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In this video, FXOpen UK COO Gary Thomson sums up the week’s happenings and discusses the most significant news reports.

  • Unexpected interest rate hike in Australia strengthens AUD
  • Market reaction to the Fed's decision
  • Crude oil is at lowest point in over a month as US economy teeters and supply changes
  • The Netflix chill – shares hit one-month low over past few days


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