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The U.S. Dollar Index edged slightly higher on Wednesday after hitting a fresh 3.5-year low, supported by a surprise jump in the JOLTS job openings report, which improved short-term sentiment and triggered some profit-taking. However, the…
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The rebound from the June 30 low of $3,246 extended into a second straight session on Tuesday, gaining momentum and retracing over 50% of the two-week decline. The move was supported by a weaker U.S. dollar amid renewed tariff uncertainty,…
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The USD/JPY extended its decline on Tuesday, breaking below the 143.00 level after violating key Fibonacci support at 143.23 (61.8% retracement of the 139.88–148.64 rally). The downtrend from the June 23 spike high of 148.02 remains firmly…
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WTI crude edged higher in early Wednesday trading as bears took a breather following a steep two-day decline of roughly 16%. The sell-off found a temporary floor near the $64.00 area—aligned with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of the…
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Gold dropped to a two-week low on Tuesday, as the metal continued to show only a muted safe-haven response despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. The initial uptick following U.S. involvement on Israel's side in the Israel-Iran…
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Gold edged lower on Monday after opening the week with a sharp $20 gap higher, driven by escalating concerns that conflict in the Middle East could spiral out of control following a U.S. strike on Iran over the weekend. The initial rally…
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WTI crude oil retreated swiftly from a fresh six-month high of $77.88, reached after Monday’s gap-higher opening, indicating that traders remain relatively unconcerned about mounting risks of major supply disruptions. Despite the pullback,…
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UK retail sales plunged in May, recording the steepest monthly decline in 18 months, as consumer demand softened following a strong April driven by spending on food, summer clothing, and home improvement. Sales dropped by 2.7% on the…
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Gold slipped below key support at \$3374 on Friday (23.6% Fibonacci retracement of the \$3120–\$3452 rally and rising trendline from the \$3120 low), pressured by a more subdued tone from the Middle East. President Trump’s decision to…
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The Bank of England (BoE) held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% during its June policy meeting, in line with market expectations. The central bank emphasized it is closely monitoring risks tied to a weakening labor market and rising…
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