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Brent Dips Below $72 as US dollar strengthens
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20 Dec 12.24

Brent Dips Below $72 as US dollar strengthens

Brent crude fell below $72 per barrel, pressured by a strong US dollar and weakening demand from China. Despite support from US inventory draws and OPEC+ actions, the market faces challenges from rising non-OPEC output and muted global demand.

XAUUSD is under pressure amid hawkish Fed outlook
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20 Dec 10.51

XAUUSD is under pressure amid hawkish Fed outlook

Gold trades around $2,600, heading for a weekly decline, weighed down by the Federal Reserve's hawkish policy. Robust US data and weakening demand may further challenge the metal's outlook despite a 26% YTD surge.

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Week Ahead: Powell, OPEC+, and US jobs take focus
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02 DEC clock 08:33

This Week: Powell, OPEC+, and US jobs take focus

Fed Chair Powell’s speech, OPEC+ decisions, and the US jobs report will guide key markets this week. Investors brace for potential policy shifts amidst lingering geopolitical risks.
Gold Surpasses $2,660 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
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29 NOV clock 11:59

Gold Surpasses $2,660 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Gold rose ~1%, extending its rally for a fourth session. Geopolitical tensions and a weaker dollar are supporting the metal, though it's on track to decline for the week.
BRN surges amid geopolitical risks, OPEC+ delays meeting
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BRN surges amid geopolitical risks, OPEC+ delays meeting

Brent prices rise amid geopolitical risks and OPEC+ delays. Markets brace for potential changes in production policy.
NZDUSD jumps above 0.58800!
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NZDUSD jumps above 0.58800!

The NZDUSD jumped about 0.88% today, breaking a 5-day losing streak against the US Dollar.
US Dollar index briefly reaches above 107
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26 NOV clock 12:36

US Dollar index briefly reaches above 107

The U.S. dollar index briefly reached above 107, after U.S. President-elect Trump said he would impose trade tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada.
This Week: Markets focus on EU and US inflation data.
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25 NOV clock 08:17

This Week: Markets focus on EU and US inflation data.

Upcoming inflation data will include the numbers for Germany, Japan and PCE (– Fed’s preferred inflation gauge) reading for the United States.
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