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21 FEB clock 11:23

Week Ahead: GER40’s outlook hinges on German election showdown

Europe's largest economy goes to the polls on Sunday 23rd February. And the outcome will influence FXTM’s GER40 which has gained 12% since the start of 2025. Beyond politics, the index may be rocked by key data from Germany in the week ahead.
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20 FEB clock 17:59

Market round-up: Yen rallies, Oil climbs, Gold hits records

The yen dominates the G10 space amid rising bets around the BoJ hiking rates sooner rather than later. Oil rises on supply concerns while gold touches a fresh all-time high. Here is what you need to know.
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19 FEB clock 12:51

USDJPY eyes key support zones ahead of Japan CPI

The Japanese yen is the best-performing G10 currency in the year to date. Considering how the Yen is expected to be the most volatile G10 currency versus the USD over the next one-week, this could provide fresh trading opportunities.
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14 FEB clock 12:39

Week Ahead: Trump's trade war threatens UK100's record run

President Donald Trump has announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on numerous trading partners! The UK could be thrown into the firing line if Trump’s reciprocal tariffs target countries using a VAT tax. Beyond the tariff drama, top UK data and a speech by BoE Bailey may influence the UK100 in the week ahead.
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11 FEB clock 13:00

Drilling down: Key factors that could impact oil prices this week

Oil benchmarks are up almost 2% this week as tighter Russian crude supply overshadowed fears around Trump’s expanding tariffs. Oil could be rocked by a cocktail of high-risk events ranging from monthly oil forecasts to US inflation data.
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7 FEB clock 11:24

Week Ahead: USD faces triple risk - Tariffs, Powell & CPI

China’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States are set to take effect on Monday 10th February. How Trump responds may set the tone for global markets in the week ahead. FXTM's USDInd faces a triple-risk cocktail, here is what you need to know.
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