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2024 Market Review: The year’s best-performing assets
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24 Dec 08.03

2024 Market Review: The best-performing assets of the year

It's certainly been an eventful year, as investors and traders navigated Fed rate cuts, ongoing wars, and the pivotal US presidential elections. Through it all, we highlight the year-to-date's (as of Dec. 24th) star performers across 4 major asset classes within the Alpari universe.

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?
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23 Dec 10.32

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?

Bloomberg's FX model predicts a near-75% chance that USDJPY will trade between 154.41 and 158.17. If Japan's data dump coming Friday sends USDJPY shooting upwards, Japanese authorities may feel compelled to quell further sudden bursts of JPY weakness, as they did last Friday (Dec. 20th).

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17 SEP clock 13:24

Bitcoin below $60k ahead of key Fed decision

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its first interest rate cut in 4 years, the cryptocurrency market is on edge. This major event could inject Bitcoin with fresh volatility, leading to significant price swings.
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This Week: FX trillions await central bank trio
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16 SEP clock 07:27

This Week: FX trillions await central bank trio

FX trading worldwide sees about US$ 7.5 trillion change hands each day, according to the Bank for International Settlements. The US dollar index, GBPUSD, and USDJPY will be especially sensitive to 3 central bank meetings this week, with the Fed taking centre stage.
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Brent rebounds amid mixed signals
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13 SEP clock 10:50

Brent rebounds amid mixed signals

Brent crude oil is rebounding due to technical factors and disruptions from Storm Francine. However, concerns about demand and a pessimistic outlook from the IEA may limit the sustainability of this recovery.
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XAUUSD surges to record high amid rate cut expectations
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13 SEP clock 09:38

XAUUSD surges to record high amid rate cut expectations

Gold prices soared to a record high of $2,554.05 per ounce, driven by expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This surge reflects a broader trend in precious metals, with other metals like palladium, silver, and platinum also experiencing significant gains.
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EURUSD hits lowest level in 4 weeks ahead of ECB meeting
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12 SEP clock 10:59

EURUSD hits lowest level in 4 weeks ahead of ECB meeting

The EURUSD has dropped to its lowest point in four weeks, nearing 1.10021. Investors are eyeing key macroeconomic events that could influence the currency pair's stability.
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Brent and USDJPY are under pressure ahead of US CPI release
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11 SEP clock 10:18

Brent and USDJPY are under pressure ahead of US CPI release

Brent have shown a slight recovery today amid supply disruption fears and declining US inventories. Meanwhile, the USDJPY currency pair remains under pressure due to contrasting monetary policies between Japan and the US.
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