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US Bessent: Tariff negotiations are the result of massive inbound calls, not markets

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US Bessent: Tariff negotiations are the result of massive inbound calls, not markets

US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent in a CNBC interview

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Silver price plummets, Gold/Silver ratio at 100 – Commerzbank

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Silver price plummets, Gold/Silver ratio at 100 – Commerzbank

Silver was hit even harder, losing a good 7% on Friday and plummeting to a 7-month low of USD 28.3 per troy ounce yesterday, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.

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As markets stabilise, so do the rate cuts expectations

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As markets stabilise, so do the rate cuts expectations

Traders pared back some of the aggressive rate cuts expectations following the bounce in the stock market and some hopes for tariff deals

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USD/CAD is down on broad USD weakness – BBH

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USD/CAD is down on broad USD weakness – BBH

Bank of Canada faces weak business outlook, BBH FX analysts report.

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AUD/USD surges to near 0.6050 despite multiple headwinds

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AUD/USD surges to near 0.6050 despite multiple headwinds

The AUD/USD pair soars to near 0.6050 during European trading hours on Tuesday. The Aussie pair strengthens as the Australian Dollar (AUD) advances strongly even though fears of a trade war between the United States (US) and China have escalated.

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UK's Reeves: Our first priority is not to create more trade barriers, but to reduce them

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UK's Reeves: Our first priority is not to create more trade barriers, but to reduce them

Comments from UK's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves

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Gold price under pressure despite high risk aversion – Commerzbank

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Gold price under pressure despite high risk aversion – Commerzbank

The Gold price was unable to escape the sell-off on the commodity and financial markets and also fell significantly, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.

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ECB's Nagel: Global growth prospects have deteriorated massively

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ECB's Nagel: Global growth prospects have deteriorated massively

Bundesbank Chief Nagel is speaking

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US Dollar flat as trade war tensions start to ease

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US Dollar flat as trade war tensions start to ease

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, trades around 103.00 at the time of writing on Tuesday, after some comments from Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Australia’s consumer confidence hits 6-month low amid tariff concerns – BBH

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Australia’s consumer confidence hits 6-month low amid tariff concerns – BBH

Australia’s business survey was mixed but consumer confidence plunged, BBH FX analysts report.

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USD/CNH: Set to weaken to 7.2430 before stabilisation can be expected – UOB Group

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USD/CNH: Set to weaken to 7.2430 before stabilisation can be expected – UOB Group

Scope for US Dollar (USD) to weaken to 7.2430 vs Chinese Yuan (CNH) before stabilisation can be expected; it is unclear if 7.2150 will come into view.

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USD/JPY gains on strengthening US Dollar – BBH

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USD/JPY gains on strengthening US Dollar – BBH

USD/JPY firmed up on USD strength, BBH FX analysts report.

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USD/JPY: Likely to trade in a range between 146.00 and 149.00 – UOB Group

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USD/JPY: Likely to trade in a range between 146.00 and 149.00 – UOB Group

US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade in a range between 146.00 and 149.00 vs Japanese Yen (JPY).

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PBOC signals weaker yuan as USD/CNH tests resistance – BBH

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PBOC signals weaker yuan as USD/CNH tests resistance – BBH

The Shanghai Composite Index recovered slightly today after diving by roughly 9% on Monday. China’s state fund manager, controlled by the Ministry of Finance, confirmed it had taken action to increase its holdings of stock market index funds and promised to buy more, BBH FX analysts report.

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US recession odds rise as global trade conflict deepens

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US recession odds rise as global trade conflict deepens

Expectations for the United States (US) economy to tip into recession this year gain traction following the introduction of aggressive tariffs by US President Donald Trump.

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EUR/USD falls back on hopes of lower Trump tariffs

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EUR/USD falls back on hopes of lower Trump tariffs

EUR/USD surrenders its entire intraday gains and falls back to near 1.0900 in Tuesday’s North American trading session.

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S&P 500 faces crucial support at 4800pts after breakdown – Société Générale

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S&P 500 faces crucial support at 4800pts after breakdown – Société Générale

S&P 500 has experienced a steep decline after breaking down from its multi-month range, Société Générale's FX analysts note.

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How Low Can Bitcoin Go? This Expert Predicts BTC Price Drop to $10,000

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How Low Can Bitcoin Go? This Expert Predicts BTC Price Drop to $10,000

Expert predicts Bitcoin price could crash to $10K in 2025. Explore why, plus bullish counterviews, technical analysis, and tips for retail investors in this deep dive.

