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Bank of Japan: Gradual normalisation path outlined - Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered's Chong Hoon Park and Nicholas Chia expect the Bank of Japan to hike its policy rate by 25bps to 1.25% at the 17-18 September meeting.
Bank Of England: Jobs data supports steady policy - ING
ING economist James Smith argues that recent United Kingdom (UK) jobs data underline a cooler labour market and weaker wage dynamics, reducing the risk of another inflation surge.
Euro remains depressed as Eurozone sentiment and trade data fail to inspire
The Euro (EUR) remains on the defensive against the US Dollar (USD) as investors brace for the first interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) after three years.
Euro: Downside pressure targets 1.1490 against US Dollar - UOB
UOB's Quek Ser Leang highlights renewed EUR/USD weakness after a sharper-than-expected drop below 1.1565 to 1.1522. He sees scope for a further test of 1.1520 intraday, with 1.1490 as the next key support over the coming weeks.
Brent: Higher risk premium and retest of highs - Rabobank
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Germany ZEW sentiment edges higher but misses expectations
Germany's ZEW Survey Economic Sentiment rose slightly to 34.7 in September from 34.2 in August, although the reading falls short of market expectations of 37.
US Dollar: Consolidation with two-way risks - OCBC
OCBC strategist Christopher Wong notes the US Dollar Index (DXY) around 99.5, supported by higher Oil, elevated UST yields and softer risk sentiment. He highlights tentative bullish daily momentum and two-way risks, with resistance near 99.80 - 100.30 and support around 99.30 - 98.00.
German investor morale continues to rise in September but less than expected - ZEW survey
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The Retail CFD Industry Is Running Out of FX Traders
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FCA decides to ban and fine Daniel Thomas over unauthorised pension transfer advice
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IC MarketsEditorial score9.6/10IC Markets stands out for an ASIC licence, 19 years of operating history, raw spreads from 0.0 pips and MetaTrader 4 and 5.
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TabTradeEditorial score9.4/10TabTrade stands out for raw spreads from 0.0 pips, a low minimum deposit of $0, MetaTrader 5 and copy trading. The main issues to consider are offshore-only regulation, no negative balance protection and no compensation scheme.
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XMEditorial score9.2/10XM stands out for a CySEC licence, 17 years of operating history, a low minimum deposit of $5 and MetaTrader 4 and 5. The main issues to consider are an inactivity fee.
Last reviewed date: 26 August 2026Read review
AdmiralsEditorial score9.0/10Admirals stands out for an FCA licence, 25 years of operating history, raw spreads from 0.0 pips and a low minimum deposit of $25. The main issues to consider are an inactivity fee.
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eToroEditorial score9.0/10eToro stands out for an FCA licence, 19 years of operating history, raw spreads from 0.2 pips and a low minimum deposit of $50.
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Markets.comEditorial score9.0/10Markets.com stands out for a CySEC licence, 18 years of operating history, MetaTrader 4 and 5 and automated trading support. The main issues to consider are an inactivity fee.
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Office not foundTradefxProfit: nothing at 82 Whitechapel High Street
TradefxProfit gives 82 Whitechapel High Street in east London as its office. The team went in, checked the directory and walked the floor, and found no trace of the company.
Office not foundAccessFinance: not on the directory at 8 St James's Square
AccessFinance lists an office at 8 St James's Square in the West End. The building's lobby directory carries every tenant, and AccessFinance is not among them.
Address mismatchBrait FX: the office address is a supermarket
Brait FX publishes 1 Brewhouse Yard in Clerkenwell as its office. The address is a supermarket, with shelves of groceries where a reception would be.
Office not foundReliable FX Trades: unknown at the front desk of 5 New Street Square
Reliable FX Trades names 5 New Street Square, a large modern office block off Fetter Lane. The building's reception had never heard of the company.
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Retail trading position data
Explore available long and short positioning, volume ratios and position distribution across selected instruments and reporting sources.
Long/short positions
66.7% of retail traders are long Gold
Long 66.7%Short 33.3%
Share of retail traders holding the instrument long, by count. Weighted across 8 sources. Last updated 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.
54.8% of retail traders are long EUR/USD
Long 54.8%Short 45.2%
Share of retail traders holding the instrument long, by count. Weighted across 9 sources. Last updated 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.
