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EU50 Index rebounds ahead of ECB rate decision
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17 Apr 11.17

EU50 Index rebounds ahead of ECB rate decision

The EU50 index edges higher as investors weigh mixed earnings and brace for an ECB rate cut. Persistent trade tensions and soft economic data keep market sentiment cautious.

USD index slides 10% YTD, eyes key economic data & J. Powell speech
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16 Apr 04.13

USD index slides 10% YTD, eyes key economic data & J. Powell speech

The USD Index is down over 10% YTD, hovering near July 2023 levels after a bounce from April 2022 support. With US-China trade talks and key economic data ahead, traders watch for a breakout from its tight range.

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EU50 rises After French Election Surprise
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08 JUL clock 13:39

EU50 rises After French Election Surprise

Following the French elections, the EU50 Index (+0.50%) and other European markets see positive movement after the “worst-case” scenario appears to be averted. However, potential political instability still lies ahead, which could weigh on the FRA40 index.
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Week Ahead: FRA40 index to extend recovery?
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Week Ahead: FRA40 index to extend recovery?

In this special edition of our weekly preview (typically published on Mondays), we look ahead to the pivotal 2nd and final round of voting in the French legislative elections this Sunday (July 7th) and how it could impact the FRA40 stock index early next week.
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Gold Targets $2400 as NFP looms. Brent Stable.
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05 JUL clock 12:49

Gold Targets $2400 as NFP looms. Brent Stable.

Gold has breached its 50-day moving average on US jobs data, eyeing $2400 amid softening labor trends, while Brent holds near 2-month highs amid US supply risks and a weaker dollar, both vulnerable to reversals on stronger economic reports.
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Bitcoin tumbles to 2-month low
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04 JUL clock 16:04

Bitcoin tumbles to 2-month low

The world’s oldest and largest cryptocurrency is trading below its 200-day simple moving average for the first time since October. Here’s why.
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04 JUL clock 12:05

Quiz: which of these unusual CFDs can you trade?

Alpari has recently launched a new range of exciting asset classes, expanding their service to traders - 10 soft commodity CFDs. To celebrate, the award-winning broker has created a quiz that demonstrates the possibilities open to you when you diversify your trades.
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US500 index posts highest-ever closing price
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03 JUL clock 14:40

US500 index posts highest-ever closing price

Here's what's driving this blue-chip US stock index, and what could push it even higher.
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