investingLive European FX news wrap: markets steady, oil prices on the rise again

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Nottingham Forest v Arsenal: Line-ups, stats and preview

Arsenal go to Nottingham Forest tomorrow tea-time. Read our in-depth preview here… Match Preview for Nottingham Forest v Arsenal Mikel Arteta senses this could be a special season for Arsenal but that will count for nothing unless they maintain their recent performance levels. The Gunners are still fighting on four fronts – the Premier League, […]
What Is MT5 – A Beginner’s Guide to MetaTrader 5 Trading

Introduction: What Is MT5? MetaTrader 5 , often called MT5, is a trading platform created by MetaQuotes in 2010. It is the next version after MT4. While MT4 was mainly made for trading forex (foreign exchange), MT5 allows trading in many different markets such as shares, commodities, indices, futures, and cryptocurrencies, depending on the broker […]
Manchester United v Manchester City

Match Preview for Manchester United v Manchester City Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday in the 198th Manchester derby, with Michael Carrick set for a daunting first test as interim head coach. The Red Devils moved quickly to appoint Carrick following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, handing the former club captain […]
2 FTSE shares that could keep riding this commodities boom

Image source: Getty Images Precious metals have started 2026 as they left off in 2025. Rocketing higher! Silver started the year just above $70 per ounce and it’s now close to $90. Gold entered 2026 at around $4,300 an ounce and is now close to $4,600. I’ve mentioned before that I think we’re in the […]
How have interest rate expectations changed after this week’s events?

Rate cuts by year-end Fed: 48 bps (95% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) BoE: 43 bps (94% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) ECB: 1 bps (99% probability of no change at the upcoming meeting) Rate hikes by year-end BoC: 10 bps (85% probability of no change at the upcoming […]
Why Nvidia stock might not be the best AI share to buy for 2026

Image source: Getty Images For the past few years, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has been the go-to for those looking to gain exposure to AI. The share price has done handsomely in the process, rallying 39% in the past year. Yet after talking to a friend, there are several reasons as to why there might be […]
FX option expiries for 16 January 10am New York cut

There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. The first one being for EUR/USD at the 1.1600 mark. It’s not the largest of expiries on the board for today but it is a decent-sized one at least. That could help to keep price action a bit […]
Liverpool v Burnley: Line-ups, stats and preview

Match Preview for Liverpool v Burnley Arne Slot is hoping Liverpool can find the spark that kick-starts their season and pushes them towards a Champions League spot, starting tomorrow when Burnley visit Anfield. It has been a disappointing campaign for Liverpool, falling well short of expectations with their hopes of defending the title they won […]
Indian Rupee targeting new record lows as RBI’s interventions continue to fail

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US Dollar strengthened yesterday following strong US Jobless Claims data. Traders responded by erasing the dovish bets seen after the softer than expected US core inflation data. The total easing by year-end fell to 48 bps compared to 54 bps before the release. Fed members continue to support the current patient […]