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Belgian PM meets Starmer in London as debate continues on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine – as it happened

Bart De Wever will also discuss migration, security and economy ahead of coalition of the willing meeting and EU summit next week

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Germans in Berlin protest, call for end to Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Some 50,000 people took part in the march through Berlin’s downtown area, according to police. About 1,800 law enforcement officers were deployed to monitor the demonstrators.

Euronews

Dollar Tumbles on Weak US Unemployment Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.59% to a 1.5-month low on the weak US unemployment report and the increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end. The dollar was also undercut by the sharp -7 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield to 4.09%, which undercut the...

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Dollar Falls Sharply on Weak US Unemployment Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is sharply lower by -0.75% on the weak US unemployment report and the increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end. The dollar was also undercut by the sharp -8 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield, which undercut the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The...

Barchart

Russian spy drones over Germany: Why the Bundeswehr cannot shoot them down

Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine. German authorities are struggling to counter these espionage activities.

Euronews

Dollar Rises as US Productivity and ISM Services Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17% after mixed US economic reports. The upward revision to Q2 nonfarm productivity and the downward revision to Q2 unit labor costs were supportive for the dollar. The dollar also found support after the Aug ISM services index expanded at its...

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Dollar Rises as US Q2 Nonfarm Productivity and Aug ISM Services Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.19%. The dollar is moving higher today on mixed US economic reports. The upward revision to Q2 nonfarm productivity and the downward revision to Q2 unit labor costs are supportive for the dollar. The dollar also found support after the Aug...

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Dollar Falters and Gold Soars as Fed Rate Cut Chances Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.24%. Wednesday's rebound in equity markets has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated on Wednesday as the chances for a Fed rate cut later this month increased after the Jul JOLTS job openings fell more than...

Barchart

Dollar Falls as Weak JOLTS Report Boosts Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.35%. Today's rebound in equity markets has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated as the chances for a Fed rate cut later this month increased after the Jul JOLTS job openings fell more than expected to...

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Dollar and Gold Rally as Stocks Slump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.63%. Tuesday’s weakness in stocks boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and were supportive of the dollar. In addition, Tuesday’s slump in the yen to a 1-month low on...

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Dollar Climbs With Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.37%. Today's weakness in stocks is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields today are supportive of the dollar. In addition, today's slump in the yen to a 1-month low on political risks in Japan is bullish for...

Barchart

Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Mixed US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.02%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Friday and turned lower following the weaker-than-expected August MNI Chicago PMI report and after the University of Michigan’s US August consumer sentiment index was revised lower. The dollar was also pressured by...

Barchart

Crude Prices Settle Lower on Energy Demand Concerns

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) on Friday closed down -0.59 (-0.91%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed down -0.0213 (-1.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices moved lower on Friday as a slide in stocks prompted a risk-off sentiment in asset markets. Also, Friday's weaker-than-expected global economic news was...

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Dollar Gains on Strength in US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.05%. The dollar is climbing today on signs of strength in US consumer spending after July personal spending rose by the most in four months. Also, sticky inflation pressures are hawkish for Fed policy and are supportive for the dollar after...

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Crude Prices Fall on Risk-Off Sentiment in Asset Markets

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) today is down -0.55 (-0.85%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) is down -0.0184 (-0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today as a slide in stocks has prompted a risk-off sentiment in asset markets. Also, today's weaker-than-expected global economic news is...

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Dollar Pressured by Fears Over Fed Independence and Strong Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.40%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday from a stronger yuan, which rose to a 9.5-month high against the dollar. The dollar also remains under pressure due to concern over the Fed's independence and fears about capital flight with President Trump's...

Barchart

Crude Prices Recover on Geopolitical Concerns

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.45 (+0.70%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed up +0.0220 (+1.12%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher as short covering emerged following German Chancellor Merz's statement that a meeting between Russian...

Euronews

EU-US trade deal will come with economic consequences, German industries warn

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed his satisfaction with the agreement between the European Commission president and the US president. Representatives of German industry are also relieved, but warn of future losses.

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Euronews

Ukraine’s restrictions on long-range weapons were lifted ‘months ago’, Merz says

The decision to lift any restrictions on the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons by Ukraine was made months ago, the German chancellor clarified on Tuesday.

Euronews

Anti-immigration protesters gather in Poland ahead of elections

The demonstration comes ahead of the first round of presidential elections on the 18 May, in which immigration is expected to play a key part.

Euronews

Merz makes diplomatic debut in Paris as Germany, France seek united EU stance

Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, made his debut on the world stage Wednesday by joining forces with France and Poland to reinforce European unity on Ukraine and trade.

The Independent UK

Home of Ukraine Eurovision contestant destroyed by Russian shelling

‘I dreamed so much of returning home’, says Khrystyna Starykova

The Independent UK

8 new varieties of rose bush to choose from as a Mother's Day gift

For Mother’s Day this year, you could give mom a bouquet of roses

Euronews

Germany's parliament passes historic package boosting defence spending

Friedrich Merz needed the support of two-thirds majority in parliament for his plan to unlock billions for defence and infrastructure spending.

Barchart

Dollar Falls on Fears of Hit to US Economy from Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -1.38% and posted a 3-3/4 month low. The dollar was undercut by concern about the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy. Also, strength in the euro weighed on the dollar after EUR/USD Wednesday jumped to a 3-3/4 month high....

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