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December, 2023

• 22 December 2023 9:51 pm

  Explainer: Does Angola’s exit mean looming rupture of OPEC?

  

  The majority of analysts interpret Angola’s recent withdrawal from OPEC as a hint that further Chinese investment is welcome. As part of a strengthening of long-standing relations, Beijing may be able to invest more in Angola’s oil and other sectors as a result of the country’s decision to exit OPEC. …

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• 22 December 2023 8:54 pm

  GBP/USD holds above 1.2700 after US inflation data

  

  The GBP/USD is holding above the 1.2700 handle after US PCE inflation settled further on Friday. UK Retail Sales grew 1.3% MoM in November, beating the forecast 0.4% and rebounding from October’s flat print of 0.0%. Annualized Retail Sales through November also gained on market forecasts, printing at 0.1% versus …

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• 22 December 2023 7:42 pm

  US Dollar pressured after Michigan expectations, PCE data

  

  The US Dollar is facing increasing selling pressure as investors are pricing in interest-rate cuts for early 2024. Markets are opting to ignore remarks and warnings from several US Federal Reserve officials, who are trying to play down expectations of upcoming cuts. As US equities have a Christmas rally, US …

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• 22 December 2023 5:38 pm

  European shares react to trade disruptions and await key U.S. inflation data

  

  At the start of trading on Friday, European stocks took a hit, primarily due to a decline in the shares of technology and sportswear companies. Investors are carefully weighing the potential impact of global trade disruptions following attacks in the Red Sea. Additionally, they await the release of crucial inflation …

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• 22 December 2023 4:49 pm

  UK’s economic shifts: GDP contracts, retail sales vary

  

  The UK shared economic updates today, and it’s a mix of news. According to the latest data from the British government on December 22nd, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) went down by about 0.1% in the third quarter. This is a change from the first report, which initially suggested stability. …

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• 22 December 2023 3:31 pm

  Dollar strengthens its position slightly as US inflation data approaches

  

  The dollar stabilized above its lowest level in over four months on Friday, with expectations centered on the release of crucial inflation data in the United States later in the day. This data may offer insights into the potential for the central bank to cut rates in the coming year. …

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• 22 December 2023 2:15 pm

  Oil continues its weekly gains, rising 1 percent, as tension continues in the Red Sea

  

  Oil prices rose as much as 1 percent on Friday as tensions continued in the Middle East following Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, although Angola’s decision to withdraw from OPEC raised questions about the cartel’s effectiveness in supporting prices. By 0409 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 86 …

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• 22 December 2023 12:40 pm

  Gold is approaching a 3-week peak amid bets on lower interest rates

  

  Gold prices surged on Friday to their highest levels in about three weeks as expectations grew that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates early in the year. This move pushed the dollar and bond yields lower in anticipation of the upcoming US inflation data. As of 0513 GMT, spot …

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• 22 December 2023 11:36 am

  Nikkei rises for the second week in a row as banking and shipping stocks rise

  

  Japan’s Nikkei index posted a second consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by a Thursday rally on Wall Street, fueled by US data reinforcing the notion of a soft landing for the world’s largest economy. Closing at 33,169.05 points on Friday, the Nikkei inched up by 0.09 percent, marking a 0.6 percent …

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• 22 December 2023 12:35 am

  US Dollar Retreats Ahead Of PCE Data

  

  The core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index would increase by 0.1% in November, signifying a 3.3% increase from the previous year according to market estimates. Policymakers should take heart from this since it provides a steadier picture of pricing pressures by removing unpredictable prices for food and petrol.A 3.3% reading …

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• 22 December 2023 12:05 am

  Oil Retreats After Angola Exits OPEC

  

  Oil futures declined on Thursday after Angola announced its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The move seemingly stirred investors’ hopes there would be more supply as the African country previously voiced opposition to the group’s recent decisions, including the one on production cuts.WTI intiallt …

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• 21 December 2023 10:50 pm

  Gold surges as No.2 Gold-Buying Central Bank faces political crisis

  

  The world’s second-largest gold-buying central bank is trembling because to Poland’s political unrest, which has caused gold prices to briefly surpass $2040 per ounce. Poland’s central bank has reported making significant gold purchases this year, second only to China’s, but political turmoil is expected. At the time of writing, gold …

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• 21 December 2023 9:51 pm

  Swiss Franc climbs to four-month high against US dollar

  

  The Swiss Franc is testing higher ground against the US Dollar on Thursday, as risk appetite increases due to lower US inflation data. The USD/CHF pair slipped through the 0.8600 handle, bolstering all major currencies and lifting the Swiss Franc into a new twenty-week high against the dollar. The US …

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