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2024 Market Review: The year’s best-performing assets
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24 Dec 08.03

2024 Market Review: The best-performing assets of the year

It's certainly been an eventful year, as investors and traders navigated Fed rate cuts, ongoing wars, and the pivotal US presidential elections. Through it all, we highlight the year-to-date's (as of Dec. 24th) star performers across 4 major asset classes within the Alpari universe.

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?
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23 Dec 10.32

This Week: Will USDJPY hit new 5-month high above 158?

Bloomberg's FX model predicts a near-75% chance that USDJPY will trade between 154.41 and 158.17. If Japan's data dump coming Friday sends USDJPY shooting upwards, Japanese authorities may feel compelled to quell further sudden bursts of JPY weakness, as they did last Friday (Dec. 20th).

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BRN dips amid hurricane and geopolitical risks
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11 OCT clock 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.
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Gold prices surge amid fed rate cut expectations
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11 OCT clock 09:41

Gold prices surge amid fed rate cut expectations

Gold prices are climbing as expectations grow for an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month. Recent economic data, including rising jobless claims and low inflation increases, supports this outlook and enhances gold's attractiveness.
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USDInd continues to rise ahead of US CPI
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10 OCT clock 12:31

USDInd continues to rise ahead of US CPI

The US Dollar Index is trading not far from two-month high, driven by stronger payroll data and reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming CPI reports that could impact future Fed policy.
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NZDUSD reaches 7-week low
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NZDUSD reaches 7-week low

RBNZ cut interest rates by 50 basis points, leading to a 7-week low for the NZDUSD. This decision reflects a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy in response to a decrease in inflation, which has now returned to the desired range.
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This Week: Oil prices surge amid middle east tensions
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07 OCT clock 09:34

This Week: Oil prices surge amid middle east tensions

We might even see $80/bbl Brent if markets sense the rising risk that oil supplies from the region will be materially impacted. Meanwhile, Chinese stocks are rallying on economic recovery hopes, creating significant trading opportunities across various asset classes.
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XAUUSD steady at $2,660 amid rising escalation
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04 OCT clock 10:14

XAUUSD steady at $2,660 amid rising escalation

Gold prices remain stable at around $2,660 per ounce, bolstered by its safe-haven appeal amid rising geopolitical tensions. Market participants are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, while strong labor data may influence Federal Reserve policy.
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