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![Brent Dips Below $72 as US dollar strengthens](/s3-static/2024-12/shutterstock_3519_1_0.jpg)
20 Dec
12.24
Brent Dips Below $72 as US dollar strengthens
Brent crude fell below $72 per barrel, pressured by a strong US dollar and weakening demand from China. Despite support from US inventory draws and OPEC+ actions, the market faces challenges from rising non-OPEC output and muted global demand.
![XAUUSD is under pressure amid hawkish Fed outlook](/s3-static/2024-12/gold_1_0_2.jpg)
20 Dec
10.51
XAUUSD is under pressure amid hawkish Fed outlook
Gold trades around $2,600, heading for a weekly decline, weighed down by the Federal Reserve's hawkish policy. Robust US data and weakening demand may further challenge the metal's outlook despite a 26% YTD surge.
![New Record Highs for Cocoa, Bitcoin and Nasdaq 100. Who’s next?](/s3-static/2024-12/bull.jpg)
New Record Highs for Cocoa, Bitcoin and Nasdaq 100. Who’s next?
![Brent hits $74, reaching a three-week high!](/s3-static/2024-12/oil_barrels_up.jpg)