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21 Apr 12.32

This Week: Can NAS100 stay above 18k?

Tesla and Alphabet (Google's parent company) - both heavyweight members of the Nasdaq 100 index - are set to unveil their respective earnings this week. Their respective earnings outlooks will also have to contend with President Trump's erratic policy rollout.

Brent jumps ~3% on US sanctions & supply fears

18 Apr 11.07

Brent jumps ~3% on US sanctions & supply fears

Brent surged past $67 as US sanctions on Iran and OPEC+ cuts tightened supply. Despite a 5% weekly gain, demand concerns from slowing economies cap further upside.

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XAUUSD and Brent decline amid stronger USD.

19 JUL

11:03

XAUUSD and Brent decline amid stronger USD.

Gold and oil prices are under pressure due to a stronger US dollar and mixed economic data, with gold experiencing a decline after reaching a record high and oil potentially facing its second weekly loss.

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NAS100 to recover? TSMC’s positive earnings report.

18 JUL

13:35

NAS100 to recover? TSMC’s positive earnings report.

Tech sector is trying to recover following the TSMC’s better-than-expected earnings release.

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RUS2000 hits the highest since 2022, more gains ahead?

17 JUL

11:39

RUS2000 hits the highest since 2022, more gains ahead?

The Russell 2000 Index has outperformed its tech-focused rival, the Nasdaq 100 Index, by nearly 12% over the past 4 trading sessions.

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This Week: NETH25 Braces for volatility amid Trump news, earnings

15 JUL

11:13

This Week: NETH25 Braces for volatility amid Trump news, earnings

Global markets and the NETH25 index face potential volatility this week due to geopolitical tensions and key earnings reports.

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Gold Nears new Record High, Brent finds strong support

12 JUL

13:52

Gold Nears new Record High, Brent finds strong support

Gold has rallied significantly following a drop in US inflation rates, while Brent crude remains buoyed by a weaker dollar.

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Spain vs. England: Can Stock Indexes Predict Euro 2024 Winners?

12 JUL

11:37

Spain vs. England: Can Stock Indexes Predict Euro 2024 Winners?

As England and Spain gear up for the Euro 2024 final on July 14, let's explore how their stock markets have performed this year.

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19 Jul

11:03

XAUUSD and Brent decline amid stronger USD.

Gold and oil prices are under pressure due to a stronger US dollar and mixed economic data, with gold experiencing a decline after reaching a record h...