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Brent crude hits two-week high!
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20 Sep 01.45

Brent crude hits two-week high!

Brent crude oil has reached its highest level in over two weeks, potentially poised for its largest weekly gain since April. The recent Fed’s rate cut, and geopolitical tensions are influencing market dynamics.

XAUUSD surges past $2,600 following Fed Rate Cut and geopolitical turmoil
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20 Sep 11.16

XAUUSD surges past $2,600 following Fed rate cut and geopolitical turmoil

Gold prices soared above $2,600 per ounce, reaching a new peak as investors reacted to significant interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and rising geopolitical risks. The combination of these factors has bolstered gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset.

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DXY consolidates at ~102.46 with eyes on US CPI
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09 JAN clock 13:02

DXY consolidates at ~102.46 with eyes on US CPI

The late sell-off last year in the greenback has abated for now…
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This Week: Wst30_m braces for CPI, Wall Street earnings
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08 JAN clock 09:40

This Week: Wst30_m braces for CPI, Wall Street earnings

This week’s key events could either drag Wst30_m below the 37k line, or put it on a path towards a new record high!
CPI inflation Federal Reserve Earnings JPMorgan Dow Jones index
Gold steady ahead of US jobs report
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05 JAN clock 10:39

Gold steady ahead of US jobs report

The precious metal may either race towards $2100, or falter to its 50-day SMA, depending on how today's NFP data pans out.
Gold US jobs report Nonfarm Payrolls Federal Reserve
Geopolitical tensions fuel Brent’s positive start to 2024
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05 JAN clock 10:03

Geopolitical tensions fuel Brent’s positive start to 2024

Brent is set to be kept rangebound between $70 and the low-$80s. Although rising geopolitical tensions are feeding into supply-side fears, which have helped support oil prices, its near-term gains are set to remain limited by the darkening global demand outlook.
Brent Oil US crude inventories geopolitical risks Middle East
USDInd softens after stellar start to 2024
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04 JAN clock 11:09

USDInd softens after stellar start to 2024

After enjoying its best start to a calendar year since 1997, the US Dollar index was resisted around its 21-day simple moving average (SMA) and the top of a bear channel. This week's major events may determine whether the greenback's 2024 rebound can carry on.
USD index Dollar Euro Nonfarm Payrolls inflation Federal Reserve European Central Bank
EURUSD set for “golden cross” despite pullback
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03 JAN clock 13:25

EURUSD set for “golden cross” despite pullback

The last time we saw a "golden cross"  for EURUSD was in late-2022, before this FX pair went on to claim a 3.12% annual gain for 2023. For the more immediate term, 3 key events this week could lead to big price swings for the world's most-traded FX pair.
EURUSD inflation Nonfarm Payrolls Federal Reserve ECB
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