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China NPC: Work report delivers on key market expectations – UOB Group
China NPC: Work report delivers on key market expectations – UOB Group
The third annual session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held in Beijing on 5-11 Mar.
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USD: The prospect of the US withdrawing its security umbrella from Europe is a crisis – ING
USD: The prospect of the US withdrawing its security umbrella from Europe is a crisis – ING
The trade-weighted Dollar Index (DXY) broke decisively under 106 yesterday as European currencies rallied on the prospects of major fiscal stimulus.
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Banks
WTI slumps to near $67.50 as Trump tariffs weigh on global Oil demand outlook
WTI slumps to near $67.50 as Trump tariffs weigh on global Oil demand outlook
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, falls sharply to near $67.50 in Wednesday’s European session.
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WTI
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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
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Metals
UK February final services PMI 51.0 vs 51.1 prelim
UK February final services PMI 51.0 vs 51.1 prelim
Latest data released by S&P Global - 5 March 2025
Dollar struggles continue in European trading today
Dollar struggles continue in European trading today
EUR/USD already moving up above the 1.0700 mark
Italy Q4 final GDP +0.1% vs 0.0% q/q prelim
Italy Q4 final GDP +0.1% vs 0.0% q/q prelim
Latest data released by Istat - 5 March 2025
Former Octa and Scope Markets Head of Dealing Moves to New Dubai-based FX and CFD Broker
Former Octa and Scope Markets Head of Dealing Moves to New Dubai-based FX and CFD Broker
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Former Octa and Scope Markets Head of Dealing Moves to New Dubai-based FX and CFD Broker
After spending less than a year at Octa Markets as Head of Dealing, Anastasios Lamaris is transitioning to Tauro Markets, which was launched in 2024.
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Scope Markets
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Tests resistance at 149.50 near nine-day EMA
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Tests resistance at 149.50 near nine-day EMA
USD/JPY gains ground after registering losses in the previous two successive days, trading around 149.40 during the European session on Wednesday.
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AUD/USD: Any advance is likely part of a higher range of 0.6230/0.6285 – UOB Group
AUD/USD: Any advance is likely part of a higher range of 0.6230/0.6285 – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) could strengthen further vs US Dollar (USD); any advance is likely part of a higher range of 0.6230/0.6285.
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Technical Analysis
Banks
European natural gas market sells off – ING
European natural gas market sells off – ING
The European natural gas market sold off yesterday with TTF settling nearly 3.9% lower on the day, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.
Gas
Energy
Technical Analysis
Banks
GBP/USD: The next major resistance at 1.2900 is likely out of reach – UOB Group
GBP/USD: The next major resistance at 1.2900 is likely out of reach – UOB Group
Rapid rise could continue; the next major resistance at 1.2900 is likely out of reach.
GBPUSD
Technical Analysis
Banks
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Wednesday, early in the European session.
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GBP: BoE hawks, doves and centrists speak today – ING
GBP: BoE hawks, doves and centrists speak today – ING
At 3:30pm CET today, Bank of England MPC members Andrew Bailey, Huw Pill, Megan Greene and Alan Taylor tesify to the Treasury Select Comittee on February's 25bp rate cut, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
GBPUSD
Technical Analysis
Banks
Breaking: ADP Employment Change surprised to the downside in February
Breaking: ADP Employment Change surprised to the downside in February
The US labor market is set to take center stage this week as fresh concerns mount that the economy may be losing its momentum — a sentiment echoed by recent slower growth and worrisome fundamental data.
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EUR/USD: Strong upward momentum shows no signs of slowing – UOB Group
EUR/USD: Strong upward momentum shows no signs of slowing – UOB Group
Strong upward momentum shows no signs of slowing, but it is unclear if Euro (EUR) can break above 1.0665 today vs US Dollar (USD).
EURUSD
Technical Analysis
Banks
EUR/USD strengthens on soft US ADP Employment, German debt reforms
EUR/USD strengthens on soft US ADP Employment, German debt reforms
EUR/USD rallies to near 1.0720 in Wednesday's North American session, the highest level seen this year.
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EUR: A fiscal coalition of the willing – ING
EUR: A fiscal coalition of the willing – ING
As above, EUR/USD broke decisivley higher on prospects of a fiscal bazooka out of Europe.
