Just 10 days ago, anxious markets were freaking out about the US economy, convinced that the recession we’ve avoided for three years was finally happening. It appears to have be a wild overreaction ...

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Gold retreats from top of range after upbeat US data

Gold (XAU/USD) swings between mild gains and losses in the $2,450s on Friday. The precious metal is in the midst of a retreat from a key chart resistance line in the $2,470s, which it had been ...

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Dollar gains momentum on solid US retail data

The dollar hovered not far from a two-week high to the yen on Friday after its biggest one-day gain against major peers in four weeks as firm US economic data all but eliminated fears of a recession.

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Oil prices set for weekly gains despite Friday dip amid US economic optimism

Oil prices were set for a second straight week of gains despite edging lower on Friday, as recent US economic data boosted optimism about demand from the world's top oil consumer. Brent crude futures ...

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Japan stocks lift Asian market higher after US retail data boosts Wall Street

Japanese stocks have led the gains in Asian markets Friday after Wall Street rallied to one of its best days of the year ...

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