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USDInd near 5-month lows amid trade, Fed uncertainty
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18 Mar 01.18

USDInd near 5-month lows amid trade, Fed uncertainty

The USD Index hovered near 103.3 as trade tensions and weak retail data fueled uncertainty. Markets now await the Fed’s decision (Wednesday, Mar 19), with no rate changes expected.

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

This Week: 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.

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BRN hovers at $70 amid supply concerns
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14 MAR clock 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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Gold surges to new record high, almost reaching $3,000!
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14 MAR clock 09:18

Gold surges to new record high, almost reaching $3,000!

Gold surged to an all-time high, nearing $3,000, amid trade tensions and easing US inflation. Strong ETF demand and central bank buying continue to support its rise.
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UK100 index faces test with UK GDP and Industrial data
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13 MAR clock 14:19

UK100 index faces test with UK GDP and Industrial data

Did you know, UK100 is the only European stock index with a month-to-date decline?
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USDCAD under pressure ahead of key US data and rate decisions
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12 MAR clock 15:53

USDCAD under pressure ahead of key US data and rate decisions

This week, the Canadian Dollar (CAD) has emerged as the weakest currency in the G10 against the US Dollar.
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This Week: Can CAD Catch Up to Its G10 Peers?
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10 MAR clock 08:18

This Week: Can CAD Catch Up to Its G10 Peers?

The Canadian dollar lags behind its G10 counterparts in 2025. Key economic events this week could impact its trajectory.
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Brent is on track for a weekly loss
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07 MAR clock 12:01

Brent is on track for a weekly loss

Brent crude rose slightly to $70 per barrel but faces a 3.28% weekly loss. Market pressure stems from US trade uncertainty and global supply concerns.
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