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May 2024
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Fed uncertainty puts stocks on edge, dol...

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Send us a text Fed policymakers maintain caution ahead of minutes as risk appetite ebbs. Commodities retreat from highs amid hawkish Fed, calm in Middle East. Dollar inches higher, ether jumps 19% on spot ETF hopes. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider ou ... Show More
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Dollar slides as December Fed cut becomes more likely
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/888925/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>US PPI and retail sales data push December rate cut odds  up<br/>to 76%. Pound traders eagerly awaiting the UK Autumn budget<br/>announcement. Yen on intervention ... Show More
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Dovish Fedspeak lifts risk markets but the dollar remains unresponsive
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/888925/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>The lack of November data and light Fedspeak could challenge risk appetite. Holiday-shortened week comes into play as liquidity dries up. Muted movement in FX spa ... Show More
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Fed rate cut bets get a boost, but risk appetite only mildly lifted
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/888925/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Fed’s Williams indicates rate cut still on the cards in<br/>December. Dollar slightly softer except against yen, which tests<br/>policymakers’ patience. Wall Stre ... Show More
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