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03 Apr 04.08

Brent has slid to $70.00 per barrel

Brent crude fell ~6% to $70 per barrel due to OPEC+ supply hikes and fears of a global trade war sparked by US tariffs.

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XAUUSD surged to record high after Trump’s tariff announcement!

03 Apr 02.26

XAUUSD surged to record high after Trump’s tariff announcement!

President Trump signed a "reciprocal tariffs" policy, escalating risks of a global trade war. Stock markets reacted negatively, while XAUUSD surged to a record high as investors sought safe-haven assets.

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LATEST ANALYSIS

XAUUSD and Brent decline amid stronger USD.

19 JUL

11:03

XAUUSD and Brent decline amid stronger USD.

Gold and oil prices are under pressure due to a stronger US dollar and mixed economic data, with gold experiencing a decline after reaching a record high and oil potentially facing its second weekly loss.

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NAS100 to recover? TSMC’s positive earnings report.

18 JUL

13:35

NAS100 to recover? TSMC’s positive earnings report.

Tech sector is trying to recover following the TSMC’s better-than-expected earnings release.

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RUS2000 hits the highest since 2022, more gains ahead?

17 JUL

11:39

RUS2000 hits the highest since 2022, more gains ahead?

The Russell 2000 Index has outperformed its tech-focused rival, the Nasdaq 100 Index, by nearly 12% over the past 4 trading sessions.

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This Week: NETH25 Braces for volatility amid Trump news, earnings

15 JUL

11:13

This Week: NETH25 Braces for volatility amid Trump news, earnings

Global markets and the NETH25 index face potential volatility this week due to geopolitical tensions and key earnings reports.

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Gold Nears new Record High, Brent finds strong support

12 JUL

13:52

Gold Nears new Record High, Brent finds strong support

Gold has rallied significantly following a drop in US inflation rates, while Brent crude remains buoyed by a weaker dollar.

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Spain vs. England: Can Stock Indexes Predict Euro 2024 Winners?

12 JUL

11:37

Spain vs. England: Can Stock Indexes Predict Euro 2024 Winners?

As England and Spain gear up for the Euro 2024 final on July 14, let's explore how their stock markets have performed this year.

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19 Jul

11:03

XAUUSD and Brent decline amid stronger USD.

Gold and oil prices are under pressure due to a stronger US dollar and mixed economic data, with gold experiencing a decline after reaching a record h...