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USDA Slashes Corn and Soybean Crop Ratings, Improving Weather Conditions Bring Hope

USDA Slashes Corn and Soybean Crop Ratings, Improving Weather Conditions Bring Hope

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Chile Copper Production Slumps as Chinese Manufacturing Data Dampens Economic Recovery Hopes

Chile Copper Production Slumps as Chinese Manufacturing Data Dampens Economic Recovery Hopes

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Commodities Update: Copper Retreats from Three-Month High Amid Weak China Manufacturing Data

Commodities Update: Copper Retreats from Three-Month High Amid Weak China Manufacturing Data

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RBA Takes Another Breather, Leaves Room for Future Tightening

RBA Takes Another Breather, Leaves Room for Future Tightening

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CEE PMI Numbers Deteriorate, FX Market Sees Record Highs and Weakness in Local Currencies

CEE PMI Numbers Deteriorate, FX Market Sees Record Highs and Weakness in Local Currencies

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AUD: RBA Holds Rates, but September Hike Still Possible

AUD: RBA Holds Rates, but September Hike Still Possible

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EUR: Diverging Growth and Inflation Data Spark Debates on ECB's Next Move

EUR: Diverging Growth and Inflation Data Spark Debates on ECB's Next Move

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RBA's Pause Isn't the Endgame: Dollar Remains Trapped Amid Low FX Volatility

RBA's Pause Isn't the Endgame: Dollar Remains Trapped Amid Low FX Volatility

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Asia Morning Bites: RBA Decision and China's Caixin PMI in Focus

Asia Morning Bites: RBA Decision and China's Caixin PMI in Focus

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European Banks Pass Stress Tests with Resilient Capital Buffers

European Banks Pass Stress Tests with Resilient Capital Buffers

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Italian GDP Contracts in Q2, Posing Disinflation Challenges

Italian GDP Contracts in Q2, Posing Disinflation Challenges

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Polish Inflation Declines in July, Paving the Way for September Rate Cut

Polish Inflation Declines in July, Paving the Way for September Rate Cut

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Eurozone Inflation Drops to 5.3% in July with Focus on Services

Eurozone Inflation Drops to 5.3% in July with Focus on Services

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Domestic Demand Collapse Spurs Disinflation Surge: Hungary Economic Update

Domestic Demand Collapse Spurs Disinflation Surge: Hungary Economic Update

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Hungary's Economy: Disinflation and Technical Recession Impacting Growth Prospects

Hungary's Economy: Disinflation and Technical Recession Impacting Growth Prospects

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Eurozone Economy Returns to Positive Growth Amid Underlying Weakness

Eurozone Economy Returns to Positive Growth Amid Underlying Weakness

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Agriculture Market Update: Wheat Continues Decline Amid Global Supply Concerns

Agriculture Market Update: Wheat Continues Decline Amid Global Supply Concerns

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Metals Market Update: Codelco Lowers Copper Output Guidance, Mixed Inventories for Base Metals

Metals Market Update: Codelco Lowers Copper Output Guidance, Mixed Inventories for Base Metals

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Commodities Update: Copper Supply Tightness and Stable EU Gas Inventory

Commodities Update: Copper Supply Tightness and Stable EU Gas Inventory

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NOK and CEE: Focus on FX Purchases and Inflation as Economic Sentiments Shift

NOK and CEE: Focus on FX Purchases and Inflation as Economic Sentiments Shift

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EUR: Encouraging 2Q Growth Data Amidst Softening Inflation and Dollar Resilience

EUR: Encouraging 2Q Growth Data Amidst Softening Inflation and Dollar Resilience

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FX Daily: Carry Trade Remains Popular Amidst Global Monetary Policy Changes

FX Daily: Carry Trade Remains Popular Amidst Global Monetary Policy Changes

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China's Non-Manufacturing PMI Slows: Economy Faces Contraction Risks

China's Non-Manufacturing PMI Slows: Economy Faces Contraction Risks

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Asia Morning Bites: China PMI in Focus, Global Markets Positive, and Key Economic Indicators Ahead

Asia Morning Bites: China PMI in Focus, Global Markets Positive, and Key Economic Indicators Ahead

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France Records Surprisingly Strong Q2 Growth on Export Surge, While Domestic Demand Slips

France Records Surprisingly Strong Q2 Growth on Export Surge, While Domestic Demand Slips

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German Economy Stagnates in Q2, Stuck Between Stagnation and Recession

German Economy Stagnates in Q2, Stuck Between Stagnation and Recession

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Bank of Japan Surprises with Yield Curve Control Tweak and Inflation Uptick