EURUSD
Technical Analysis
Banks
This Prop Firm Hires Former Lehman Brothers and UBS Veteran with 35 Years of Market Experience
This Prop Firm Hires Former Lehman Brothers and UBS Veteran with 35 Years of Market Experience
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This Prop Firm Hires Former Lehman Brothers and UBS Veteran with 35 Years of Market Experience
Funded Trading Plus (FTP) has just expanded its C-level lineup with veteran trader Andrew Lockwood, who has over 35 years of experience in financial markets.
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proprietary trading
Euro extends gains to near four-month highs
Euro extends gains to near four-month highs
EUR/USD sticks with the technical breakout, also bolstered by loosening in the German debt brake rules
USD/CHF remains below 0.8900 following Swiss CPI data release
USD/CHF remains below 0.8900 following Swiss CPI data release
The USD/CHF pair continues its downward trend for the third consecutive session, trading around 0.8880 during European hours on Wednesday.
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Macroeconomics
Majors
Switzerland
ASIC Charges Former CFDs Industry Executive for Handling Crime Proceeds
ASIC Charges Former CFDs Industry Executive for Handling Crime Proceeds
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By Finance Magnates
ASIC Charges Former CFDs Industry Executive for Handling Crime Proceeds
The Australian financial markets regulator has charged Brendan Gunn, the former CEO of then-Invast Financial Services (a unit of 26 Degrees), for dealing with money suspected to be crime proceeds.
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Australia
Bitcoin Price Dropped Below $80K, Along with the Performance of BTC Miners from Wall Street in February 2024
Bitcoin Price Dropped Below $80K, Along with the Performance of BTC Miners from Wall Street in February 2024
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By Finance Magnates
Bitcoin Price Dropped Below $80K, Along with the Performance of BTC Miners from Wall Street in February 2024
Major U.S. cryptocurrency mining companies listed on Wall Street reported lower Bitcoin (BTC) production in February compared to January, citing shorter month and network difficulties as key factors.
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canaan
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Airwallex Snaps Up Vietnam’s CTIN Pay in a Global Fintech Power Play
Airwallex Snaps Up Vietnam’s CTIN Pay in a Global Fintech Power Play
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By Finance Magnates
Airwallex Snaps Up Vietnam’s CTIN Pay in a Global Fintech Power Play
Airwallex acquires Vietnam’s CTIN Pay, expanding its APAC footprint. With recent moves in New Zealand and LatAm, the fintech giant is unstoppable.
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CTIN Pay
cross-border payments
Saxo Bank Anticipates Negative Impact on 2025 Revenue Following Restructuring
Saxo Bank Anticipates Negative Impact on 2025 Revenue Following Restructuring
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By Finance Magnates
Saxo Bank Anticipates Negative Impact on 2025 Revenue Following Restructuring
Saxo Bank anticipates a negative impact on its revenue in 2025 following its decision to restructure its distribution model and narrow the number of markets, which resulted in the offboarding of ex...
USD/CAD drops to near 1.4400 amid US growth concerns
USD/CAD drops to near 1.4400 amid US growth concerns
The USD/CAD pair continues to decline for the second straight session, hovering around 1.4400 during early European trading hours on Wednesday.
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BOC
Switzerland February CPI +0.3% vs +0.2% y/y expected
Switzerland February CPI +0.3% vs +0.2% y/y expected
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 5 March 2025
Forex Today: US Dollar remains fragile as focus shifts to data releases
Forex Today: US Dollar remains fragile as focus shifts to data releases
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, March 5: The US Dollar (USD) continued to weaken against its rivals on Tuesday and the USD Index slumped to its weakest level since early December, pressured by growing concerns over an economic slowdown.
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German bond yields surge higher after deal to loosen debt brake
German bond yields surge higher after deal to loosen debt brake
10-year German bond yields are up by roughly 19 bps to 2.67%
Eurostoxx futures +1.9% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures +1.9% in early European trading
A wild back and forth week so far for European stocks
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD maintains constructive outlook above $32.00
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD maintains constructive outlook above $32.00
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its upside to around $32.15 during the early European session on Tuesday.
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FX option expiries for Mar 5 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 5 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 5 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Currencies
Options
OneRoyal Announces World Cup Legend Diego Forlán as Brand Ambassador
OneRoyal Announces World Cup Legend Diego Forlán as Brand Ambassador
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By Finance Magnates
OneRoyal Announces World Cup Legend Diego Forlán as Brand Ambassador
The award-winning broker has unveiled footballing icon Diego Forlán as its official brand ambassador