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Brent prices surge amid geopolitical tensions

22 Nov 10.18

Brent prices surge amid geopolitical tensions

Global oil prices hit a two-month high, with Brent crude above $74. Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine are driving market concerns.

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Crude

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BRN

Bitcoin nears $100k, but Dogecoin, Ripple, and Cardano have climbed faster.

21 Nov 02.06

Bitcoin nears $100k, but 3 cryptos have climbed faster.

Bitcoin, the world's biggest and oldest cryptocurrency, has been posting multiple record highs since Trump won the US presidential elections. However, within Alpari's universe, these 3 major cryptos have already more than doubled (>100%) so far this month.

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LATEST ANALYSIS

15 OCT

15:32

S&P500 hits new record high!

The S&P 500 reached a new record high, closing at ~5,860. This milestone caps a two-year bull run driven by strong corporate earnings and AI interest.

S&P500 US500

14 OCT

10:11

This Week: EURGBP is under spotlight

The EURGBP currency pair is influenced by central bank policies and interest rate expectations. Recent economic divergence between the UK and Eurozone has led to critical support levels for the pair.

EURGBP Week Ahead

BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks

11 OCT

11:37

BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks

Oil prices fell on Friday but are potentially set for a weekly gain. Investors are balancing hurricane damage impacts on US demand with supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions.

Crude Oil Brent BRN

Gold prices surge amid fed rate cut expectations

11 OCT

09:41

Gold prices surge amid fed rate cut expectations

Gold prices are climbing as expectations grow for an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month. Recent economic data, including rising jobless claims and low inflation increases, supports this outlook and enhances gold's attractiveness.

Gold Bullion XAUUSD

USDInd continues to rise ahead of US CPI

10 OCT

12:31

USDInd continues to rise ahead of US CPI

The US Dollar Index is trading not far from two-month high, driven by stronger payroll data and reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming CPI reports that could impact future Fed policy.

US Dollar DXY USDInd

09 OCT

10:21

NZDUSD reaches 7-week low

RBNZ cut interest rates by 50 basis points, leading to a 7-week low for the NZDUSD. This decision reflects a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy in response to a decrease in inflation, which has now returned to the desired range.

NZDUSD Kiwi

15 Oct

15:32

S&P500 hits new record high!

The S&P 500 reached a new record high, closing at ~5,860. This milestone caps a two-year bull run driven by strong corporate earnings and AI interest....

S&P500

US500

14 Oct

10:11

This Week: EURGBP is under spotlight

The EURGBP currency pair is influenced by central bank policies and interest rate expectations. Recent economic divergence between the UK and Eurozone...

EURGBP

Week Ahead

11 Oct

11:37

BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks

Oil prices fell on Friday but are potentially set for a weekly gain. Investors are balancing hurricane damage impacts on US demand with supply disrupt...

Crude Oil

Brent

BRN

11 Oct

09:41

Gold prices surge amid fed rate cut expectations

Gold prices are climbing as expectations grow for an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month. Recent economic data, including rising joble...

Gold

Bullion

XAUUSD

10 Oct

12:31

USDInd continues to rise ahead of US CPI

The US Dollar Index is trading not far from two-month high, driven by stronger payroll data and reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts. Investors are ...

US Dollar

DXY

USDInd

09 Oct

10:21

NZDUSD reaches 7-week low

RBNZ cut interest rates by 50 basis points, leading to a 7-week low for the NZDUSD. This decision reflects a shift towards a more accommodative moneta...

NZDUSD

Kiwi