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ESMA on CFDs trading restrictions by Germany, Malta and Poland: Justified and proportionate measures
November 15, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Is EURUSD gearing up for a 1.2500 run?

The following is based on research by John Hardy, Head of FX Strategy at Saxo Bank. More of John’s research can be seen at Saxo Bank's TradingFloor.com. EURSEK could test 10.00 level EURUSD projections indicate 1.2300-plus 'The Aussie truly is down under' Global equities were under pressure overnight, picking up on the underlying theme of…

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March 01, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Forex: Hawkish Fed rate hike talk sends USD higher

Donald Trump's first address to Congress last night was expected to inject more volatility into the markets. However he was beaten to the punch by New York Fed President William Dudley, who said in an interview shortly before the US President's speech that he sees a Fed rate hike in the 'relatively near future' - sending…

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January 17, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Forex Update: GBP eyes Brexit speech as USD falters again

Two very important speeches on the horizon today which are likely to affect FX markets, and in particular the GBP. British PM Theresa May will speak outlining the official UK government position on Brexit. And China's Xi Jinping will become the first Chinese leader ever to address the annual Davos World Economic Forum, ironically as an…

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July 05, 2016 BY LeapRate Staff

GBP sets new post Brexit low with 1.31 handle

After a brief recovery last week which ended with Boris Johnson's withdrawal from the race to replace David Cameron as British Prime Minister, the British Pound continued downward on Tuesday setting post-Brexit lows in the 1.31 range (as at time of writing the GBPUSD Cable trade was at 1.3170). What is going on? Saxo Bank’s Head…

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