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Sep 29
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Fed rate hike bets and US bond rout bols...

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Send us Fan Mail Dollar gains on rising Treasury yields and Fed hike bets. RBA hikes again, another increase is baked into the cake by February. Yen stabilizes as intervention warnings intensify. Stocks slide, gold plunges 4% on higher yields and a stronger dollar. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your inves ... Show More
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