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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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