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After a relatively quiet previous week with not much market-moving news, participants brace for a data-heavy week ahead. The releases of key indicators such as consumer price indexes, retail sales, and GDP figures will significantly impact expectations around central banks’ next policy moves in their fight against inflation. Markets are closely watching for any hints of potential monetary policy easing, especially from the US Federal Reserve.

Meanwhile, heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are underpinning demand for safe-haven assets like gold. With a flurry of high-impact economic data on the horizon, this week promises to be an eventful one for financial markets.

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Over the past week, financial markets were focused on the Bank of England’s decision to maintain the interest rate at 5.25%, but with clear signals of a potential cut in the near future. Additionally, news regarding gold, movements in the Australian Dollar, and stocks were also notable highlights.

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This week’s economic calendar unfolds with a somewhat subdued tone compared to the previous week’s bustling schedule, marked by significant events like the Federal Reserve meeting and the April jobs report. Nonetheless, key highlights are in store, notably with earnings reports from industry giants such as Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, spotlighting their streaming service performance.

Additionally, Federal Reserve officials will provide valuable assessments on economic conditions through various speaking engagements, while updates on consumer sentiment and lending standards are also slated, adding depth to the economic landscape.

This week, all eyes were focused on the Federal Reserve’s decision, as well as some earnings reports. While some outcomes were expected, markets still reacted quite actively. Curious to know more about how exactly?

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Investors are gearing up for a pivotal week as May begins. The Federal Reserve’s policy meeting takes center stage on Tuesday and Wednesday. Though the central bank is expected to maintain its current interest rate policy, market participants will be closely analyzing Chair Jerome Powell’s statements for hints about the timing of potential future rate cuts.

The week will wrap up with intense focus on the April US employment report.  On either side of the rate decision will be Big Tech earnings, with Amazon ($AMZN) releasing its quarterly financials on Tuesday and Apple ($AAPL) following on Thursday.

As the week wraps up, markets grapple with mixed signals.

Expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut are pushed back following a spike in inflation. Alphabet Inc. reports soaring earnings, propelling its market valuation past $2 trillion. Oil prices could surpass $100 per barrel if Middle East tensions worsen. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen weakens as the Bank of Japan maintains rates amidst slowing inflation.

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XAGUSD 30-Min Timeframe, 25 April 2024 

Get ready for an action-packed week ahead as a flurry of key economic indicators are set to be released, potentially impacting global markets and investor sentiment.

Keep a close eye on these important releases, including the S&P Global Composite PMI, US Core Durable Goods Orders, US Q/Q GDP, the BoJ Interest Rate Decision, and the US Core PCE Price Index.

XAGUSD 4-Hour Timeframe, 18 April 2024

XAGUSD on the 4-hour timeframe had been moving in a range until a breakout occurred on the 4th of March. Since then, the bulls have been unstoppable, pushing prices to highs last seen in 2020 and 2021.