Daily brief (LATAM) — 2026-04-20
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Broker & industry updates (LATAM)
CMC Markets Adds Weekend Gold CFDs, Builds on 24/5 US Equities Rollout
Source snapshot: CMC Markets (LSE: CMCX ), the London-listed online trading firm, launched a weekend gold trading product today (Monday), giving spread betting and CFD clients access to the precio…
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CMC Markets launches new weekend gold trading product
Source snapshot: CMC Markets launches a new weekend gold trading product (Gold - Weekend) for spread betting and CFDs, providing continuous access to gold markets.
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Capital.com client trading volumes hit record $1.27 trillion in Q1 2026 led by MENA, Gold
Source snapshot: January 2026 was the most active month ever at Capital.com in terms of client trading volumes, reaching approximately $502 billion.
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Capital.com Reports $1.27 Trillion in Q1 Trading Volume as Gold and Oil Drive Activity
Source snapshot: Capital.com said client trading volumes on its platform reached $1.27 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, up 11.2% from $1.14 trillion in Q4 2025.
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Forex & macro headlines (LATAM focus)
El precio del Oro en euros cae a mĂnimos de seis dĂas tras las renovadas tensiones en el Estrecho de Ormuz
Source snapshot: El precio del Oro en euros registra pérdidas en la apertura semanal tras cerrar el viernes con una subida 0.96% en 4.105.35€.
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Plata Análisis del Precio: El XAG/USD se mantiene por debajo de 80$ mientras disminuyen las esperanzas de paz entre EE.…
Source snapshot: La Plata (XAG/USD) ha retrocedido casi 4$ desde el máximo mensual justo por encima de 83.00$ alcanzado el pasado viernes, mientras el metal precioso se consolida inmediatamente po…
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EUR/USD: Se espera una operativa dentro del rango tras un intento fallido de subida – UOB
Source snapshot: Los economistas de UOB Quek Ser Leang Lee y Sue Ann destacan que el EUR/USD subió hasta 1.1848 antes de revertir bruscamente, dejando al Euro con una sobreextensión a la baja. Ven…
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El USD/CAD se estabiliza mientras la guerra en Medio Oriente respalda al DĂłlar
Source snapshot: El USD/CAD se negocia en torno a 1.3690 el lunes a la hora de escribir, prácticamente sin cambios en el dĂa, tras rebotar desde el mĂnimo mensual cerca de 1.3650 alcanzado el vier…
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Crypto headlines (LATAM + global)
Bitcoin drops from recent highs as traders watch CME gap, DeFi hack fallout
Source snapshot: Bitcoin pulls back after Friday’s surge as traders eye a CME gap, while a DeFi exploit rattles altcoins and macro pressures weigh on sentiment.
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Bitcoin is rallying as flagship conference approaches, data shows the gains rarely last
Source snapshot: After a 50% slide and partial recovery for bitcoin, traders are watching whether the Las Vegas event marks another short-term top for bitcoin.
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BTC price due 'new highs:' Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Source snapshot: Bitcoin avoids major losses as the US-Iran war makes its latest surprise comeback, with new BTC price local highs on the cards.
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Here's how bitcoin's $7.9 billion April options expiry impact prices
Source snapshot: With the bitcoin price above max pain and heavy positioning at $75K, traders face a potential squeeze or pullback into "max pain" expiry.
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