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JPY depreciates. BoJ and Fed rate decisions could trigger rebound

17 Mar 07.54

This Week: JPY depreciates. BoJ and Fed rate decisions could trigger rebound

JPY was the worst-performing G10 currency against the US dollar, despite Japan’s largest labour union securing a historic wage hike. Upcoming BoJ and Fed rate decisions, along with Japan’s inflation data, may drive significant USDJPY movement.

Japanese Yen

USDJPY

BoJ

FED

Japan CPI

BoE

14 Mar 10.32

BRN hovers at $70 amid supply concerns

Brent crude oil remains under pressure around $70 per barrel, despite a brief recovery, as concerns over a global trade war and oversupply weigh on the market. IEA warns of a growing supply surplus.

Crude Oil

Brent

BRN

OPEC+

IEA

LATEST ANALYSIS

Oil prices are under pressure amid demand concerns

18 OCT

11:12

Oil prices are under pressure amid demand concerns

Brent crude nears $74 per barrel, marking a significant weekly decline. Concerns over demand, particularly from China, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are influencing market dynamics.

Crude Oil Brent BRN

18 OCT

10:25

Gold has reached above $2,700!

Gold surged past $2,700 per ounce, reaching a record high due to heightened demand for safe-haven assets and expectations of interest rate cuts. Geopolitical tensions and disappointing fiscal measures in China also fueled the increase, though strong US economic data limited further gains.

Gold Bullion XAUUSD

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.

Dow Jones index US30

15 OCT

15:32

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.

S&P500 US500

14 OCT

10:11

This Week: EURGBP is under spotlight

The EURGBP currency pair is influenced by central bank policies and interest rate expectations. Recent economic divergence between the UK and Eurozone has led to critical support levels for the pair.

EURGBP Week Ahead

BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks

11 OCT

11:37

BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks

Oil prices fell on Friday but are potentially set for a weekly gain. Investors are balancing hurricane damage impacts on US demand with supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions.

Crude Oil Brent BRN

18 Oct

11:12

Oil prices are under pressure amid demand concerns

Brent crude nears $74 per barrel, marking a significant weekly decline. Concerns over demand, particularly from China, and geopolitical tensions in th...

Crude Oil

Brent

BRN

18 Oct

10:25

Gold has reached above $2,700!

Gold surged past $2,700 per ounce, reaching a record high due to heightened demand for safe-haven assets and expectations of interest rate cuts. Geopo...

Gold

Bullion

XAUUSD

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 ...

Dow Jones index

US30

15 Oct

15:32

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....

S&P500

US500

14 Oct

10:11

This Week: EURGBP is under spotlight

The EURGBP currency pair is influenced by central bank policies and interest rate expectations. Recent economic divergence between the UK and Eurozone...

EURGBP

Week Ahead

11 Oct

11:37

BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks

Oil prices fell on Friday but are potentially set for a weekly gain. Investors are balancing hurricane damage impacts on US demand with supply disrupt...

Crude Oil

Brent

BRN