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  USD Index, Crude Oil, and Stocks Gold Prices Today I’ve been watching the USD Index closely, and for me the key is the up-sloping trend line that more or less cuts through Thursday’s low. At the same time, the 100 resistance level stands out. What caught my attention is that the USD Index didn’t rally alongside crude oil to the same extent, which is something I can’t ignore in this environment. Because of that, I’m keeping a close eye on gold. From where I sit, its moving averages are starting to turn back up, and that usually signals something…

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Pound Sterling bounces back against US Dollar as market sentiment improvesThe Pound Sterling attracts significant bids against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, rising 0.45% to near 1.3255 during the European trading session. The major currency pair gains as the risk-on impulse strengthens, following comments from Iran that it is reviewing the United States (US) ceasefire proposal.The market sentiment turning favorable for riskier assets has diminished the appeal of safe-haven assets. During the press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, is down 0.35% to near 99.85. The DXY traded marginally higher…

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  Brent vs WTI Oil Price   The global oil market has entered a highly event-driven phase, leaving traders questioning whether Brent or WTI crude should serve as the primary benchmark. Traditionally, Brent crude has been viewed as the global pricing standard, while WTI has reflected U.S. domestic conditions. However, recent geopolitical and supply dynamics have blurred these distinctions, making the choice far less straightforward. With the price of oil driving all global markets, choosing the benchmark to follow is important for all global traders. Oil Price The initial driver of the widening spread between Brent and WTI was rooted…

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GBP/USD slips after blockbuster NFP revives Fed hold outlook betsThe GBP/USD extended its losses for the second straight day, down 0.12% after a stellar US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which could refocus the Federal Reserve on battling higher inflation that has remained above target for five years. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3205. Read More…GBP/USD trades slightly higher in thin holiday trade ahead of US NFPThe British Pound (GBP) trades slightly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as modest softness in the Greenback lends some support. However, price action remains subdued amid thin liquidity conditions due to the Good Friday holiday, with trading…

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  Month-End Rebalancing Monthly Report At the end of each month, global financial markets are influenced by a powerful but often overlooked force: institutional portfolio rebalancing. Major players such as pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers adjust their portfolios to maintain target allocations across regions and asset classes. While this process is routine, it can have a meaningful impact on the foreign exchange (FX) market, particularly in major currency pairs. What Is Month-End Portfolio Rebalancing? Institutional investors typically hold diversified portfolios across equities, bonds, and sometimes commodities on a global scale. Over time, differences in market performance cause these…

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