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Let’s finish our recap of the year for gold by breaking down the solid uptrend then consolidation in the precious metal between June and December.  

Let’s continue our recap of the year for the U.S. dollar by breaking down the downtrend we saw in the Greenback between April and September. 

With the holiday season in full swing and only a few days left until the end of 2024, it’s time for traders to close up shop. Here’s your guide to wrapping up the year that was.

Let’s kick off a quick recap of the year for gold. Because it is the king reserve asset for many, gold is always one to watch for fresh short & long-term opportunities.

Let’s kick off a quick recap of the year for the USD. Because it is the global reserve currency, understanding it can help improve your odds of anticipating broad market behavior.

Forex traders were on their toes throughout the week, as another batch of major central bank announcements and  a busy economic calendar rocked the markets.

It was a busy week as traders had a ton of major catalysts to work with in the final full trading week of 2024, including the highly impactful FOMC statement!

The Fed’s less dovish tone set the stage, but the BOJ’s dovish hold and the BOE’s surprise vote stole the spotlight and fueled volatility on Thursday.

The BOE kept its main interest rate steady in December, but surprised markets with a dovish 6-3 vote split that sent the pound tumbling.

The BOE gang is widely expected to keep its policies unchanged in December. We have the points you need to know if you’re trading the event!