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Oil prices dip as demand outlook weakens
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11 Apr 11.42

Oil prices dip as demand outlook weakens

Brent crude hovered near $63, facing its second weekly loss as US-China tensions and weak demand weighed on sentiment. Rising OPEC+ output and supply disruptions added to market uncertainty.

Gold has reached a new all-time high!
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11 Apr 11.14

Gold has reached a new all-time high!

Gold soared above $3,220, hitting a new record high, driven by safe-haven demand, a weaker dollar, and rising US-China trade tensions. Market volatility and Fed rate cut expectations further boosted investor interest in gold.

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This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?
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23 DEC clock 10:32

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?

Bloomberg's FX model predicts a near-75% chance that USDJPY will trade between 154.41 and 158.17. If Japan's data dump coming Friday sends USDJPY shooting upwards, Japanese authorities may feel compelled to quell further sudden bursts of JPY weakness, as they did last Friday (Dec. 20th).
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Brent Dips Below $72 as US dollar strengthens
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20 DEC clock 12:24

Brent Dips Below $72 as US dollar strengthens

Brent crude fell below $72 per barrel, pressured by a strong US dollar and weakening demand from China. Despite support from US inventory draws and OPEC+ actions, the market faces challenges from rising non-OPEC output and muted global demand.
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XAUUSD is under pressure amid hawkish Fed outlook
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20 DEC clock 10:51

XAUUSD is under pressure amid hawkish Fed outlook

Gold trades around $2,600, heading for a weekly decline, weighed down by the Federal Reserve's hawkish policy. Robust US data and weakening demand may further challenge the metal's outlook despite a 26% YTD surge.
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USDInd hits two-year high after Fed rate decision
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19 DEC clock 11:04

USDInd hits two-year high after Fed rate decision

The dollar index remains near its highest level since November 2022 after the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and revised 2025 forecasts, which include fewer rate reductions than expected. Attention now turns to the Bank of England.
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New Record Highs for Cocoa, Bitcoin and Nasdaq 100. Who’s next?
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17 DEC clock 10:44

New Record Highs for Cocoa, Bitcoin and Nasdaq 100. Who’s next?

Cocoa futures surged to a new high due to worsening production prospects in West Africa, while Bitcoin hit a new record-high on expectations of U.S. leadership in crypto. The Nasdaq 100 reached a fresh peak, driven by gains in major tech stocks.
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This Week: Fed and BoE meetings could sway GBPUSD
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16 DEC clock 09:57

This Week: Fed and BoE meetings could sway GBPUSD

Sterling continues to outperform major peers but faces potential headwinds with sticky services inflation and expectations of future BoE rate cuts.
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