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Japan not keep for compromise in US trade talks
Japan not keep for compromise in US trade talks
Japan wants all the auto tariffs removed
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Finds temporary support near 145.00
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Finds temporary support near 145.00
The USD/JPY pair recoups some of its initial losses and rebounds to near 145.50 during North American trading hours on Friday, while it is still 0.1% down.
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There has only been one negative day in the S&P 500 since April 21
There has only been one negative day in the S&P 500 since April 21
US stock futures up modestly as the bulls try for fifth day in a row
Mexican Peso falls against the Greenback despite US Sentiment miss
Mexican Peso falls against the Greenback despite US Sentiment miss
The Mexican peso (MXN) is trading lower against the US dollar (USD) on Friday, extending losses following Thursday’s rate cut by the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), which had been widely anticipated.
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Capital.com’s Chief Product & Technology Officer Departs After Three Years
Capital.com’s Chief Product & Technology Officer Departs After Three Years
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Capital.com’s Chief Product & Technology Officer Departs After Three Years
Dana Massey, the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Capital.com, has announced that he is stepping down.
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US April housing starts 1.361m vs 1.365m expected
US April housing starts 1.361m vs 1.365m expected
US housing starts and building permits data for April 2025
US April import prices +0.1% vs -0.4% expected
US April import prices +0.1% vs -0.4% expected
US import/export prices for April 2025
The Future of Trading: The Rise of Novice to Pro Traders
The Future of Trading: The Rise of Novice to Pro Traders
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The Future of Trading: The Rise of Novice to Pro Traders
Greg Rubin, Head of Axi Select outlined the group’s goals and program structure.
USD/CAD extends consolidation ahead of US Consumer Sentiment data
USD/CAD extends consolidation ahead of US Consumer Sentiment data
USD/CAD is trading flat around 1.3960 at the time of writing on Friday, showing little to no directional bias as the pair remains confined within a narrow weekly range.
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INFINOX Welcomes Aditya Singh as Head of Product and Strategy
INFINOX Welcomes Aditya Singh as Head of Product and Strategy
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INFINOX Welcomes Aditya Singh as Head of Product and Strategy
His appointment signals INFINOX’s investment in building a high-impact leadership team
Inflation expectations in the UMich report later in the day will be interesting
Inflation expectations in the UMich report later in the day will be interesting
Will expectations ease now that things got better on the tariffs front or will they increase further?
EUR stuck around 1.12 with risk in Fed pricing – Scotiabank
EUR stuck around 1.12 with risk in Fed pricing – Scotiabank
EUR/USD is extending its recent, quiet consolidation around 1.12 and trading with modest support into Friday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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CAD consolidating within a right range and finding support from spreads – Scotiabank
CAD consolidating within a right range and finding support from spreads – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is entering Friday’s NA session flat vs. the USD as it consolidates around the midpoint of this week’s range, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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US Dollar goes nowhere after President Trump said the U.S. will unilaterally set tariffs
US Dollar goes nowhere after President Trump said the U.S. will unilaterally set tariffs
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is trading flat around 100.80. The DXY is for now able to avoid a weekly loss while market participants are starting to raise questions over the stability of the Greenback.
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Major currencies little changed, gold falls back
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Major currencies little changed, gold falls back
Forex news from the European morning session on May 16, 2025
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First new market forecasts for Platinum and Palladium – Commerzbank
First new market forecasts for Platinum and Palladium – Commerzbank
A market-leading refiner of Platinum group metals headquartered in London yesterday published its new forecasts for the supply and demand of Platinum group metals, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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Markets quiet but USD looks vulnerable on pause in Fed cut fade trade – Scotiabank
Markets quiet but USD looks vulnerable on pause in Fed cut fade trade – Scotiabank
Markets are quiet heading into Friday’s NA session with limited movement across most of the G10 currencies and minimal dispersion in terms of performance, aside from NZD (outperforming on higher than expected inflation expectation data) and SEK (underperforming in response to Riksbank Gov.
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GTCFX Appoints CCO with 13 Years at Alpari Following FinCom Approval
GTCFX Appoints CCO with 13 Years at Alpari Following FinCom Approval
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GTCFX Appoints CCO with 13 Years at Alpari Following FinCom Approval
Mikhail S. announced on LinkedIn today that he has started a new role as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at GTCFX.
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AUD/USD holds key level of 0.6400, RBA monetary policy in focus
AUD/USD holds key level of 0.6400, RBA monetary policy in focus
The AUD/USD pair is slightly higher to near 0.6420 during European trading hours on Friday, but is inside Thursday’s trading range. The Aussie pair is expected to trade broadly sideways as investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decision, which will be announced on Tuesday.
