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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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EURUSD: All eyes on US CPI and EU rate decision
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11 DEC clock 09:19

EURUSD: All eyes on US CPI and EU rate decision

The EUR/USD pair remains near $1.05, hovering close to its two-year low, as traders await the release of US CPI data later today and the European Central Bank's policy decision tomorrow.
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2024 World Elections: Lessons For New Traders
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10 DEC clock 14:08

2024 World Elections: Lessons For New Traders

40 elections took place in 2024 - how did the FX, stock, crypto and CFD markets react to the outcomes, and what can traders take away from this?
This Week: US Inflation, major central bank decisions and China stimulus
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09 DEC clock 09:51

This Week: US Inflation, major central bank decisions and China stimulus

Major central bank decisions, US inflation data, and China’s potential stimulus dominate this week's market agenda. Traders eye equities, FX, and other key assets.
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Brent prices dip below $72.00
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06 DEC clock 12:23

Brent prices dip below $72.00

Brent crude dropped to $71.75 as OPEC+ extended production cuts and postponed supply increases. Weak demand, oversupply fears, and geopolitical tensions weigh heavily on oil markets.
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XAUUSD poised for 2nd straight weekly decline?
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06 DEC clock 08:39

XAUUSD poised for 2nd straight weekly decline?

Despite a modest recovery to $2,638, gold remains down 0.4% for the week, reflecting its second consecutive weekly decline.
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Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 for the first time!
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05 DEC clock 10:13

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 for the first time!

Bitcoin broke the $100K mark, reaching a new high of $104,024 following the Trump’s new pick to take over SEC.
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