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Forex Today: Japan CPI and UK Retail Sales gather all the attention
Forex Today: Japan CPI and UK Retail Sales gather all the attention
As market participants continued to digest the FOMC event and escalating fears over a potential spread of the conflict in the Middle East, the US Dollar traded with humble gains, extending at the same time its gradual weekly recovery.
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Gold climbs above $3,370 despite Fed turning hawkish, US eyes Iran strike
Gold climbs above $3,370 despite Fed turning hawkish, US eyes Iran strike
Gold price registers modest gains on Thursday as geopolitical tensions rose due to increasing rumors that the United States (US) might become involved in the Israel–Iran conflict.  Nevertheless, a slightly hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) caps the golden metal's advance.
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SNB slashes rate to zero, USD/CHF treads water amid holiday-thinned trade
SNB slashes rate to zero, USD/CHF treads water amid holiday-thinned trade
The Swiss Franc (CHF) holds steady against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, showing muted price action as traders digest the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) decision to cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 0%.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average trims lower during holiday-thinned session
Dow Jones Industrial Average trims lower during holiday-thinned session
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell through an extended overnight session, with American markets shuttered for the Juneteenth holiday.
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EUR/JPY steadies near 167.00 as markets weigh geopolitics and interest rates
EUR/JPY steadies near 167.00 as markets weigh geopolitics and interest rates
EUR/JPY is holding near the 167.00 level on Thursday, as markets digest cautious commentary from European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers and prepare for key monetary policy updates from the Bank of Japan.
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Iran-Israel Conflict Deepens: Arak Reactor Hit, Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
Iran-Israel Conflict Deepens: Arak Reactor Hit, Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
Further diplomatic engagements are expected shortly
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Bitcoin Cash Soars 12% to January Highs Amid Heavy Buying, Market Volatility
Bitcoin Cash Soars 12% to January Highs Amid Heavy Buying, Market Volatility
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Bitcoin Cash Soars 12% to January Highs Amid Heavy Buying, Market Volatility
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rose more than 5% on Thursday, reaching $487 after a surge in trading volume helped lift the asset past key resistance levels.
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WTI hits multi-month high near $75.50 amid Middle East tensions
WTI hits multi-month high near $75.50 amid Middle East tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil climbed above the $75.00 mark on Thursday, hitting its highest level since late January.
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GBP/USD stabilizes after BoE holds rates, geopolitical risks support US Dollar
GBP/USD stabilizes after BoE holds rates, geopolitical risks support US Dollar
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades within familiar levels after hitting a four-week low of 1.3383, recovers and posts gains of over 0.03% against the US Dollar (USD) following the Bank of England's (BoE) decision to keep rates unchanged.
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Oil breaks the June high
Oil breaks the June high
Brent to the highest since January
“Automation Will Benefit From AI in Client Onboarding,” Experts Say at iFX EXPO International 2025
“Automation Will Benefit From AI in Client Onboarding,” Experts Say at iFX EXPO International 2025
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By Finance Magnates
“Automation Will Benefit From AI in Client Onboarding,” Experts Say at iFX EXPO International 2025
Payment service providers (PSPs) are accelerating the adoption of AI-powered onboarding systems in response to increasing regulatory pressure and rising fraud risks.
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New Zealand: Growth finds its feet – Standard Chartered
New Zealand: Growth finds its feet – Standard Chartered
Q1 GDP rose 0.8% q/q, slightly above our 0.7% forecast and stronger than the RBNZ’s 0.4%. Services and manufacturing drove the gains, while construction stabilised after a year of contraction.
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Silver retreats from multi-year peak as Fed pause and profit-taking cool rally
Silver retreats from multi-year peak as Fed pause and profit-taking cool rally
The Silver (XAG/USD) edges lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, retreating from a fresh multi-year high of $37.32 touched on Wednesday, as traders lock in profits following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) cautious policy pause.
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CFDs Broker VIBHS Reports 283% Turnover Increase, Still Posts £100K Loss
CFDs Broker VIBHS Reports 283% Turnover Increase, Still Posts £100K Loss
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CFDs Broker VIBHS Reports 283% Turnover Increase, Still Posts £100K Loss
VIBHS reported a significant rise in annual turnover, reaching £358K for the year ending March 2025, up from £93K the previous year, a 283% increase.