Bank of Japan Surprises with Yield Curve Control Tweak and Inflation Uptick

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TRY Takes Steps towards Policy Orthodoxy amid Inflation Report and New Appointments

TRY Takes Steps towards Policy Orthodoxy amid Inflation Report and New Appointments

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CLP: Chile Begins Easing Cycle with Anticipated Rate Cut

CLP: Chile Begins Easing Cycle with Anticipated Rate Cut

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EUR/USD: ECI Softens Blow, but Confusion Persists in CEE FX

EUR/USD: ECI Softens Blow, but Confusion Persists in CEE FX

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Diverging G3 Trends Dominate: USD Steady on US Data, JPY Stronger as BoJ Softens YCC, EUR Weaker on Doubtful September Rate Hike

Diverging G3 Trends Dominate: USD Steady on US Data, JPY Stronger as BoJ Softens YCC, EUR Weaker on Doubtful September Rate Hike

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Asia Morning Bites: Bank of Japan's YCC Policy Change Amid Tokyo Inflation Surge

Asia Morning Bites: Bank of Japan's YCC Policy Change Amid Tokyo Inflation Surge

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Momentum Slows in the Philippines as Headwinds Mount: A Market Outlook

Momentum Slows in the Philippines as Headwinds Mount: A Market Outlook

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Czech National Bank Preview: New Forecast and Dovish Expectations in Focus

Czech National Bank Preview: New Forecast and Dovish Expectations in Focus

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Yen Moves Higher as Bank of Japan Considers Yield Curve Control Tweak

Yen Moves Higher as Bank of Japan Considers Yield Curve Control Tweak

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Rates Spark: US 10yr Hits 4%, ECB Returns to 0% on Excess Reserves

Rates Spark: US 10yr Hits 4%, ECB Returns to 0% on Excess Reserves

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The ECB's Autopilot Switch: September Rate Hike Uncertain, Possibility of a Pause

The ECB's Autopilot Switch: September Rate Hike Uncertain, Possibility of a Pause

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Goldilocks GDP Boosts US Soft Landing Narrative: Inflation Moderates and Growth Strengthens

Goldilocks GDP Boosts US Soft Landing Narrative: Inflation Moderates and Growth Strengthens

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ECB Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points Despite Disappointing Economic Data

ECB Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points Despite Disappointing Economic Data

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Asia Week Ahead: RBA Policy Move and Regional PMI Data in Focus

Asia Week Ahead: RBA Policy Move and Regional PMI Data in Focus

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Shell Share Price Slips as Q2 Profits Fall Short Amid Lower Oil and Gas Prices

Shell Share Price Slips as Q2 Profits Fall Short Amid Lower Oil and Gas Prices

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CEE: Positive Outlook Amidst Fed and ECB Decisions, Gas Price Drop, and Improved Sentiment

CEE: Positive Outlook Amidst Fed and ECB Decisions, Gas Price Drop, and Improved Sentiment

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PY: Anticipation Grows Ahead of Bank of Japan Meeting

PY: Anticipation Grows Ahead of Bank of Japan Meeting

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EUR: Balancing Hawkishness and Quantitative Tightening at ECB Meeting

EUR: Balancing Hawkishness and Quantitative Tightening at ECB Meeting

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FX Daily: Fed Patience Supports Risk Assets, Eyes on ECB Meeting

FX Daily: Fed Patience Supports Risk Assets, Eyes on ECB Meeting

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ECB Set to Follow the Fed with 25bps Rate Hike as European Markets Look to React

ECB Set to Follow the Fed with 25bps Rate Hike as European Markets Look to React

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Asia Morning Bites: Fed's Impact on Global Markets, Focus on ECB and BoJ Decisions

Asia Morning Bites: Fed's Impact on Global Markets, Focus on ECB and BoJ Decisions

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Central Banks' Rates Outlook: Fed Treads Cautiously, ECB Prepares for Hike

Central Banks' Rates Outlook: Fed Treads Cautiously, ECB Prepares for Hike

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Chile's Lithium Nationalization and the Global Trend of Resource Nationalism: Implications for EV Supply Chains and Efforts to Strengthen Battery Metal Supply

Chile's Lithium Nationalization and the Global Trend of Resource Nationalism: Implications for EV Supply Chains and Efforts to Strengthen Battery Metal Supply

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Securing Battery Metal Supply Chains: Challenges and Opportunities Amid the Global Energy Transition

