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Fed, also known as Federal Reserve, is the central bank of United States. It is one of the most powerful institutions in the world, actions of which affect almost anyone on the planet.

Gold awaits Fed’s decision
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Gold awaits Fed’s decision

The Fed week is here. One of the most important data will be revealed, which could move the Gold price significantly.
Bitcoin: Days before a significant move?
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Bitcoin: Days before a significant move?

As per usual, today we will check out Bitcoin. The wiggle room for upcoming moves is getting smaller by day, which is why I believe we are going to see a significant price move in coming days to either side. Let’s look together as to why and how could that happen?
Gold plunged under 1900$
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Gold plunged under 1900$

Concerns from next week's Fed meeting and eased nervousness from presidential vote in France sent gold under 1900.
SP500 falls toward March lows
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SP500 falls toward March lows

This week could be the hottest of the company earnings season, with lots of notable firms across a range of different sectors reporting results.
GBP/USD craters after weak UK retail sales
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GBP/USD craters after weak UK retail sales

The GBP/USD pair slid more than 1% on Friday, undermined by the miserable UK data and the global strength of the greenback.
Bitcoin testing its support again thanks to Powell
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Bitcoin testing its support again thanks to Powell

Jerome Powell, Chairman of Fed, had significant impact on the yesterday’s price action of almost all markets. That obviously applies to cryptocurrencies as well. What was the reaction of the biggest one, Bitcoin, after his remarks?
Dow rises to 10-week highs
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Dow rises to 10-week highs

This week has been a banner one for equities as the Dow Jones Index has risen every day, reaching 35,450 USD for the first time since February 10.
USDJPY eyes 130 as JPY selling continues
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USDJPY eyes 130 as JPY selling continues

The bull market continues and the pair is quickly advancing toward 2002 highs at 130.

ECB will slowly end asset purchases

European Central Bank did not change its interest rates today. The net asset purchases are expected to end in the third quarter.

The Fed plans to reduce its balance sheet

At its last meeting, the US Fed indicated it would reduce its massive bond holdings by a maximum of $95 billion a month.
SP500 falls to 200-day average as yields jump
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SP500 falls to 200-day average as yields jump

Tuesday brought strong selling pressure to stocks, which continued on Wednesday, pushing US benchmarks lower.
Gold affected by Fed’s Powell statement
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Gold affected by Fed’s Powell statement

Powell admits that high inflation considerably pressures on Fed´s committee to change predictions on interest rates hikes.