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KNF Flushed Their License Down the Toilet, Now Cinkciarz.pl is on a Roll with Revenge
Polish fintech Conotoxia (Cinkciarz.pl) is flushing back at regulators with an unconventional product launch after losing its payment institution authorization.

EUR/JPY falls to near 158.50 due to hawkish tone surrounding BoJ’s policy outlook
EUR/JPY offers its gains from the previous session, trading around 158.50 during the European hours on Wednesday.
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Eurozone December current account balance €50.5 billion vs €34.6 billion prior
Latest data released by the ECB - 19 February 2025
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AUD/USD Price Forecast: Sits near two-month high, above mid-0.6300s ahead of FOMC minutes
The AUD/USD pair regains positive traction following the previous day's modest downtick and sticks to its positive bias through the first half of the European session amid a modest US Dollar (USD) downtick.
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RBA
Fed
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Currencies

GBP/USD: Unlikely to break clearly above 1.2655 – UOB Group
Chance for Pound Sterling (GBP) to edge higher vs US Dollar (USD), but it is unlikely to break clearly above 1.2655.
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Technical Analysis
Banks

GBP: Inflation rebound not concerning – ING
The release of January’s UK inflation data this morning has had little impact on the pound.
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Technical Analysis
UnitedKingdom

NZDUSD Technical Analysis – RBNZ’s Orr revises the neutral rate higher
The NZDUSD pair whipsaws on the RBZN’s 50 bps cut and less dovish Governor Orr’s comments. What’s next?
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USD

EUR: Weakening across the board – ING
The rise in the German ZEW index yesterday was likely due to improved investors' sentiment ahead of expectations for a market-friendly change in government, but does not seem to mirror any real change in sentiment on growth, ING’s FX analysts Francesco Pesole notes.
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Technical Analysis
Banks

EUR/USD weakens as US Dollar rises ahead of FOMC minutes
EUR/USD declines to near 1.0420 in Wednesday’s early North American session as the US Dollar (USD) extends its upside due to multiple tailwinds.
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Fed
TradeWar
SEO

EUR/USD can dip to 1.0430 before recovering – UOB Group
Euro (EUR) could dip to 1.0430 vs US Dollar (USD) before recovering; the strong support at 1.0415 is unlikely to come under threat.
EURUSD
Technical Analysis
Banks

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD seems poised to retest multi-month top, around $33.40 area
Silver (XAG/USD) attracts some dip-buyers in the vicinity of the $32.00 round figure and turns positive for the third consecutive day on Wednesday.
Silver
Commodities
Technical Analysis
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NZD/USD holds gains above 0.5700 as US Dollar depreciates ahead of FOMC Minutes
NZD/USD retraces its recent losses from the previous session, trading near 0.5720 during European hours on Wednesday.
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Macroeconomics
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NewZealand
Majors

USDJPY Technical Analysis – Higher Treasury yields limit the JPY gains
The USDJPY pair continues to pull back with the price now trading near a key resistance zone. What’s next?
JPY
USD

European indices open lightly changed to start the day
Not much appetite in broader markets as the session gets underway
Stocks

ECB’s Panetta: Signs of weakness in Eurozone economy are more persistent than anticipated
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Fabio Panetta said on Wednesday, “signs of weakness in Eurozone economy are more persistent than anticipated.” Further comments We expected a recovery driven by consumer spending.
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Pound Sterling weakens against USD ahead of FOMC minutes
The Pound Sterling slides to near 1.2580 against the US Dollar (USD) in Wednesday’s North American session.
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BOE
Inflation
Fed
SEO

Beeks’ H1 FY25 Profit Jumps 31%, “Trading in Line with Expectations”
Beeks Financial Cloud Group (AIM: BKS) released a trading update today (Wednesday), expecting to close the first six months of the fiscal year 2025 with £15.
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GBP/JPY holds losses near 191.50 following UK inflation data
GBP/JPY remains under pressure near 191.50 during early European trading on Wednesday, following the release of UK inflation data.
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UnitedKingdom

