Oil, Crude, trading
Read More »Oil touches official target 30/1/2025
A bearish trend dominated US crude oil futures, aligning with the previous technical outlook, as the price successfully touched the $72.30 target. Technical Outlook: Simple moving averages continue to pressure prices downward. The price remains below the previously broken support at $73.90, now acting as a resistance level. Key Levels …
Read More »Gold is based on support 30/1/2025
Gold managed to establish strong support above $2740, rebounding higher in the previous session and reaching $2766 per ounce. Technical Outlook: The price remains above the 50-day simple moving average, reinforcing bullish momentum. The Stochastic indicator shows positive signals, suggesting further upside potential. Key Levels to Watch: Above $2770: A …
Read More »Euro tends to fall, eyes on ECB 30/1/2025
The EUR/USD pair remained within a narrow sideways range in the previous session, trading above 1.0380 and below 1.0450 without significant movement. Technical Outlook: The pair remains below the key resistance levels of 1.0460 and 1.0485. The Stochastic indicator is positioned near overbought levels, suggesting potential downside pressure. Key Levels …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to hold interest rates steady sent ripples through financial markets, with gold prices experiencing a brief wobble. While the headline might suggest a dovish stance, the Fed’s accompanying statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference revealed a more nuanced picture: a “hawkish hold.” The central …
Read More »ECB Navigates Choppy Seas: Monetary Policy Easing As Growth Worries Persist, US Uncertainty In Play
ECB members have strongly hinted at a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming meeting. This likely stems from a series of public statements and interviews where Governing Council members discussed the need to support economic growth, expressed concerns about slowing economic activity, and acknowledged that inflation may not …
Read More »The Fed Pauses, Nvidia Slumps: US Stock Market Faces Pressures
The S&P 500 retreated on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates. Nvidia shares continued their downward spiral amid growing scrutiny over its AI technology. This confluence of events underscores the delicate balance facing markets: navigating inflationary pressures, grappling with the evolving landscape of AI, and contending …
Read More »Chair Powell: The Fed will keep its inflation goal
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday, maintaining the Federal Funds Target Range at 4.25% to 4.50%. This decision aligns with market expectations and follows a 25-basis-point rate cut in December. The Fed continues to grapple with balancing economic growth and inflation control. The Fed’s …
Read More »Federal Reserve left its interest rates unchanged in line with expectations
The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced on Wednesday that it has kept its Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, in line with broad market expectations. This decision follows the 25 basis point rate cut in December as the Fed continues to navigate the delicate balance between supporting economic growth …
Read More »Fed Walks a Tightrope Between Job Growth and Stubborn Inflation
The Federal Reserve faces a delicate balancing act; maintaining a robust labour market while simultaneously taming inflation. While the US boasts a red-hot job market with strong employment gains and healthy wage growth, persistent inflation remains a concern.Investors are closely watching the Fed’s stance on interest rates. Bond markets currently …
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