Geopolitics

Week Ahead: Gold to retest record highs?

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:46:56 +0000

Week Ahead: Gold to retest record highs? Lukman.Otunuga… Fri, 01/03/2025 - 12:46

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Gold is already up 1% in 2025 after securing its biggest annual gain since 2010. Nevertheless, the US December nonfarm payrolls report may shape the metal's outlook for January.

Week Ahead: Bitcoin’s $100k dream close to reality

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:47:00 +0000

Bitcoin less than 2% away from 100k milestone

up over 40% mtd; pushing 2024 gains to 133%

Crypto market gained roughly $1 trillion since Trump election win

Over past year US PCE triggered moves of ↑ 0.8% & ↓ 2.2% Read More

Brent: Slumps on easing Middle East fears

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:41:04 +0000

Brent: Slumps on easing Middle East fears Lukman.Otunuga… Tue, 10/15/2024 - 15:41

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Oil benchmarks have been hammered this week, shedding over 6% thanks to potent fundamental forces. Brent is under pressure on the daily charts with prices slipping below the 21-day SMA.

Week Ahead: US30 ripe for a steep pullback?

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:02:07 +0000

Week Ahead: US30 ripe for a steep pullback? Lukman.Otunuga… Fri, 10/04/2024 - 12:02

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A cocktail of high-impact events could present fresh trading opportunities in the week ahead. But the spotlight shines on FXTM’s US30 which may be influenced by geopolitics, top data including the US CPI & big bank earnings.

Markets on edge as geopolitical tensions mount

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:53:39 +0000

Markets on edge as geopolitical tensions mount Lukman.Otunuga… Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:53

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Risk aversion engulfed global markets yesterday (Tuesday, 1st October) as tensions flared up in the Middle East. Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel, sparking fears of a wider conflict in the region.

Brent: Slips into Q4 on supply fears

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:35:56 +0000

Brent: Slips into Q4 on supply fears Lukman.Otunuga… Tue, 10/01/2024 - 13:35

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The past few months have been rough and rocky for oil benchmarks. Crude and Brent shed over 16% in Q3 due to expectations around OPEC+ bringing back production while a slowdown in China rubbed salt into the wound.

Week Ahead: NAS100 braced for more pain?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:31:32 +0000

Week Ahead: NAS100 braced for more pain? Lukman.Otunuga… Fri, 04/19/2024 - 12:31

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The week ahead may present fresh trading opportunities due to top-tier data and big tech earnings. FXTM’s NAS100 which tracks the underlying benchmark Nasdaq 100 index is under the spotlight.

Trade Of The Week: Bitcoin Halving vs. Geopolitical Fears

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:07:25 +0000

Big week for “OG” crypto

Halving event looms large

Watch out for geopolitical tensions

Prices under pressure on D1 chart

Key levels at $61500, $65000 and $68000

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Crude: Capped below weekly resistance?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:36:59 +0000

Crude: Capped below weekly resistance? Lukman.Otunuga… Wed, 03/20/2024 - 12:36

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Our focus falls on US crude oil which is currently hovering around levels not seen in over four months!

Trade Of The Week: Gold hits all-time high before rocket ship falters

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:59:40 +0000

Gold hits all-time high above $2130

Precious metal boosted by Fed cut bets

Key US data including NFP could trigger volatility

Prices firmly bullish but RSI signals overbought