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Pound Softens, Gas Heats Up, FTSE Extends Its Winning Streak | 23 October 2025 | ATFX Market Brief

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Each morning, we go beyond the headlines to uncover what’s really moving the markets, from currencies and commodities to indices and crypto.

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Last Updated: October 23, 2025

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