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Gold, oil and the US Dollar all caught a bid during Friday’s session as reports surfaced suggesting that Russia could invade Ukraine as early as next week.

The Pound had a relatively quiet week as the London session came to a close, however, a number of crucial data releases next week, including UK CPI, could change that

Rising gas prices and generally high inflation pressures are weighing on US consumer sentiment.

EUR/USD upside looks limited as Fed and ECB interest rate hike expectations diverge further.

The Central Bank of Russia raised its key rate to 9.5% but remains open to further hikes, if needed, despite a lower inflation forecast of around 5 or 6 percent for 2022

The rand opened stronger this morning after yesterdays dollar rally and weaker commodity prices. USD/ZAR tests 15.00 ahead of US consumer confidence.

The UK economy grew by 1% in Q4, missing market expectations of 1.1%, leaving Sterling little changed against a dominant US dollar.

Gold prices may be at risk following another 40-year high US inflation print as the US Dollar and Treasury yields rally. A Dark Cloud cover looms over the daily XAU/USD chart.