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Australian Dollar remains tepid as market bias leans towards RBA adopting a dovish stance. Australia’s central bank may consider cutting interest rates in the second half of 2024. US Dollar strengthens as recent data suggests that the Fed may delay implementing rate cuts shortly. The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its…
Bitcoin price is again rising above the $70,000 resistance zone. BTC seems to be setting up for a steady increase above the $71,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin price is climbing higher and above the $70,000 resistance zone. The price is trading above $70,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There…
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