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Feb 2023
4m 43s

Mood improves ahead of US inflation data...

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Send us Fan Mail Stocks rebound as bond yields fall back, but US inflation report poses a risk. Yen firmer after Ueda confirmed as nominee for BoJ governor. Pound inches higher on UK jobs data, gold finds support ahead of US CPI. Risk Warning: 78.17% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you ... Show More
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