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Gold Reaches 1-Week High

Gold hit the 1-week high amid rising fears of geopolitical tensions.

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Brent Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Global oil prices rose to a two-month high on Friday, with Brent crude trading above $74 a barrel, as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine fueled market concerns.

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Week Ahead: Powell, OPEC+, And US Jobs Take Focus

As we enter the final month of 2024, various asset classes are set to react to potential US policy signals stemming from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech to the ever-important monthly US jobs report.

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XAUUSD Poised For 2nd Straight Weekly Decline?

Gold prices have been on a volatile but record-breaking ride in 2024, driven by a mix of global uncertainty and economic shifts.

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This Week: US Inflation, Major Central Bank Decisions And China Stimulus

This coming week features a host of top-tier events, from major central bank decisions to the ever-important US inflation data which weighs heavily on the Fed’s decisions on interest rates.

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2024 World Elections: Lessons For New Traders

2024 has been a banner year for elections, with 40 countries around the world holding polls to make major decisions about their future leadership, including the US, UK, Taiwan, India, as well as the EU.

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EURUSD: All Eyes On US CPI And EU Rate Decision

The euro lingered close to $1.05, staying just above the two-year lows recorded in late November, as markets anticipate the European Central Bank's upcoming monetary policy decision.

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EURUSD Trades Near $1.04 Amid ECB Rate Cuts

The EURUSD pair is trading close to the $1.04 level after the European Central Bank’s widely expected decision to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points.

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XAUUSD Dips Below $2,670

Gold dipped below $2,670 per ounce on Friday, reversing earlier gains and deepening the previous day’s decline.

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This Week: GBPUSD Below 1.2811 Ahead Of BoE Meeting

Sterling has been the strongest major currency versus USD this month and remains the top performer among its peers this year.

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New Record Highs For Cocoa, Bitcoin And Nasdaq 100. Who’s Next?

Cocoa surged beyond $12,000 per tonne, reaching its highest levels since April due to mounting concerns over West Africa’s mid-crop outlook.

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USDInd Hits Two-Year High After Fed Rate Decision

The dollar index is hovering near 108 on Thursday, maintaining its strength after climbing over 1% the day before, marking its highest point since November 2022.

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XAUUSD Is Under Pressure Amid Hawkish Fed Outlook

Gold hovers right above $2,600 level, poised for a weekly drop due to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance.

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2024 Market Review: The Best-Performing Assets Of The Year

Much of the market-related headlines this year have featured the likes of Bitcoin, gold, and the S&P 500 - each posting never-before-seen prices.

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2025 Outlook: 3 Assets To Watch

Ripple absolutely skyrocketed in 2024, surging 238.4% last year, and is currently the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization 

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Brent Eases Below $76 After New 2-Month High

Brent rose to its highest level since October, only to pull back slightly.

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GBPUSD Drops To Its Lowest Since Nov 2023

The British pound has slumped below $1.23, its weakest level since Nov 2023, as the strength of the US dollar eclipsed the impact of elevated UK borrowing costs.

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Brent Set For Longest Weekly Gains Since July 2024

Brent crude oil is set to achieve its longest streak of weekly gains since July 2024, marking three consecutive weeks of growth.

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XRP Soared 18%

Ripple has witnessed significant growth, surging 18% on Wednesday, January 16, far outpacing Bitcoin’s 4% and Ethereum’s 7% gains.

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Gold Is Heading Toward A Third Consecutive Weekly Gain

Gold is currently trading close (~$2711.06) to its highest level ($2724.81) in a month and heading toward a third consecutive weekly gain.

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