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Oct 12
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Dollar takes a breather as investors bra...

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Send us Fan Mail Event-packed week as US data and earnings take centre stage. Trump-Russia agreement and criticism of Zelenskyy draw attention. Mixed risk appetite today as the drop in US Treasury yields pauses. Euro/dollar trades sideways, gold slides as headline risk remains high. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the ... Show More
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