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Forex Today: US Dollar struggles to gather strength after Fed, attention turns to BoE
Forex Today: US Dollar struggles to gather strength after Fed, attention turns to BoE
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, March 20: The US Dollar (USD) finds it difficult to outperform its rivals on Thursday as markets digest the Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy announcements.
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Exness’ Fuad Karimov Discusses the Company’s Unique Culture
Exness’ Fuad Karimov Discusses the Company’s Unique Culture
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By Finance Magnates
Exness’ Fuad Karimov Discusses the Company’s Unique Culture
A full-length interview with Fuad Karimov, Chief People Officer at Exness.
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include SNB and BoE policy decision and the US Jobless Claims
market overview
EUR/GBP holds positive ground near 0.8400 after UK employment data
EUR/GBP holds positive ground near 0.8400 after UK employment data
The EUR/GBP cross holds positive ground near 0.8390 during the early European trading hours on Thursday.
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Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -0.1% in early European trading
A more pensive mood in Europe ahead of the open
UK Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.4% in the quarter to January as expected
UK Unemployment Rate steadies at 4.4% in the quarter to January as expected
The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate stayed unchanged at 4.4% in the three months to January, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Thursday.
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UK January ILO unemployment rate 4.4% vs 4.4% expected
UK January ILO unemployment rate 4.4% vs 4.4% expected
Latest data released by ONS - 20 March 2025
Germany February PPI -0.2% vs +0.1% m/m expected
Germany February PPI -0.2% vs +0.1% m/m expected
Latest data released by Destatis - 20 March 2025
Switzerland February trade balance CHF 4.80 billion vs CHF 6.12 billion prior
Switzerland February trade balance CHF 4.80 billion vs CHF 6.12 billion prior
Latest data released by the Federal Statistics Office - 20 March 2025
BoE expected to hold interest rate at 4.50% amid stubborn inflation and weak economic outlook
BoE expected to hold interest rate at 4.50% amid stubborn inflation and weak economic outlook
The Bank of England (BoE) is set to reveal its monetary policy decision on Thursday, marking the second meeting of 2025.
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BoE's Bailey indicates that interest rates are expected to decline gradually
BoE's Bailey indicates that interest rates are expected to decline gradually
The Bank of England is expected to hold its policy rate at 4.50%.
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Swissquote Targets CHF 500 Million Profit in 2028
Swissquote Targets CHF 500 Million Profit in 2028
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By Finance Magnates
Swissquote Targets CHF 500 Million Profit in 2028
Swissquote is targeting a pre-tax profit of CHF 500 million in 2028 after closing last year with record revenue of CHF 661 million and a pre-tax profit of CHF 345.
Dip buyers will look to test the waters in the day ahead
Dip buyers will look to test the waters in the day ahead
The recovery in Wall Street yesterday fell short of a key near-term technical level
InvestPro Cyprus Limassol 2025: A Must-Visit Business Event
InvestPro Cyprus Limassol 2025: A Must-Visit Business Event
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By Finance Magnates
InvestPro Cyprus Limassol 2025: A Must-Visit Business Event
The highly anticipated InvestPro Cyprus Limassol 2025, organized by Bosco Conference , is set to take place on April 7, 2025, in Limassol, Cyprus.
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How Brokers Can Hedge the Erosion of Self-Funded Accounts to Prop Firms with FPFX Tech
How Brokers Can Hedge the Erosion of Self-Funded Accounts to Prop Firms with FPFX Tech
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By Finance Magnates
How Brokers Can Hedge the Erosion of Self-Funded Accounts to Prop Firms with FPFX Tech
Turning the Threat of Prop Trading into a Revenue Opportunity
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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains in play near 103.50
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains in play near 103.50
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, trades in positive territory near 103.50 during the early European session on Thursday.
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Was this on your bingo card for this year?
Was this on your bingo card for this year?
