EUR/USD levels to watch after the favorable first French

Market favorite Macron is now leading the real vote as well as the exit polls. As the centrist cements his lead, it is time to look at the bigger picture for the common currency. EUR/USD is already the exit polls. The pair is trading just above 1.09 as trading volume remains thin. It has peaked … “EUR/USD levels to watch after the favorable first French”

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French elections: Turnout stands at 28.5% at midday, similar

The French interior ministry reports a turnout of 28.5% by midday French time, 10:00 GMT. Turnout was 28.3% in 2012, so this is a minor uptick. Back in 2007, turnout was 31.2%. French voters overseas have been already voting since Saturday. According to reports, there was a long line in Montreal, Canada, covering about two kilometers. According … “French elections: Turnout stands at 28.5% at midday, similar”

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How Le Pen could enter the Élysée Palace – a

President Marine Le Pen has a low chance but could pose a huge risk. The extreme-right candidate calls for a referendum on “Frexit,” a French exit of the euro. The probability is very low, but the risk is enormous, as there is no euro without France, the core of the core. Yet here is a scenario in … “How Le Pen could enter the Élysée Palace – a”

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Great Britain Pound Strong After Election Announcement

The Great Britain pound was the strongest major currency this week as UK Prime Minister Theresa May surprised markets, announcing a snap general election. The Prime Minister announced that the election will happen on June 8 of this year instead of the scheduled date in 2020. The Parliament approved the idea, with the vast majority voting for it. May’s Conservative party having significant support according to polls, thus the election is likely … “Great Britain Pound Strong After Election Announcement”

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French elections: these 8 brokers made changes to leverage,

The French presidential election is the No. 1 political event of the year and could have a profound impact on the European Union and the euro. Forex brokers are bracing themselves for big movements. The “nightmare scenario” of Le Pen vs. Melenchon could have the strongest effect, but there are three additional scenarios in our preview. Some … “French elections: these 8 brokers made changes to leverage,”

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French elections: these 8 brokers made changes to leverage,

The French presidential election is the No. 1 political event of the year and could have a profound impact on the European Union and the euro. Forex brokers are bracing themselves for big movements. The “nightmare scenario” of Le Pen vs. Melenchon could have the strongest effect, but there are three additional scenarios in our preview. Some … “French elections: these 8 brokers made changes to leverage,”

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US Dollar Edges Higher on Strong Housing Data and Anticipation for French Election

The US dollar strengthened against the euro on Friday, following the release of positive data for the US housing sector. Investors are keeping a close eye on the French presidential election on Sunday, which weighed on the shared currency and gave way for the greenback to score more gains today. The US National Association of Realtors released a report on existing home sales earlier today. The report said that sales rose 4.4% to 5.71 million in March, after decreasing … “US Dollar Edges Higher on Strong Housing Data and Anticipation for French Election”

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EUR/USD: Trading the First Round Of French Elections –

EUR/USD is holding its breath but beginning to show signs of worry towards the French elections. What’s the trade? Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews: Going into the first round of the French elections on Sunday, BTMU FX Strategy Research’s base case for a higher EUR is mainly based on the assumption that neither … “EUR/USD: Trading the First Round Of French Elections –”

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