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FCA Plans to Remove "Imprecise" Transaction Cost Disclosures for 12.6 Million UK Investors
The UK’s financial market watchdog unveiled a new round of proposals to simplify investment disclosure requirements, aiming to make product information more transparent and engaging for retail inve...
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Technically, the S&P 500 is on the brink between glory and disaster
Technical Analysis

Gold jumps above $3,300 as the surging run continues
It was just a week ago that gold was still trading under $3,000
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US Dollar Index falls below 99.50 due to eroding investor confidence, Retails Sales eyed
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, declined after gaining in the previous session, trading near 99.50 during Wednesday's European hours.
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Eurozone February current account balance €33.1 billion vs €13.2 billion prior
Latest data released by the ECB - 16 April 2025
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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 $60.29 per barrel, down from Tuesday’s close at $61.01. Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $63.66 after its previous daily close at $64.36.
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Webull Taps GTN to Offer Fixed Income Instruments to APAC Customers
The Singaporean unit of Webull has partnered with GTN to provide fixed-income investment services to its users in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ex-China mouthpiece hits back at US, says "we're curious to see who holds out longer"
Some interesting remarks by Hu Xijin, former Global Times editor, who is also a prolific nationalistic commentator
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Forex Today: US Dollar selloff resumes after short reprieve, eyes on BoC and Powell
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 16:
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China’s Foreign Ministry urges US to stop threats and blackmail
On Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry urged the US to stop threats and blackmail.
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WTI drops to near $60.00 as US-China trade dispute continues to weigh on energy demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price continues its decline for the third consecutive session, losing over 1.00% and trading near $60.30 per barrel during early European hours on Wednesday.
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China Foreign Ministry: Urge US to stop threats and blackmail
Remarks from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on the latest US moves against China
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Pound Sterling comes under pressure as UK inflation cools down
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major peers on Wednesday, except the US Dollar (USD), after the release of the softer-than-expected United Kingdom (UK) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for March.
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Nvidia said to have kept some customers in the dark about China restrictions - report
Nvidia reportedly did not inform some of its major customers about the new US export rules despite being told about a week ago requiring it to obtain licenses
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London Exchange Names S&P and IBM Veterans to Co-Lead Data Division
London Stock Exchange Group ( LSEG ) has appointed Gianluca Biagini and Ron Lefferts as Co-Heads of its Data & Analytics division, the exchange operator announced this week.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains intact below 189.00
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some sellers to around 188.80 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
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USDJPY Technical Analysis – Risk off returns amid disappointing headlines
The USDJPY rolled back to the recent lows amid disappointing headlines on the tariff negotiations front. What’s next?
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Nomura cuts China 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4% from 4.5% previously
Nomura the latest to join the bandwagon
CNY

This Dutch Exchange Debuts First EU-Regulated Crypto Perpetuals, Targets Retail Traders Next
One Trading has introduced the European Union's first MiFID II-regulated trading venue for crypto perpetual futures, initially for institutional investors with plans to extend access to eligible re...
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OKX Legally Launches US Crypto Exchange Only 2 Months After $505M Settlement
Seychelles-based OKX has legally launched a centralised crypto exchange in the United States, less than two months after settling with the Justice Department by paying $504 million for previously o...

India Gold price today: Gold hits lifetime highs on renewed US Dollar weakness
Fears of the US-China trade war escalation and its impact on the US economy remain unabated, driving a fresh leg down in the US Dollar.
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Retail Sales report and the BoC Policy Decision, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
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EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8550 after UK CPI inflation data
The EUR/GBP cross gains momentum to near 0.8565 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
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Eurostoxx futures -1.6% in early European trading
The risk mood goes back on the defensive today
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Nvidia Set for $5.5B Tariff Hit as Chinese Market for H20 Chips Dies
Chip giant Nvidia warns of a massive Q1 blow from U.S. tariffs, as Chinese demand for their H20 AI chip dies—and the wider tech sector might be next.
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FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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Dollar comes under pressure again as risk mood gets unsettled
The greenback is down across the board going into the session ahead
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USD/CHF drops to mid-0.8100s, back closer to multi-year low on weaker USD
The USD/CHF pair attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday and erodes a major part of the previous day's modest recovery gains.
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USD/CAD Price Forecast: Breaks below 1.3950 as bearish bias prevails
The USD/CAD pair slips slightly after posting gains in the previous session, trading near 1.3940 during Wednesday’s Asian session. Technical analysis on the daily chart indicates a prevailing bearish trend as the pair continues to move lower within a descending channel.
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Risk mood shaken up ahead of European trading
Tech shares under pressure as US moves to ban Nvidia from selling H20 chips to China
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Gold price retreats after hitting fresh all-time peak; back below $3,300 ahead of Powell's speech
Gold price (XAU/USD) trims a part of strong intraday gains to a fresh all-time high touched during the first half of the European session and slips back below the $3,300 mark in the last hour.
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Former FXCM Marketing Exec Ross Soodoosingh Launches Forex University
Ross Soodoosingh, a former executive at FXCM, has launched Forex University, an educational platform for traders that focuses exclusively on teaching how to trade the forex market.

ANZ downgrades China 2025 GDP forecast to 4.2% from 4.8% previously
US tariffs weigh on the outlook
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EUR/USD rises to near 1.1350 ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
EUR/USD is trading around 1.1340 during the Asian hours on Wednesday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses.
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No place like gold as US-China trade tensions continue to dominate the market landscape
Gold hits a fresh record high of $3,283 ahead of European trading
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap NVDA $5.5bn bombshell, China data solid, BOJ May hold?
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges higher to near $32.50 due to safe-haven demand
Silver price (XAG/USD) is inching higher after recent losses, trading around $32.30 per troy ounce during Wednesday’s Asian session. The uptick comes as lingering uncertainty over US trade policy continues to fuel safe-haven demand for the precious metal.
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