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XAUUSD & BRN are under pressure amid stronger dollar.
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15 Nov 09.38

XAUUSD & BRN are under pressure amid stronger dollar.

XAUUSD has fallen below $2,560 as the US dollar surges. Meanwhile, BRN slips under $72, driven by concerns of oversupply.

EURUSD set for 5th consecutive day of losses?
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14 Nov 10.46

EURUSD set for 5th consecutive day of losses?

The EURUSD has fallen to its lowest level since November 2023. Market expectations for interest rate cuts have shifted, with a 25bp cut now expected from both the US Fed and the ECB.

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USDJPY tests 200-day SMA resistance after BoJ summary of opinions
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27 DEC clock 14:38

USDJPY tests 200-day SMA resistance after BoJ summary of opinions

USDJPY should be able to preserve its downtrend as long as markets still expect the Bank of Japan to exit its negative interest rates regime in 2024, while the Federal Reserve lowers its benchmark rates.
Solana YTD gains still over 1000% despite pullback
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26 DEC clock 11:39

Solana's 2023 gains still above 1000% despite pullback

Solana's ongoing technical pullback may be a chance to clear the froth after the eye-watering gains so far in 2023. We explore what could have driven this crypto's year-to-date rally.
Brent bulls raring to return above $80/bbl
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22 DEC clock 12:21

Brent bulls raring to return above $80/bbl

The global oil benchmark is now teasing a psychologically-important level, having climbed in the wake of the Red Sea attacks and the Fed's policy pivot. Today's US PCE Deflator data release may well determine whether Brent spends Christmas above or below $80/bbl.
Gold edges higher past $2k ahead of US PCE inflation data
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22 DEC clock 12:00

Gold edges higher past $2k ahead of US PCE Deflator

The incoming US PCE Deflator figures later today could trigger gold’s next move. As long as market bets for Fed rate cuts in 2024 can stay intact, that should pave the way for bullion bulls to send prices even higher.
NQ100_m pulls back from record high
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21 DEC clock 11:23

NQ100_m pulls back from record high

Yesterday's technical pullback had been coming. But with this stock index recovering at the time of writing, bulls are hoping for seasonal factors, namely a "Santa Rally" and the annual gains that typically accompany a US Presidential Election year, to push the NQ100_m beyond 17,000!
GBPUSD slides below 1.27 amid weaker UK inflation
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20 DEC clock 13:42

GBPUSD slides below 1.27 amid weaker UK inflation

Today’s UK CPI data came in much lower than expected for November prompting markets to ramp up bets for UK rate cuts next year.
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