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Tariffs, taxes and trade: Trump's policies are playing out in the markets
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21 Jan 01.51

Tariffs, taxes and trade: Trump's policies are playing out in the markets

President Trump’s sparked significant market shifts. Key sectors, from stocks to commodities, are reacting as markets brace for economic and geopolitical changes.

This Week: Bank of Japan interest rate decision, USDJPY in focus
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20 Jan 08.37

This Week: Bank of Japan interest rate decision, USDJPY in focus

The Japanese Yen begins 2025 as the best-performing G10 currency, supported by Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike expectations. This week's focus is on USDJPY volatility with the BoJ rate decision.

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Brent is trading above $80 per barrel
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17 JAN clock 10:05

Brent is trading above $80 per barrel

Brent prices have surpassed $80 per barrel, driven by concerns over US sanctions on Russian oil and declining US stockpiles. Traders remain cautious, balancing geopolitical developments with potential policy changes after Trump's inauguration.
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XAUUSD is heading toward a third consecutive weekly gain
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17 JAN clock 08:42

XAUUSD is heading toward a third consecutive weekly gain

Gold is trading near its highest level in a month, supported by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and potential inflationary policies under Donald Trump's administration.
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XRP soared 18%!
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16 JAN clock 11:19

XRP soared 18%!

Ripple (XRP) surged 18% on Wednesday, outpacing Bitcoin and Ethereum, driven by favorable market sentiment. Ripple's 2025 initiatives aim to strengthen its role as a leader in digital finance.
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US Dollar Index may be rocked by US CPI release
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15 JAN clock 14:05

US Dollar Index may be rocked by US CPI release

The US dollar Index is on the brink of significant price movements as we approach the release of the highly anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI), scheduled to be released today at 1:30 PM UTC
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GBPUSD hit lows unseen since 2023
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13 JAN clock 08:40

This Week: GBPUSD hit lows unseen since 2023

GBPUSD dropped below psychologically important 1.2200. Key inflation data this week may influence the currency's volatile trajectory.
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Gold climbs higher despite stronger NFP reading
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10 JAN clock 16:08

Gold climbs higher despite stronger NFP reading

Gold prices surged past $2,680 per ounce, supported by safe-haven demand and strong ETF inflows. Despite higher-than-expected US NFP data, gold continues to benefit from global market turbulence and inflation concerns.
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