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JPY depreciates. BoJ and Fed rate decisions could trigger rebound
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17 Mar 07.54

JPY depreciates. BoJ and Fed rate decisions could trigger rebound

JPY was the worst-performing G10 currency against the US dollar, despite Japan’s largest labour union securing a historic wage hike. Upcoming BoJ and Fed rate decisions, along with Japan’s inflation data, may drive significant USDJPY movement.

BRN hovers at $70 amid supply concerns
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14 Mar 10.32

BRN hovers at $70 amid supply concerns

Brent crude oil remains under pressure around $70 per barrel, despite a brief recovery, as concerns over a global trade war and oversupply weigh on the market. IEA warns of a growing supply surplus.

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GBPUSD slides below $1.25 ahead of the BoE interest rate decision
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06 FEB clock 11:57

GBPUSD slides below $1.25 ahead of the BoE interest rate decision

The BoE's forward guidance and global trade developments will play an important role in determining the Pound's direction.
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Is XAUUSD due for a pullback?
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05 FEB clock 14:07

Is XAUUSD due for a pullback?

Gold has surged ~9% so far in 2025, hitting new all-time highs for the past 4 days. Trade tensions, inflation fears, and upcoming economic data releases may contribute to market volatility, with technical indicators suggesting a potential pullback.
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This Week: USDInd surges towards 2-year high on US tariffs announcement
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03 FEB clock 08:34

This Week: USDInd surges towards 2-year high on US tariffs announcement

February kicks off with major market moves as Trump announces tariffs, the US dollar hits a 2-year high, and Big Tech earnings loom. This week’s key events include the Bank of England rate decision and the US jobs report.
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Brent declines towards $75 amid US trade tensions.
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Brent declines towards $75 amid US trade tensions.

Brent crude fell below $76 amid Trump's tariff threats against Canada and Mexico. Investors are looking ahead to the OPEC+ meeting on February 3.
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Gold has reached a new record high! Further gains ahead?
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31 JAN clock 11:30

Gold has reached a new record high! Further gains ahead?

Gold surged to a record high above $2,800/oz, driven by safe-haven demand amid Trump's tariff threats and dovish central bank policies. Investors are now focused on US PCE data and trade war risks.
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Dollar to go higher after Fed meeting?
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29 JAN clock 14:45

Dollar to go higher after Fed meeting?

US dollar index surged due to Trump's tariff threats and eased fears from the DeepSeek saga, testing resistance at its downward-sloping trendline. Markets await the Fed's interest rate decision and inflation stance due later today.
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