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Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 19 May 2025
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there.
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The weekend news hasn't been great for market confidence
A few notable developments and comments
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Wintermute, Plus500, B2PRIME, and More: Executive Moves of the Week
In this week's executive move roundup: Ron Hammond joined Wintermute in the U.S. expansion, Plus500 hired a new CEO for Australia, B2PRIME onboarded an Executive Sales Trader.
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UK PM Starmer expected to announce Brexit "reset" deal on Monday. (Is Brexin the word?)
UK media, The Times, with the news of the UK moving into closer alignment with the EU
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Australian PM Albanese says he's "up for a deal" with Europe on free trade
Albanese will renew leader-level discussions for an Australia-European free trade deal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome.
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Is President Trump Allowed to Accept an Airplane from Qatar?
President Trump accepting a $400 million jet from Qatar is sparking legal, ethical, and political debates, with concerns over violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause and national security risks. What do you think is going to happen? Please comment below.
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Week in Focus: eToro Makes Strong Nasdaq Debut, CFTC's Case Against My Forex Funds Dismissed
"What’s good for the trader, what’s profitable for the broker" . In our weekly roundup, we start with market analysis. The brokerage industry has long been dominated by opaque pricing, aggressive m...
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AUD/NZD price analysis: Cross struggles to hold gains amid mixed signals
The AUD/NZD pair is experiencing mild selling pressure on Friday, hovering near the 1.0900 zone as the market approaches the Asian session. Despite the minor losses, the broader technical outlook remains constructive, with several key indicators aligning to support the pair's upward trajectory.
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Friday bombshell: Moody's downgrades the US credit rating
Interestingly-timed move from Moody's
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AUD/USD steadies as traders await RBA decision
The AUD/USD pair is trading around the 0.6400 level during European trading hours on Friday, reflecting a broadly neutral tone as traders await the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate decision next week.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips as US yields rebound, hovers below $32.50
Silver prices edged lower on Friday, with losses of over 1%, set to end the week on a negative note amid rising US Treasury yields, which staged a comeback late during the North American session. XAG/USD trades at $32.26 after hitting a daily peak of $32.68 at the time of writing.
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Moody's downgrades US debt to AA1, citing rising interest costs and unsustainable debt growth
Moody's Ratings agency downgraded the US's sovereign debt credit rating after the market close on Friday. According to Moody's, the US is facing rising debt funding costs that far exceed those of similar government debt loads.
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NZD/JPY price analysis: Cross struggles to maintain upward momentum
The NZD/JPY pair is attempting to hold on to modest gains as it trades near the 85.70 zone ahead of the Asian session on Friday.
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Hot UMich inflation expectations cool Fed rate cut talk
Forex news for North American trading on May 16, 2025
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Mexican Peso set for weekly gains as weak US data offsets Banxico's rate cut
The Mexican Peso (MXN) erases its previous losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday and Is set to finish the week with gains.
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NZD/USD steadies near 0.5890 after data-driven rebound, but broader bias remains weak
NZD/USD is trading slightly higher near 0.5890 during early Friday trading, recovering from recent losses as upbeat domestic data supports the Kiwi.
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US stock markets climb for the fifth day in a row
Only one negative day for the S&P 500 since April 21
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The US and EU have exchanged negotiating documents on trade
Some threats were made
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Canadian Dollar backslides once again, remains rangebound
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) continued its back-and-forth pattern against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday. The Loonie pared away the previous day’s gains and kept USD/CAD pinned near the 1.4000 handle.
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It's a holiday in Canada on Monday but some notable economic data later in the week
Some key data points ahead of the June 4 Bank of Canada rate decision
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S&P 500 extends gains to 0.6% to push weekly gain above 5%
Decent bids continue
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WTI crude oil rebounds above $61 as bulls defend $55 base, upside capped by Iran, OPEC+ supply risk
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is trading around $62 on Friday ahead of the weekend, staging a modest rebound after snapping a two-day losing streak.
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What's on the US economic calendar for the week of May 19-23
Not a particularly exciting week
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Gold price plummets over 4% this week as risk sentiment improves
Gold prices fell by more than 1.50% on Friday and are set to end the week with losses of over 4% as an improvement in market mood prompted investors to sell the precious metal in favor of riskier assets. At the time of writing, the XAU/USD trades at $3,187 after hitting a daily high of $3,252.
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USD/JPY lifts as Japan’s GDP shrinks and USD stays supported on inflation fears
USD/JPY is moving higher on Friday as traders respond to weak growth figures from Japan and rising inflation expectations in the United States.
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US Dollar ticks higher after weak consumer sentiment offsets broader data disappointment
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is trading slightly higher at around 101.00 on Friday after a softer-than-expected University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey added to a week of mixed US economic data.
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Credit Agricole: EUR/USD faces 4 key vulnerabilities despite recent rally
Euro down 45 pips to 1.1145
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Dow Jones Industrial Average finds fresh weekly highs as investor sentiment holds firm
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stepped into fresh weekly highs on Friday after investors shrugged off the second-worst print from the University of Michigan’s (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index on record.
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The dip buying in bonds seems to have run out of gas
US 30-year yields rebound
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Coinbase Germany's Former CEO Jan-Oliver Sell Joins Blockchain Firm as Chief Operating Officer
LUKSO, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for social and creative sectors, appointed the former CEO of Coinbase Germany, Jan-Oliver Sell, as its new Chief Operating Officer .
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USD/CHF limited upside as tariff uncertainty weighs on sentiment
The USD/CHF pair is trading higher on Friday, testing a significant resistance zone near 0.8380 as traders digest mixed economic signals from the United States and ongoing global trade tensions.
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Baker Hughes US oil rig count -1
Natural gas rigs -1
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Federal Reserve said to plan cuts of 10% of workforce over next several years
It's a huge operation
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EUR/USD price analysis: Pair drifts lower amid bearish pressure
The EUR/USD pair is under modest selling pressure on Friday, moving near the lower end of its daily range around the 1.1100 zone.
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EUR/USD seen at 1.15 as US outlook weakens – Rabobank
The resilience of the US economy in recent years was interpreted by many investors as a demonstration of US ‘exceptionalism’, Rabobank's FX analyst Jane Foley notes.
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Gold retreats below $3,200 as safe-haven demand fades, down over $300 from record high
Gold (XAU/USD) continues to decline on Friday, falling toward $3,180 and marking a sharp weekly loss of over 4%, its biggest since November 2024. The precious metal has now shed over $300 from its record high of $3,500 set in April, as safe-haven demand weakens and technical selling accelerates.
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Trump tax bill fails in House panel
Republicans split on cost
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EUR/CHF price analysis: Cross struggles amid mixed technical signals
The EUR/CHF pair is navigating a cautious tone on Friday, hovering around the 0.94 zone with modest gains.
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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rejection at resistance risks fresh downside
The US Dollar (USD) is trading higher against the safe-haven Swiss Franc (CHF) on Friday, as markets continue to digest the ongoing developments in tariff negotiations, interest rate expectations, and broader risk sentiment.
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European equity close: Solid finish to a fifth-straight week of gains
Closing changes for the main European bourses on the day and the week
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