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GBP/USD drops ahead of BoE decision

Persistent inflation and trade policy uncertainty may reinforce the Bank of England’s stance on interest rates

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Fed holds rates steady amid heightened economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, citing increased economic uncertainty and revising growth and inflation forecasts.

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All eyes on Fed rate decision

The Federal Reserve set to make first interest rate decisions since outbreak of trade war.

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BoJ holds rates steady, Fed expected to follow suit

Rate cuts remain off the table, investors will analyze the Fed’s stance on inflation amid trade uncertainty

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Gold surpasses $3,000 amid geopolitical tensions

Gold prices reached unprecedented levels, surpassing the $3,030 per ounce mark, as geopolitical uncertainties and currency market movements influenced global financial markets.

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Dollar and gold rise on geopolitical risks

Investors await key macro releases, including industrial production and import/export price data, alongside Canada's inflation report.

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Central banks in focus this week

Asian markets rose on China's stimulus push as investors await central bank decisions from the Fed, BoJ, and SNB, with rate shifts and inflation trends in focus.

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Gold steady as markets await Trump-Putin talk

Global markets remain cautious, focused on China’s economy, U.S. sentiment, and central bank policies.

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Gold hits $3,000 for the first time

Futures rallied after Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer dropped his threat to block a key spending bill, cutting the risk of a disruptive March 15 shutdown.

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Rate cut expectations fuel gold's rise

Markets pricing in at least three Federal Reserve cuts in 2025

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