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01 Nov 03.36

XAUUSD & BRN outlook ahead of US jobs report and US elections

Gold sees a healthy pullback ahead of the US jobs report and presidential election, while Brent rebounds to the mid-$70 range due to geopolitical tensions. The outcome of these events will likely influence the direction of both markets.

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29 Oct 01.43

2024 US elections: The final countdown

As the 2024 US election draws near, Americans still appear divided on their choice of candidate, with no clear forerunner emerging between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

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BTC displays caution as the markets are getting ready for US CPI release.

15 MAY

10:26

BTC displays caution as the markets are getting ready for US CPI release.

Higher than expected inflation may contribute to the Fed's potential decision to keep interest rates higher for longer. High interest rates can have a negative impact on riskier assets, including crypto.

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USDInd rebounds ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech

14 MAY

10:39

USDInd rebounds ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech

The USD Index continues to consolidate within 105.093-105.827 range ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech today (May 14) and key U.S. macroeconomic data scheduled for release today and tomorrow (May 14-15).

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This Week: GBPUSD bulls are trying to move closer to 200-period SMA

13 MAY

11:49

This Week: GBPUSD bulls are trying to move closer to 200-period SMA

Stronger than expected wage data could push cable up to its 50-day simple moving average at ~1.2599, while softer numbers might see the major pull back towards 1.24.

British Pound GBPUSD cable Week Ahead

Oil heads toward $85/bbl on Increasing Odds of US Rate Cuts

10 MAY

13:14

Oil heads toward $85/bbl on Increasing Odds of US Rate Cuts

Oil bulls are pushing the BRN upwards towards $85/bbl after the higher-than-expected U.S. initial jobless claims report, which could contribute to the highly anticipated interest rate cuts by the Fed.

Crude Brent Geopolitics

Gold is on the way to reach $2400 again?

10 MAY

10:24

Gold is on the way to reach $2400 again?

XAUUSD is moving higher towards the psychological level of $2400 after the latest US jobless claims data, which increased bets for a Fed rate hike.

XAUUSD Gold Bullion

Roblox tests $40 psychological mark ahead of Q1 2024 earnings release

09 MAY

13:49

Roblox tests $40 psychological mark ahead of Q1 2024 earnings release

The markets imply a 13.8% move in the stock during the day following the release of the report.

15 May

10:26

BTC displays caution as the markets are getting ready for US CPI release.

Higher than expected inflation may contribute to the Fed's potential decision to keep interest rates higher for longer. High interest rates can have a...

Bitcoin

crypto

14 May

10:39

USDInd rebounds ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech

The USD Index continues to consolidate within 105.093-105.827 range ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech today (May 14) and key U.S. macroeconomic dat...

Dollar index

DXY

Fed Chair Jerome Powell

FED

13 May

11:49

This Week: GBPUSD bulls are trying to move closer to 200-period SMA

Stronger than expected wage data could push cable up to its 50-day simple moving average at ~1.2599, while softer numbers might see the major pull bac...

British Pound

GBPUSD

cable

Week Ahead

10 May

13:14

Oil heads toward $85/bbl on Increasing Odds of US Rate Cuts

Oil bulls are pushing the BRN upwards towards $85/bbl after the higher-than-expected U.S. initial jobless claims report, which could contribute to the...

Crude

Brent

Geopolitics