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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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Bitcoin hits $90,000! How high can it go?
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12 NOV clock 13:17

Bitcoin hits $90,000! How high can it go?

The world's oldest and largest cryptocurrency has posted multiple record highs since the 2024 US presidential elections concluded on November 5th. We look at what's fuelling this bull run, and whether Bitcoin has more room to climb.
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This Week: Trump's win triggers market turmoil in China ahead of earnings.
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11 NOV clock 08:00

This Week: Trump's win triggers market turmoil in China ahead of earnings.

CHINAH, CN50, and HK50 face volatility after Trump's win and disappointing economic support from Beijing. Upcoming earnings from major companies like Tencent and Alibaba could influence market stability.
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XAUUSD & Brent decline after Fed cut and Trump win
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08 NOV clock 10:35

XAUUSD & Brent decline after Fed cut and Trump win

The Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate reduction to 4.50%-4.75% influenced gold and oil prices. The rate cut aimed to sustain economic growth, while the new administration's policies may impact crude prices.
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GBPUSD is recovering ahead of BoE rate decision.
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07 NOV clock 10:22

GBPUSD is recovering ahead of BoE rate decision.

GBPUSD is recovering after a recent decline below 1.29. All eyes are on the upcoming BoE interest rate decision due later today.
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US Elections: Trump triumphs! What lies ahead for markets?
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06 NOV clock 13:33

US Elections: Trump triumphs! What lies ahead for markets?

And let’s not overlook the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Thursday.
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Trump vs. Harris: How the next US president could impact global markets
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05 NOV clock 11:09

Trump vs. Harris: How US election results could impact global markets

Final guide: 4 potential scenarios in which the 2024 US Presidential Elections could rock global financial markets. We explore possible opportunities for traders and investors across FX, stock indexes, cryptos, and the crowd-favourite, gold.
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