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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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Gold has reached above $2,700!
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18 OCT clock 10:25

Gold has reached above $2,700!

Gold surged past $2,700 per ounce, reaching a record high due to heightened demand for safe-haven assets and expectations of interest rate cuts. Geopolitical tensions and disappointing fiscal measures in China also fueled the increase, though strong US economic data limited further gains.
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US30 index reaches a record high!
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17 OCT clock 11:45

US30 index reaches a record high!

US30 index reached a record high of 43,135 points, driven by strong financial stocks like Morgan Stanley. Investors remain cautious ahead of upcoming retail sales and jobless claims data, while major tech companies showed mixed performance.
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S&P500 hits new record high!
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15 OCT clock 15:32

S&P500 hits new record high!

The S&P 500 reached a new record high, closing at ~5,860. This milestone caps a two-year bull run driven by strong corporate earnings and AI interest.
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This Week: EURGBP is under spotlight
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14 OCT clock 10:11

This Week: EURGBP is under spotlight

The EURGBP currency pair is influenced by central bank policies and interest rate expectations. Recent economic divergence between the UK and Eurozone has led to critical support levels for the pair.
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BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks
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11 OCT clock 11:37

BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks

Oil prices fell on Friday but are potentially set for a weekly gain. Investors are balancing hurricane damage impacts on US demand with supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions.
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Gold prices surge amid fed rate cut expectations
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11 OCT clock 09:41

Gold prices surge amid fed rate cut expectations

Gold prices are climbing as expectations grow for an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month. Recent economic data, including rising jobless claims and low inflation increases, supports this outlook and enhances gold's attractiveness.
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