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Gold on the rollercoaster – Commerzbank
Gold on the rollercoaster – Commerzbank
"The price of Gold went on a bit of a rollercoaster ride on Thursday, Commerzbank's Head of FX and Commodity Research Thu Lan Nguyen notes.
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OPEC still sees undersupplied Oil market – Commerzbank
OPEC still sees undersupplied Oil market – Commerzbank
OPEC has also confirmed its forecasts for Oil demand, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides to near $32.30 on US-China trade optimism
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides to near $32.30 on US-China trade optimism
Silver price (XAG/USD) falls sharply to near $32.30 during European trading hours on Friday. The white metal is down over 1% as investors become increasingly confident about a trade deal between the United States (US) and China.
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IEA sees Oil market still significantly oversupplied despite higher demand forecast – Commerzbank
IEA sees Oil market still significantly oversupplied despite higher demand forecast – Commerzbank
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has left its forecast for the increase in global Oil demand virtually unchanged. It expects growth of 740 thousand and 760 thousand barrels per day this year and next year respectively. However, demand momentum is expected to slow over the course of the year.
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Cut Costs, Keep Traders — NYCServers Expands Free VPS Program for Brokers
Cut Costs, Keep Traders — NYCServers Expands Free VPS Program for Brokers
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Cut Costs, Keep Traders — NYCServers Expands Free VPS Program for Brokers
NYCServers is now onboarding new partners globally and expanding its program
Gold falls as trade tensions ease and Fed outlook shifts – Commerzbank
Gold falls as trade tensions ease and Fed outlook shifts – Commerzbank
The price of Gold has come under considerable pressure in recent days, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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UK: EU trade deal remains the biggest prize – Standard Chartered
UK: EU trade deal remains the biggest prize – Standard Chartered
The UK government is aiming to build on recent momentum after trade deals with the US and India. The UK-EU summit on 19 May presents an opportunity to start reducing non-tariff barriers.
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Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul set to begin shortly
Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul set to begin shortly
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Oil gains on trade optimism, then slips on Iran talks – Commerzbank
Oil gains on trade optimism, then slips on Iran talks – Commerzbank
Oil prices rose significantly earlier this week, before falling again recently, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Friday, according to FXStreet data.
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Exclusive: Prop Brand Fuze Traders Will Merge with CFDs Broker Kubera Markets
Exclusive: Prop Brand Fuze Traders Will Merge with CFDs Broker Kubera Markets
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Exclusive: Prop Brand Fuze Traders Will Merge with CFDs Broker Kubera Markets
Fuze Traders, a prop trading platform based in Switzerland, is set to merge with Labuan-regulated Kubera Markets, which operates as a contracts for differences (CFDs) broker, FinanceMagnates.
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JPY: No summer hike – Commerzbank
JPY: No summer hike – Commerzbank
The Japanese economy has not gotten off to a particularly good start this year. According to GDP figures published this morning, economic output declined slightly in the first quarter, falling by 0.2% compared with the previous quarter.
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USD/CNH: Expected to trade in a sideways range of 7.1970/7.2190 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Expected to trade in a sideways range of 7.1970/7.2190 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade in a sideways range of 7.1970/7.2190. In the longer run, a breach of 7.2330 would indicate that the likelihood of USD declining to 7.1700 has faded, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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USD/CNH: 2-way trades likely – OCBC
USD/CNH: 2-way trades likely – OCBC
USD/CNY fix continues to come in slightly softer (and below spot) for the whole week, last seen trading at 7.2057 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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EUR/USD declines as US consumer inflation expectations rise further
EUR/USD declines as US consumer inflation expectations rise further
EUR/USD slides to near 1.11500 during North American trading hours on Friday. The major currency pair weakens as the US Dollar (USD) turns positive after recovering initial losses, following the release of the flash United States (US) consumer sentiment and inflation expectations data for May.
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USD/JPY: Upward momentum has dissipated – UOB Group
USD/JPY: Upward momentum has dissipated – UOB Group
Scope for USD to grind lower and test 144.95 vs Japanese Yen (JPY); a sustained break below this level seems unlikely. In the longer run, upward momentum has dissipated; USD is expected to consolidate in a range of 144.50/148.50 for now, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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What are the interest rates expectations after this week's events and data?
What are the interest rates expectations after this week's events and data?
Expectations consolidated for most central banks. The economic data will determine the next direction for the repricing.
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USD/JPY: Short bias on the daily charts – OCBC
USD/JPY: Short bias on the daily charts – OCBC
USD/JPY continued to trade lower amid decline in UST yields. Pair was last at 145.59 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
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