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FXOpen Increases Margin Requirements for Turkish Lira

Dear Traders,

Due to the increased volatility of the Turkish Lira, FXOpen has increased margin requirements for the EURTRY and USDTRY pairs. Now the maximum leverage for these pairs is 1:5.

We will let you know as soon as margin requirements return to their previous level.

Please consider these

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Setting FXOpen Servers To Winter Time

Dear Traders,

Please note that on November 6, 2022, FXOpen will set its trading servers to winter time, i.e., from GMT+3 to GMT+2.

The changes are to come into effect at the time of market opening on Monday, November 7, 2022. On crypto accounts where trading is

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Watch FXOpen's October 3-7 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • GBP/USD eyes steady recovery, EUR/GBP faces hurdle
  • Dollar bounces back after record fall
  • Oil is getting more expensive. What's next?
  • Twitter and Tesla volatility as Elon Musk
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Watch FXOpen's September 19 - 23 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • The British pound hits 37-year low against US dollar
  • How mobilization in Russia will affect financial markets
  • US stock market complacency on the bankers' radar
  • After a long period
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Watch FXOpen's September 12 - 16 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • The Queen and sterling: A dark legacy
  • SEC creates division to deal with crypto
  • America's economy has been doing well, so what about the S&P500?
  • Japan faces
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Watch FXOpen's September 5 - 9 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • British Pound at 20 year low as new Prime Minister takes office
  • New extreme for the yen
  • Has Apple's presentation affected the stock price?
  • Stark reality of China's lockdowns:
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Watch FXOpen's August 22-26 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • Cryptos at the bottom
  • Europe's issues visible to the world
  • Oil slowing decline
  • JP Morgan analysts bring more gloom for GBP

Watch our short and informative video, and stay

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Trading Hours Schedule for the UK Summer Bank Holiday

Dear Traders,

Due to the Summer Bank Holiday in the UK on 29th August, you will experience the following changes in the trading hours schedule (all times are GMT+3):

Indices: UK100 (#UK100)

  • Friday, August 26: trading till 23:00
  • Monday, August 29: trading closed
  • Tuesday, August 30: trading starts
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Watch FXOpen's July 25-29 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • Oil price bonanza may trigger dividend hike for big firms.
  • Is the price of gas preparing to renew the highs of the year?
  • Tesla stock has volatile week despite
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Watch FXOpen's July 18 - 22 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • British pound begins to rise, but still faces challenges
  • EUR/USD starts recovery while USD/CHF dips below support
  • What will make oil prices skyrocket?
  • Big Tech stock languishes,
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Watch FXOpen's July 11 - 15 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • Euro and dollar reach parity.
  • Inflation in the US rises again.
  • Analysts' forecasts on Coca-Cola shares.
  • Watch our short and informative video, and stay updated with FXOpen.

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FXOpen Announces 40% Spread Cut

FXOpen continues to make enhancements to the ECN liquidity, resulting in FX spreads being reduced by over 40%.

These tighter spreads will save traders money, and with 13% of price updates resulting in a choice price in EURUSD, FXOpen is the ideal venue to execute high frequency and scalping trading

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Watch FXOpen's July 4 - 8 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • US dollar's sustained rally is surprising the markets, especially against bitcoin.
  • The Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates for the 3rd month in a row.
  • GBP falls to 1.
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Watch FXOpen's June 26 - July 1 Weekly Digest Video

In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • What are the G7 leaders currently concerned about, and why some investors' forecasts are gloomy?
  • What 3 scenarios Bank of America analysts see for the oil market for 2022-2023?
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Changes in Trading Hours for the US Independence Day

Dear Traders,

Due to the forthcoming US Independence Day public holiday, trading hours will be changed on Monday, July 4, 2022. Please see the schedule below and consider this information as you plan your trading (all times given are GMT/UTC+3).

Monday 4 July

  • Metal CFDs: trading closes at
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Trading Hours Schedule for Memorial Day 2022

Dear Traders,

Due to the Memorial Day celebrations on Monday, May 30th, you will experience the following changes in the trading hours schedule (all times are GMT+3):

Monday, May 30

Metals and Commodities CFD:

  • Gold (XAUUSD): 01:00 - 21:30;
  • Silver (XAGUSD): 01:00 – 21:30;
  • Oil UK
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Trading hours schedule for ANZAC Day

Dear Traders!

Please note that due to the ANZAC Day on 25 April, 2022, trading hours for some financial instruments will be changed as follows:

Monday, April 25

Indices:

  • Australia 200 (#AUS200): trading starts at 10:10 (GMT+3).

All other financial instruments will be traded without changes.

Please consider

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Easter 2022: Changes to Trading Hours

Dear Traders!

Please note that for Easter holidays, trading hours for some financial instruments will be changed as follows (all times are GMT+3):

Thursday, April 14

Indices:

  • Australia 200 (#AUS200): till 17:00;
  • Europe 50 (#ESX50): till 23:00;
  • France 40 (#FCHI): till 23:00;
  • Germany 30 (#GDAXIm): till
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Trading hours schedule for Ching Ming Festival

Dear Traders,

Please be aware of trading schedule changes for the Ching Ming Festival period on April 4 — 6 (all times are GMT+3):

#HSI (Hong Kong 50)

  • Monday, April 4: trading till 22:00;
  • Tuesday, April 5: trading closed;
  • Wednesday, April 6: trading starts at 04:15.

All other

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FXOpen to Switch to Daylight Saving Time on March 13

Dear Traders,

On March 13th, 2022, FXOpen will shift the trading servers’ time forward by one hour from GMT+2 to GMT+3.

The change will affect all account types and will take place on Sunday 13th March 2022.

The transition of servers to daylight saving time does not impact

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Close-Only Mode for All RUB Pairs

Dear Traders,

Due to the escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions, FXOpen has set trading on the Russian ruble pairs to Close-Only mode. The changes are already in effect.

We are taking these steps to mitigate risks stemming from heightened volatility, price spikes, and price flow disruptions that may arise under the aforementioned

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Trading hours for US Presidents' Day

Dear Traders,

Please be aware of the trading schedule changes for US Presidents Day observed on 21 February 2022 (all times are GMT+2):

Spot commodities CFD:

  • Gold (XAUUSD) - trading ends at 21:30;
  • Silver (XAGUSD) - trading ends at 21:30;
  • US Crude (XTIUSD) – trading ends at 21:
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