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UK January retail sales +1.7% vs +0.3% m/m expected
Latest data released by ONS - 21 February 2025
GBP


PMIs back in focus to wrap up the week
The preliminary readings for February are due later in the day
economic calendar

USD/JPY rockets 150 points higher as JGB yields surge
Forex news for Asian trading on Friday, February 21, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia

OPEC+ is expected to once again postpone it production hike
Fearing disruption to an oil market hit with economic and geopolitical uncertainties
Oil

UK asset manager ABRDN in talks with China Citic to form Joint Venture
A joint venture in China's asset management sector,
China Stock Market
China

Japan Prime Minister Ishiba has strong concerns that rising yields may harm finances
Japan has monumental levels of public debt
Bonds
JPY

Japanese Industry and Trade Minister Muto will head to the US to talk tariffs
Specific date not yet set
JPY

Japan Jibun February preliminary manufacturing PMI 48.9 (prior 48.7)
Falsh services is 53.1 (prior 53.0)
JPY


Ukraine President Zelenskyy says meeting with US' General Kellogg 'restores hope'
I wonder what Kellogg said?
ukraine

FT front page headline says US opposes language on 'Russian aggression' in Ukraine
Re G7 statement
Politics

Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 20 Feb. The USD moves lower. USDJPY falls to new 2025 low.
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 20, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Nth America

Australian Preliminary Manufacturing PMI for February 50.6 (prior 50.2)
S&P Global Australian Flash PMIs for February 2025
AUD

New Zealand January trade balance a deficit of 486bn NZD (prior 94mn surplus)
Annual trade balance is a deficit of 7.22bn NZD
NZD

SEC Approves Yield-Bearing Stablecoin as Crypto Regulations Evolves
SEC approved a yield-bearing stablecoin, introducing a new era for crypto stablecoins. The asset class is an important aspect of the crypto market that facilitates billions of daily transactions.
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USDCHF moves toward low of trading range since mid-December
USDCHF tests key support level as broad USD weakness persists
CHF
USD

GBPUSD tests 100 day MA/swing area. Key level for buyers and sellers.
The swing area comes in between 1.26596 to 1.2670. 100-day MA at 1.2666
GBP
USD

USDJPY stretches to the swing area and the 50% retracement
Swing area between 149.08 and 149.38
JPY
USD

Eurex Clearing CEO Erik Tim Müller to Step Down After Nearly Three Decades
Erik Tim Müller, the long-serving CEO of Eurex Clearing AG, will step down from his role after next month and leave Deutsche Börse Group by the end of the year.
Eurex

Mexican Peso surges ignoring dovish tilted Banxico’s minutes
The Mexican Peso staged a comeback, rising over 0.23% against the Greenback.
USDMXN
Banxico
Fundamental Analysis
Technical Analysis
SEO

EURUSD races above swing area topside target with little resistance
EURUSD extends bullish breakout, surpassing swing area with ease. Momentum driven by strong technical support points to retest last week's high at 1.05137.
EUR
USD

Revolut Sticks to Hybrid Work as It Moves to London HQ: Launches in Ukraine
Revolut has informed employees that it will continue to allow hybrid working. The decision comes as others push for staff to return to offices.
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hybrid work
fintech
ukraine
london

Gold Hits Record High as Trump’s Tariff Threats Increase Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices soared to a record high today (Thursday), driven by mounting economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Fears of an escalating trade war, spurred by U.
gold

USDCAD breaks below the 100 hour MA. Can the momentum lower continue?
Close risk for sellers on the break is now 1.4208 for traders looking for more downside in the USDCAD currency pair
CAD
USD

US dollar moves to new lows. What are the technicals telling traders now?
USDJPY moves down toward 50% retracement target
USD

SEC Targets Digital Scams With New Cyber and Emerging Technology Unit
The rise of digital fraud and financial cybercrime has prompted the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take decisive action.
sec
cybercrime

FBS Analysts Explore AI’s Growing Role in Trading
AI is revolutionizing algorithmic trading, moving beyond traditional rule-based strategies.

The USD is lower to start the US session. What are the technical telling traders now?
A technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD to kickstart the trading day.
USD

Polish Prosecutor Denies Conotoxia's Claims: No Investigation Against KNF
Cinkciarz.pl (Conotoxia Holding) reported today (Thursday) that the prosecutor's office has launched an investigation against the country's Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) in response to a complaint filed by the Polish fintech

After Asia and Middle East, XTB Receives Regulatory Approval in Latin America
XTB, the Warsaw-listed financial technology company (GPW: XTB ), has obtained a securities agent license from Chile's Financial Market Commission (CMF), continuing its expansion plan in Latin America.

eToro Expands Offering with ADX Stocks as Exchange Raises $3.3 Billion in IPOs
eToro has added stocks from the ADX. This follows an agreement signed in 2023 between ADX and eToro to expand investor access to UAE-listed companies.

US Dollar dips after President Trump says trade deal with China is possible
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, slips lower on Thursday and trades below 107.00 at the time of writing.
DollarIndex
Macroeconomics
UnitedStates
SEO
TradeWar

US Treasury secretary Bessent: I don't want others to manipulate their currencies
Remarks by Scott Bessent
USD

Poland's KNF Under Investigation for Alleged Regulatory Breach
Polish prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged abuse of power by the country's Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) following a complaint from financial services firm Cinkciarz.