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Major European indices close the day with mixed results
Major European indices close the day with mixed results
German Dax and France's CAC lower on the day
AUDUSD trades between key support and ceiling ahead of FOMC
AUDUSD trades between key support and ceiling ahead of FOMC
Buyers lean on 200-bar support as Fed decision looms; resistance holds firm above
GBP/USD rebounds as Fed, BoE decisions loom amid geopolitical jitters
GBP/USD rebounds as Fed, BoE decisions loom amid geopolitical jitters
The GBP/USD recovers some ground on Wednesday as traders await the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy decision, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and the release of jobless claims data in the US. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3452, up 0.19%.
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Japanese Yen rebounds modestly despite weak trade data, Fed policy in focus
Japanese Yen rebounds modestly despite weak trade data, Fed policy in focus
The Japanese Yen (JPY) halts its three-day losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, finding modest support despite a string of soft trade data.
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SEC Trading and Markets Acting Director David Saltiel to Step Down
SEC Trading and Markets Acting Director David Saltiel to Step Down
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SEC Trading and Markets Acting Director David Saltiel to Step Down
David Saltiel, one of the SEC’s key experts in modernizing U.S. market oversight, will leave the agency this July. Saltiel has served as Acting Director of the Division of Trading and Markets since...
USD/CAD trades flat ahead of Fed rate decision and Powell’s remarks
USD/CAD trades flat ahead of Fed rate decision and Powell’s remarks
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is trading flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as markets adopt a cautious tone ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting.
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After Suspending Operations in 21 Countries, MyFundedFutures Moves to Upgrade Compliance
After Suspending Operations in 21 Countries, MyFundedFutures Moves to Upgrade Compliance
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After Suspending Operations in 21 Countries, MyFundedFutures Moves to Upgrade Compliance
MyFundedFutures (MFFU), a fintech company focused on futures evaluation and proprietary trading, has announced the full adoption of ComplianceAlpha.
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US stocks are little changed at the opening
US stocks are little changed at the opening
Small changes ahead of the FOMC rate decision later this afternoon
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Reuters: Canada may produce its first LNG this week from its Kitimat site
Reuters: Canada may produce its first LNG this week from its Kitimat site
Reports are that the site will operate at a 25% capacity
USDCAD battles at key pivot zone ahead of Fed decision
USDCAD battles at key pivot zone ahead of Fed decision
Buyers trading near the 200 pound moving average. That level will be a key barometer for traders today
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The USDCHF trades above and below the 200 hour MA/swing level
The USDCHF trades above and below the 200 hour MA/swing level
Back below key level after the weak housing data
US: Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 245K last week
US: Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 245K last week
US citizens filing new applications for unemployment insurance dropped to 245K for the week ending June 14, as reported by the US Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday. This print matched initial estimates and came in below the previous week's revised tally of 250K (revised from 248K).
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US Dollar drifts lower ahead of Fed decision as Middle East tensions persist
US Dollar drifts lower ahead of Fed decision as Middle East tensions persist
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, is trading slightly lower on Wednesday after gaining about 0.7% the previous day.
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Gold prices steady as the US Dollar softens, Fed Powell's remarks in focus
Gold prices steady as the US Dollar softens, Fed Powell's remarks in focus
Gold (XAU/USD) is holding steady near $3,392 on Wednesday, supported by persistent geopolitical tensions and investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy decision. 
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US initial jobless claims 245K vs 245K estimate
US initial jobless claims 245K vs 245K estimate
The weekly US initial and continuing jobless claims.
US May housing starts 1.256m vs 1.357m expected
US May housing starts 1.256m vs 1.357m expected
US May 2025 housing starts and building permits data
The USD is mostly lower ahead of the Fed interest rate decision
The USD is mostly lower ahead of the Fed interest rate decision
What levels are in play for the major currency pairs as the markets await the key rate decision?
WTI Oil price holds gains near $74.00, boosted by rising geopolitical risks
WTI Oil price holds gains near $74.00, boosted by rising geopolitical risks
Verbal escalation between US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials has boosted fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East, with the involvement of the US, which is underpinning Crude Oil prices near four-month highs.
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar lightly lower as risk remains cautious
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar lightly lower as risk remains cautious
Forex news from the European morning session on Jun 18, 2025
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USD/INR steady below recent peak as Middle East tensions and Fed policy steer sentiment
USD/INR steady below recent peak as Middle East tensions and Fed policy steer sentiment
The Indian Rupee (INR) remains on the back foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day of weakness, despite a relatively subdued Greenback ahead of the key Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.
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JPY is a relative outperformer on trade data surprise – Scotiabank
JPY is a relative outperformer on trade data surprise – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is entering Wednesday’s NA session with a 0.3% gain, outperforming nearly all of the G10 currencies in an environment of mild USD weakness, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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UK says expect tariffs agreement with US on autos to come into force by end of the month
UK says expect tariffs agreement with US on autos to come into force by end of the month
That means 10% tariffs instead of the supposedly proposed 25% tariffs from before
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GBP outperforming most G10 currencies – Scotiabank
GBP outperforming most G10 currencies – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is a relative outperformer as we head into Wednesday’s NA session, up nearly 0.3% vs. the US Dollar (USD) with a notable pop in response to the stronger than expected CPI release for the month of May.
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ECB's Centeno: Very worried about growth in Europe
ECB's Centeno: Very worried about growth in Europe
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Mario Centeno said on Wednesday that he is very worried about the European economy's growth prospects and argued that inflation will not be at 2% without growth.
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EUR is a midperformer – Scotiabank
EUR is a midperformer – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is up a modest 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and a relative performer among the G10 in an environment of mild USD weakness.
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CAD little changed on the day – Scotiabank
CAD little changed on the day – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed on the session after reversing losses through the upper 1.36s in thin trade just ahead of the Asian open earlier, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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GBP/USD recovery stalls above 1.3450 with all eyes on the Fed
GBP/USD recovery stalls above 1.3450 with all eyes on the Fed
British Pound’s recovery attempts from Tuesday’s lows near 1.3400 have stalled about 50 pips higher on Wednesday’s European session. Investors are wary of placing US Dollar's directional bets ahead of the ªFederal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.
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FOMC meeting: Probably only exciting in case of a declaration of war – Commerzbank
FOMC meeting: Probably only exciting in case of a declaration of war – Commerzbank
At least as far as the key interest rate is concerned, today's FOMC meeting is unlikely to be particularly exciting, as it is widely expected that the Fed will leave the interest rate corridor unchanged at 4.25-4.50%.
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