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eToro to Acquire US Brokerage TradeZero in Deal Worth Up to $231 Million
eToro agrees to buy TradeZero for up to $231M in cash and shares, adding a US active-trader platform and Canadian reach.
Pound Holds at 1.3508 as Markets Brace for US CPI, UK GDP
The British pound trades near 1.3508 against the dollar after soft US jobs data, with investors eyeing upcoming US inflation and UK GDP releases on Thursday.
Bullish Momentum Builds for Canadian Dollar vs US Dollar: Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists note rising bullish momentum for the Canadian dollar, citing higher oil prices and a strong domestic jobs report contrasted with weaker US labor data.
eToro to Buy TradeZero for Up to $231M; Crypto Trades -73%
eToro agreed to acquire active-trading brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million, while Q2 results showed crypto revenue falling and equity, commodity and FX trading income rising 24%.
Commerzbank Sees Gradual EUR/USD Recovery as Iran Tensions Ease
Commerzbank's chief economist expects the euro to grind higher against the dollar once the Iran conflict de-escalates.
USD/JPY Holds Near 160 Resistance Amid Oil Prices and Rate Spreads
Brown Brothers Harriman notes that USD/JPY has recovered half of its post-intervention decline, but narrowing US-Japan rate spreads and oil prices keep the pair near the 160 resistance level.
RBA Holds Rates at 4.35%, Flags Hike Discussion and Inflation Risks
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate steady at 4.35% while Governor Bullock stressed upside inflation risks and revealed that a rate hike was on the table.
EUR/USD Range-Bound Below 100-Day SMA
EUR/USD held steady around 1.1546 on Tuesday, continuing to trade within its recent range and below the 100-day simple moving average.
eToro shares drop 10% as Revenues fall 11% in Q2 2026 to $229 million
eToro reported Q2 2026 net contribution of $229 million, down 11% from Q1, and net profit of $53.5 million. Shares fell more than 10% after the results and its TradeZero acquisition announcement.
BoJ's Inflation Focus and Rate Risks Examined by Rabobank
Rabobank's Jane Foley analyzes Japanese inflation dynamics and the Bank of Japan's policy focus, highlighting core inflation and wage-driven pressures.
etoro buys US focused online broker TradeZero for $231M
eToro has agreed to acquire US-focused broker TradeZero for up to $231 million in cash and shares. The deal, expected to close in H1 2027, adds active-trader technology and North American reach.
Japanese Yen Weakens Toward 160 per Dollar, Commerzbank Notes
The Japanese yen has depreciated past 159 versus the dollar, moving back toward the 160 level despite recent intervention and Bank of Japan actions, according to Commerzbank analyst Volkmar Baur.
Yen Softens as Intervention Impact Fades, USD/JPY Holds Near 159
The Japanese yen remains under pressure with the effect of joint intervention waning, while a stronger US dollar and elevated oil prices add headwinds.
US Private-Sector Hiring Further Cools, ADP 4-Week Average Falls to 8.25K
US companies added an average of 8,250 jobs per week over the past four weeks, signalling a continued slowdown in private-sector hiring, according to the NER Pulse, the weekly companion to the ADP National Employment Report.
RBA Holds Rate at 4.35%, Signals Less Hawkish Stance
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate unchanged but adopted a less hawkish tone, judging policy to be 'somewhat restrictive' amid an easing labor market.
Silver Slips Toward $65 as Oil Rebound Stirs Inflation Fears
Silver extended its correction on Tuesday, trading near $65.05 and down 2.31% as a rebound in oil prices revived inflation concerns.
USD/CHF Holds Below 0.8100 as US-Iran Talks Stall
The Swiss franc traded flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, consolidating near 0.8100, with deadlocked US-Iran negotiations limiting directional moves.
eToro to Buy TradeZero for Up to $231 Million as Equities Lead Second-Quarter Growth
eToro agreed to buy US brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million and posted Q2 net contribution of $229 million, up 9% year over year.
China's Central Bank Gold Purchases Accelerate in June
China’s official gold buying picked up pace in June, with the central bank also repatriating part of its holdings.
Gold pauses near two-month highs as oil prices rise on Strait of Hormuz uncertainty
Gold edged lower after reaching a two-month peak, with the rally stalling as oil climbed amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
NZD/USD Under Pressure as Risk Appetite Fades, Support at 0.5850 Eyed
The New Zealand dollar slipped for a second day against a stronger greenback as fading risk appetite and doubts over US-Iran peace talks dented sentiment. Traders now eye the 0.5850 support area.
RBA holds rate, downgrades forecasts; Aussie slips briefly
The Australian dollar edged lower after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate unchanged and marked down growth and inflation projections, according to Rabobank.
US Dollar Recovers Further Ahead of US Inflation, Middle East Tensions
The US dollar extended its rebound from last week’s jobs-report losses, supported by safe-haven flows from rising geopolitical tensions and positioning before critical inflation data later this week.
AUD Edges Up After RBA’s Hawkish Hold, Still Below 0.7050
The Australian Dollar found mild bids after the RBA kept rates unchanged with a hawkish tone, but remained slightly lower around 0.7050 against the US Dollar in European trade.