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NZD: Renewed rise in inflation not a problem – Commerzbank
In New Zealand, a CPI indicator is published every month, but these monthly figures only cover the prices of around 44% of the basket of goods and services, Commerzbank's FX analyst Volkmar Baur notes.
Technical Analysis
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NewZealand
Banks
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Kremlin: So far we only see the Europeans focusing on a continuation of the war
Russia is pessimistic on a peace deal as it sees Europeans as the main obstacle now. Today there is a meeting in Paris during which the US Secretary of State Rubio and special envoy Witkoff will meet President Macron and other European officials to negotiate a deal.
Politics

Powell flags trade tariff risks, signals cuts still in play – UBS
Federal Reserve Chair Powell noted US President Trump’s trade taxes would raise inflation and lower economic growth. Markets have already worked this out, but Powell saying it has policy implications.
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AUD: Job market remains robust – Commerzbank
After losing 57,500 jobs in February, the Australian labour market rebounded slightly in March with 32,200 new jobs, Commerzbank's FX analyst Volkmar Baur notes.
Technical Analysis
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Pressure builds on EUR/CHF as key support level faces retest – Société Générale
EUR/CHF is clinging to key support at 0.9210, the lower boundary of its long-standing range. While the decline has paused, a clear move above the 200-DMA (0.9410/0.9430) is needed to confirm a short-term recovery.
Technical Analysis
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Banks
Switzerland

EUR/INR today: 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 Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
EmergingMarkets
Currencies
USDINR
Macroeconomics

ATFX Marks 8th Year of Supporting the Duke of Edinburgh Cup in 2025
The Duke of Edinburgh Cup Qualifier saw golfers competing for the prestigious title,

TRY: CBT may tweak some policy tools – Commerzbank
The Turkish central bank (CBT) is unlikely to cut its main repo rate at today’s meeting, so soon after it had to emergency tighten rates inter-meeting following the market blow-up when Istanbul Mayor Ekrem was arrested.
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The ECB is 100% going to cut today but what's expected for the other central banks?
The market is sure of a cut at today's ECB decision but what about the expectations for the other major central banks
market overview

Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data.
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Hantec Markets Reports Record Q1 Growth
The growth was driven by client expansion, new Initiatives, and global investment.
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Exclusive: After 15 Years MT5 Overtakes MT4 in Trading Volume, Marking End of an Era
Finally, It Happened. Just as we predicted in our December article , MetaTrader 5 (MT5) has officially surpassed its older sibling, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), in terms of trading volume.
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Bitcoin Price Falls Below $80,000, Dragging Down Top 10 Crypto Exchanges Volumes in March 2025
Cryptocurrency exchange trading volumes decreased by 15% in March 2025 compared to the previous month, marking the third consecutive monthly decline in trading activity across major platforms.

Japan’s Kato: Deeply concerned about US tariffs affecting Japan, world economy
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Thursday that he is “deeply concerned about US tariffs affecting Japan, world economy.”
Japan
USDJPY
TradeWar

A lesson on trading "old news"
Fed Chair Powell's speech yesterday triggered some selling in the stock market but the market eventually erased all the losses. There's a lesson here.
market overview

EUR/GBP trades in the red below 0.8600 mark ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/GBP cross struggles to capitalize on the previous day's goodish rebound from the 0.8525-0.8520 area or a fresh weekly low and attracts some intraday sellers on Thursday.
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NZD/USD remains below five-month highs near 0.5950, US Jobless Claims eyed
NZD/USD breaks its winning streak that began on April 9, slipping to around 0.5920 during Thursday’s European session. The pair remains subdued near its five-month high of 0.5945 level as the US Dollar gains traction, supported by stronger-than-expected consumer spending data.
Majors
NewZealand
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Macroeconomics

CAD: Waiting for the tariff impact – Commerzbank
The Bank of Canada (BoC) decided yesterday to keep interest rates unchanged and stressed that it would wait to see the impact of the US tariffs.
Technical Analysis
Canada
BOC
USDCAD
Banks

Bitcoin consolidates at a key level as the market awaits a catalyst for a breakout
We haven't seen much action in the bitcoin market after the Trump's pause as traders switched their focus on trade negotiations
BTC

