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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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Brent prices surge amid geopolitical tensions
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22 NOV clock 10:18

Brent prices surge amid geopolitical tensions

Global oil prices hit a two-month high, with Brent crude above $74. Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine are driving market concerns.
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Bitcoin nears $100k, but Dogecoin, Ripple, and Cardano have climbed faster.
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21 NOV clock 14:06

Bitcoin nears $100k, but 3 cryptos have climbed faster.

Bitcoin, the world's biggest and oldest cryptocurrency, has been posting multiple record highs since Trump won the US presidential elections. However, within Alpari's universe, these 3 major cryptos have already more than doubled (>100%) so far this month.
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XAUUSD reaches 1-week high!
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19 NOV clock 15:54

XAUUSD reaches 1-week high!

Gold along other “safe heaven” assets rise in tandem amid major geopolitical escalation.
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This Week: NVIDIA earnings is set to move the markets!?
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18 NOV clock 10:38

This Week: NVIDIA earnings is set to move the markets!?

NVIDIA's upcoming earnings report is expected to significantly impact the US500 and NAS100 stock indexes. The company's Hopper GPUs are forecasted to deliver better-than-expected revenue, while the Blackwell GPUs are set to power growth in the years ahead.
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XAUUSD & BRN are under pressure amid stronger dollar.
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15 NOV clock 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.
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EURUSD set for 5th consecutive day of losses?
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14 NOV clock 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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