Support Holds Strong:The support level at 75.50, highlighted in the previous technical report, proved effective in halting the downward momentum of US crude oil futures prices. It is emphasized that the resumption of the downward trend hinges upon breaching this critical support level. Technical Analysis Insights:A closer examination of oil …
Read More »Gold trying to recover, eyes are on inflation data 16/2/2024
Gold’s Rebound Efforts:Gold prices showed signs of a temporary recovery in yesterday’s trading session, buoyed by a decline in the US dollar following the release of US retail data. The precious metal reached its highest level at $2008 per ounce, reflecting shifting market dynamics. Technical Analysis Insights:Examining the 4-hour time …
Read More »Euro retests resistance 16/2/2024
Positive Momentum in EUR/USD:The EUR/USD pair experienced an upward trend in the previous trading session, largely attributed to a slight decline in the US dollar index following the release of US retail data. This movement reflects shifting dynamics in currency markets as investors react to economic indicators. Technical Analysis Insights:On …
Read More »GBP tends to be negative 16/2/2024
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Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 15
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimates for first-quarter growth dipped to 2.9% from 3.4%. Atlanta Fed GDPNow’s report reads as follows: “The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.9 percent on February 15, down from 3.4 percent on February …
Read More »S&P 500 hits record high in late session rally
All three main indices finished Thursday’s trading day in the green territory, recovering from sharp losses earlier in the week. The S&P 500 closed at a new record high. As of now this year, the 500-stock benchmark has closed on 11 consecutive record highs.The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.30% to conclude …
Read More »Gold marks beginning bullish reversal on mixed US data
Gold prices have been trading at $2,003.70 per ounce, up 0.73% since yesterday’s price and down 3.03% from the beginning of the year. At the time of writing, gold is trading at $2004.44 per ounce, up +0.63%. Mixed US economic data has impacted the US Dollar, with US Treasury yields …
Read More »Fed’s Powell prepares for congressional testimony in early March
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to give the Senate banking committee its biannual monetary policy update on March 7. The House Financial Services Committee is expected to host Powell at a hearing at least a day earlier, based on past practice. Investors will be keenly interested in Powell’s congressional …
Read More »BoE’s Greene: Evidence on cooling inflation is prerequisite for rate cut
Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene has stated that she will not vote to cut the cost of borrowing until more evidence of inflation returning to the central bank’s target is found. Greene believes that UK monetary policy will need to remain restrictive for some time for inflation to sustainably …
Read More »Canadian dollar edges up after US Retail Sales
The Canadian Dollar has recovered on Thursday after missing expectations and shrinking in January. The US dollar’s midweek surge on CPI-fueled risk aversion is getting pared back, and the CAD is finding additional support from recovering crude oil bids heading into the back end of the trading week. Canadian Housing …
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