Asian stock markets experienced a broad rally on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar remained steady. This positive sentiment was fueled by a softening U.S. labor market, strengthening expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. However, concerns about a cooling U.S. economy tempered risk appetite. MSCI’s broadest index …
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Read More »CAD stable below resistance 5/6/2024
The Canadian dollar (CAD) witnessed positive trading in the previous session, but its upward momentum was curtailed by the pivotal resistance level of 1.3690. Technical indicators now suggest a potential shift towards a bearish trend. The Stochastic oscillator on the 240-minute timeframe is showing signs of waning upward momentum, indicating …
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Read More »Gold is looking for a stronger direction 5/6/2024
The technical landscape for gold remains largely unchanged, with the precious metal holding above the 2318 support level but facing resistance from the 50-day simple moving average. Despite yesterday’s upward movement, the 50-day simple moving average continues to exert downward pressure on the price. Additionally, the Stochastic oscillator is showing …
Read More »EUR/USD retest support 5/6/2024
The EUR/USD pair experienced a downturn in the previous trading session, failing to maintain its position above the key psychological resistance level of 1.0900. However, technical indicators suggest a potential rebound in the upcoming sessions. On the 4-hour chart, the simple moving averages are still providing support for the upward …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 4
The USD Index (DXY) advanced slightly after briefly testing two-month lows near 104.00. On June 5, MBA’s Mortgage Applications are due seconded by ADP Employment Change, the final S&P Global Services PMI and the ISM Services PMI.The dollar managed to reverse part of the recent weakness after bottoming out in …
Read More »What is behind speculations on looming US economic slowdown?
As a result of recent weaker than expected US data, particularly from last week and the first two days of the current new trading week, worries and concerns have surfaced regarding the likelihood that the US economy could slide into a deep slowdown in the near future. Investors first thought …
Read More »Gold price retreats amid risk aversion
Gold prices have fallen by 0.90% in the mid-North American session on Tuesday, amid risk-off sentiment and falling US Treasury bond yields. The latest tranche of US economic data shows the economy is slowing down, warranting lower interest rates. However, the Gold Index, XAU/USD, trades with losses and exchanges hands …
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