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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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USDInd hits two-year high after Fed rate decision
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19 DEC clock 11:04

USDInd hits two-year high after Fed rate decision

The dollar index remains near its highest level since November 2022 after the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and revised 2025 forecasts, which include fewer rate reductions than expected. Attention now turns to the Bank of England.
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New Record Highs for Cocoa, Bitcoin and Nasdaq 100. Who’s next?
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17 DEC clock 10:44

New Record Highs for Cocoa, Bitcoin and Nasdaq 100. Who’s next?

Cocoa futures surged to a new high due to worsening production prospects in West Africa, while Bitcoin hit a new record-high on expectations of U.S. leadership in crypto. The Nasdaq 100 reached a fresh peak, driven by gains in major tech stocks.
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This Week: Fed and BoE meetings could sway GBPUSD
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16 DEC clock 09:57

This Week: Fed and BoE meetings could sway GBPUSD

Sterling continues to outperform major peers but faces potential headwinds with sticky services inflation and expectations of future BoE rate cuts.
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Brent hits $74, reaching a three-week high!
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13 DEC clock 15:18

Brent hits $74, reaching a three-week high!

Brent crude climbed above $74 per barrel, reaching a three-week high with optimism about rising demand from China's economic recovery and supply risks due to sanctions on Iran and Russia. Despite bullish demand signals, non-OPEC+ supply is projected to outpace demand growth in 2025.
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XAUUSD dips below $2,670
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13 DEC clock 13:45

XAUUSD dips below $2,670

Gold prices fell below $2,670 as inflation worries weighed on markets despite dovish central bank actions. Traders still expect a 25bps Fed rate cut, while the BoJ may hold rates intact.
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EURUSD trades near $1.04 amid ECB rate cuts
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12 DEC clock 15:59

EURUSD trades near $1.04 amid ECB rate cuts

The EURUSD pair hovers near $1.04 after the ECB's rate cut and downgraded growth forecasts.
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