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The price of gold has once again demonstrated its strength by breaking past the $2,900 per ounce mark, reflecting a 0.6% gain in the session and a 1.8% increase for the week. This renewed upward momentum is largely tied to the unstable geopolitical environment and trade tensions, which have driven demand for safe-haven assets, solidifying gold as one of the...

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The recent imposition of 25% tariffs by the United States against Mexico has generated significant pressure on the Mexican peso, which today has reached levels above 20.8 per dollar, marking yet another notable depreciation in 2025. This up to 1.5% increase at its daily high in the exchange rate reflects the uncertainty surrounding Mexico’s economic and trade...

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In a previous post on Oil from December 9th (please take a look at our timeline for details) we highlighted that prices were back to an interesting level on the chart. Tests of an uptrend, which had been forming since the September 10th low at 65.63, were being seen as a sideways range in price developed. It was suggested at the time that traders may be watching...

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The trading week kicks off with strong optimism in major global indices, with the DAX 40 in Frankfurt reaching a new record, rising over 3% and surpassing the 22,300-point mark. This outstanding performance is backed by investment fund prospects focused on defense and infrastructure projects, for which a plan worth nearly one trillion euros is under discussion....

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The US 500 bounced 1.4% from its January 2025 lows on Friday, ensuring a volatile week of trading finished on a slightly more positive note than may have been the case earlier in the day. However, the strength of this rally is likely to be put through a stern test in the week ahead. Why? The week is packed full of risk events, including key US economic data, in...

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Gold posted a new record high on Monday at 2956 as a period of risk aversion supported by a series of weaker US economic data releases but led by a sell off in technology stocks, that started on Friday, continued to dominate the markets attention. However, roll forward another 48 hours and Gold prices have just traded at a 2 week low of 2880. What’s interesting...