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The US dollar index remains firmly on the front foot, trading near its highest level in two months as expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes continue to strengthen. The greenback has so far shrugged off the impact of…
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Brent crude remained under pressure for a fifth straight session on Tuesday, extending its decline from the $110 resistance area, where repeated upside failures signaled waning bullish momentum. The latest selloff pushed prices below the…
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USDJPY moved higher on Monday, overcoming the initial bearish signal generated by Friday’s sharp rejection from session highs, which had raised the risk of a bull trap above the 157.52 Fibonacci barrier. The renewed advance keeps near-term…
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BTCUSD extended its powerful rally on Monday, gaining more than 4% during the Asian and early European sessions after surging 6% on Friday. Following a brief period of consolidation over the weekend, bullish momentum resumed as Bitcoin…
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Gold extended its recovery for a second straight session on Friday, reaching its highest level since September 9. The advance was largely supported by declining oil prices, which helped offset the expected headwind from the Federal…
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The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Friday, a move widely anticipated by markets, while signaling that further policy tightening remains on the table. The decision underscores the BOJ’s commitment…
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The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% on Wednesday, matching market expectations and marking the first policy decision under newly appointed Chair Kevin Warsh. The move represents the…
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British inflation accelerated to 3.1% in August, its highest level in five months, rising from 2.9% in July and matching market expectations. The monthly Consumer Price Index increased by 0.5% after a 0.3% rise in the previous month,…
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USD/JPY remains on a recovery footing on Wednesday as markets await the day's key event, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The Federal Open Market Committee is widely expected to raise rates by 25 basis points. However,…
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Brent crude regained momentum on Tuesday, climbing back above the key $108 mark as buyers reasserted control following a brief period of consolidation. The renewed strength helps offset cautionary signals from Monday’s candlestick, which…
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