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By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump has ordered federal workers to return to the office five days a week, signing an executive order in front of cheering supporters at Washington’s Capital One (NYSE:) Arena on Monday. The move would force large numbers of white collar government employees to forfeit remote working arrangements, reversing a trend that took off in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of Trump’s allies have said the return-to-work mandate is intended to help gut the civil service, making it easier for Trump to replace long serving government workers with loyalists. In a…

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High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Educate yourself on the risks associated with foreign exchange trading and seek advice from an independent financial or tax advisor if you have any questions. Advisory warning: FOREXLIVE™ is not an investment advisor, FOREXLIVE™ provides references and…

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Feeling overwhelmed by the forex market’s ups and downs? You’re not alone. Many traders worry about losing their money. The market’s unpredictability can cause big losses in seconds, making traders stressed. But there’s hope! Forex risk management can help. By using good trading risk control, you can keep your money safe. Let’s look at how to protect your investments and succeed in the long run. Key Takeaways Forex risk management is key for long-term success Set stop-loss orders to limit losses Don’t risk more than 1-2% of your capital per trade Try to have a 1:2 risk-reward ratio Be careful…

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By Bianca Flowers and Gram Slattery WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump will immediately issue executive orders that slash diversity, equity and inclusion programs and proclaim the U.S. government will only recognize two sexes – male and female – that cannot be changed, an incoming White House official said on Monday. The official, speaking just hours before Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, added that more actions on DEI programs were expected “very soon.” “This week, I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life,”…

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Many investors lock in profits as trade tensions linger and bond markets pause on the holiday. Early signals from the incoming US administration suggest a methodical approach to tariffs and fiscal expansion. Upcoming data-dependent Federal Reserve decisions remain in focus with May seen as pivotal for any policy shifts. The US Dollar is in choppy trading after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trading floors in the US will remain closed due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but the US Dollar Index (DXY) plunged toward 108.30 with uncertainty ahead as markets await further details on Trump’s economic plans. Daily digest market…

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The Canadian Dollar traded nearly 1.5% higher at its peak on Monday. Canada’s latest BoC outlook reveals nothing particularly noteworthy. The Loonie is benefiting from a broad-market easing in the Greenback. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) caught a rare boost on Monday, dragging USD/CAD back below 1.4400 as investors across the globe find some risk appetite after incoming US President Donald Trump made a last-minute swerve to avoid day-one tariffs via executive order. The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) latest Business Outlook Survey revealed few surprises, with overall economic sentiment remaining subdued. However, the BoC did note that the overall depth of…

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