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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 drops to its lowest since Nov 2023!
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GBPUSD drops to its lowest since Nov 2023!

The British pound has dropped below $1.23, reaching its lowest level since Nov 2023. A mix of domestic challenges, including potential BoE rate cuts, fiscal concerns, and global trade tensions weigh heavily on the currency.
This Week: Can US500 index return above 6,000?
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This Week: Can US500 index return above 6,000?

Despite recent attempts to rebound, the S&P 500 has been weighed down by the thought of fewer-than-expected Fed rate cuts in 2025. Here's why this week's FOMC meeting minutes and US jobs report matters for traders and investors.
Brent eases below $76 after new 2-month high
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Brent eases below $76 after new 2-month high

Brent bulls came charging out of the gates in 2025, posting a 1.73% gain yesterday (Jan 2nd) - its biggest one-day gain in a month. Find out why the global oil benchmark rose yesterday, then pulled back at the time of writing, as well as its year-long outlook.
2025 Outlook: 3 assets to watch
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2025 Outlook: 3 assets to watch

Typically, our annual lookahead features assets that could soar. For 2025, we've mixed things up a little. This year, we expect resilience for the world's most-used currency, a global commodity finding itself in the doldrums, and a potentially seismic leapfrogging in the crypto rankings.
2024 Market Review: The year’s best-performing assets
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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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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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