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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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2023 Report Card: Here's how your favourite asset performed this year
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29 DEC clock 14:33

2023 Report Card: Here's how your favourite asset performed this year

Here's a snapshot of how the various asset classes offered by Alpari fared in 2023, with one particular instrument close to securing a 1,000% annual gain!
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Brent set for first yearly drop in 3 years
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28 DEC clock 14:48

Brent set for first yearly drop in 3 years

The global oil benchmark has been unable to keep its head above the psychologically-important $80/bbl line, for now. Stronger support may arrive as trading volumes are restored in the new year, provided the US dollar keeps moving lower on hopes for Fed rate cuts in 2024.
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Gold steadies after record-high close!
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28 DEC clock 13:24

Gold steadies after record-high close!

Gold is now holding around its highest-ever closing price on record. Although this precious metal has struggled to stay above $2070 in recent years, there are enough reasons for bullion to pursue greater heights in 2024.
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USDJPY tests 200-day SMA resistance after BoJ summary of opinions
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27 DEC clock 14:38

USDJPY tests 200-day SMA resistance after BoJ summary of opinions

USDJPY should be able to preserve its downtrend as long as markets still expect the Bank of Japan to exit its negative interest rates regime in 2024, while the Federal Reserve lowers its benchmark rates.
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Solana YTD gains still over 1000% despite pullback
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26 DEC clock 11:39

Solana's 2023 gains still above 1000% despite pullback

Solana's ongoing technical pullback may be a chance to clear the froth after the eye-watering gains so far in 2023. We explore what could have driven this crypto's year-to-date rally.
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Brent bulls raring to return above $80/bbl
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22 DEC clock 12:21

Brent bulls raring to return above $80/bbl

The global oil benchmark is now teasing a psychologically-important level, having climbed in the wake of the Red Sea attacks and the Fed's policy pivot. Today's US PCE Deflator data release may well determine whether Brent spends Christmas above or below $80/bbl.
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