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This Week: Fed, BOE decisions & gold in focus
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05 May 10.30

This Week: Fed, BOE decisions & gold in focus

With Big Tech earnings behind us, attention shifts to key central bank decisions and market-moving testimony in the US and UK. Traders eye gold, stocks, and GBP as volatility looms from Fed signals, BOE cuts, and tariff-driven sentiment.

Brent rebound faces NFP, OPEC+ test
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02 May 12.17

Brent rebound faces NFP, OPEC+ test

Brent bulls once again pulled prices out of sub-$60/bbl waters, having previously notched a 4-year low in early-April. However, the imminent US jobs report and Monday's OPEC+ supply hike decision should have a major say whether Brent can stay above that psychologically-important price level.

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Brent has slid to $70.00 per barrel
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03 APR clock 16:08

Brent has slid to $70.00 per barrel

Brent crude fell ~6% to $70 per barrel due to OPEC+ supply hikes and fears of a global trade war sparked by US tariffs.
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XAUUSD surged to record high after Trump’s tariff announcement!
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03 APR clock 14:26

XAUUSD surged to record high after Trump’s tariff announcement!

President Trump signed a "reciprocal tariffs" policy, escalating risks of a global trade war. Stock markets reacted negatively, while XAUUSD surged to a record high as investors sought safe-haven assets.
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Could JPY be the secret weapon against tariff chaos?
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02 APR clock 15:36

Could JPY be the secret weapon against tariff chaos?

USDJPY has been consolidating within a symmetrical triangle since August 2024, with key resistance and support levels to watch ahead of potential tariff announcements. Amid uncertainty, investors may turn to the JPY as a safe-haven asset.
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This Week: EURUSD to post its biggest montly gain since Nov 2022?
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31 MAR clock 09:20

This Week: EURUSD to post its biggest montly gain since Nov 2022?

EURUSD is up 4% in March, so far, its biggest monthly gain since November 2022. This week’s events, including Trump’s tariffs, Eurozone CPI, and the US jobs report, will influence the pair's direction.
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BRN nears one-month high!
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28 MAR clock 10:34

BRN nears one-month high!

BRN prices remain near one-month highs, driven by U.S. sanctions Venezuela and Iran. Despite strong demand, market uncertainty persists as OPEC+ plans to increase output and Russian oil is set to potentially return.
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Gold hits a new record high, reaching above $3,080!
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28 MAR clock 09:32

Gold hits a new record high, reaching above $3,080!

Gold prices surged past $3,079 per ounce as escalating trade tensions fueled investor demand for safe-haven assets. Strong central bank inflows and expectations of US rate cuts further supported the rally.
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