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Send us Fan Mail US equities under pressure despite solid AI-related earnings. US midterm elections take centre stage as investors brace for political uncertainty. Oil prices rebound after a sizeable decline, while the dollar struggles. Aussie weakens despite RBA rate hike, while gold fails to capitalise on dollar weakness. Risk Warning: Our services involve ... Show More
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