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Prop Firm Lark Funding Plans to Add Match-Trader to Its Offering
Operating for almost three years and originating from Canada, prop firm Lark Funding, led by Matthew Letourneau, has announced plans to offer its clients a new platform.
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Pound Sterling corrects against US Dollar ahead of US GDP, inflation, and employment data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) corrects to near 1.3400 against the US Dollar (USD) in Wednesday’s European session from its fresh three-year high of 1.3445 posted on Tuesday.
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Germany April unemployment change 4k vs 15k expected
Latest data released by the Federal Employment Agency - 30 April 2025

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Falls toward 0.5900 support after breaking below nine-day EMA
The NZD/USD pair extends losses for the second successive session, trading around 0.5920 during early European hours on Wednesday.
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Forex Today: Critical growth and inflation data from major economies to ramp up volatility
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 30:
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Gold Futures Analysis for Today with tradeCompass
Key levels and insights for Gold Futures today, with tradeCompass offering a bearish bias and bullish trade plans, at your own risk only.
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EUR/INR: Indian Rupee cross rates down at the start of the European session
Indian Rupee (INR) crosses trade with a negative bias at the start of Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. The Euro (EUR) to the Indian Rupee changes hands at 96.71, with the EUR/INR pair declining from its previous close at 96.95.
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CFI Client Accounts Jump 75% Year-on-Year in Q1 205, Active Traders Jump 92%
CFI Financial Group reported first-quarter 2025 trading volume of $1.28 trillion, marking a 13.5% increase from the previous quarter and a 129% rise compared to the same period in 2024, the company...

Bessent told French Fin Minister the idea of zero reciprocal tariffs wasn't unrealistic
French Finance Minister Lombard with the indiscretion
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UPS Dumps Amazon, Cuts Jobs, While Trump Calls Bezos Over Tariff Costs
UPS is slashing its Amazon business, laying off workers, and calling out tariffs. Amazon nearly followed suit—until Trump got on the phone.
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Switzerland April KOF leading indicator index 97.1 vs 101.5 expected
Latest data released by KOF - 30 April 2025
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Dallas Trio Charged in $91 Million Ponzi Scheme, SEC Says
Federal securities regulators have charged three Dallas-Fort Worth area residents with orchestrating a $91 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 200 investors over nearly three years.
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EUR/GBP holds positive ground near 0.8500 as traders await German, Eurozone GDP data
The EUR/GBP cross trades in positive territory near 0.8500 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Euro (EUR) remains strong after the German economic data. Traders will shift their attention to the advanced estimate of Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from Germany later on Wednesday.
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France April preliminary CPI (HICP) +0.8% vs +0.7% y/y expected
Latest data released by INSEE - 30 April 2025
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Palladium price: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade mixed at the beginning of Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Palladium (XPD) changes hands at $938.30 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $939.50.
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SEC Ends PayPal's Stablecoin (PYUSD) Investigation With No Enforcement Action
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL ) announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into the company’s USD-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), with no enforcemen...
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What are the main events for today?
We have lots of data on the agenda but the focus remains on that first trade deal announcement
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Heads up: Chinese markets closure until next week
An extended break in observance of Labor Day
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Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Wednesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $59.37 per barrel, down from Tuesday’s close at $59.91.
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German Retail Sales rise 2.2% YoY in March vs. 4.9% previous
Retail Sales in Germany declined 0.2% month-over-month (MoM) in March, following the 0.8% growth reported in February, according to official data released by Destatis on Wednesday.
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Germany March import price index -1.0% vs -0.8% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 April 2025
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Germany March retail sales -0.2% vs -0.4% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 30 April 2025
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UK April Nationwide house prices -0.6% vs 0.0% m/m expected
Latest data released by Nationwide Building Society - 30 April 2025
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US GDP set to slow sharply in Q1 as focus turns to impact of Trump trade policies
The United States (US) Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to publish its preliminary estimate of first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on Wednesday, with analysts expecting the data to show annualized growth of just 0.4%, a sharp slowdown from the 2.4% pace recorded in the final quarter o
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EUR/USD flat lines below 1.1400 mark ahead of Eurozone/US macro data
The EUR/USD pair recovers a few pips from the vicinity of the mix-1.1300s, or the Asian session low, though it lacks any follow-through amid a modest US Dollar (USD) uptick. Spot prices currently trade around the 1.1375 area and remain confined in a familiar range held over the past week or so.
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GBP/USD breaks below 1.3400 due to stronger US Dollar, BoE rate cut expectations
GBP/USD extends its decline for a second straight session, hovering near 1.3390 during Wednesday’s Asian trading. The pair is under pressure as the US Dollar strengthens on renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade developments.
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France Q1 preliminary GDP +0.1% vs +0.1% q/q expected
Latest data released by INSEE - 30 April 2025
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USD/CHF softens to near 0.6400 amid tariff uncertainty
The USD/CHF pair posts modest losses around 0.6410 during the early European session on Wednesday. The uncertainty surrounding trade policy continues to boost the safe-haven flows, supporting the Swiss Franc (CHF). The Swiss KOF Leading Indicator for April is due later on Wednesday.
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FCA Will Be Clear with Its CFDs Data Requirement
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be more transparent with its data requirements for instruments like contracts for differences (CFDs) and spread bets to support its market abuse investiga...
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FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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AUD/JPY rises above 91.00 following key economic data from Australia, Japan
AUD/JPY edges higher after registering gains in the previous two sessions, trading around 91.30 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slides below $33.00; 200-period EMA on H4 holds the key for bulls
Silver (XAG/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest Asian session uptick and slides back below the $33.00 mark, hitting a fresh daily low in the last hour.
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Heads up: Germany states' CPI readings due later today
German states will be releasing their CPI prints for April today
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WTI falls to near $59.50 due to weakening global economic growth, Oil demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price continues its decline for a third consecutive session, trading near $59.50 per barrel during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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Gold price keeps the red above $3,300; looks to key US macro data for fresh impetus
Gold price (XAU/USD) sticks negative bias for the second successive day, though it manages to hold above the $3,300 round figure heading into the European session on Wednesday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news: China factory activity stumbles, Australia inflation eases
Forex news for Asian trading on Apr 30, 2025
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Trump will deliver 'Investing in America' remarks on Wednesday afternoon, US Eastern time
A heads up for Trump speaking on Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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