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  • Oil prices Tread Water As Markets Weigh China Recovery, Fed Caution

    Oil prices Tread Water As Markets Weigh China Recovery, Fed Caution0

    Oil prices were muted in early trade on Tuesday as optimism over better-than-expected economic data from China was offset by caution over an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and an OPEC decision on production. Chinese business activity grew more than expected in January, government data showed, indicating that the country’s economy was clearly on a path

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  • Asia FX Rises in Holiday Trade as China Recovery Bets Grow

    Asia FX Rises in Holiday Trade as China Recovery Bets Grow0

    Most Asian currencies strengthened in thin trade on Monday, while the dollar weakened further amid growing bets that the Chinese economy will bounce back this year, with focus also turning to key U.S. data due this week. Regional trading volumes were limited with most markets closed for the Lunar New Year. But markets are betting

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  • Gold Steadies Ahead of Fed Minutes, Copper Slammed By China Fears

    Gold Steadies Ahead of Fed Minutes, Copper Slammed By China Fears0

    Gold prices hovered around six-month highs on Wednesday, cutting short a recent rally as traders bought back into the dollar in anticipation of more cues on monetary policy from the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. The yellow metal marked a strong start to the new year as concerns over a looming recession and

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  • Oil Rises on Saudi Supply Signals, But Demand Fears Cap Gains

    Oil Rises on Saudi Supply Signals, But Demand Fears Cap Gains0

    Oil prices rose on Tuesday following commitments to tightening supply from Saudi Arabia and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), although concerns over slowing demand in China and a potential U.S. recession kept gains muted. Crude markets reversed sharp losses in a volatile session on Monday after Saudi Arabia, the leader of the OPEC

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