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Mar 2023
4m 33s

Dollar awaits the NFPs, BoC leaves rates...

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Send us Fan Mail Fed Chair Powell reiterates hawkish message. Data points to tightening US labor market. BoC becomes the first major central bank to pause. BoJ takes the central bank torch. Risk Warning: 78.17% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of los ... Show More
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