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High Volatility and Increased Margin Expected Due to the Presidential Election in France

The FXOpen Team

Due to the Presidential Election to be held in France on April 23th 2017, you may experience high volatility on all financial instruments.

FXOpen UK may increase margin requirements on April 21-24, 2017 without further notice.

Throughout this period traders may experience changes in trading conditions such as high volatility, increased margin, low liquidity and wider spreads.

We urge traders to remember, that abnormal market conditions increase the risk of slippage. Please, consider the above when planning their trading activities for the following week.

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