Gold prices managed to touch the first target to be achieved mentioned in the previous analysis, which is located around the support level of 1837, recording its lowest levels during the previous trading session at 1836. Technically speaking, prices benefited from touching the support level represented by the target of …
Read More »Euro Trying to Recover And Positivity Needs Confirmation
The current movements of the euro are witnessing a slightly bullish bias, benefiting from building a base on the support floor of 1.2130, as part of attempts now to retest the resistance level at 1.2230. On the technical side, and with a closer look at the 240-minute chart, we find …
Read More »How the Fed is Focusing on Economic Recovery
The United States Federal Reserve now has a clearer focus on the American economy’s path to recovery, Reuters reported, citing official sources. There is also optimism that the peaceful transition of power to a new administration on January 20 will help increase government stimulus and the distribution of vaccines, which …
Read More »U.S. Oil Inventories Down 5.8 M Barrels: API
Crude oil inventories in the United States declined by 5.8 million barrels last week, according to the weekly report from the American Petroleum Institute (API). Meanwhile, gasoline stockpiles rose by 1.9 million barrels, while distillate inventories added 4.4 million barrels.
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields Nearly Unchanged Amid Increased Demand
Treasury yields in the United States stabilized on Tuesday, amid increased investors demand after yields rose to their highest levels since March of last year. Return on the 10-year Treasury note remained nearly unchanged at 1.136%. Earlier, it rose to 1.185%. Yield on the 30-year bond rose by 0.3 basis …
Read More »Oil Futures Finish at Highest Level Since February
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by the decline of the U.S. Dollar (USD) and the recent OPEC+ agreement to curb output during February. Crude prices were able to log high gains and reach their best settlement level in about 11 months. Brent crude futures for March delivery added 92 …
Read More »Gold Returns to Decline Even as USD Rebound Stops
Gold prices declined on Tuesday, giving up gains seen earlier in the second session of the week. The downward trend of the yellow metal continues even as the U.S. Dollar (USD) is returning to the negative territory. Gold futures for February delivery lost $6.60, or 0.4%, to close at $1,844.20 …
Read More »GBP Rises with Negative Rates Seem Unlikely
The British Pound (GBP) is showing a strong performance on Tuesday, supported by the decline of the U.S. Dollar (USD) and the possibility of negative rates being ruled out by the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey. The GBP is up by a little over 1% against the …
Read More »BoE’s Bailey: UK Facing Darkest Hour
The Governor of the Bank of England (BoE), Andrew Bailey, said on Tuesday that the British economy is challenged by the darkest hour amid the rising number of Coronavirus cases, Reuters reported. The BoE Governor has ruled out turning to negative interest rates to boost the economy, despite what he …
Read More »USD Turns to Losses Near Session Lows
The U.S. Dollar (USD) has lost some of its recent gains on Tuesday, which were supported by the rising Treasury yields. The greenback showed recovery signs from its lowest level in about two and a half years, which it hit earlier this month, on the back of the continuing easing …
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