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XAUUSD & BRN outlook ahead of US jobs report and US elections
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01 Nov 03.36

XAUUSD & BRN outlook ahead of US jobs report and US elections

Gold sees a healthy pullback ahead of the US jobs report and presidential election, while Brent rebounds to the mid-$70 range due to geopolitical tensions. The outcome of these events will likely influence the direction of both markets.

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29 Oct 01.43

2024 US elections: The final countdown

As the 2024 US election draws near, Americans still appear divided on their choice of candidate, with no clear forerunner emerging between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

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This Week: Wst30_m braces for CPI, Wall Street earnings
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08 JAN clock 09:40

This Week: Wst30_m braces for CPI, Wall Street earnings

This week’s key events could either drag Wst30_m below the 37k line, or put it on a path towards a new record high!
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Gold steady ahead of US jobs report
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05 JAN clock 10:39

Gold steady ahead of US jobs report

The precious metal may either race towards $2100, or falter to its 50-day SMA, depending on how today's NFP data pans out.
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Geopolitical tensions fuel Brent’s positive start to 2024
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05 JAN clock 10:03

Geopolitical tensions fuel Brent’s positive start to 2024

Brent is set to be kept rangebound between $70 and the low-$80s. Although rising geopolitical tensions are feeding into supply-side fears, which have helped support oil prices, its near-term gains are set to remain limited by the darkening global demand outlook.
Brent Oil US crude inventories geopolitical risks Middle East
USDInd softens after stellar start to 2024
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04 JAN clock 11:09

USDInd softens after stellar start to 2024

After enjoying its best start to a calendar year since 1997, the US Dollar index was resisted around its 21-day simple moving average (SMA) and the top of a bear channel. This week's major events may determine whether the greenback's 2024 rebound can carry on.
USD index Dollar Euro Nonfarm Payrolls inflation Federal Reserve European Central Bank
EURUSD set for “golden cross” despite pullback
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03 JAN clock 13:25

EURUSD set for “golden cross” despite pullback

The last time we saw a "golden cross"  for EURUSD was in late-2022, before this FX pair went on to claim a 3.12% annual gain for 2023. For the more immediate term, 3 key events this week could lead to big price swings for the world's most-traded FX pair.
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2024 Preview: Potential Opportunities Ahead
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02 JAN clock 13:22

2024 Preview: Potential Opportunities Ahead

This new year could see massive changes by major central banks, the crypto sector, as well as the world's second largest economy. Such shifts on the global stage could bring about outsized market reactions. Here are 3 potential opportunities that may have plenty of room to run over the course of 2024.
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