Gold prices found a solid support level at our first target mentioned in the previous analysis at 1810, which forced it to rebound again to test the 1830 resistance level. On the technical side today, and with a closer look at the 60-minute chart, we notice the return of the …
Read More »Euro Renews upside Chances
Positive trading returned to dominate the euro’s movements against the US dollar after the bearish tendency it witnessed during last week’s moves. Technically speaking, we see the Euro found a good support floor around 1.2080, and the current moves are witnessing an intraday stability above 1.2100. With a closer look …
Read More »Weekly Recap: 8-12 February
Last week saw the impeachment trial of former United States President Donald Trump takes place at the Senate on the charge of inciting an insurrection after his followers stormed the Capitol on January 6. Over the weekend, Trump was acquitted in his second impeachment trial, as once again not enough …
Read More »NYSE Indices Finish at New Record Highs
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) rose on Friday, reaching new record highs, amid an improved investors’ sentiment. U.S. stock indexes on Friday finished on a higher note, notching a series of record highs on the back of optimism about a fresh round of COVID spending, …
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields Rise to Highest Level in Year
Treasury yields in the United States increased significantly on Friday, amid expectations of a rise in inflation in the U.S. Return on the 10-year Treasury bonds rose by 4.2 basis points to 1.199%, nearing its highest levels since March 2020 For the week, the benchmark U.S. Treasury noted saw an …
Read More »Oil Prices Extend Weekly Gains
Oil prices rose on Friday, supported by geopolitical tensions raising concerns about crude supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures for April delivery gained $1.29, or 2.1%, to close at $62.43 per barrel. For the week, the global benchmark crude most active contracts gained 5.2%. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Gold Scores First Gains in Three Weeks
Gold prices declined on Friday, due to the rise in the United States Treasury yields, narrowing their weekly gains that come for the first time in three weeks. Gold futures for April delivery closed lower by $3.60, or 0.2%, at $1,823.20 per ounce. On a weekly basis, the yellow metal most …
Read More »Yellen: The Time to Go Big on Stimulus is Now
The United States Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, called upon G7 countries to go big on stimulus spending to help economies recover from the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic. Yellen’s remarks on Friday came during a meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank leaders, Reuters reported. “The time …
Read More »European Stocks Record Second Weekly Gains in Row
European stocks reversed earlier losses and closed higher on Friday, to score their second consecutive week of gains. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished higher for the day by 0.64%, registering weekly gains of 1% and rising to its best level in three weeks. The French CAC40 index gained 0.60%, …
Read More »U.S. Consumer Sentiment Declines in February
Consumer sentiment in the United States declined in early February, data showed on Friday. The consumer sentiment index fell to a reading of 76.2, down from 79 in January, according to the University of Michigan. Surveyed consumers are less optimistic about economic recovery, despite the expectations for a new huge …
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