Securing Battery Metal Supply Chains: Challenges and Opportunities Amid the Global Energy Transition

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The Evolving Landscape of Battery Chemistries: Navigating Tight Supply and New Alternatives in the EV Market

The Evolving Landscape of Battery Chemistries: Navigating Tight Supply and New Alternatives in the EV Market

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Tightening EV Battery Supply Chains: Impact of Soaring Demand and Volatile Metal Prices

Tightening EV Battery Supply Chains: Impact of Soaring Demand and Volatile Metal Prices

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Meeting the Challenges of the Electric Vehicle Revolution: Securing Critical Raw Materials for Sustainable Supply Chains

Meeting the Challenges of the Electric Vehicle Revolution: Securing Critical Raw Materials for Sustainable Supply Chains

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Supply Chain Challenges Signal a Bumpy Road Ahead for Electric Vehicle Adoption

Supply Chain Challenges Signal a Bumpy Road Ahead for Electric Vehicle Adoption

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ECB Hikes Take Effect: Eurozone Bank Lending Declines in June

ECB Hikes Take Effect: Eurozone Bank Lending Declines in June

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HUF: National Bank of Hungary Holds Steady on Rate Cuts, EUR/HUF Slightly Higher

HUF: National Bank of Hungary Holds Steady on Rate Cuts, EUR/HUF Slightly Higher

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GBP: Sterling Benefits from Euro Weakness, EUR/GBP to Face Further Downside

GBP: Sterling Benefits from Euro Weakness, EUR/GBP to Face Further Downside

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EUR: Soggy Sentiment Amidst Soft Data and Tighter Lending Standards

EUR: Soggy Sentiment Amidst Soft Data and Tighter Lending Standards

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FX Daily: Dollar to Stay Supported into the Fed, DXY to Trade in 101.00-101.50 Range

FX Daily: Dollar to Stay Supported into the Fed, DXY to Trade in 101.00-101.50 Range

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Agriculture Update: UNICA Reports Higher Cane Crush in Brazil, Cocoa Futures Surge on Supply Concerns

Agriculture Update: UNICA Reports Higher Cane Crush in Brazil, Cocoa Futures Surge on Supply Concerns

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Metals Report: China's Gold Consumption Rises, Global Steel Production Remains Steady

Metals Report: China's Gold Consumption Rises, Global Steel Production Remains Steady

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The Commodities Feed: All Eyes on the Fed for Energy Market Direction

The Commodities Feed: All Eyes on the Fed for Energy Market Direction

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Rates Spark: Fed Set to Keep Pressure on Amid Consumers' Confidence and Upward Yield Trend

Rates Spark: Fed Set to Keep Pressure on Amid Consumers' Confidence and Upward Yield Trend

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Australia's Inflation Declines Further, RBA Likely to Hold Rates Temporarily

Australia's Inflation Declines Further, RBA Likely to Hold Rates Temporarily

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Asia Morning Bites: Australian Inflation Preview and Global Market Updates

Asia Morning Bites: Australian Inflation Preview and Global Market Updates

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Growing Grain Supply Risks Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions and Weather Challenges

Growing Grain Supply Risks Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions and Weather Challenges

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Chinese Support Measures Lift Metal Markets, Nickel Output at Nornickel Declines in Q2

Chinese Support Measures Lift Metal Markets, Nickel Output at Nornickel Declines in Q2

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The Commodities Feed: Supply Risks Increase Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

The Commodities Feed: Supply Risks Increase Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

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CZK: Czech Koruna Softens, CNB Monitors Pain Threshold and Potential Rate Cuts

CZK: Czech Koruna Softens, CNB Monitors Pain Threshold and Potential Rate Cuts

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HUF: National Bank of Hungary Expected to Continue Monetary Policy Normalization

HUF: National Bank of Hungary Expected to Continue Monetary Policy Normalization

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EUR Under Pressure as July PMIs Signal Economic Contraction

EUR Under Pressure as July PMIs Signal Economic Contraction

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FX Daily: European Pessimism and Chinese Optimism Influence Currency Pairs

FX Daily: European Pessimism and Chinese Optimism Influence Currency Pairs

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Asia Morning Bites: Politburo's Economic Support and Global Market Analysis

Asia Morning Bites: Politburo's Economic Support and Global Market Analysis

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Asian Markets Await Detailed Plans After Politburo Pledges Support for China's Economy

Asian Markets Await Detailed Plans After Politburo Pledges Support for China's Economy

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Spanish Elections Cast a Shadow Over Economic Outlook and EU Presidency