AUD/JPY remains above 90.50 following disappointing Japan’s export data
AUD/JPY recovers its recent losses registered in the previous session, trading near 90.70 during Thursday’s European session. The recovery is largely driven by weakness in the Japanese Yen (JPY), following disappointing export data from Japan for March.
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Japan
Macroeconomics

Neither hard data nor a rather hawkish Powell are helping the US Dollar – Commerzbank
The US Dollar (USD) had another bad day on Wednesday, suffering several losses – EUR/USD even briefly traded above 1.14. However, this was not really due to the data, which was mixed at best.
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Banks
DollarIndex

Cryptopay Targets CFD Brokers: Hires Stavros Psyllos as Chief Commercial Officer
Stavros Psyllos has joined Cryptopay, a provider of cryptocurrency payment solutions, as Chief Commercial Officer. His responsibilities include “driving strategies for expansion.
Cryptopay
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD tumbles to near $32.50 as USD strives to gain ground
Silver price (XAG/USD) falls sharply to near $32.50 in Thursday’s European session after failing to extend a 10-day rally above the key resistance of $33.00. The white metal corrects as the US Dollar (USD) strives to gain ground near its recent lows.
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TradeWar
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USD: Powell rejects rescuer role – ING
Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered the clearest message since 'liberation day' yesterday, which was unquestionably hawkish, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
Technical Analysis
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Banks
DollarIndex

Japan finance minister expresses deep concern over impact of Trump's tariffs
Japan finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, remarks to Reuters in an interview
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Finalto Sponsors 2025 Alphaville London Quiz
Hosted by Alphaville, demand for the quiz is always extremely high.

Little reason for the ECB to surprise us with a hawkish stance – Commerzbank
Today's ECB decision will be the highlight of the trading week. After the market briefly doubted that there would be another rate cut today, such a move is now almost fully priced in, Commerzbank's FX analyst Michael Pfister notes.
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Banks

EUR: Consensus cut, no guidance by ECB – ING
We expect a 25bp rate cut by the ECB today. Consensus is unanimous, and markets are fully pricing in the move, so the impact on the euro may prove limited, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
Technical Analysis
EURUSD
Banks

EUR/USD declines as ECB cuts interest rates, guides grim outlook
EUR/USD faces selling pressure and declines to near 1.1340 during North American trading hours on Thursday.
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EURUSD
Fed
SEO
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GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Tests crucial resistance zone at nine-day EMA near 189.00
GBP/JPY recovers its recent losses from the previous session, trading around 188.90 during the early European hours on Thursday.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
GBPJPY

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 $954.32 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $972.85.
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Commodities

Crude oil is back at testing the key resistance. Imminent breakout or another failure?
Crude oil had a good day yesterday amid positive Chinese comments and fresh sanctions on Iran
Oil

Alpha Group Sets Sights on US and Singapore in Client-Led Expansion Strategy
Alpha Group International (LSE: ALPH ), the London-based financial services provider, is exploring expansion into Singapore and the United States as part of its long-term growth strategy, according...
Alpha Group

China maintains it is open to negotiations with US on trade, calls for mutual respect
Remarks by the Chinese commerce ministry
CNY

Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Thursday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $62.22 per barrel, up from Wednesday’s close at $61.95.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $65.34 price posted on Wednesday, and trading at $65.54.

Gold Technical Analysis – The only game in town during stagflationary times
Gold continues to surge to new all-time highs as traders can’t find any other shelter amid current uncertainty. What’s next?
Gold

USD/CAD gathers strength above 1.3850 as Fed remains in wait-and-see mode
The USD/CAD pair strengthens to near 1.3885 during the early European session on Thursday. Hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Powell and stronger Retail Sales provide some support for the Greenback. Trading volume is likely to be lightened ahead of the Good Friday holiday.
BOC
USDCAD
Majors
Macroeconomics

European indices mostly lower to kick start the day
Some catching up to do with the losses in Wall Street yesterday but the overall mood is better so far today
Stocks

US Dollar Index maintains position around 99.50 ahead of Initial Jobless Claims data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is slightly stronger, hovering around 99.50, buoyed by solid consumer spending data.
Fed
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Macroeconomics
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ECB Press Conference: Lagarde comments on policy outlook after cutting key rates by 25 bps
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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