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IC MarketsLicensed by ASIC, CySEC +3
4.90/5
Min. deposit
$0
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1:5000

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XMLicensed by CySEC, DFSA +2
4.75/5
Min. deposit
$5
Max leverage
1:1000

Leverage up to 1:1000 is for the XM Global account (FSC, Belize).

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ExnessLicensed by FSCA, CMA +2
4.75/5
Min. deposit
$10
Max leverage
Unlimited

Unlimited leverage needs equity under $5,000 and 10 closed orders on an eligible account.

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Fed Holds Rates at 3.75% to 4.00% as Two Officials Vote for Another HikeTop StoriesFed Holds Rates at 3.75% to 4.00% as Two Officials Vote for Another HikeLisa Cook and Beth Hammack wanted a quarter-point rise. Chair Warsh called inflation too high, so December stays live for the dollar.
More storiesECB Preview: Two Hikes Are Done. Does the ECB Pause or Push On at 2.50% on 29 October?RBA's Hauser Says the Inflation Outlook Looks 'Materially Worse' as Australian CPI NearsBank of Canada Preview: Core Inflation Is Near 2%, but Tariffs and Oil Cloud Wednesday's CallFed Preview: One More Hike Is Pencilled In for 2026. Will It Come on 28 October?
Daily news →Bank of Canada Raises Its Rate to 2.5%, Its First Hike Since July 2023, as Oil Lifts InflationBank of Canada Raises Its Rate to 2.5%, Its First Hike Since July 2023, as Oil Lifts InflationTop Stories · 1 hour agoTreasury Curve Steepens After the Fed Hold: 2-Year Yield Dips to 4.67%, 10-Year Back Above 5%Treasury Curve Steepens After the Fed Hold: 2-Year Yield Dips to 4.67%, 10-Year Back Above 5%Top Stories · 1 hour agoRBNZ Holds the OCR at 2.75% in a 4-3 Vote, but Says Tighter Policy Is Likely to Be NeededRBNZ Holds the OCR at 2.75% in a 4-3 Vote, but Says Tighter Policy Is Likely to Be NeededTop Stories · 1 day agoAustralian CPI Rises to 4.3% in September as Fuel Lifts Transport 8.7%; RBA Meets Next WeekAustralian CPI Rises to 4.3% in September as Fuel Lifts Transport 8.7%; RBA Meets Next WeekTop Stories · 1 day agoUS 5-Year Note Auction: $70 Billion Sells at 4.845%, Down From September's 5.033%, Hours Before the…US 5-Year Note Auction: $70 Billion Sells at 4.845%, Down From September's 5.033%, Hours Before the FedTop Stories · 1 day agoRBNZ Preview: Two Hikes to 2.75%. Will the Reserve Bank Raise the OCR Again on 28 October?RBNZ Preview: Two Hikes to 2.75%. Will the Reserve Bank Raise the OCR Again on 28 October?Top Stories · 2 days agoAustralian CPI Preview: August Hit 4.0%. What Wednesday's September and Quarterly Data Mean for the…Australian CPI Preview: August Hit 4.0%. What Wednesday's September and Quarterly Data Mean for the RBATop Stories · 2 days agoUS 2-Year Note Auction: $69 Billion Sells at 4.708% as Domestic Buyers Step In Before the FedUS 2-Year Note Auction: $69 Billion Sells at 4.708% as Domestic Buyers Step In Before the FedTop Stories · 2 days ago
Market analysis →GBP/USD Analysis Today: Pound Falls to 1.3288, Down to the 20-Day Average After a Fifth DipGBP/USD Analysis Today: Pound Falls to 1.3288, Down to the 20-Day Average After a Fifth DipUpdated todayEUR/USD Analysis Today: Reference Rate Slips to 1.1133, Another 2026 Low Before the ECBEUR/USD Analysis Today: Reference Rate Slips to 1.1133, Another 2026 Low Before the ECBUpdated todayGold Analysis Today: XAU/USD Spot Steady at $4,045 After the Fed Hold, Just Under $4,050Gold Analysis Today: XAU/USD Spot Steady at $4,045 After the Fed Hold, Just Under $4,050Updated todayUSD/JPY Analysis Today: Pair at 157.96, Level With the 20-Day Average Before the BoJUSD/JPY Analysis Today: Pair at 157.96, Level With the 20-Day Average Before the BoJUpdated todayAUD/USD Analysis Today: Aussie at 0.7033, a Fifth Rise Pinned at the 0.7034 CapAUD/USD Analysis Today: Aussie at 0.7033, a Fifth Rise Pinned at the 0.7034 CapUpdated todayUSD/JPY Price Prediction ChartUSD/JPY Price Prediction ChartPrice Prediction · 7 days agoAUD/USD Price Prediction ChartAUD/USD Price Prediction ChartPrice Prediction · 7 days agoSilver (XAG/USD) Price Forecast ChartSilver (XAG/USD) Price Forecast ChartPrice Prediction · 6 weeks ago
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