Spanish Elections Cast a Shadow Over Economic Outlook and EU Presidency

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Eurozone PMI Signals Worsening Economic Conditions and Recession Risk

Eurozone PMI Signals Worsening Economic Conditions and Recession Risk

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Merger to Finalize by September: NBH to Continue Gradual Rate Cuts, Forint Normalizing, HGBs Valuations Attractive

Merger to Finalize by September: NBH to Continue Gradual Rate Cuts, Forint Normalizing, HGBs Valuations Attractive

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National Bank of Hungary Preview: Normalisation to Continue Unabated

National Bank of Hungary Preview: Normalisation to Continue Unabated

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CEE Economies Show Resilience Amid Global Central Bank Focus

CEE Economies Show Resilience Amid Global Central Bank Focus

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GBP Faces Re-pricing Pressure amid BoE Rate Cycle Shift and Fed Meeting Expectations

GBP Faces Re-pricing Pressure amid BoE Rate Cycle Shift and Fed Meeting Expectations

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USD: Heavy Short Dollar Positioning Ahead of Key Rate Decisions

USD: Heavy Short Dollar Positioning Ahead of Key Rate Decisions

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FX Daily: Investors Running Short on Dollars Ahead of Key Central Bank Meetings

FX Daily: Investors Running Short on Dollars Ahead of Key Central Bank Meetings

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Asia Morning Bites: Inflation Data in Focus, FOMC, ECB, and BoJ Meetings Ahead

Asia Morning Bites: Inflation Data in Focus, FOMC, ECB, and BoJ Meetings Ahead

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Hungary's Central Bank to Maintain Base Rate at 13%, Eyes on Effective Rate Amid Forint's Performance

Hungary's Central Bank to Maintain Base Rate at 13%, Eyes on Effective Rate Amid Forint's Performance

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US Inflation Moderates, Fed Eyes Another 25bp Hike; All Eyes on Bank of Hungary's Rate Decision

US Inflation Moderates, Fed Eyes Another 25bp Hike; All Eyes on Bank of Hungary's Rate Decision

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Asia's Key Events: BoJ Meeting, Korea's GDP, Singapore Inflation, and Australia's CPI Data

Asia's Key Events: BoJ Meeting, Korea's GDP, Singapore Inflation, and Australia's CPI Data

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Collapse of Black Sea Grain Initiative Rattles Market: Impact on Ukrainian Grain Exports

Collapse of Black Sea Grain Initiative Rattles Market: Impact on Ukrainian Grain Exports

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Poland's Retail Trade Improves as Goods Inflation Eases: Outlook for 2023

Poland's Retail Trade Improves as Goods Inflation Eases: Outlook for 2023

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Dollar Could Gain Momentum from Hawkish Fed Stance

Dollar Could Gain Momentum from Hawkish Fed Stance

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Likely the Last Hike for a While: FOMC Meeting Insights

Likely the Last Hike for a While: FOMC Meeting Insights

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Fed to Keep up the Squeeze with Another 25bp Hike

Fed to Keep up the Squeeze with Another 25bp Hike

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ZAR: Rand Remains Resilient as SARB Skips Rate Hike

ZAR: Rand Remains Resilient as SARB Skips Rate Hike

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GBP: Strong June Retail Sales Spark Sterling Rally

GBP: Strong June Retail Sales Spark Sterling Rally

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EUR: Reconnecting and Awaiting Central Bank Meetings

EUR: Reconnecting and Awaiting Central Bank Meetings

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FX Daily: Dollar Bears Urged to Be Patient as Dollar Reconnects with Rate Differentials

FX Daily: Dollar Bears Urged to Be Patient as Dollar Reconnects with Rate Differentials

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FX Daily: Dollar Bears Urged to Be Patient as Dollar Reconnects with Rate Differentials

FX Daily: Dollar Bears Urged to Be Patient as Dollar Reconnects with Rate Differentials - 24.07.2023

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Rates Spark: A Pre-Central Bank Meeting Stretch and Bond Market Analysis

Rates Spark: A Pre-Central Bank Meeting Stretch and Bond Market Analysis

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The Dual Path to Net Zero: Hydrogen and CCS in the Green Steel Industry

The Dual Path to Net Zero: Hydrogen and CCS in the Green Steel Industry

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Transforming the Steel Supply Chain: The Impact of Green Steel Transition

Transforming the Steel Supply Chain: The Impact of Green Steel Transition

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Steel majors invest in green steel, but change might be driven by contenders

Steel majors invest in green steel, but change might be driven by contenders

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