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This Week: Fed, BOE decisions & gold in focus
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05 May 10.30

This Week: Fed, BOE decisions & gold in focus

With Big Tech earnings behind us, attention shifts to key central bank decisions and market-moving testimony in the US and UK. Traders eye gold, stocks, and GBP as volatility looms from Fed signals, BOE cuts, and tariff-driven sentiment.

Brent rebound faces NFP, OPEC+ test
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02 May 12.17

Brent rebound faces NFP, OPEC+ test

Brent bulls once again pulled prices out of sub-$60/bbl waters, having previously notched a 4-year low in early-April. However, the imminent US jobs report and Monday's OPEC+ supply hike decision should have a major say whether Brent can stay above that psychologically-important price level.

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XAUUSD is poised for an eighth consecutive weekly gain
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21 FEB clock 09:50

XAUUSD is poised for an eighth consecutive weekly gain

Gold retreated below $2,930 after reaching a record high of $2,954, poised for an eighth consecutive weekly gain. Strong investor demand, global trade tensions, and rising Swiss gold exports continue to support prices.
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US30 Index is just 1% shy of its all-time high!
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19 FEB clock 16:07

US30 Index is just 1% shy of its all-time high!

The US30 index has surged nearly 5% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P500, which has posted a solid gain of over 4%.
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This Week: CHINAH reaches its highest level since Feb 2022!
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17 FEB clock 08:35

This Week: CHINAH reaches its highest level since Feb 2022!

The CHINAH index has reached its highest point since February 2022, driven by Tencent’s DeepSeek launch on WeeChat. Meanwhile, Baidu's stock has dropped, with investors eyeing upcoming earnings from major Chinese tech firms.
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BRN may be on track for its first weekly gain since mid-January
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14 FEB clock 10:29

BRN may be on track for its first weekly gain since mid-January

Brent crude is set for its first weekly gain since mid-January, supported by delayed tariffs and OPEC+ compliance, despite rising U.S. inventories.
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XAUUSD trades near record high!
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13 FEB clock 14:29

XAUUSD trades near record high!

Gold nears record highs as trade tensions and economic uncertainty drive demand for safe-haven assets. Sticky US inflation and escalated trade tensions add to market volatility.
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USDInd holds steady ahead of US CPI release
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12 FEB clock 11:33

USDInd holds steady ahead of US CPI release

The USDInd holds steady around 108 as markets await key CPI data. Investors are focusing on inflation trends and the Fed Chair's congressional testimony.
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