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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.

LATEST ANALYSIS
This Week: GBPUSD in focus ahead of “Spring Statement”
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24 MAR clock 07:57

This Week: GBPUSD in focus ahead of “Spring Statement”

GBPUSD faces resistance around 1.3000 this week. Key data will determine if it stays above or drops below that level.
Gold remains above $3,000 – Are new record highs on the horizon?
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21 MAR clock 10:09

Gold remains above $3,000 – Are new record highs on the horizon?

Gold prices remain elevated due to the Federal Reserve’s dovish stance and global tensions. Despite a strong dollar, gold’s safe-haven demand continues to drive its long-term uptrend.
Brent poised for second weekly gain?
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21 MAR clock 08:38

Brent poised for second weekly gain?

Oil prices rose as US sanctions on Iran and OPEC+ output cuts fueled supply concerns. Geopolitical instability, including conflicts in Gaza and Yemen, added further risk premiums to the market.
US500 plunges 10%. Can the Fed stop the bleeding?
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19 MAR clock 13:52

US500 plunges 10%. Can the Fed stop the bleeding?

Did you know that the US 500 is down almost 6% this month and is on track for its worst trading quarter since Q3 of 2022.
USDInd near 5-month lows amid trade, Fed uncertainty
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18 MAR clock 13:18

USDInd near 5-month lows amid trade, Fed uncertainty

The USD Index hovered near 103.3 as trade tensions and weak retail data fueled uncertainty. Markets now await the Fed’s decision (Wednesday, Mar 19), with no rate changes expected.
This Week: JPY depreciates. BoJ and Fed rate decisions could trigger rebound
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17 MAR clock 07:54

This Week: JPY depreciates. BoJ and Fed rate decisions could trigger rebound

JPY was the worst-performing G10 currency against the US dollar, despite Japan’s largest labour union securing a historic wage hike. Upcoming BoJ and Fed rate decisions, along with Japan’s inflation data, may drive significant USDJPY movement.
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