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Iranian media: This night will not be like the previous ones
Iranian media: This night will not be like the previous ones
Report from Al Arabiya, citing Iranian state media
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A $16 Trillion Path: AR Tokens, Which Can Close the Gap Between TradFi and DeFi
A $16 Trillion Path: AR Tokens, Which Can Close the Gap Between TradFi and DeFi
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By Finance Magnates
A $16 Trillion Path: AR Tokens, Which Can Close the Gap Between TradFi and DeFi
Over the past year, interest in bringing real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain has grown rapidly. From tokenized U.S. Treasuries to synthetic equities, the vision is clear: to combine the stability of ...
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GBP/JPY rises as BoE holds rates at 4.25% and BoJ maintains dovish stance
GBP/JPY rises as BoE holds rates at 4.25% and BoJ maintains dovish stance
The British Pound (GBP) is extending gains against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday after the Bank of England (BoE) held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25%. 
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EUR/GBP retreats as BoE stays cautious, ECB easing widens policy gap
EUR/GBP retreats as BoE stays cautious, ECB easing widens policy gap
The Euro (EUR) edges lower against the British Pound (GBP) on Thursday, snapping its recent winning streak after the Bank of England (BoE) held its key interest rate steady at 4.25% in its June policy meeting.
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Gold prices come under pressure as US political pressures mount
Gold prices come under pressure as US political pressures mount
Gold (XAU/USD) is trading within a tight range on Thursday, consolidating between $3,360 and $3,400. 
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: SNB cuts to 0%, BOE stays on hold as anticipated
ForexLive European FX news wrap: SNB cuts to 0%, BOE stays on hold as anticipated
Forex news from the European morning session on Jun 19, 2025
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The CBRT keeps rates unchanged at 46.00%, as anticipated
The CBRT keeps rates unchanged at 46.00%, as anticipated
Turkey's central bank (CBRT) kept its One-Week Repo Rate at 46% on Thursday, matching the broad consensus.
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Indian Rupee weakens to three-month low, oil rally persists amid Iran–Israel conflict
Indian Rupee weakens to three-month low, oil rally persists amid Iran–Israel conflict
The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its losing streak for a third consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, sliding to a three-month low as the escalating Middle East conflict fuels fresh supply worries and keeps Crude Oil prices elevated.
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ECB's de Guindos: Price stability not enough to achieve growth
ECB's de Guindos: Price stability not enough to achieve growth
Remarks from the ECB Vice-president on Econostream
JPY soft and trading defensively – Scotiabank
JPY soft and trading defensively – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is soft, down 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD) but trading defensively and hitting fresh local lows as we head into Thursday’s NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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GBP pulls back as markets digest BoE hold – Scotiabank
GBP pulls back as markets digest BoE hold – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is soft and trading defensively into Thursday’s NA session with markets unphased by the BoE’s as-expected hold at 4.25% but offering some reaction to a 7-3 hold-cut split, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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Norges Bank surprised markets with a rate cut to 4.25%
Norges Bank surprised markets with a rate cut to 4.25%
On Thursday, Norway's central bank (Norges Bank) surprised markets by announcing a 25 basis point reduction in its policy interest rate to 4.25%, signalling the expectation of further cuts due to a more favourable inflation outlook. The cut was the first one since 2020.
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EUR consolidates below 1.15 – Scotiabank
EUR consolidates below 1.15 – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is quietly consolidating within a tight range just below 1.15, holding flat vs. the US Dollar (USD) and treading water in light US-holiday trade, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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Oil prices rise as Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rise as Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz
According to Iran's Mehr news agency, a member of the Iranian Parliament National Security Committee presidium Behnam Saeedi said that Iran has many options to respond to aggression, including closing the Strait of Hormuz, per Reuters.
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CAD slippage softens near-term prospects on the charts – Scotiabank
CAD slippage softens near-term prospects on the charts – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is modestly weaker on the session but losses may be moderating above 1.37 for now, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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