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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?
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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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China
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Pound Sterling gives back majority gains against US Dollar on upbeat US NFP
Pound Sterling gives back majority gains against US Dollar on upbeat US NFP
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is off from the day's high of 1.3320 against the US Dollar (USD) in Friday's North American session. The GBP/USD pair pares some of its intraday gains as the US Dollar bounces back after the release of the upbeat United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for April.
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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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By Finance Magnates
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!
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Germany April final manufacturing PMI 48.4 vs 48.0 prelim
Germany April final manufacturing PMI 48.4 vs 48.0 prelim
Final reading released by HCOB - 2 May 2025
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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Italy April manufacturing PMI 49.3 vs 47.0 expected
Italy April manufacturing PMI 49.3 vs 47.0 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 2 May 2025
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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Switzerland April manufacturing PMI 45.8 vs 48.6 expected
Switzerland April manufacturing PMI 45.8 vs 48.6 expected
Latest data released by Procure - 2 May 2025
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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Technical Analysis
Majors
Spain April manufacturing PMI 48.1 vs 50.0 expected
Spain April manufacturing PMI 48.1 vs 50.0 expected
Latest data released by HCOB - 2 May 2025
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
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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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By Finance Magnates
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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By Finance Magnates
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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Commodities
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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By Finance Magnates
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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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
market overview
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
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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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Options
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HYCM's Dubai Entity Was Sold to Its Management Duo for £1.4 Million
HYCM's Dubai Entity Was Sold to Its Management Duo for £1.4 Million
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By Finance Magnates
HYCM's Dubai Entity Was Sold to Its Management Duo for £1.4 Million
Roger Bach and Stavros Lambouris acquired control of the Dubai unit of CFDs broker HYCM in a management buyout at the beginning of 2024 for £1.
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FX option expiries for 2 May 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 2 May 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
USD/CHF flat lines near 0.8300 ahead of US NFP release
USD/CHF flat lines near 0.8300 ahead of US NFP release
The USD/CHF pair trades on a flat note around 0.8290 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the release of the highly anticipated US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which is due later on Friday. 
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Macroeconomics
Breaking: US Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 177,000 in April vs. 130,000 expected
Breaking: US Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 177,000 in April vs. 130,000 expected
Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) in the United States (US) rose by 177,000 in April, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday. This reading followed the 185,000 increase (revised from 228,000) reported in March and came in better than the analysts' estimate of 130,000.
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Hovers near 100.00 after breaking above descending channel
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Hovers near 100.00 after breaking above descending channel
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is losing ground after registering gains in the previous three successive sessions, trading near 100.10 at the time of writing.
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EUR/USD moves away from multi-week low, retakes 1.1300 ahead of Eurozone CPI/US NFP
EUR/USD moves away from multi-week low, retakes 1.1300 ahead of Eurozone CPI/US NFP
The EUR/USD pair attracts some buyers during the Asian session on Friday and looks to build on the intraday move up beyond the 1.1300 round-figure mark.
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Inflation
NFP
CentralBanks
Currencies
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Gold
Metals
Commodities
India
The positive animal spirits stick towards the final stretch of the week
The positive animal spirits stick towards the final stretch of the week
US futures marked higher amid more hopeful optimism on US-China trade
market overview
Gold price sits near daily high on weaker USD; focus remains glued to US NFP report
Gold price sits near daily high on weaker USD; focus remains glued to US NFP report
Gold price (XAU/USD) touches a fresh daily high during the early part of the European session on Friday, though the intraday move-up lacks bullish conviction and remains below the $3,260-3,265 support breakpoint.
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Fed
SEO
Gold
Commodities
WTI rises to near $59.50 due to potential easing of US-China tensions
WTI rises to near $59.50 due to potential easing of US-China tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price extended gains for a second consecutive session, trading near $59.40 per barrel during Asian trading hours on Friday.
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WTI
Macroeconomics
Commodities
Majors
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Off ramp emerging for tariffs? S&P 500 futures jump
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Off ramp emerging for tariffs? S&P 500 futures jump
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, May 2, 2025
Session wrap
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NZD/USD rises above 0.5900 as New Zealand Dollar advances due to improving sentiment
NZD/USD rises above 0.5900 as New Zealand Dollar advances due to improving sentiment
NZD/USD is recovering its losses from the previous session, trading around 0.5930 during the Asian hours on Friday.
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NewZealand
NZDUSD
Macroeconomics
Its not just gold - Goldman Sachs says Asian currencies to benefit from USD losing status
Its not just gold - Goldman Sachs says Asian currencies to benefit from USD losing status
US dollar is still about 17% overvalued based on Goldman’s valuation models
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