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Brent crude opened the week under heavy pressure, gapping lower by nearly $7 per barrel on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reduced concerns over potential supply disruptions. Market sentiment improved after…
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The U.S. dollar regained momentum in early Thursday trading, recovering part of the 0.6% decline recorded after the Federal Reserve's policy announcement, which had briefly pushed the greenback to its weakest level since July 20. As…
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Gold extended its decline for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, retesting the critical $4,000 support level as optimism over diplomatic efforts in the Middle East faded following renewed military strikes involving U.S. and Saudi…
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EUR/CHF extended its rally to fresh seven-month highs after accelerating higher during Tuesday and Wednesday trading, reinforcing the broader upward trend. The Swiss franc continues to face headwinds from Switzerland’s ultra-low…
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The Australian dollar came under renewed pressure on Wednesday, falling nearly 0.5% after Australian inflation data came in below expectations. Consumer prices rose 3.9% in the second quarter, down from the previous quarter and below…
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Gold opened the week on a strong note, gapping higher on Monday and gaining around 1.5% during Asian trading. The metal drew support from a softer geopolitical backdrop after the United States and Iran paused hostilities, raising…
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The US dollar index is consolidating following Thursday’s 0.35% advance, yet the broader tone remains constructive and keeps the benchmark on course for a weekly gain exceeding 0.5%. Bullish momentum has regained strength after a…
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Brent crude advanced nearly 4% during Wednesday’s Asian and European trading sessions, reaching its highest level since June 11 as concerns over global supply disruptions continued to escalate. Market sentiment was driven by reports of a…
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UK consumer prices rose 2.6% year-over-year in June, marking the slowest pace of inflation since March 2025. The reading came in below both May’s 2.8% increase and the market consensus of 2.7%. Core inflation, which excludes the more…
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The latest report from Germany’s ZEW Institute, released on Tuesday, revealed a sharp improvement in investor confidence in July, with economic sentiment significantly exceeding market expectations and nearly tripling from the previous…
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