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eToro Bets on Growth Ahead of IPO: Q1 Income Slips, but Reach Expands
eToro Bets on Growth Ahead of IPO: Q1 Income Slips, but Reach Expands
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eToro Bets on Growth Ahead of IPO: Q1 Income Slips, but Reach Expands
After a strong 2024—where it posted $931 million in total commissions and $192 million in net profit—IPO-bound eToro now forecasts a lower Q1 net income between $56 million and $60 million compared...
UK and US have reached a "heads of terms" trade agreement – Sky News
UK and US have reached a "heads of terms" trade agreement – Sky News
Citing confirmation from a British government source, Sky News reported on Thursday that the UK and the US have reached a "heads of terms" agreement and a "substantive" step towards a full trade deal.
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Spain CFD Trading Base Drops to 35,000 in Fourth Straight Annual Decline
Spain CFD Trading Base Drops to 35,000 in Fourth Straight Annual Decline
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By Finance Magnates
Spain CFD Trading Base Drops to 35,000 in Fourth Straight Annual Decline
Spain's leverage trading market has collapsed to a fraction of its 2021 peak, with the number of active FX/CFD traders falling another 10% to just 35,000 in the 12 months through February, accordin...
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Remains confined in a multi-week-old range; not out of the woods yet
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Remains confined in a multi-week-old range; not out of the woods yet
The USD/CAD pair attracts buyers for the second successive day on Thursday and recovers further from the year-to-date (YTD) low, around the mid-1.3700s touched earlier this week.
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GBP/USD remains below 1.3335 – UOB Group
GBP/USD remains below 1.3335 – UOB Group
Provided Pound Sterling (GBP) remains below 1.3335 against US Dollar (USD), it could edge lower to 1.3265. In the longer run, the current price movements are part of a 1.3240/1.3450 range-trading phase, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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UK PM Starmer: You will hear more from me later today on US economic deal
UK PM Starmer: You will hear more from me later today on US economic deal
UK Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer said on Thursday, “you will hear more from me later today on the US economic deal.”
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UK and US have agreed on terms for trade deal - report
UK and US have agreed on terms for trade deal - report
Sky News reports, citing confirmation from a government source
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AUD/JPY rises toward 93.00, rebounds due to easing safe-haven demand
AUD/JPY rises toward 93.00, rebounds due to easing safe-haven demand
AUD/JPY snaps a three-day losing streak and trades around 92.90 during European hours on Thursday, buoyed by waning demand for safe-haven assets like the Japanese Yen (JPY).
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GBP: We're not as dovish as some on the BoE – ING
GBP: We're not as dovish as some on the BoE – ING
Today's Bank of England meeting should be a market mover, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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EUR/USD is tilted to the downside – UOB Group
EUR/USD is tilted to the downside – UOB Group
Bias for Euro (EUR) is tilted to the downside vs US Dollar (USD); any decline is likely limited to a test of 1.1280. In the longer run, current price movements are likely part of a consolidation phase between 1.1225 and 1.1410, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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EUR: Are long positions getting stale? – ING
EUR: Are long positions getting stale? – ING
EUR/USD has drifted lower to test support at 1.1300 today, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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The US Dollar extends gains against the JPY on positive sentiment
The US Dollar extends gains against the JPY on positive sentiment
The announcement of the outline for a trade deal with the UK is giving the greenback a boost as overstretched short positions get unwound
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UK PM Starmer: You will hear more from me later today on US economic deal
UK PM Starmer: You will hear more from me later today on US economic deal
Well, if it wasn't already clear, the deal is defintely with the UK
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Remains below nine-day EMA near 0.5950 psychological resistance
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Remains below nine-day EMA near 0.5950 psychological resistance
The NZD/USD pair extends losses for the second successive session, trading around 0.5930 during European hours on Thursday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a weakening bullish bias, as the pair trades further below the ascending channel pattern.
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Gold price sees retreat on the back of US-UK trade deal breakthrough
Gold price sees retreat on the back of US-UK trade deal breakthrough
Gold (XAU/USD) slips to $3,340 at the time of writing on Thursday, a smaller-than 1% correction in safe haven outflow, with United States (US) President Donald Trump expected to announce a trade deal agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) at a news conference at 14:00 GMT in Washington, according to
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Former LSEG Director Jumps Ship to Join TraditionData's US Team
Former LSEG Director Jumps Ship to Join TraditionData's US Team
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Former LSEG Director Jumps Ship to Join TraditionData's US Team
TraditionData, a provider of OTC financial market insights, announced today (Thursday) the appointment of Michael Suppa to its Account Management team in New York, along with several other key pers...
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Pound Sterling gains after BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%, guides gradual easing
Pound Sterling gains after BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25%, guides gradual easing
The Pound Sterling (GBP) attracts bids against its peers in Thursday’s European session after the Bank of England’s (BoE) hawkish interest rate cut decision.
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EUR/GBP remains subdued around 0.8500 due to US-UK trade deal hopes, BoE decision in focus
EUR/GBP remains subdued around 0.8500 due to US-UK trade deal hopes, BoE decision in focus
EUR/GBP is extending losses for the fourth consecutive session, trading near 0.8500 in early European hours on Thursday.
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Trader Denied Payout Over VPN Claim Sparks Prop Firm Backlash
Trader Denied Payout Over VPN Claim Sparks Prop Firm Backlash
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Trader Denied Payout Over VPN Claim Sparks Prop Firm Backlash
A trader recently accused Instant Funding of denying his payout after scaling a $10,000 account to $40,000, citing VPN usage without giving him a chance to defend himself. Another trader explained the flagged connection was likely corporate security software, not a VPN. The incident has sparked fresh backlash against prop firms for vague rule enforcement and lack of transparency.
