Former CME floor trader Bob Dunn joins Merlin for a show revolving around trading Currencies through the futures market. Bob stresses the difference between the terms “Currencies and Forex”, citing significant differences. Bob also shares with listeners some stories from the trading floor days.

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EUR/USD trades sideways below 1.0900 amid cautious optimism

EUR/USD trades sideways below 1.0900 amid cautious optimism

EUR/USD trades sideways below 1.0900 in the early European session on Tuesday. The US Dollar looks to stabilize amid cautious optimism, as uncertainty over the US presidential election outcome lingers. US ISM Services PMI is also in focus, as Americans head to the polls. 

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GBP/USD rises toward 1.3000, awaits US election result

GBP/USD rises toward 1.3000, awaits US election result

GBP/USD is rising toward 1.3000 in European trading on Tuesday, having found support near 1.2950 on a broadly subdued US Dollar. Traders eagerly await the outcome of the US presidential election, refraining from placing fresh bets on the major. 

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USD/JPY gains traction to near 152.50 amid cautious mood

USD/JPY gains traction to near 152.50 amid cautious mood

USD/JPY has found fresh demand and tests 152.50 in Asian trading on Tuesday, tracking the US Dollar price action. The pair's upside appears capped by strong Japanese PMI data and a cautious market mood. Traders remain wary as Americans head to polls this Tuesday. 

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Editors’ Picks

EUR/USD trades sideways below 1.0900 amid cautious optimism

EUR/USD trades sideways below 1.0900 amid cautious optimism

EUR/USD trades sideways below 1.0900 in the early European session on Tuesday. The US Dollar looks to stabilize amid cautious optimism, as uncertainty over the US presidential election outcome lingers. US ISM Services PMI is also in focus, as Americans head to the polls. 

EUR/USD News
GBP/USD rises toward 1.3000, awaits US election result

GBP/USD rises toward 1.3000, awaits US election result

GBP/USD is rising toward 1.3000 in European trading on Tuesday, having found support near 1.2950 on a broadly subdued US Dollar. Traders eagerly await the outcome of the US presidential election, refraining from placing fresh bets on the major. 

GBP/USD News
Gold price holds steady around $2,735 area amid modest USD slide, US election jitters

Gold price holds steady around $2,735 area amid modest USD slide, US election jitters

Gold price attracts dip-buyers after touching a one-week low on Tuesday and draws support from a combination of factors. Fed rate cut bets, declining US bond yields and subdued USD demand continue to act as a tailwind for the precious metal. 

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Crypto markets brace for volatility in tight race between Trump and Harris

Crypto markets brace for volatility in tight race between Trump and Harris

The US presidential election is one of the most significant events in the world. Due to the influence of the country’s political decisions, policies, and economic approaches, it can significantly impact crypto and global markets. 

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US presidential election outcome: What could it mean for the US Dollar?

US presidential election outcome: What could it mean for the US Dollar? Premium

The US Dollar has regained lost momentum against its six major rivals at the beginning of the final quarter of 2024, as tensions mount ahead of the highly anticipated United States Presidential election due on November 5.

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