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WTI Holds Near $60.50 as Oversupply Fears Cap Gains

Prices Consolidate After Four-Day Rally: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude traded largely flat during Asian hours on Thursday, hovering around $60.50–$60.60 per barrel after posting gains for four consecutive sessions. The recent rally has stalled as concerns over ample global supply offset pockets of bullish momentum.IEA Flags Supply-Demand ImbalanceDownside risks …

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Japanese Yen Trades Sideways as Markets Brace for BoJ Rate Decision

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Yen Lacks Direction Ahead of Key Policy EventThe Japanese Yen (JPY) moved within a tight range against the US Dollar during Thursday’s Asian session, as traders remained cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate decision due on Friday. Conflicting fundamental signals kept market participants on the sidelines, …

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Lagarde Abruptly Walks Out of Davos Dinner as US Trade Sec. Criticizes Europe

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde abruptly left a high‑profile dinner at the World Economic Forum in Davos during a speech by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that sharply criticized Europe’s economic policies and competitiveness. The private, invitation‑only event, hosted by a leading global investor, was reportedly cut short with …

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Bitcoin Slides Toward Yearly Lows as Greenland Tensions and Japan Debt Fears Rattle Markets

Bitcoin fell below key technical levels on Wednesday, as rising geopolitical risks tied to the U.S.-Greenland dispute and mounting concerns over Japan’s fiscal outlook curbed appetite for speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slipped 1.2% to $89,801 by 01:10 ET, hovering near its weakest levels of the year. The move …

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