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Gold caught between two opposing forces

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Global markets trade higher on earnings optimism

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MPC cites war in Iran, and likely impact on inflation and growth

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Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, voted by a majority of 8–1

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Oil prices at four year-highs

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US PCE, GDP, and jobless claims in focus later today

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FTSE 100 opens slightly up, Bank of England rate decision due at midday.

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All eyes on the US – Federal Reserve interest rate decision and conference

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Brent crude hovers $110 per barrel as UAE signals leaving OPEC

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Central Banks in focus, with the UK and US expected to hold

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US markets hit all-time highs as AI powers on

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Equity markets set for a soft open

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US core inflation (PCE) on Thursday (Consensus 3.2%)

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S&P 500 futures little changed; this week’s Fed meeting in focus

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Brent crude rises to around $107 per barrel

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Bank of England meets on Thursday, rates expected to hold at 3.75%

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FTSE 100 opens flat after US no-show in Pakistan

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