Gold Technical Analysis – Trump’s announcement weighs on the precious metal
Gold Technical Analysis – Trump’s announcement weighs on the precious metal
Trump’s announcement on a trade deal with the UK is weighing on gold as some positions get unwound on positive expectations. What’s next?
Traders Call Out FundingTraders for Post-Challenge Rejections
Traders Call Out FundingTraders for Post-Challenge Rejections
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FxVerify By at FxVerify
Traders Call Out FundingTraders for Post-Challenge Rejections
Traders are calling out FundingTraders for rejecting funded accounts even after challenge rules were met. Tweets from @King_Shawn246 and @TheEuroTrader1 reveal growing frustration over vague rejections tied to “broader risk management,” prompting calls for clearer funding criteria and greater transparency from prop firms.
Bitcoin Miner Phoenix Group Posts $154 Million Loss and 54% Revenue Decline in Q1 2025
Bitcoin Miner Phoenix Group Posts $154 Million Loss and 54% Revenue Decline in Q1 2025
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By Finance Magnates
Bitcoin Miner Phoenix Group Posts $154 Million Loss and 54% Revenue Decline in Q1 2025
Phoenix Group, the first UAE-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company (ADX: PHX ), reported a loss of $153.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, a stark reversal from the $66.
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Forex Today: US Dollar rebounds after Fed, attention turns to BoE
Forex Today: US Dollar rebounds after Fed, attention turns to BoE
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, May 8:
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China's MOFCOM: US needs to be prepared to revoke unilateral tariffs
China's MOFCOM: US needs to be prepared to revoke unilateral tariffs
Comments from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce
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European equities hold higher at the open today
European equities hold higher at the open today
Stocks stay buoyed by trade optimism to start the session
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US Dollar Index advances to near 100.00 due to Fed caution, Initial Jobless Claims eyed
US Dollar Index advances to near 100.00 due to Fed caution, Initial Jobless Claims eyed
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is extending gains for a second straight session, hovering near 100.00 at the time of writing. The DXY may continue to gain ground amid the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) cautious policy stance.
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China president Xi arrives in Kremlin for talks with Putin
China president Xi arrives in Kremlin for talks with Putin
Be on the lookout for comments by Xi and/or Putin later in the day
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Dollar climbs as hopeful optimism builds on trade
Dollar climbs as hopeful optimism builds on trade
Will it end up being a case of buy the rumour, sell the fact though?
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EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
EUR/INR today: Indian Rupee cross rates mixed at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade mixed at the start of Thursday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 95.74, with the EUR/INR pair declining from its previous close at 95.75.
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FX and CFDs Q2 FY25 Volumes Rise at Forex.com Owner StoneX, but Revenue Fails to Keep Up
FX and CFDs Q2 FY25 Volumes Rise at Forex.com Owner StoneX, but Revenue Fails to Keep Up
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FX and CFDs Q2 FY25 Volumes Rise at Forex.com Owner StoneX, but Revenue Fails to Keep Up
StoneX, the parent company of Forex.com and City Index, generated $70.9 million in revenue from FX and contracts for difference (CFDs) trading during the January–March quarter.
Robinhood Plans to Bridge Atlantic Gap with Securities Tokenization
Robinhood Plans to Bridge Atlantic Gap with Securities Tokenization
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By Finance Magnates
Robinhood Plans to Bridge Atlantic Gap with Securities Tokenization
Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD ) is working on a blockchain-based platform that would allow retail investors in Europe to trade US securities, according to people familiar with the matter.
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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 $963.90 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $965.90.
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Four-Day Cyprus Diaspora Forum’25 Begins in Nicosia
Four-Day Cyprus Diaspora Forum’25 Begins in Nicosia
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By Finance Magnates
Four-Day Cyprus Diaspora Forum’25 Begins in Nicosia
The Cyprus Diaspora Forum’25 formally begins today (Thursday) with a series of panel discussions, following a welcome event held yesterday evening.
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Swiset Extends Market Reach With ATFX Trading Infrastructure Deal
Swiset Extends Market Reach With ATFX Trading Infrastructure Deal
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By Finance Magnates
Swiset Extends Market Reach With ATFX Trading Infrastructure Deal
Swiset has announced a new partnership with CFD retail broker ATFX aimed at improving trading experiences. The company helps retail brokers increase client retention and boost user engagement, and ...
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What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the BoE Policy Decision, the US Jobless Claims and Trump's trade deal announcement
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UK Official confirms Trump expected to announce US deal outline
UK Official confirms Trump expected to announce US deal outline
An official at the UK government confirmed on Thursday that US President Donald Trump is expected to announce an outline of the US-UK trade deal.
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UK official confirms Trump expected to announce US deal outline
UK official confirms Trump expected to announce US deal outline
This follows up reports overnight saying that Trump will announce a framework of a trade deal with the UK
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Heads up on timing of BOE policy decision later today
Heads up on timing of BOE policy decision later today
The decision and statement will be released at 1102 GMT, two minutes later than usual
German Industrial Production jumps 3% MoM in March vs. 0.8% expected
German Industrial Production jumps 3% MoM in March vs. 0.8% expected
Germany’s industrial sector activity increased more than expected in March, according to the latest data published by Destatis on Thursday.
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