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Eurozone GDP rises 0.3% QoQ in Q1 2025 vs. 0.4% preliminary estimate
Eurozone GDP rises 0.3% QoQ in Q1 2025 vs. 0.4% preliminary estimate
The Eurozone economy expanded by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1), undermining the preliminary reading of 0.4%, according to the second estimate released by Eurostat on Thursday.
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GBP/USD: Likely to trade in a range between 1.3220 and 1.3320 – UOB Group
GBP/USD: Likely to trade in a range between 1.3220 and 1.3320 – UOB Group
Current price action is non-trending; Pound Sterling (GBP) is likely to trade in a range between 1.3220 and 1.3320. In the longer run, buildup in momentum has faded; GBP is likely to trade in a 1.3140/1.3405 range, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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EUR/USD breaks below 1.12 as USD rebounds on trade commitment headlines – Danske Bank
EUR/USD breaks below 1.12 as USD rebounds on trade commitment headlines – Danske Bank
EUR/USD slipped below 1.12 as a Bloomberg report helped the USD recover ground, but confidence in the greenback remains fragile ahead of key US data releases, Danske Bank's FX analysts report.
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USD: Evidence and speculation weighs on the USD – ING
USD: Evidence and speculation weighs on the USD – ING
The dollar is drifting a little lower against major currencies and remains tarnished by April's events. US Treasuries continue to trade on a soft footing, and whether judged against the risk-free SOFR swap rate or German bunds, they have failed to reverse much of the spread widening seen in April.
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EUR/USD: Likely to trade in a 1.1130/1.1230 range – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Likely to trade in a 1.1130/1.1230 range – UOB Group
There has been no increase in either downward or upward momentum; EUR is likely to trade in a 1.1130/1.1230 range vs US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, EUR is likely to consolidate between 1.1100 and 1.1290 for the time being, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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AUD/JPY slips toward 93.50 due to optimism over potential US-Japan trade agreement
AUD/JPY slips toward 93.50 due to optimism over potential US-Japan trade agreement
The AUD/JPY pair continues its downward trajectory for the second consecutive day, trading near 93.60 during Thursday’s European session.
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Euronext's FX Trading Business Hits New Highs as Revenue Jumps 30%
Euronext's FX Trading Business Hits New Highs as Revenue Jumps 30%
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Euronext's FX Trading Business Hits New Highs as Revenue Jumps 30%
European exchange operator Euronext reported a significant increase in its foreign exchange (Forex) trading business for the first quarter of 2025, with FX trading revenue jumping over 30% to €9.
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53% of Capital.com's Q1 Volume Came from Middle East Traders
53% of Capital.com's Q1 Volume Came from Middle East Traders
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53% of Capital.com's Q1 Volume Came from Middle East Traders
Capital.com, a provider of contracts for differences (CFDs) trading services, ended the first three months of 2025 with $656 billion in client trading volumes, an 11 per cent increase from the prev...
EUR: Staying supported – ING
EUR: Staying supported – ING
EUR/USD has found some decent support under 1.11 and we expect that to continue to be the case, ING’s FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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IEA sees more supply flowing through oil market for the year
IEA sees more supply flowing through oil market for the year
This comes amid the outlook that Saudi Arabia will step up production further
China Commerce Ministry: China always open to resolving economic, trade relations offline
China Commerce Ministry: China always open to resolving economic, trade relations offline
Comments from the Chinese Commerce Ministry on establishing mechanism for trade talks with the US
Plus500 Changes Australian CEO After 10 Years
Plus500 Changes Australian CEO After 10 Years
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Plus500 Changes Australian CEO After 10 Years
Publicly listed retail trading company Plus500 (LSE: PLUS ) has appointed Nick Scarf as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Australian entity, effective this month, as the company continues to str...
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WTI drops to near $60.50, crude Oil slides 3% on US-Iran nuclear deal hopes
WTI drops to near $60.50, crude Oil slides 3% on US-Iran nuclear deal hopes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price fell by approximately 3% on Thursday, extending the previous session’s losses of over 1%. WTI price is hovering around $60.70 per barrel during European trading hours.
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – We filled the Monday gap
USDJPY Technical Analysis – We filled the Monday gap
The USDJPY pair erased all the Monday gains and filled the gap. What’s next?
