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US crude oil futures experienced a setback as they encountered a crucial resistance level mentioned in the previous technical report at $83.55. This led to substantial losses, aligning with the anticipated negative outlook and touching the predefined target of $80.30, marking its lowest point at $80.15 per barrel. Upon analyzing …

Gold prices exhibited a series of mixed trades during Friday’s trading session, oscillating in both upward and downward directions. As previously noted, the potential for an upward surge was evident if the price managed to consolidate above the crucial level of 1977, coupled with a confirmed breakthrough at 1994. This …

In a remarkable display of strength, the EUR/USD pair secured substantial gains in the final week of trading, capitalizing on the weakening US dollar. It successfully surpassed all predetermined upward targets, reaching a notable high of 1.0746 after hitting the third target at 1.0720. Analyzing the technical landscape today, a …

The greenback slid sharply after the October non-farm payrolls report showed employment rising by 150k, underperforming estimates of 180k. Last month’s print was also revised down from 336k to 297k. Unemployment edged up to 3.9% from 3.8% as participation rates dipped to 62.7%. Meanwhile, wage inflation slowed slightly as average …

The gold market has been seeing some two-way price action of late. After hitting close to $2,000 last month on geopolitical worries, Gold is poised for its first weekly loss in nearly a month as safe-haven demand cools ahead of today’s key US jobs data. Gold edged higher intraday but …

The euro and pound are headed for weekly gains against the dollar on Friday, as appetite for global bonds led by the United States pushed yields down, as did the dollar, providing relief even to the faltering Japanese yen. However, the always important US non-farm payrolls data scheduled for 1230 …

CEO of the Russian natural gas production company Novatek, Leonid Mikhelson, said on Friday that US sanctions on the company’s future Arctic 2 liquefied natural gas project constitute “a recognition of our professionalism.” He added during a conference in Samarkand that Qatar, Russia and the United States will be able …

The European STOXX 600 index rose on Friday and is heading towards achieving its best weekly performance since March, led by auto stocks, as sentiment was supported by optimism linked to a possible end to the monetary policy tightening cycle in major central banks. The European STOXX 600 index rose …