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NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a 0.5500/0.5600 range – UOB Group

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NZD/USD: Likely to trade in a 0.5500/0.5600 range – UOB Group

New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a 0.5500/0.5600 range vs US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, it is too early to expect the weakness to stabilise, but it remains to be seen if NZD can decline to the next support at 0.5450, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

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Deriv Cyprus Climbs to 3rd Place in Cyprus' Top Workplaces as It Marks 5th Anniversary

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Deriv Cyprus Climbs to 3rd Place in Cyprus' Top Workplaces as It Marks 5th Anniversary

The recognition in Cyprus complements Deriv's ongoing efforts to enhance its global reputation as a top employer,

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USD/CNH eyes breakout as 7.37 resistance looms – Société Générale

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USD/CNH eyes breakout as 7.37 resistance looms – Société Générale

USD/CNH has rebounded after defending the 200-DMA at 7.22. Daily MACD has entered positive territory highlighting regain of upward momentum, Société Générale's FX analysts note.

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US March NFIB small business optimism index 97.4 vs 101.3 expected

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US March NFIB small business optimism index 97.4 vs 101.3 expected

Latest data released by NFIB - 8 April 2025

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AUD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5945/0.6110 – UOB Group

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AUD/USD: Likely to trade in a range of 0.5945/0.6110 – UOB Group

Instead of continuing to drop, Australian Dollar (AUD) is more likely to trade in a range of 0.5945/0.6110 vs US Dollar (USD).

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Trump's Tariffs Spark Turmoil – and a Boom in Derivatives

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Trump's Tariffs Spark Turmoil – and a Boom in Derivatives

While the perfect trading environment depends on a variety of factors, it is hard to deny that the events of the last few months have significantly enhanced the appeal of derivatives.

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Gas prices hit 7-month low – ING

European natural gas prices haven’t escaped the broader risk-off move, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.

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Gold price edges up over 1% on Trump not liking a 90-day pause on tariffs

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Gold price edges up over 1% on Trump not liking a 90-day pause on tariffs

Gold price (XAU/USD) pops while Equities run higher after their nosedive move on Monday and past Friday. The precious metal trades just above the $3,000 mark at the time of writing on Tuesday. The bounce is supported by a technical element on the one hand and a geopolitical driver on the other.

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ECB’s Stournaras: Monetary policy is to be less restrictive in 2025

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ECB’s Stournaras: Monetary policy is to be less restrictive in 2025

European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Yannis Stournaras warned on Tuesday, “monetary policy is to be less restrictive in 2025.”

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USD: Wild moves continue – ING

Markets remain on edge as trade tensions, erratic headlines, and shifting currency dynamics drive sharp moves across asset classes. While some signs of optimism emerge, risks to the US dollar and commodity-linked currencies persist, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.

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Plus500 Expands UAE Presence, Launching Mainland Operations with Newly Secured SCA License

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Plus500 Expands UAE Presence, Launching Mainland Operations with Newly Secured SCA License

A reinforced commitment to the UAE will help strength regional and international growth.

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ECB's Šimkus: 25 bps rate cut needed in April

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ECB's Šimkus: 25 bps rate cut needed in April

European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Gediminas Šimkus said on Tuesday that a“25 basis points (bps) rate cut is needed in April.”

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Breaking: CySEC Reaches €200,000 Settlement With Colmex Pro

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Breaking: CySEC Reaches €200,000 Settlement With Colmex Pro

Cyprus-based investment firm Colmex Pro has reached a €200,000 settlement with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) over possible regulatory violations spanning a two-year period, ...

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Financial Commission Approves OFinancial.Markets Membership for EDR Access

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Financial Commission Approves OFinancial.Markets Membership for EDR Access

The Financial Commission announced today, OFinancial.Markets has joined its membership as a Broker. The membership took effect on April 8, 2025.

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The Future of Affiliate Marketing: Exness’ Exclusive CPA offer Tailored to Latin America

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The Future of Affiliate Marketing: Exness’ Exclusive CPA offer Tailored to Latin America

Visit booth 19 this week at the iFX Expo LATAM 2025 to see what Exness can offer.

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ECB's de Guindos: We are in a moment of anxiety and uncertainty

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ECB's de Guindos: We are in a moment of anxiety and uncertainty

Remarks by ECB vice president, Luis de Guindos

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Oil: Tariff tensions build – ING

Oil prices witnessed something of a relief rally this morning. Yet risks are still skewed to the downside as President Trump threatens an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods if it doesn’t lift its 34% retaliatory tariff today. It's unlikely that China will reverse the policy.

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