"Transitory" makes a return to markets in 2025
Kraken to Acquire NinjaTrader in a $1.5B Deal: Report
Kraken to Acquire NinjaTrader in a $1.5B Deal: Report
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By Finance Magnates
Kraken to Acquire NinjaTrader in a $1.5B Deal: Report
Kraken is set to acquire the US-based retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader in a $1.5 billion deal, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing “people familiar with the matter.
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EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.0900 ahead of ECB’s Lagarde speech
EUR/USD remains subdued around 1.0900 ahead of ECB’s Lagarde speech
EUR/USD loses ground for the second successive day, trading around 1.0900 during Asian hours on Thursday.
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FX option expiries for Mar 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 20 NY cut
FX option expiries for Mar 20 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Slides below 193.00 ahead of BoE; set up warrants caution for bears
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Slides below 193.00 ahead of BoE; set up warrants caution for bears
The GBP/JPY cross attracts sellers for the second successive day on Thursday and extends this week's retracement slide from the vicinity of the 195.00 psychological mark, or over a two-month high.
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USD/CHF attracts some sellers to near 0.8750 ahead of SNB rate decision
USD/CHF attracts some sellers to near 0.8750 ahead of SNB rate decision
The USD/CHF pair attracts some sellers to near 0.8760 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday.
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FX option expiries for 20 March 10am New York cut
FX option expiries for 20 March 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices rose in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
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The central bank bonanza returns to Europe today
The central bank bonanza returns to Europe today
The SNB and BOE policy decisions are lined up
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Gold price bulls retain control near all-time peak amid the flight to safety
Gold price bulls retain control near all-time peak amid the flight to safety
Gold price (XAU/USD) enters a bullish consolidation phase after touching a fresh all-time peak during the Asian session on Thursday.
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Gold price trades with negative bias below all-time peak amid modest USD strength
Gold price trades with negative bias below all-time peak amid modest USD strength
Gold price (XAU/USD) enters a bullish consolidation phase after touching a fresh all-time peak during the Asian session on Thursday.
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GBP/USD Price Forecast: Holds position above 1.3000 near five-month highs
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Holds position above 1.3000 near five-month highs
The GBP/USD pair remains in positive territory for the fourth successive session, trading around 1.3010 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Trump tells Powell he should cut interest rate
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Trump tells Powell he should cut interest rate
Forex news for Asian trading on Thursday, March 20, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $34.00 after Fed rate decision
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains below $34.00 after Fed rate decision
Silver price (XAG/USD) holds onto gains after a previous session of losses, trading around $33.80 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday.
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Japanese Yen surrenders major part of intraday gains against USD; bullish bias remains
Japanese Yen surrenders major part of intraday gains against USD; bullish bias remains
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts buyers for the second straight day and strengthens to a fresh weekly high against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Thursday.
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USD/INR weakens as Indian Rupee rises to over three-week high
USD/INR weakens as Indian Rupee rises to over three-week high
The Indian Rupee (INR) trades in negative territory on Thursday.
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US President Trump: Federal Reserve would benefit from reducing rates
US President Trump: Federal Reserve would benefit from reducing rates
In his latest post on the Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve (Fed) to lower interest rates, as tariffs are hurting the economy.
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AUD/JPY falls to near 94.00 following disappointing Australia’s Employment Change
AUD/JPY falls to near 94.00 following disappointing Australia’s Employment Change
AUD/JPY continues its losing streak for the third consecutive session, trading around 94.00 during Asian hours on Thursday.
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Trump says the Fed should cut rate as tariffs hit the economy
Trump says the Fed should cut rate as tariffs hit the economy
Trump pushing for interest rate cuts again
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Australian Dollar remains tepid as US Dollar gains ground ahead of Initial Jobless Claims
Australian Dollar remains tepid as US Dollar gains ground ahead of Initial Jobless Claims
The Australian Dollar (AUD) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, reversing gains from the previous session.
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WTI rises above $67.00 on geopolitical risks, Fed rate decision might cap gains
WTI rises above $67.00 on geopolitical risks, Fed rate decision might cap gains
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $67.20 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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