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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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USDJPY stable near 150.000 amid new Trump’s tariffs
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27 MAR clock 10:19

USDJPY stable near 150.000 amid new Trump’s tariffs

USDJPY trades near 150 per dollar as Trump’s tariffs shook markets. Investors await BOJ insights and inflation data for further direction.
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US Dollar index at crossroads: rebound or breakdown ahead?
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26 MAR clock 14:54

US Dollar index at crossroads: rebound or breakdown ahead?

The US dollar index is testing key support after a 1.3% rebound, facing resistance amid weak consumer confidence. Markets await potential tariff relief on April 2, which could determine its next move.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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