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The Reserve Bank of Australia cut rates for the first time in four years this morning, matching consensus and market expectations.

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Canadian inflation surprised to the upside in January

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By Fxstreet

Canadian inflation surprised to the upside in January

This Tuesday, Statistics Canada will unveil its latest inflation report for January, based on data from the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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US-Russia talks get underway in Riyadh

The US delegation is led by secretary of state, Marco Rubio, while the Russian delegation is led by foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov

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GBP/USD: To edge higher in short term – UOB Group

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By Fxstreet

GBP/USD: To edge higher in short term – UOB Group

Scope for Pound Sterling (GBP) to edge higher vs US Dollar (USD), but any advance is likely part of a higher trading range of 1.2580/1.2655.

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Banks

iTech Software Upgrades its Trading Platform with Multi-currency Functionality

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By Finance Magnates

iTech Software Upgrades its Trading Platform with Multi-currency Functionality

Yet another game-changing release from iTech Software targeting both brokers and traders.

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By Fxstreet

USD: Fading bearish momentum – ING

Our baseline view for this week has been that the dollar correction has run its course, and we still favour chasing a USD rebound against other G10 currencies.

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EUR/USD: expected to consolidate in a 1.0455/1.0505 range – UOB Group

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By Fxstreet

EUR/USD: expected to consolidate in a 1.0455/1.0505 range – UOB Group

Euro (EUR) is expected to consolidate vs the US Dollar (USD) in a 1.0455/1.0505 range.

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Banks

Forex Today: Pound Sterling finds support on jobs data, RBA cuts policy rate by 25 bps

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By Fxstreet

Forex Today: Pound Sterling finds support on jobs data, RBA cuts policy rate by 25 bps

Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, February 18: The trading action in foreign exchange markets remains choppy early Tuesday as investors' search for the next catalyst continues.

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Gold Technical Analysis – Awaiting the next catalyst

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By Forex Live

Gold Technical Analysis – Awaiting the next catalyst

Gold is consolidating near the recent highs as the market participants await the next catalyst. What’s next?

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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Holds gains around 107.00 despite increased bearish bias

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By Fxstreet

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Holds gains around 107.00 despite increased bearish bias

The US Dollar Index (DXY) ticks higher on Tuesday, hovering around 107.00 during European trading hours after three consecutive sessions of losses.

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EUR: No help from joint defence spending – ING

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By Fxstreet

EUR: No help from joint defence spending – ING

The ongoing discussion among EU leaders for a joint fund for defence spending is unlikely to drive much support for European currencies.

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Technical Analysis

Banks

Pound Sterling declines as BoE Bailey warns of weak growth environment

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By Fxstreet

Pound Sterling declines as BoE Bailey warns of weak growth environment

The Pound Sterling (GBP) gives up an upbeat United Kingdom (UK) labor market data-driven recovery against its major peers on Tuesday.

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Employment

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NZD/USD drops to near 0.5700 as traders expect RBNZ to deliver a bumper rate cut

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NZD/USD drops to near 0.5700 as traders expect RBNZ to deliver a bumper rate cut

NZD/USD retreats after three consecutive days of gains, trading around 0.5710 during European hours on Tuesday.

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oneZero Takes Over Autochartist to Boost Data Intelligence

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By Finance Magnates

oneZero Takes Over Autochartist to Boost Data Intelligence

Trading technology provider oneZero Financial Systems announced today (Tuesday) its acquisition of Autochartist, a market analytics firm specializing in automated financial content generation.

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Plus500 Adds 118,010 New Users in 2024 as Customer Base Grows 30%

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By Finance Magnates

Plus500 Adds 118,010 New Users in 2024 as Customer Base Grows 30%

Financial technology company Plus500 Ltd. reported its full-year results for 2024, showing revenue of $768.3 million, a 6% increase from the previous year, while announcing new shareholder returns.

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France January final HICP +1.8% vs +1.8% y/y prelim

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By Forex Live

France January final HICP +1.8% vs +1.8% y/y prelim

Latest data released by INSEE - 18 February 2025

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What are the main events for today?

The highlights include the Canadian CPI and the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

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By Fxstreet

GBP/JPY holds gains around 191.50 following UK employment data

GBP/JPY halts its three-day losing streak, trading around 191.50 during the early European hours on Tuesday.

