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Gold price slips as Trump says Iran ceasefire is over

Gold (XAU/USD) price retreats on Friday during the North American session, pressured by US President Donald Trump's comments allowing the resumption of US-Iran talks, but reiterating that the ceasefire is “over.” The XA…

AUD/USD climbs as Chinese Yuan strength supports the Aussie

AUD/USD advances toward the 0.6960 area on Friday, supported by a softer US Dollar (USD) and renewed strength in the Chinese Yuan (CNY). The pair continues to recover on the four-hour chart, although escalating tensions…

On Holding options trading surges as shares climb

As of June 15, SpaceX (SPCX) trades at $171.91, following a strong IPO debut and a 19.2% gain on its first day. Technical indicators suggest further upside, with a target of $183.96, supported by MSCI inclusion and limi…

Logbook Lending Limited enters administration

On 1 July 2026, Logbook Lending Limited (trading as AFPremier.co.uk, pawnmy.co.uk, LBL Asset Finance, Log Book Loans 247) entered administration. Paul Appleton, Adam Shama and Robert Ferne of BTG Begbies Traynor (London…

British Pound holds firm as Trump ceasefire shock tests USD

The Pound Sterling (GBP) holds firm on Friday during the North American session as risk appetite deteriorated after US President Donald Trump posted on social media that the ceasefire with Iran is over, even though nego…

Euro trades flat despite soft European inflation

EUR/USD trades in a muted fashion near the 1.1430 area on Friday, as a weaker US Dollar (USD) helps the pair hold onto modest Thursday gains. That was true even after inflation data from Germany and France showed limite…