EU trade commissioner Šefčovič says will meet with Lutnick at OECD meeting
EU trade commissioner Šefčovič says will meet with Lutnick at OECD meeting
The OECD Ministerial Council Meeting will take place on 3 to 4 June
Pound Sterling outperforms US Dollar on soft US PPI, upbeat UK GDP data
Pound Sterling outperforms US Dollar on soft US PPI, upbeat UK GDP data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) jumps slightly above 1.3300 against the US Dollar in North American trading hours. The GBP/USD pair gains as the US Dollar faces selling pressure after the release of the softer-than-expected United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) report for April.
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Germany’s Klingbeil: EU prepared to act if US tariff talks fail
Germany’s Klingbeil: EU prepared to act if US tariff talks fail
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil told the parliament on Thursday, "we must respond to the US tariffs with unity and determination.”
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Forex Today: US Dollar under pressure ahead of key US data, Powell speech
Forex Today: US Dollar under pressure ahead of key US data, Powell speech
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, May 15:
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US Treasury Sec. Bessent: We are going into negotiations with China to prevent escalation again
US Treasury Sec. Bessent: We are going into negotiations with China to prevent escalation again
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, “we are going into a series of negotiations with China to prevent escalation again.”
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US Bessent: We are going into a series of negotiations with China
US Bessent: We are going into a series of negotiations with China
Comments from the US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent
NZD/USD remains stronger near 0.5900 as US Dollar struggles ahead of key economic data
NZD/USD remains stronger near 0.5900 as US Dollar struggles ahead of key economic data
NZD/USD appreciates after registering a loss of more than 0.50% in the previous session, trading around 0.5910 during the early European hours on Thursday.
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European indices hold more sluggish at the open today
European indices hold more sluggish at the open today
Equities get pushed back after the jump earlier in the week
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates edge higher at the start of the European session
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates edge higher at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade on the front foot at the beginning of Thursday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 96.11, with the EUR/INR pair rising from its previous close at 95.43.
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Trump: India offered the US a deal, one with zero tariffs
Trump: India offered the US a deal, one with zero tariffs
Further remarks from Trump, this time touching on trade
US Presi. Trump: I think we are getting very close to getting a deal with Iran
US Presi. Trump: I think we are getting very close to getting a deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, “I think we are getting very close to getting a deal with Iran.”
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VT Markets Sees “Strongest-Ever” Trading Volume in April at $720 Billion
VT Markets Sees “Strongest-Ever” Trading Volume in April at $720 Billion
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VT Markets Sees “Strongest-Ever” Trading Volume in April at $720 Billion
VT Markets, which offers trading services with contracts for differences (CFDs), handled $720 billion in trading volume in April 2025, marking its “strongest-ever” monthly figure.
Trump: I think we are getting very close to getting a deal with Iran
Trump: I think we are getting very close to getting a deal with Iran
Just yesterday, he threatened "maximum pressure" on Iran
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8400 after UK GDP data
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8400 after UK GDP data
The EUR/GBP cross pares recent gains near 0.8430 during the early European session on Thursday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) edges higher after the release of UK growth numbers.
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France April final CPI +0.8% vs +0.8% y/y prelim
France April final CPI +0.8% vs +0.8% y/y prelim
Latest data released by INSEE - 15 May 2025
eToro Shares Surge 29% in Strong Nasdaq Debut, Spark Capital Nets $530 Million
eToro Shares Surge 29% in Strong Nasdaq Debut, Spark Capital Nets $530 Million
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eToro Shares Surge 29% in Strong Nasdaq Debut, Spark Capital Nets $530 Million
Early investor Spark Capital scored a massive $530 million gain as trading platform eToro (NASDAQ: ETOR ) made a spectacular entrance into public markets on Wednesday, with shares closing 29% above...
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US PPI, US Jobless Claims and US Retail Sales, and Fed Chair Powell speech
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Palladium price today: Rare metals down at the start of the European session
Palladium price today: Rare metals down at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a negative tone at the beginning of Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Palladium (XPD) changes hands at $950.05 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $955.70.
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Switzerland April producer and import prices +0.1% vs +0.1% m/m prior
Switzerland April producer and import prices +0.1% vs +0.1% m/m prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 15 May 2025
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Thursday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $60.97 per barrel, down from Wednesday’s close at $62.45.
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Eurostoxx futures -0.3% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -0.3% in early European trading
A more tepid mood as US futures also slip
UK Preliminary GDP advances 0.7% QoQ in Q1 2025 vs. 0.6% expected
UK Preliminary GDP advances 0.7% QoQ in Q1 2025 vs. 0.6% expected
The UK economy grew 0.7% QoQ in the three months to March 2025, following a 0.1% increase in the final quarter of 2024. The data beat the estimated 0.6% rise in the reported period.
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