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EUR/GBP weakens below 0.8300 after mixed UK employment data

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By Fxstreet

EUR/GBP weakens below 0.8300 after mixed UK employment data

The EUR/GBP cross edges lower to near 0.8295 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday.

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Macroeconomics

Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data

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By Fxstreet

Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data.

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US futures picking up as the week looks to really get started

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By Forex Live

US futures picking up as the week looks to really get started

S&P 500 futures up 0.4% now

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BoJ’s Ueda: We are aware of views we had not been clear enough in our policy guidance

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By Fxstreet

BoJ’s Ueda: We are aware of views we had not been clear enough in our policy guidance

Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday, “we are aware of views we had not been clear enough in our policy guidance.” “Last summer's volatility was mainly caused by market concern over weak US jobs data, US economic slowdown,” he added.

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Bitcoin Miner HIVE Names Former Apple Exec to Lead Cloud Unit in $100 Million Push

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By Finance Magnates

Bitcoin Miner HIVE Names Former Apple Exec to Lead Cloud Unit in $100 Million Push

HIVE Digital Technologies, the publicly listed Bitcoin (BTC) miner (NASDAQ: HIVE) has announced the appointment of Craig Tavares as President and Chief Operating Officer of its Buzz HPC division.

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UK Unemployment Rate stays at 4.4% in quarter to December vs. 4.5% expected

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By Fxstreet

UK Unemployment Rate stays at 4.4% in quarter to December vs. 4.5% expected

The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate remained at 4.4% in the three months to December, the data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Tuesday.

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UK December ILO unemployment rate 4.4% vs 4.5% expected

Latest data released by ONS - 18 February 2025

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CM Elite Group UK’s FY24 Revenue Jumps amid Significant Client Growth

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By Finance Magnates

CM Elite Group UK’s FY24 Revenue Jumps amid Significant Client Growth

The United Kingdom-registered entity of Capital Markets Elite Group, a broker offering equities and contracts for difference (CFDs), generated £502,699 in the fiscal year ended 31 May 2024.

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Russia dubs Trump as a problem solver ahead of peace talks in Riyadh

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Russia dubs Trump as a problem solver ahead of peace talks in Riyadh

Key delegations from both the US and Russia will be meeting in Riyadh to discuss on Ukraine

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Dollar holds steadier ahead of European trading

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By Forex Live

Dollar holds steadier ahead of European trading

The greenback rebounds slightly after the losses at the end of last week

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USD/CAD Price Forecast: First downside target emerges near 1.4150, eyes on Canadian CPI inflation data

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By Fxstreet

USD/CAD Price Forecast: First downside target emerges near 1.4150, eyes on Canadian CPI inflation data

The USD/CAD pair trades in positive territory near 1.4205 during the early European session on Tuesday, supported by the firmer Greenback.

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Technical Analysis

ASIC Seeks to Ease Reporting Rules: It Will Impact on CFD Brokers

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By Finance Magnates

ASIC Seeks to Ease Reporting Rules: It Will Impact on CFD Brokers

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), which oversees financial services markets, has proposed certain relaxations in mandatory reporting requirements for regulated companies,...

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By Fxstreet

EUR/JPY advances to near 159.00 due to increased market optimism

EUR/JPY retraces its recent losses, trading around 159.10 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.

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Japan

Eurozone

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls await sustained move beyond $32.55 barrier

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By Fxstreet

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD bulls await sustained move beyond $32.55 barrier

Silver (XAG/USD) reverses an Asian session dip to the $32.00 neighborhood and climbs to the top end of its intraday trading range in the last hour.

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Technical Analysis

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USD/CHF strengthens on renewed US Dollar demand

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By Fxstreet

USD/CHF strengthens on renewed US Dollar demand

The USD/CHF pair extends its recovery to around 0.9030 during the early European session on Tuesday, bolstered by a firmer US Dollar (USD).

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Macroeconomics

Gold price struggles to capitalize on intraday gains amid modest USD strength

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By Fxstreet

Gold price struggles to capitalize on intraday gains amid modest USD strength

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with a mild positive bias above the $2,900 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains confined in a familiar range that has held over the past week or so.

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TradeWar

Fed

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RBA’s Bullock: Further rate cuts implied by market not guaranteed

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RBA’s Bullock: Further rate cuts implied by market not guaranteed

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock is speaking at the press conference, following the announcement of the February monetary policy decision on Tuesday.

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