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Feb 2023
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Dollar stays strong, pound plummets as U...

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Send us Fan Mail US retail sales rebound strongly, adding to soft landing hopes. Dollar climbs higher as investors maintain Fed hike bets. Pound falls as slowing inflation alleviates pressure on BoE. Equities gain, but gold extends decline. Risk Warning: 78.17% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider ... Show More
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