TODAY'S TOP MARKET NEWS
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Gold breaks $1800, BOE tapers
The FTSE 100 struck a 14-month high after the Bank of England predicted the highest UK growth since WWII and announced it would taper its QE program. The gold price broke above $1800 per oz ahead of today’s non-farm payrolls report.
07 May 2021
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GBP/USD: Bank of England
The dollar retraced some of Tuesday’s gains on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Yellen back-peddled on her talk of a rate hike. European stocks saw big gains. Today is ‘Super Thursday’ from the Bank of England.
06 May 2021
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Janet Yellen sends USD flying
A shock comment from US Treasury Secretary and former Fed Chair Janet Yellen that interest rates might need saw the USD gain, while silver dropped. Ethereum reached $3500 and Dogecoin rose 30% to hit $0.50.
05 May 2021
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Crude oil hits 6-week high after US GDP
The US dollar made a comeback on Thursday thanks to strong first quarter US GDP figures, helping USD/JPY over 109 while gold pared recent gains. Amazon shares hit a record high afterhours following record quarterly earnings.
30 April 2021
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USD drops after dovish Fed
The US dollar retreated, gold gained and stocks were steady after the Fed kept its dovish message, offering no sign that it will taper its QE program in its latest meeting. Apple and Facebook beat Q1 earnings estimates afterhours.
29 April 2021
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Tech Earnings & Fed Meeting
Strong consumer confidence data pushed the US dollar index higher alongside USD/JPY, while gold was flat before the Fed Meeting and stock investors are watching big tech earnings.
28 April 2021
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