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This Week: Volatility ahead with US elections and Fed rate decision in focus!
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04 Nov 10.06

This Week: Volatility ahead with US elections and Fed rate decision in focus!

This week is expected to be monumental for financial markets, with key events including the US presidential elections, rate decisions, and potential economic support from China. Market opportunities are expected across various assets.

XAUUSD & BRN outlook ahead of US jobs report and US elections
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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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USDJPY hits highest since 1990
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25 APR clock 13:17

USDJPY hits highest since 1990! What’s next?

USDJPY could see a greater-than 3000 point move in what might be this FX pair's most volatile week so far in 2024! Key events before the weekend could jolt USDJPY within the 151.90 – 159.00 range, amidst the rising threat of government intervention.
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Here’s why AUD is today’s best-performing G10 currency.
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24 APR clock 12:23

Here’s why AUD is today’s best-performing G10 currency.

The Aussie dollar has gained nearly 0.3% against the US dollar so far on Wednesday, April 24th. However, a confluence of fundamental and technical factors is keeping AUDUSD from climbing even higher, for now. Here's AUD's story today in 4 charts, and its forecasted immediate trading range.
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Bitcoin
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23 APR clock 13:18

Post-Halving: How have Bitcoin, cryptos, crypto stocks performed?

Since the April 19th "halvening", Bitcoin has rebounded back into the mid-$60k range, lifting other cryptocurrencies and crypto-linked stocks along the way. However, the "OG crypto" must first overcome a key immediate resistance, before perhaps fully embarking on its next bull run.
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This Week: Big tech earnings to influence Nasdaq 100?
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22 APR clock 09:52

This Week: Big Tech earnings set to influence NAS100

If the likes of Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet add to the doom and gloom, citing a challenging road ahead for future earnings, that could bring the NAS100 stock index closer to a technical correction.
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Gold and Oil edge higher
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19 APR clock 12:27

Gold and Oil edge higher following Israel's retaliation against Iran

Gold has briefly spiked above the $2400 while oil has almost touched the psychologically important $90/bbl.
BTC rebounds towards $65000 ahead of today’s “halving”
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19 APR clock 11:53

BTC rebounds towards $65000 ahead of today’s “halving”

BTC investors and wider crypto community are now getting ready for the halving event which is finally lined up to happen today – April 19th at around 23:44 UTC time.
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