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Trump vs. Harris: How the next US president could impact global markets
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05 Nov 11.09

Trump vs. Harris: How US election results could impact global markets

Final guide: 4 potential scenarios in which the 2024 US Presidential Elections could rock global financial markets. We explore possible opportunities for traders and investors across FX, stock indexes, cryptos, and the crowd-favourite, gold.

This Week: Volatility ahead with US elections and Fed rate decision in focus!
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04 Nov 10.06

This Week: Volatility ahead with US elections and Fed rate decision in focus!

This week is expected to be monumental for financial markets, with key events including the US presidential elections, rate decisions, and potential economic support from China. Market opportunities are expected across various assets.

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US stocks, gold extend recovery
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22 AUG clock 12:45

US stocks, gold extend recovery

Higher rates for longer should be a headwind for stocks and also gold. Look out for Nvidia earnings, Powell's speech this week.
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Trade of the Week: SPX500_m demands proof out of Nvidia, Jackson Hole
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21 AUG clock 09:13

Trade of the Week: SPX500_m demands proof out of Nvidia, Jackson Hole

The SPX500_m, which tracks the underlying S&P 500 index, is at the mercy of two of the largest market themes of 2023 coming head-to-head this week.
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Powell talk
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18 AUG clock 10:53

Week Ahead: Jackson Hole To Drive Sentiment

Get ready, folks! It's that time of year again with the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium around the corner…
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Crude oil
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17 AUG clock 12:10

Crude hovers above critical support

Crude oil prices broke through the $83 resistance level which held for 184 trading days to close at $84.25 on 9th August 2023, and since then have declined back towards the $79 support level at the time of writing.
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Indices
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16 AUG clock 14:31

Mid-Week Technical Outlook: Major World Indices

Caution was the name of the game on Wednesday as more disappointing Chinese economic data left investors on edge. Our focus falls on the global equity space with the tool of choice none other than technical analysis.
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China
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15 AUG clock 11:31

China surprises with rate cut, US retail sales in focus

China’s central bank hijacked the headlines on Tuesday morning after unexpectedly reducing a key rate by the most since 2020 to shore up its weak economy.
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