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Gold trade: Is the outlook too pessimistic?

A few weeks ago, there was widespread belief in the markets that the U.S. central bank would implement more than 160 basis points of easing in 2024. However, these expectations have substantially moderated since then, leading to a bearish reversal...

Bitcoin forecast: buy the rumor and sell the news?

The adage "buy the rumor and sell the news" might apply to Bitcoin with BlackRock and Fidelity’s potential Bitcoin ETF approval on the horizon. In the event that the SEC denies the ETFs, market participants might eye downside targets below...

Oil traders overreacting to the wrong triggers?

Divisions within OPEC have caused WTI crude to fall below $74 per barrel, ending a three-day climb for the commodity. Angola, which joined OPEC in 2007, said it is leaving the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. This move raised...

Oil’s Next Move: Red Sea Conflict and $75?

BP has suspended all oil and gas shipments through the Red Sea due to a rise in attacks on cargo ships and a deteriorating security situation attributed to Iran-aligned Houthi militants in Yemen. This move has caused a 2% surge...

Trade of the week: GBPJPY?

Data emanating from Britain and Japan this week could mean that the GBPJPY is the currency to watch this week. Japan's Bank of Japan (BoJ) is set to announce its final interest rate decision of the year on Monday. Expectations...

Gold Hits $2,000 After Fed’s Surprise, But for How Long?

The Federal Reserve kept its interest rate as 5.25%-5.5% for its December 2023 decision (staying unchanged for a third consecutive meeting). This was in line with expectations, but the big news is that they indicated 75 bps cuts in 2024....

Fed vs. Banxico: USD/MXN forecast

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is set to announce its decision on Wednesday, followed by the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) on Thursday. Forecasts suggest that both central banks will maintain their current interest rates. Recent indications from Banxico suggest a...

Trading this week’s fundamental events

The market's attention will be fixed on the Federal Reserve's final policy meeting of 2023 scheduled for this Wednesday, with the expectation that the US will maintain interest rates at a 22-year high. Investors will have an opportunity to scrutinize...

21% chance BoJ hikes rates on 19 Dec!

There is currently a 21% probability that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates during its upcoming meeting on December 19. This would really send shockwaves through yen pairs on the day. Yesterday’s huge gains in the yen...
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