US crude oil futures attempted to move higher in the previous session, challenging the pivotal resistance level of 68.60 and reaching a peak of $68.85 per barrel. Technically, analysis of the 240-minute chart suggests that negativity prevails due to sustained downward pressure from the simple moving averages. Additionally, the price …
Read More »Gold draws support line 10/12/2024
Gold prices showed a neutral stance in the previous analysis due to conflicting technical signals, with an emphasis that a clear breach of the pivotal resistance at 2655 would serve as a catalyst for a bullish trend, targeting 2665 and 2671, eventually recording a peak at $2676 per ounce. Today, …
Read More »Euro trying to recover 10/12/2024
The EUR/USD pair maintained its upward trajectory within the anticipated positive outlook highlighted in the previous technical report, reaching the first target of 1.0600 and recording a high of 1.0597. Technically, today’s analysis of the 4-hour chart shows the 50-day simple moving average supporting the bullish movement, alongside positive momentum …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Investors Closely Follow the RBA Ahead of US CPI
The global financial markets are currently laser-focused on recent decisions and upcoming events that could significantly impact various asset classes. Investors are particularly attentive to the rate decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) DecisionThe RBA …
Read More »2025 Financial Outlook: Shares, Cash, Bonds, Commodities, Gold, and Bitcoin
As investors step into 2025, the financial landscape is poised for significant shifts across various asset classes. This overview is an attempt to delve into the expected trends for shares, cash, bonds, commodities, gold, and Bitcoin, providing a comprehensive understanding of what the new year might bring and could bring …
Read More »The USD/JPY Continues to Rise for the Second Consecutive Day
The USD/JPY pair defied its typical market correlation, rising in line with the U.S. dollar at the end of the first trading day of the new week. The U.S. dollar continued to benefit from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the implications of U.S. employment data, and the anticipation of …
Read More »US Dollar Caught Between Inflation and Growth
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has been navigating a complex landscape, caught between the twin forces of persistent inflation and a potential economic slowdown. As the Federal Reserve (Fed) grapples with the delicate task of balancing these opposing forces, the dollar’s future trajectory remains uncertain.The recent release of November’s Consumer …
Read More »A Rocky Start to the Week: Dow Jones Pauses Near 44,600
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) commenced the new trading week on a cautious note, hovering near the 44,600 level. While China’s recent monetary policy shift initially ignited optimism, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and South Korea, coupled with concerns about the global economic landscape, tempered investor enthusiasm. China’s …
Read More »Consumers See Sunny Skies Ahead, But Inflation Clouds the Horizon
A recent survey by the New York Federal Reserve paints a picture of a consumer landscape marked by both optimism and apprehension. While Americans are increasingly confident about their personal financial prospects, a growing concern about rising inflation casts a shadow over the economic horizon.The survey found that consumers expect …
Read More »XAU Climbs Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Central Bank Buying
Gold prices climbed higher on Monday, trading up some 1.33% at $2667 per ounce, driven by a combination of factors:Geopolitical Uncertainty: The ongoing instability in the Middle East, particularly following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, has increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Central Bank Buying: …
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