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NEWS · 1 MIN READ

RBA preview: A 25 bps rate hike is priced in, but what comes after that?

The RBA looks set to raise its cash rate again tomorrow, but at this stage I would argue that the rate…

NEWS · 1 MIN READ

Gold collapses as Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and signals new bombings

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Gold came back under pressure last week after Trump poured some cold water on expectations of an earlier end…

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What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSIONIn the European session, we don't have anything on the agenda today, so the markets will likely continue to…

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European stock market open: Stocks edge higher but oil and bond yields keep gains in check

European stocks are opening modestly higher to start the new week, although I would argue that there isn't much conviction…

NEWS · 1 MIN READ

Gold price breaks below $4,200 as surging Treasury yields deepen the technical damage

It's a brand new week but same old struggles for gold. The precious metal is kicking things off with another…

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Look closer, and Wall Street’s rally is showing cracks

Major stock indexes hovering near records are masking a market straining under elevated oil prices, rising Treasury yields and a…

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EUR/USD breaks through the key 1.14 support as hopes for US-Iran deal fade

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD:The US dollar has been under some pressure at the start of last week as the sharp decline in…

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investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Gold hit hard, under $4200 again

Nikkei gives up early gains as Nasdaq futures slip before Micron earningsTreasury's $202 billion settlement is routine, not a Bitcoin…

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US jobs report could decide how much higher Treasury yields can go

It's only Monday but it feels like markets already have plenty to digest this week.Geopolitical tensions remain up in the…

LEARN · 5 MIN READ

How to Read Candlestick Patterns

What a candle actually shows, and the handful of patterns worth learning first -- doji, hammer, engulfing, and the morning/evening…