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ECB policy meeting in focus – MUFG
MUFG Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman discusses the upcoming ECB policy meeting and its implications for the Euro. The EUR/USD has dipped below the 1.1800-level after reaching a high of 1.2081 last...
EUR/USD hovers near lows with all eyes on the ECB
The Euro is practically flat on Thursday, trading around 1.1800 at the time of writing after bouncing from levels near two-week lows, at 1.1777. A mild risk aversion is underpinning the US Dollar (USD...
Ascending 20-day EMA backs more upside
The AUD/USD pair is down 0.22% lower to near 0.6980 during the European trading session on Thursday. The Aussie pair has come under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) trades firmly on expectations that t...
VivoPower dumps Ripple Labs stake to KWeather
The UK-based AI-compute power service provider VivoPower is changing its digital asset exposure after agreeing to transfer part of its stake in Ripple Labs to the South Korean company Kweather Co. Ac...
GBP/JPY returns above 214.00 with BoE’s decision looming
The Pound has retraced previous losses and is trading higher against an ailing Japanese Yen in Thursday’s early London session. Bulls have pushed the pair back above 214.00 at the time of writing, on ...
Prices rise amid US-Iran tensions – UOB
Crude oil prices continued to rise, driven by renewed tensions between the US and Iran. Reports indicate that US President Trump has issued warnings to Iran while military forces are gathering in the ...
Pound Sterling underperforms ahead of BoE interest rate decision
The Pound Sterling (GBP) trades lower against its major currency peers on Thursday ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) interest rate decision at 12:00 GMT. Investors expect the BoE to keep interest r...
XAG/USD trades around $80.50 after paring recent losses
Silver price (XAG/USD) pares its daily losses, yet remains in the negative territory, trading around $80.50 per troy ounce during the early European hours on Thursday. Silver price plunged as much as ...
BoE and ECB policy decisions to lift market volatility
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, February 5: Investors move to the sidelines and markets turn quiet early Thursday ahead of key events. The Bank of England (BoE) and the European Central Ban...
A16Z: Blockchains to become key in vetting AI agents and impersonation
AI agents may need blockchains to solve the issue of impersonation and verification. As agents have shown the ease of colonizing social media, verification is becoming more important. AI may be a key...
Lagarde will be asked about the euro – ING
ING analyst Chris Turner notes that the Euro has remained resilient despite recent market pressures, with a focus on the upcoming ECB press conference. President Lagarde’s comments on the Euro&#...
Two dividend stocks investors are buying in February
The mounting concerns over the possible artificial intelligence (AI) bubble have led the traditionally popular technology stocks to suffer significant losses in 2026, all the while making more fixed-i...
Global chip shortage pushes US PC makers HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus to Chinese chips
U.S. PC manufacturers HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are now exploring alternative options to address the global chip shortage, including sourcing chips from Chinese manufacturers. The global chip shortage ...
Stablecoins Move Deeper Into the Financial System
Fintech Spain’s second-largest bank BBVA has joined the QiValis consortium alongside 11 major European banks to launch a MiCA-regulated euro stablecoin in the second half of 2026, marking another step...
Bank of England uncertainty with disinflation trend – UBS
UBS economist Paul Donovan highlights uncertainty around the Bank of England meeting, contrasting it with a more predictable ECB. He explains that quirks in data collection distorted December inflatio...
ECB expected to hold interest rates for the fifth consecutive meeting
The European Central Bank (ECB) is holding its two-day meeting and will announce its monetary policy decision on Thursday. The ECB is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold for the fifth conse...
Dogecoin Bleeds in Price but Builds Real Momentum
Oversold RSI bolsters Dogecoin price for quick rebound to $0.118 before market participants could decide on the next trend. Doge’ futures open interest declined significantly, falling from $1.96 billi...
Price path remains driven by services and wages – BNY
BNY’s report highlights that the Eurozone’s labor market deterioration has slowed, but conditions are not weak enough for the ECB to consider easing. The report notes that Euro strength is...
SUI Price Rebounds Above $1 as HashKey Enables Trading Support
SUI price gives a major breakdown from the support trendline of a falling wedge pattern, signaling a risk of prolonged correction ahead. HashKey Exchange will launch SUI/USD spot trading at 4:00 PM Ho...
Holds losses near 0.6000, nine-day EMA
NZD/USD remains subdued for the second consecutive day, trading around 0.5990 during the early European hours on Thursday. The technical analysis of the daily chart signals a potential for bearish rev...
Services strength and inflation signals support – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analysts highlight that the ISM services index rose to 53.8, its highest since late 2024, while the prices paid component climbed to 66.6, a strong leading indicator for US inflation. AD...
GBP/USD weakens ahead of the BoE’s interest rate decision
GBP/USD falls toward 1.3600 ahead of BoE policy decision GBP/USD extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around 1.3620 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair weakens as the...
Binance co-founder He Yi defiant that withdrawal campaign backfired
Binance co-founder said Thursday that a community-led push to withdraw funds was an effective stress test for the crypto exchange. Binance CEO Yi He wrote a message on X earlier today to address ongo...
Why Aave Killed Avara, Shut Wallets, and Doubled Down on DeFi
Key Insights: Aave Labs shut down Avara to simplify the structure and refocus on decentralized finance. Family wallet entered a wind-down phase with a multi-year user exit timeline. Stablecoin activit...
CME Looks to Bring Tokenized Cash Into Derivatives Markets
BlockchainFintech CME Group is moving beyond crypto derivatives and into market plumbing, as it explores a tokenized cash solution that could be introduced around 2026. Key takeaways: CME is developin...
Keeps bearish vibe under the 100-day EMA below 1.3700
The USD/CAD pair gathers strength to near 1.3690 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. Expectation of a slower pace for US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts as Kevin Warsh is to succeed J...
German Factory Orders climb by 7.8% MoM in December vs. -2.2% expected
Germany’s Factory Orders unexpectedly jumped in December, suggesting that the country’s manufacturing sector activity continues to gain momentum, according to the official data published by the ...
Bank of England poised to keep interest rate unchanged at 3.75%
The Bank of England (BoE) will deliver its first monetary policy decision of 2026 on Thursday. Most analysts think the ‘Old Lady’ will sit tight, keeping the base rate at 3.75% after the cut delivered...
Interest rate outlook uncertain – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister analyzes the Bank of England’s current stance on interest rates, highlighting the potential for surprises despite no expected changes at the upcoming meeting....
WTI declines to near $63.50 as US-Iran talks ease supply fears
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price declines after two days of gains, trading around $63.50 per barrel during the Asian hours on Thursday. Crude Oil prices weakened after Tehran confirmed it would...
AUD/JPY retraces to near 109.00 as Yen rebounds, outlook remains upbeat
The AUD/JPY pair is down to 0.4% to near 109.20 during the early European trading session on Thursday. The cross retraces from its lifetime high of 110.1 posted on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) ...