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Spreads are one of those quiet trading costs that sneak up on you — especially when you’re just starting out. If you’ve ever opened a trade and noticed you’re instantly in the red, that’s the spread at work. In this guide, we’ll break down how FxPro handles spreads — specifically the difference between floating and fixed spreads — so you …

Paramount Pictures has announced a revised release schedule for several of its upcoming animated films, including new entries in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar: The Last Airbender franchises. These changes reflect shifts in production timelines, particularly in the area of animation. One of the most notable adjustments involves the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel, which has been …

Moody’s Ratings has lowered the United States’ long-term credit score from Aaa to Aa1, marking the country’s final removal from the highest-tier sovereign credit rating among major rating agencies. The downgrade reflects deepening concerns about the nation’s growing debt burden and persistent structural fiscal imbalances, which Moody’s said are heading in a direction that lacks sustainability. This action aligns Moody’s …

President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer has brought renewed attention to a condition that affects hundreds of thousands of men each year. The announcement has prompted widespread concern and raised questions about the timing of the diagnosis, the treatment path ahead, and the broader implications for public health awareness. Biden’s condition was identified after he began experiencing …

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has welcomed the decision by former U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on the country, describing the move as both historic and bold. Speaking in a nationally televised address, Sharaa said the change in U.S. policy marked a significant turning point for a country long devastated by war and diplomatic isolation. He added that …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the country’s military intends to establish full control over the entire Gaza Strip. His remarks came as Israeli forces intensified their ground operations in the enclave, expanding their offensive amid ongoing conflict. Netanyahu made the comments in a recorded message shared on his official Telegram account on Monday. He described the situation …

The United States has launched a new initiative aimed at dismantling financial operations linked to Hezbollah in South America. On Monday, the U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program announced an offer of up to $10 million for credible information that exposes Hezbollah’s financial networks in the region. This move reflects longstanding concerns about the group’s operational footprint in …

Disney’s newest live-action adaptation, “Lilo & Stitch,” has been previewed for select media outlets, generating highly favorable early reactions. The film marks the first live-action reimagining of a Disney animated feature from the 2000s, bringing fresh attention to one of the studio’s most beloved stories from that era. Initial feedback from press screenings has praised the film’s ability to capture …