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UBS is forecasting Brent crude oil back to US$87 (by year end)

UBS cite various supply and demand factors for their forecast. Beginning with Federal Reserve’s growth-oriented monetary policy contributing to a favourable environment for oil prices. UBS point out that Brent crude often benefits from positive market sentiment, which has improved since the Fed began easing its policies. In…

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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar storms back

US sells 5-year notes at 3.519% vs 3.519% WIRussian Putin: Current military – political situation is changing dynamicallyHurricane Helene expected to make landfall in Florida on Thursday eveningUS crude oil inventories for the current week -4.471M versus -1.354M estimateUS new home sales units for August 0.716M vs 0.700M…

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Federal Court Permanently Shuts Down Illinois Tax Preparer

A federal court in the Northern District of Illinois has permanently enjoined Sir Michael Joseph Davenport, a tax preparer from Joliet, Illinois, and his company, My Unity Tax Financial & Tax Preparation LLC (My Unity Tax), from preparing federal tax returns for others. Davenport is also barred from…

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Fed’s Kugler says she strongly supported 50 bps rate cut

Ahead of Kugler, the market was pricing in a 62% chance of a 50 bps cut on November 7. Says she will support additional rate cuts going forwardFed should keep focus on reducing inflation and also shift attention to maximum employmentEstimates PCE inflation at 2.2% in August, Core…

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