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2024 Market Review: The year’s best-performing assets
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24 Dec 08.03

2024 Market Review: The best-performing assets of the year

It's certainly been an eventful year, as investors and traders navigated Fed rate cuts, ongoing wars, and the pivotal US presidential elections. Through it all, we highlight the year-to-date's (as of Dec. 24th) star performers across 4 major asset classes within the Alpari universe.

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?
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23 Dec 10.32

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?

Bloomberg's FX model predicts a near-75% chance that USDJPY will trade between 154.41 and 158.17. If Japan's data dump coming Friday sends USDJPY shooting upwards, Japanese authorities may feel compelled to quell further sudden bursts of JPY weakness, as they did last Friday (Dec. 20th).

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XAUUSD echoes relief from US recession fears
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09 AUG clock 10:36

XAUUSD echoes relief from US recession fears

Gold's recent performance has mirrored riskier assets, influenced by economic data and investor sentiment.
Ripple soars after “winning” key legal battle
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08 AUG clock 13:34

Ripple soars after “winning” key legal battle

Ripple (XRP) has seen a significant price surge following a favorable legal outcome, as Ripple Labs Inc. was ordered to pay a reduced penalty, providing a boost to XRP and other cryptos.
USDJPY recovering, nears 148 level
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07 AUG clock 13:41

USDJPY recovering, nears 148 level

USDJPY is advancing towards 148 as the Bank of Japan holds off on rate hikes.
This week: US500 earnings highlights for key stocks in August
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05 AUG clock 09:59

This week: US500 earnings highlights for key stocks in August

This week brings crucial earnings reports for major US500 stocks, including Disney, Eli Lilly, and Super Micro Computers.
Brent may be set for longest losing streak since December
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02 AUG clock 13:39

Brent may be set for longest losing streak since December

Brent crude is nearing $80 per barrel, facing a potential four-week losing streak amid demand concerns and geopolitical risks.
Weak NFP could push gold to new record high
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02 AUG clock 12:56

Weak NFP could push gold to new record high

Chair Powell's dovish signals have driven gold close to its all-time high, with potential for further gains dependent on US jobs data and ongoing Fed rate cut expectations.
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