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US30 index reaches a record high!
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17 Oct 11.45

US30 index reaches a record high!

US30 index reached a record high of 43,135 points, driven by strong financial stocks like Morgan Stanley. Investors remain cautious ahead of upcoming retail sales and jobless claims data, while major tech companies showed mixed performance.

S&P500 hits new record high!
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15 Oct 03.32

S&P500 hits new record high!

The S&P 500 reached a new record high, closing at ~5,860. This milestone caps a two-year bull run driven by strong corporate earnings and AI interest.

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USDCAD set for its most volatile week of 2024
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05 JUN clock 11:26

USDCAD set for its most volatile week of 2024

Markets are expecting a Bank of Canada rate cut later today (Wednesday), while Friday’s US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report could inject further volatility for USDCAD. These top-tier economic events could amplify the loonie's struggles.
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Bitcoin price on verge of major breakout?
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04 JUN clock 07:59

Bitcoin price on verge of major breakout?

Bitcoin’s recent price behaviour suggests a big move is imminent, having been hemmed into a tighter "triangle" trading range of late. Ultimately, something has to give, and it could happen soon.
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EURUSD could see one of its biggest daily moves of the year
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02 JUN clock 23:24

This Week: EURUSD could see one of its biggest daily moves of the year!

EURUSD has just notched its first monthly advance of 2024 so far (May 2024: +1.7%). The ECB rate decision, along with monthly US jobs report, may yet produce an 870-point trading opportunity in this first week of June.
BRN to recover above 21-period SMA (~$82.793/bbl)?
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31 MAY clock 13:51

BRN to recover above 21-period SMA (~$82.793/bbl)?

BRN bulls are attempting to recover from yesterday's (May 30th) sharp slide following comments from US Fed officials. An unexpected rise in the EIA gasoline stock change (+2.022M vs. 0.40M expected) also weighed on oil prices, suggesting weaker demand ahead of the key summer driving season in the US.
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GOLD consolidates under 21-period SMA ahead of US PCE reading
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31 MAY clock 10:20

GOLD consolidates under 21-period SMA ahead of US PCE reading

PCE reading (the Fed's preferred way of measuring inflation) could potentially influence the Fed's interest rate decision at the next meeting. Higher for longer interest rates could contribute to the rise of the US dollar, pushing the price of the zero-yielding metal lower.
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JP225 touches its lowest level since April 26
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30 MAY clock 12:37

JP225 touches its lowest level since April 26

The JP225 hit its lowest level since April 26th, briefly touching 37606 during today's session. The drop came amid a slide in US equities caused by a rise in US Treasury yields, which hit a 4-week high.
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