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17 Sep 01.24

Bitcoin below $60k ahead of key Fed decision

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its first interest rate cut in 4 years, the cryptocurrency market is on edge. This major event could inject Bitcoin with fresh volatility, leading to significant price swings.

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Rates

crypto

This Week: FX trillions await central bank trio

16 Sep 07.27

This Week: FX trillions await central bank trio

FX trading worldwide sees about US$ 7.5 trillion change hands each day, according to the Bank for International Settlements. The US dollar index, GBPUSD, and USDJPY will be especially sensitive to 3 central bank meetings this week, with the Fed taking centre stage.

Federal Reserve

Bank of England

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LATEST ANALYSIS

06 SEP

12:09

XAUUSD trades above $2,500 mark

Gold is currently trading above the key $2,500 level, driven by a weaker US dollar and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. This environment has created optimism among investors as they await crucial US jobs data.

Gold Bullion XAUUSD

Brent bulls try to recover following a sharp decline below $73/bbl

06 SEP

11:14

Brent bulls try to recover following a sharp decline below $73/bbl

Brent crude oil prices are experiencing a moderate recovery after hitting their lowest levels of the year. This rebound comes despite ongoing pressures from various factors, including economic data and geopolitical developments.

Crude Oil Brent

Global markets retreat amid US economic fears

04 SEP

13:37

Global markets retreat amid US economic fears

Global markets faced a significant decline as rising fears about the U.S. economy prompted investors to shift away from risk assets, especially large-cap technology stocks, leading to increased volatility in recent trading sessions.

S&P500 US500 EUROstoxx EU50

GER40 hits touches new high amid market optimism

03 SEP

12:28

GER40 hits touches new high amid market optimism

Germany's DAX Index has briefly touched 19,007.7, rebounding from earlier declines.

DAX Ger40 IBEX SPN35

This Week: Opportunities in FX, US stocks & indices?

02 SEP

09:52

This Week: Opportunities in FX, US stocks & indices?

September may offer new opportunities and potential volatility in financial markets after a turbulent August marked by significant shifts.

USDCAD Broadcom S&P500

30 AUG

11:17

Gold fluctuates ahead of US PCE reading

The XAUUSD briefly reached $2,512 as the U.S. dollar strengthened on the back of stronger economic data on August 29th.

Gold XAUUSD Bullion

06 Sep

12:09

XAUUSD trades above $2,500 mark

Gold is currently trading above the key $2,500 level, driven by a weaker US dollar and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. This environm...

Gold

Bullion

XAUUSD

06 Sep

11:14

Brent bulls try to recover following a sharp decline below $73/bbl

Brent crude oil prices are experiencing a moderate recovery after hitting their lowest levels of the year. This rebound comes despite ongoing pressure...

Crude Oil

Brent

04 Sep

13:37

Global markets retreat amid US economic fears

Global markets faced a significant decline as rising fears about the U.S. economy prompted investors to shift away from risk assets, especially large-...

S&P500

US500

EUROstoxx

EU50