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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.

Crude Oil

Brent

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

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.

Gold

Bullion

XAUUSD

LATEST ANALYSIS

JP225 touches its lowest level since April 26

30 MAY

12:37

JP225 touches its lowest level since April 26

The JP225 hit its lowest level since April 26th, briefly touching 37606 during today's session. The drop came amid a slide in US equities caused by a rise in US Treasury yields, which hit a 4-week high.

Jap 225 BoJ Treasury yields

Ether bulls continue to push towards $4000 following the ETH spot ETFs approval.

29 MAY

10:20

Ether bulls continue to push towards $4000 following the ETH spot ETFs approval.

The SEC's decision to give the ether ETFs the green light has managed to push the ETH token up 26% in the past week - the biggest weekly gain since the 2021 crypto bull run.

Ether crypto ETF

28 MAY

13:19

NZDUSD edges higher on hawkish RBNZ

The main support for the currency came from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) decision last week to leave the key interest rate intact at 5.5% - the highest level in 15 years.

NZDUSD Kiwi

This Week: EU50 could move 100 index points

27 MAY

11:38

This Week: EU50 could move 100 index points

Over the longer term, this benchmark index for European stocks is projected to rise another 12% to eventually cross above 5600 within the next 12 months.

EUROstoxx Week Ahead

24 MAY

14:36

Brent to break below $80/bbl?

Brent may be set to book its 5 consecutive days of declines today, remaining under significant pressure following the higher than expected (1.83M - actual vs -2.55M - expected) EIA crude stock change reading.

Crude Oil Brent OPEC+

XAUUSD rebounds after reaching one-week low at $2326.78

24 MAY

10:32

XAUUSD rebounds after reaching one-week low at $2326.78

Gold has rebounded moderately, with XAUUSD bulls now trying to get back above the 21-period SMA. Yesterday's ~2% drop to a one-week low came after the release of the FOMC minutes.

Gold XAUUSD Bullion

30 May

12:37

JP225 touches its lowest level since April 26

The JP225 hit its lowest level since April 26th, briefly touching 37606 during today's session. The drop came amid a slide in US equities caused by a ...

Jap 225

BoJ

Treasury yields

29 May

10:20

Ether bulls continue to push towards $4000 following the ETH spot ETFs approval.

The SEC's decision to give the ether ETFs the green light has managed to push the ETH token up 26% in the past week - the biggest weekly gain since th...

Ether

crypto

ETF

28 May

13:19

NZDUSD edges higher on hawkish RBNZ

The main support for the currency came from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) decision last week to leave the key interest rate intact at 5.5% ...

NZDUSD

Kiwi

27 May

11:38

This Week: EU50 could move 100 index points

Over the longer term, this benchmark index for European stocks is projected to rise another 12% to eventually cross above 5600 within the next 12 mont...

EUROstoxx

Week Ahead

24 May