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Trading in the forex markets continued to be relatively subdued, as the initial buzz surrounding a Fed rate cut in September is quickly dissipating. Although there is still some speculation about the possibility of a more aggressive 50bps cut to kick off the easing cycle, the repeated reassurances from Fed officials about a preference for […]

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