54.2% of retail traders are short Bitcoin
Long 45.8%Short 54.2%
Share of retail traders holding the instrument long, by count. Weighted across 4 sources. Last updated 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.
56.2% of retail traders are long GBP/USD
Long 56.2%Short 43.8%
Share of retail traders holding the instrument long, by count. Weighted across 9 sources. Last updated 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.
69.7% of retail traders are long USD/JPY
Long 69.7%Short 30.3%
Share of retail traders holding the instrument long, by count. Weighted across 9 sources. Last updated 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.
53.9% of retail traders are long Nasdaq 100
Long 53.9%Short 46.1%
Share of retail traders holding the instrument long, by count. Weighted across 3 sources. Last updated 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.
56.8% of retail traders are short USD/CAD
Long 43.2%Short 56.8%
Share of retail traders holding the instrument long, by count. Weighted across 9 sources. Last updated 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.
56% of retail traders are short AUD/USD
Long 44%Short 56%
Share of retail traders holding the instrument long, by count. Weighted across 9 sources. Last updated 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.
By broker
OANDA77.9% long
Dukascopy72.8% long
InstaForex70.1% long- FXFXSSI64.7% long
- XM64.2% long
- AMAMarkets60.7% long
- MyMyfxbook60.3% long
- FXFX Blue59.5% long
- FXFX Blue69.7% long
- XM60.3% long
- MyMyfxbook55.9% long
- AMAMarkets54.8% long
- InstaForex53.6% long
- FXFXSSI52.7% long
- OANDA56.6% short
- Dukascopy60% short
- FIFIBO Group76% short
- AMAMarkets65.1% long
- MyMyfxbook54.3% short
- Dukascopy57.3% short
- FXFXSSI59% short
- FXFX Blue70% long
- OANDA60% long
- FXFXSSI51.2% long
- InstaForex50.6% long
- XM50.2% short
- MyMyfxbook51.3% short
- AMAMarkets58.1% short
- Dukascopy68.7% short
- FIFIBO Group90% short
- MyMyfxbook78.2% long
- FIFIBO Group78% long
- FXFX Blue76.8% long
- OANDA67.3% long
- AMAMarkets63.8% long
- FXFXSSI54.7% long
- InstaForex52.8% long
- XM50.6% long
- Dukascopy70.3% short
- AMAMarkets65.9% long
- FXFXSSI51.5% long
- Dukascopy65.4% short
- FIFIBO Group89% long
- InstaForex61.9% long
- Dukascopy57% long
- XM55.1% long
- MyMyfxbook52% short
- FXFX Blue61% short
- AMAMarkets61.5% short
- FXFXSSI63.5% short
- OANDA65.6% short
- InstaForex71.6% long
- FIFIBO Group54% long
- FXFX Blue51.7% long
- OANDA50.5% short
- FXFXSSI51.1% short
- AMAMarkets57.2% short
- XM62.1% short
- MyMyfxbook62.3% short
- Dukascopy73.5% short
Most one-sided right now
- Ether88.5% long
- Silver76% long
- AUD/JPY75.6% long
- GBP/JPY73.9% long
- NZD/USD72.7% long
- USD/JPY69.7% long
- EUR/JPY68.6% long
The crowd tends to be most lopsided at the end of a long move. Data source: FXSSI current ratio, read from nine brokers and reporting sources.
Position data may be delayed, incomplete or based on a limited group of accounts. It is informational and should not be treated as trading advice.
Compare forex broker spreads
Compare available bid, ask, spread and swap information for EUR/USD across supported brokers and account types.
| Broker | Account type | Bid | Ask | Spread | Daily average | Long swap | Short swap | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0 pips0.2 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
 Axi | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0 pips0.2 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
| TabTrade | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.03 pips0.04 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
 Blueberry Markets | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.04 pips0.2 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
| Eightcap | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.06 pips0.2 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
| IC Markets | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.1 pips0.4 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
| Admirals | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.1 pips0.6 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
 HF Markets | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.1 pips0.3 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 MultiBank Group | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.1 pips0.4 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 FP Markets | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.1 pips0.3 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 GO Markets | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.1 pips0.2 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
 ACY Securities | Variable | Not available | Not available | 0.1 pips0.3 pips | Not available | Not available | Not available | 26 August 2026 |
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