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Read More »Oil reaches the desired target 6/3/2024
US crude oil futures prices experienced a significant decline, relinquishing earlier gains and confirming the bearish outlook outlined in yesterday’s analysis. The prices touched the initial target of $77.70, reaching a low of $77.55 per barrel. Upon closer examination of the 4-hour chart, it is evident that the price remains …
Read More »Gold hits resistance and loses momentum 6/3/2024
Gold prices experienced significant gains during the previous trading session, in line with the anticipated positive trend, nearing the historical peak recorded around $2144 per ounce and reaching a high of $2141. Analyzing the technical aspects today, particularly on the 4-hour timeframe, we observe that the resistance level at $2144, …
Read More »Euro needs to confirm the trend 6/3/2024
The technical outlook for the EUR/USD pair remains consistent, with no significant deviation from the previous analysis. The pair continues to trade within the established sideways price range, bounded by support near 1.0800 and resistance around 1.0860. Examining the 4-hour chart, we observe that the 50-day simple moving average continues …
Read More »BoC’s March Meeting: Potential for its Inaugural Rate Cut?”
Since its January meeting, the Bank of Canada has refrained from using the phrase “the bank is still ready to raise interest rates if necessary,” which was previously a frequent mention in its statements. This adjustment comes at a time when the market anticipates rate cuts by other central banks. …
Read More »Gold leaps as traders shift focus to Powell testimony
Gold prices reached a new record of $2141.59 earlier on Tuesday, driven by expectations of forthcoming Fed policy easing. Reports of slowing business activity in the US services sector contributed to the rally, with XAU/USD now trading at $2126.85.A decline in US Treasury yields supports the surge in gold prices. …
Read More »Will BoC’s March meeting decide first rate cut in 2024?
The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain a 5% interest rate at its upcoming meeting, with a possible first rate cut in June. This approach will allow the Bank to monitor GDP figures and their impact on the interest rate’s outlook, as economic analysts believe the Canadian economy is …
Read More »Could other cryptocurrencies benefit from Bitcoin’s recent surge?
As of this writing, Bitcoin is down 7.17% from its previous daily closing price of $68359, primarily due to profit-taking and risk aversion. However, as Bitcoin and Ethereum take centre stage in the market, altcoin season is picking up steam. The market is gaining further excitement and confidence right now, …
Read More »What can markets expect from Powell’s semiannual testimony?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to reiterate his stance that interest rate cuts are not necessary right now, particularly in light of recent inflation-linked data that indicated price pressures are still persisting.The Fed will release its Beige Book poll, which is a nationwide study of regional business contacts, on …
Read More »China’s Premier sees foundation of economic recovery not solid yet
China’s Premier Li Qiang addressed the National People’s Congress annual meeting, acknowledging that achieving 5% economic growth this year will be challenging due to difficult times. Li Qiang outlined plans to boost spending on advanced technology, fortify China’s military, and support the economy. However, no big package of stimulus was …
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