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Brent oil is a benchmark that defines oil prices worldwide. The group consists of Brent Blend, Oseberg and other low-sulfur sweet crudes. Brent Oil accounts for the majority of the world's oil deposits and serves as a global reference for market price. Although historically the classification includes light sweet crudes from the Atlantic basin, oil produced in Europe, Africa and the Middle East is priced according to Brent Oil. Processed Brent oils give the world gasoline, diesel and kerosene. Brent oils are traded in futures and options contracts on major futures exchanges.
Both the Federal Reserve and Bank of England will deliver their updated monetary policies this week, with GBP/USD likely to experience increased momentum.
Markets expect a 25bp rate cut at the FOMC meeting on December 18, 2024, amid strong U.S. economic data. However, the outlook for 2025 remains uncertain as inflation and growth trends evolve.
Bank of England (BoE) cut rates for the first time in August 2024, with further easing expected in the coming months. But how low are rates likely to go?
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