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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
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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
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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...
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China maintains it is open to negotiations with US on trade, calls for mutual respect
Remarks by the Chinese commerce ministry
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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India Gold price today: Gold eases from all-time highs
Despite looming tariff uncertainty, the US Dollat attempts a bounce heading toward Good Friday, fuelling a mild retreat in Comex Gold price from all-time highs of $3,358 reached early Thursday.
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Forex Today: Market mood improves as focus shifts to ECB
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, April 17:
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Latest WhatsApp Investment Scam Unveils Bots, Bogus Leaderboards, and Broken Promises
New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority ( FMA ) has issued an alert about an elaborate investment scam operating through WhatsApp that promises unrealistic returns while employing sophisticated s...
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What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the ECB Policy Decision and the US Jobless Claims, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
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Eurostoxx futures -0.3% in early European trading
A slightly lower open beckons for European stocks later
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EUR/GBP holds below 0.8600 ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/GBP cross attracts some sellers to around 0.8590 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as the European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to deliver a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut later in the session.
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Switzerland March trade balance CHF 6.35 billion vs CHF 4.80 billion prior
Latest data released by SECO - 17 April 2025
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Germany March PPI -0.7% vs -0.1% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 17 April 2025
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