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Guide to Choosing a CFD Broker Highlights Key Considerations
A new article guides traders on selecting a CFD broker, focusing on transparent fees, market access, and essential features like leverage and tools.
ECB Decision, UK Inflation, and Global PMIs to Drive Markets Next Week
The upcoming week features the ECB's interest rate decision, UK inflation and labor data, and preliminary global PMIs, all likely to influence market direction.
Gold Rises on Iran Conflict, Renewing Fed Rate Hike Bets
Gold gained nearly 1% on Friday as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran pushed energy prices higher, stoking inflation fears and reviving expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates.
USD/CHF Pauses Below 0.8150 as Momentum Fades
USD/CHF trades with a downside bias around 0.8074 after hitting a high of 0.8149 earlier this week, as the Swiss Franc outperforms its major peers.
Liquidity Trick: How Institutions Use Stop Losses as Entry Zones
A new video explains how retail stop-loss orders serve as liquidity for institutional traders, and how recognizing these zones can turn potential losses into precision entry points in the Spot FX market.
Euro Steadies as Oil Tensions Impact Rate Expectations
EUR/USD traded flat on Friday as markets reassess the inflationary impact of surging oil prices amid escalating Middle East tensions that have disrupted energy supplies.
British Pound Slips as Oil Spike Revives Inflation Fears
The British Pound fell 0.22% against the US Dollar during the North American session, as a jump in oil prices amid geopolitical tensions rekindled inflation concerns. GBP/USD traded at 1.3449 after hitting a session high.
AUD/USD Recovers to 0.6980 as Mixed US Data Pressures Dollar
The Australian Dollar rebounded to near 0.6980 on Friday, erasing earlier losses as a mixed batch of US economic data weighed on the US Dollar.
GBP/USD Retreats from Year High as Burnham Policy Optimism Fades
GBP/USD declined from its one-year high as optimism over incoming Prime Minister Burnham's market-friendly policies faded, according to Scotiabank analysts.
USD/JPY Holds Near Four-Decade Highs as Yen Struggles on Oil, Rate Gap
USD/JPY traded flat on Friday, holding near four-decade highs, as the Japanese Yen continued to face headwinds from higher oil prices, Japan's wide interest-rate differential with major economies, and a resilient US Dollar.
RBC Sees Canada June CPI Slowing to 2.8% on Lower Energy
RBC economists forecast Canada's June headline CPI will ease to 2.8% year-over-year from 3.2% in May, driven mainly by lower energy prices, with implications for Bank of Canada policy.
Scotiabank: Risk Aversion Supports USD but DXY Faces Downside Risks
Scotiabank analysts note the US Dollar is broadly firmer on risk aversion, but warn of downside risks for the DXY index.
EUR/USD Stuck Near 1.1450 as ECB Outlook Weighs on Euro
The EUR/USD pair ended the week little changed around 1.1450, with mounting Middle East tensions offsetting any ECB-driven relief. The outlook suggests the euro may struggle to gain momentum as the ECB decision fails to provide a boost.
Swiss Franc Holds Gains Against US Dollar as Middle East Tensions Outweigh Upbeat US Data
USD/CHF trades near 0.8070, down 0.22% on the day, as safe-haven demand for the Swiss Franc offsets support for the US Dollar from stronger-than-expected consumer sentiment.
Wells Fargo Lifts Global GDP Forecast, Cuts CPI View on Lower Oil
Wells Fargo Economics revised its global GDP growth forecast upward to 2.7% for 2026 while lowering its global CPI estimate to 4.3%, citing a slightly lower oil price outlook.
EUR/USD Modest Pullback Before ECB Decision
EUR/USD is trading slightly lower in quiet conditions as markets look ahead to next week's ECB meeting, with policymakers in a blackout period and implied volatility subdued, according to Scotiabank.
TD Securities Forecasts Canada June CPI at 2.9% YoY, Monthly Drop of 0.2%
TD Securities expects Canadian headline CPI to ease to 2.9% year-on-year in June, with a 0.2% monthly decline driven by sharply lower energy prices, supporting the Bank of Canada's stance.
ING: DXY Implied Volatility Drops to 2021 Levels, AI Resilience Supports Currencies
ING strategists note that DXY-weighted short-term implied volatility has fallen to levels last seen in 2021, despite geopolitical tensions and Fed risks, with AI-driven equity resilience supporting currencies and carry trades.
Rabobank: UK Supply-Side Choices Shape Economic Outlook
Rabobank’s Global Daily report highlights how supply-side policy decisions will influence the UK's macroeconomic trajectory, with Labour’s Andy Burnham poised to become prime minister.
ECB to Hold Deposit Rate at 2.25% in July, September Hike Possible – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists expect the European Central Bank to keep the deposit rate unchanged at 2.25% in July following June's hike, with a potential move still on the table for September.
USD/CAD Drops to One-Month Low as Oil Rally Boosts Canadian Dollar
The Canadian Dollar strengthened on surging oil prices, pushing USD/CAD to a one-month low around 1.4022. The pair is on track for a second consecutive weekly loss.
USD: Energy shock may delay downtrend – MUFG
MUFG analyst Derek Halpenny says the ongoing Middle East conflict, stronger US data, and crude oil risks are limiting USD selling. Better manufacturing and retail figures have not shifted Fed expectations much, but a full rate hike remains priced in.
Hungarian Forint Under Pressure Against Euro but Story Intact – ING
ING analyst Frantisek Taborsky reports broad risk-off sentiment in Central and Eastern Europe, with elevated oil prices and higher core yields pushing regional rates up. Hungarian assets have been heavily sold due to crowded longs, but the overall story for the forint remains intact.
NZD/USD Falls as US Strikes on Iran Fuel Risk Aversion
NZD/USD declined to around 0.5830, down 0.19% on the day, as investors sought safe-haven assets after US strikes on Iran.