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The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is extending its steady outperformance, backed by supportive rate differentials and a weakening US Dollar (USD) trend. While stretched short-term signals suggest a brief pause or rebound is possible, technicals still favor further downside toward the 1.35–1.36 region, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. USD trend turns …

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S&P 500 attempted one more flush right after the opening bell (led of course by Nasdaq), and I insisted to clients such a panicky selling was a gift to be bought, in ES of course as tech was and still is about to lag – it‘s not so much about ORCL poor earnings (reception), or …

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The IEA now expects a smaller—but still hefty—Oil surplus in 2025, as softer OPEC+ output and firmer demand narrow the gap. Yet with the bloc producing well above requirements, prices continue to drift lower despite the report’s modest positives, Commerzbank’s commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes. OPEC+ output slippage narrows imbalance “The International Energy Agency continues …

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The US Dollar (USD) is broadly consolidating despite soft sentiment, with the Dollar Index (DXY) heading for a third straight weekly decline and mirroring its 2016–17 trajectory. Upcoming catalysts—including a Supreme Court tariff ruling and the president’s Fed chair selection—could accelerate a bearish break, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. DXY …

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Ethereum’s once-strong price outlook is losing momentum, and traders who expected a decisive breakout are now facing a softer long-term prediction. While ETH cools, a new altcoin priced under $0.04 is gaining speed as thousands of top crypto investors shift their attention toward Mutuum Finance (MUTM). With development milestones lining up and allocation moving quickly, …

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The LINK price remains capped and under bearish pressure despite there being strong signs of sustained accumulation and a growing narrative that positions Chainlink as foundational infrastructure for on-chain finance. While exchange balances continue to fall and enterprise adoption accelerates, LINK price USD action suggests the market is still struggling with short-term demand constraints, and …

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This move, part of ongoing efforts to manage government borrowing costs and stabilize financial markets, has ripple effects that extend far beyond traditional finance. The buyback signals shifting dynamics in liquidity, interest rates, and investor behavior, all of which can influence digital assets. What the Treasury Buyback Means A debt buyback occurs when the government …

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This collaboration marks a significant step toward bringing blockchain and decentralized finance into mainstream financial applications. It allows Revolut users to stake TRX, transfer stablecoins, and convert fiat to stablecoins seamlessly within the app. Seamless TRX Staking and Fiat Integration Revolut users can now stake TRX, TRON’s native utility token, directly through the app with …

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Gold rose above $4,300 per ounce as the Fed delivered a widely expected 25bps rate cut, with Chairman Powell signaling that labor market weakness and tariffs may prompt further easing. Investors now watch for additional rate moves, especially under the Fed chair succeeding Powell in May, Commerzbank’s commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes. Fed cuts rates …

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The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades slightly lower but retains most of its weekly gains as UK data show mixed industrial performance and a wider trade deficit. Attention now shifts to next week’s jobs, CPI, and the Bank of England meeting, with markets closely watching guidance on future easing, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and …

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