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GBP/USD gains on US-UK agreement, holds near 1.33
GBP/USD gains on US-UK agreement, holds near 1.33
The Pound Sterling (GBP) posted solid gains on Friday, edging up 0.41% after the announcement of a trade deal between the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday.
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US and European looking to put together 30-day ceasefire
US and European looking to put together 30-day ceasefire
Sanctions threatened if Russia doesn't agree
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EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 as bullish signals gain traction
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro steadies near 1.1300 as bullish signals gain traction
The EUR/USD pair advanced modestly on Friday, trading near the 1.1300 zone after the European session. Price action remained contained within the day’s range, reflecting steady demand despite mixed short-term momentum signals.
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GBPUSD moves up to 100/200 hour MA targets
GBPUSD moves up to 100/200 hour MA targets
The 100-hour MA is at 1.33078 and the 200-hour MA is at 1.33173
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EUR/JPY retreats from highs as Trump tariff threat tempers trade optimism
EUR/JPY retreats from highs as Trump tariff threat tempers trade optimism
The EUR/JPY pair is trading lower on Friday, weighed down by renewed US–China trade tensions, mixed economic data out of Japan, and cautious investor positioning ahead of a scheduled speech by European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel. 
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Online Trading Firm iFOREX Eyes IPO on London Stock Exchange
Online Trading Firm iFOREX Eyes IPO on London Stock Exchange
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By Finance Magnates
Online Trading Firm iFOREX Eyes IPO on London Stock Exchange
London’s capital markets may soon welcome another fintech player as online trading platform iFOREX evaluates a potential listing on the London Stock Exchange.
USD/JPY corrects to near 145.00 as US Dollar retraces, US-China trade talks in spotlight
USD/JPY corrects to near 145.00 as US Dollar retraces, US-China trade talks in spotlight
The USD/JPY pair retraces to near 145.00 during North American trading hours on Friday after failing to extend its upside above almost a month's high of 146.20 earlier in the day.
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Is it taboo to talk about shipping fraud?
Is it taboo to talk about shipping fraud?
There will obviously be transshipping
Unusual Review Pattern Observed
Unusual Review Pattern Observed
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Unusual Review Pattern Observed
A recent surge of nearly identical, overly positive reviews linked to broker Axi has raised concerns about possible spam or manipulation. Traders should approach reviews with caution and seek diverse sources of feedback when evaluating brokers.
China's Copper ore imports at record level – Commerzbank
China's Copper ore imports at record level – Commerzbank
Trade data from China also supports the impression of continued strong demand for Copper in the most important market for the metal, which is essential for electrification, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Thu Lan Nguyen notes.
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Chinese central bank has been buying Gold for six months – Commerzbank
Chinese central bank has been buying Gold for six months – Commerzbank
The Chinese central bank PBoC continued to buy Gold in April for the sixth month in a row, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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USDCHF fails at both ends of its recent range — price remains trapped
USDCHF fails at both ends of its recent range — price remains trapped
Attempts to break out of the red box range have failed on both the upside and downside
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EIA lowers forecast for US oil production – Commerzbank
EIA lowers forecast for US oil production – Commerzbank
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has revised its forecast for US crude oil production downwards, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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XTB Tops Polish Brokerage Rankings after Adding Over 25,000 Accounts in April: Report
XTB Tops Polish Brokerage Rankings after Adding Over 25,000 Accounts in April: Report
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XTB Tops Polish Brokerage Rankings after Adding Over 25,000 Accounts in April: Report
The Polish-listed brokerage firm XTB became the country’s largest brokerage by number of accounts, ending BM mBank's 15-year run at the top.
USD/CAD ticks higher to near 1.3920 as Canadian unemployment accelerates
USD/CAD ticks higher to near 1.3920 as Canadian unemployment accelerates
The USD/CAD pair moves higher to near 1.3920 in Friday’s North American session after the release of the Canadian labor market data for April.
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Doers Reuniting at Reflect Festival 2025
Doers Reuniting at Reflect Festival 2025
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Doers Reuniting at Reflect Festival 2025
Limassol will be full of startups seeking funding and scouting the next big opportunity.
US stock indices are set to open higher
US stock indices are set to open higher
Hopes for trade deals spur on buying
Canada Unemployment Rate rises to 6.9% in April vs. 6.8% expected
Canada Unemployment Rate rises to 6.9% in April vs. 6.8% expected
The Unemployment Rate in Canada edged higher to 6.9% in April from 6.7% in March, Statistics Canada reported on Friday. This reading came in above the market expectation of 6.8%.
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USDCAD pushes higher but runs into resistance. Watch the old ceiling for short-term clues
USDCAD pushes higher but runs into resistance. Watch the old ceiling for short-term clues
Break above 1.3933 needed to unlock next upside targets near 1.3977 and 1.4000
Fed's Williams: Price stability is foundational for Fed
Fed's Williams: Price stability is foundational for Fed
New York Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) President John Williams said on Friday that price stability is foundational for the Fed, per Reuters.
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Nasdaq Futures Analysis for Today
Nasdaq Futures Analysis for Today
Expecting a trading range, see the prices that define it. tradeCompass also identied the longer targets for bulls and bears, if there is a surprise.
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It's Canadian jobs day. What to watch for
It's Canadian jobs day. What to watch for
Canadian employment data is due at the bottom of the hour
Kickstart the US trading day for May w/ a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD
Kickstart the US trading day for May w/ a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD
What technical levels are in play and why for the 3 major currency pairs to kickstart the US trading session for May 9
CySEC Withdraws BDSwiss’ B2B Unit Viverno Markets’ CIF License
CySEC Withdraws BDSwiss’ B2B Unit Viverno Markets’ CIF License
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CySEC Withdraws BDSwiss’ B2B Unit Viverno Markets’ CIF License
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has withdrawn the investment firm license of Viverno Markets Ltd, the B2B unit of BDSwiss.
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80%
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80%
Forex news from the European morning session on May 9, 2025
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Gold price with ups and downs, focus on upcoming trade talks – Commerzbank
Gold price with ups and downs, focus on upcoming trade talks – Commerzbank
The price of gold fell below $3,300 per troy ounce overnight, after it rose above the $3,400 mark on Tuesday, marking its highest level since reaching a record high two weeks earlier, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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EUR entering NA session with modest gain – Scotiabank
EUR entering NA session with modest gain – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is entering Friday’s NA session with a modest 0.2% gain, still trading below 1.13 but seeing a solid recovery from a short lived decline to 1.12, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD/CNH: Downward momentum is slowing rapidly – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Downward momentum is slowing rapidly – UOB Group
Room for US Dollar (USD) to continue to rise against the Chinese Yuan (CNH), but it does not appear to have enough momentum to break above 7.2600.
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Fed's Kugler: Makes sense to maintain moderately restrictive policy rate
Fed's Kugler: Makes sense to maintain moderately restrictive policy rate
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Adriana Kugler told Bloomber TV on Friday that the policy rate is currently moderately restrictive and added that it makes sense to maintain it.
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China also imported large quantities of crude oil in April – Commerzbank
China also imported large quantities of crude oil in April – Commerzbank
Chinese refineries continued to import large quantities of crude oil in April, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
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CAD is flat and consolidating post-Fed losses – Scotiabank
CAD is flat and consolidating post-Fed losses – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is entering Friday’s NA session trading flat vs. the US Dollar (USD) as it consolidates this week’s post-Fed losses.
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