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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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This Week: US30 to hit a new record high?
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10 FEB clock 08:12

This Week: US30 to hit a new record high?

Today, China's tariffs on US goods take effect, potentially sparking a third consecutive selloff. Meanwhile, earnings from major companies, Powell’s testimony, and key economic data could determine if the US30 index hits a new record high or reverses course.
Dow Jones index US30 Tariffs Earnings US CPI retail sales
BRN rebounds towards $75.00 per barrel
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07 FEB clock 12:06

BRN rebounds towards $75.00 per barrel

Despite today's rebound, oil prices are near their lowest levels of the year on the back of a significant rise in US crude inventories and escalating trade tensions between the US and China.
Oil Crude Oil Crude BRN Brent Brent crude Saudi Arabia Sanctions US crude inventories
Gold to extend its winning streak to six consecutive weeks?
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07 FEB clock 08:58

Gold to extend its winning streak to six consecutive weeks?

Gold prices reached new highs as central banks eased policies and trade tensions escalated. Investors now focus on NFP data due later today, 02/07/2025.
Gold Bullion XAUUSD safe haven NFP
GBPUSD slides below $1.25 ahead of the BoE interest rate decision
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06 FEB clock 11:57

GBPUSD slides below $1.25 ahead of the BoE interest rate decision

The BoE's forward guidance and global trade developments will play an important role in determining the Pound's direction.
GBPUSD British Pound BoE
Is XAUUSD due for a pullback?
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05 FEB clock 14:07

Is XAUUSD due for a pullback?

Gold has surged ~9% so far in 2025, hitting new all-time highs for the past 4 days. Trade tensions, inflation fears, and upcoming economic data releases may contribute to market volatility, with technical indicators suggesting a potential pullback.
Gold XAUUSD Bullion Tariffs Donald Trump China Mexico Canada
This Week: USDInd surges towards 2-year high on US tariffs announcement
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03 FEB clock 08:34

This Week: USDInd surges towards 2-year high on US tariffs announcement

February kicks off with major market moves as Trump announces tariffs, the US dollar hits a 2-year high, and Big Tech earnings loom. This week’s key events include the Bank of England rate decision and the US jobs report.
US Dollar Index US Dollar USDInd Donald Trump Tarrifs Alphabet Amazon Earnings BoE NFP Nonfarm Payrolls OPEC+
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