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Brent crude hits two-week high!
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20 Sep 01.45

Brent crude hits two-week high!

Brent crude oil has reached its highest level in over two weeks, potentially poised for its largest weekly gain since April. The recent Fed’s rate cut, and geopolitical tensions are influencing market dynamics.

XAUUSD surges past $2,600 following Fed Rate Cut and geopolitical turmoil
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20 Sep 11.16

XAUUSD surges past $2,600 following Fed rate cut and geopolitical turmoil

Gold prices soared above $2,600 per ounce, reaching a new peak as investors reacted to significant interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and rising geopolitical risks. The combination of these factors has bolstered gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset.

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Bitcoin consolidates near 50-period SMA
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06 FEB clock 13:09

Bitcoin consolidates near 50-period SMA

BTCUSD is currently trading between 50 and 21-period SMAs as investors assess the possibility that the Fed will begin to lower interest rates. Higher-for-longer rates may affect investor's appetite for riskier assets such as BTC.
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This Week: AUDUSD slightly rebounds towards 100-period SMA
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05 FEB clock 09:51

This Week: AUDUSD slightly rebounds towards 100-period SMA

With the Aussie still reeling from year-to-date declines against most of its G10 peers (except JPY), bouts of risk-off sentiment may also keep AUD bears in control this week.
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Brent tumbles back below $80
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02 FEB clock 12:05

Brent tumbles back below $80

The benchmark for global oil prices is now testing immediate support around its 21-day and 50-day simple moving averages, along with the rising trendline from its mid-December trough. Brent bulls need major fundamental catalysts to be restored back above $80/bbl.
Gold awaits NFP test around $2050
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02 FEB clock 11:45

Gold awaits NFP test around $2050

XAUUSD found support at its 50-day SMA in recent sessions, but has been thwarted at the May 2023 peak of $2062.97 on three separate occasions so far in 2024. Will today's US jobs report trigger that upside breakout beyond $2063?
Solana briefly touches below 21-period SMA
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01 FEB clock 13:38

Solana briefly touches below 21-period SMA

21 & 50-period SMAs are set to provide an immediate support if the 4th largest altcoin's bears continue with the downward momentum towards their next potential target - $90.
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USDInd trades above 200-SMA ahead of Fed meeting
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31 JAN clock 10:33

USDInd trades above 200-SMA ahead of Fed meeting

Markets are waiting for Fed & BoE to shed light on their future respective policies. Big tech earnings and NFP data readings are also in sight.
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