JPY) is soft, down 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming most of the G10 currencies, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CME Group FX Volumes Jump 17% as Q1 Revenue Hits Record $1.6 Billion
CME Group FX Volumes Jump 17% as Q1 Revenue Hits Record $1.6 Billion
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By Finance Magnates
CME Group FX Volumes Jump 17% as Q1 Revenue Hits Record $1.6 Billion
CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME ) reported a significant surge in foreign exchange (Forex) trading volumes as part of its record-breaking first quarter performance, with FX volumes jumping 16.
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EUR consolidated around 1.14 – Scotiabank
EUR consolidated around 1.14 – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is soft and entering Wednesday’s NA session with a modest decline against the US Dollar (USD), having recovered from a short-lived bout of early Asian session weakness, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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