Prop Firm Alpha Capital Revives Floor Trading Model in Bet Against "Demo" Trend
The prop firm Alpha Capital Group is introducing Alpha Prime, a professional trading initiative that marks a return to traditional proprietary trading, offering selected investors the opportunity to trade on the professional trading floor.
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prop trading
prop firms

Solana and XRP Prices Take a Tumble: What's Behind the Crypto Crash?
Solana and XRP prices plummet amid political scandals and regulatory challenges, leaving investors questioning the future of the cryptocurrencies.
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XRP
etfs

Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish, according to FXStreet data
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.

What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Housing Starts and Building Permits, and the FOMC Meeting Minutes
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Doo Group Volume Hits Seven-Month Low in January 2025 as Trading Slows
Doo Group reported its lowest monthly trading volume since June 2024, with January figures reaching $107.01 billion, as seasonal factors and market adjustments impacted trading activity.
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EUR/GBP remains capped below 0.8300 after hotter UK CPI data
The EUR/GBP cross weakens to near 0.8285 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday.
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Macroeconomics
UnitedKingdom
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Forex Today: Focus shifts to mid-tier US data, FOMC Minutes, after UK inflation and RBNZ cut
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, February 19: Investors observe heightened volatility in some currencies early Wednesday following key data releases and central bank decisions.
Majors
Currencies
Macroeconomics
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Commodities

Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
A more tentative mood after the light changes yesterday
Stocks


Three CEOs to Succeed Lutnick at BGC as He Takes U.S. Commerce Post
BGC Group (NASDAQ: BGC ) announced a major leadership overhaul as Howard Lutnick, its longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, steps down following his confirmation as the 41st U.S. Secretary of Commerce by the Senate.
BGC Group

Carla Nemr Leaves Tauro Markets after 5 Months, Joins CFI
Carla Nemr left the newly launched Tauro Markets after about five months to join the established forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) brand, CFI Financial Group, as the Global Director of Bus...
CFI Financial
CFI Financial Group

BoJ’s Takata: Won't comment on JGB yield levels
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata is back on the wires this Wednesday, saying that he “won't comment on Japanese government bond (JGB) yield levels.” Additional quotes Long-term interest rates moving in line with state of Japan's economy.
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FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut
FX option expiries for Feb 19 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Options
Currencies

USD/CHF softens below 0.9050 as traders await FOMC Minutes
The USD/CHF pair softens to near 0.9030 during the early European session on Wednesday.
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Majors
Macroeconomics


BitGo Expands Support for Institutions: Launches Crypto OTC Trading Desk
BitGo, known for offering crypto custody solutions, has expanded its services by announcing yesterday (Tuesday) the launch of an over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk, specifically targeting institut...
Bitgo

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Could test 1.4200 barrier near nine-day EMA
The USD/CAD pair gives up its recent gains from the previous session, trading near 1.4180 during Asian hours on Wednesday.
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Technical Analysis
Majors

NZD/JPY struggles to capitalize on bounce from post-RBNZ low, remains below 87.00
The NZD/JPY cross rebounds around 80-85 pips from a one-week trough touched during the Asian session on Wednesday and touches a fresh daily high, around the 87.00 mark in the last hour.
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RBNZ
InterestRate
BOJ
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBNZ’s 3rd consecutive 50bp rate cut, NZD higher
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Wrap Asia

EUR/USD holds positive ground near 1.0450, FOMC Minutes in focus
The EUR/USD pair posts modest gains to around 1.0450 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday, bolstered by the weakening of the US Dollar (USD).
EURUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics

India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Gold
Commodities
Metals

Gold price consolidates near all-time peak; looks to FOMC minutes for fresh impetus
Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday and erodes a part of the previous day's strong move back up closer to the record high.
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