In our recent technical report, we maintained a neutral stance due to conflicting technical signals. We highlighted the pivotal role of breaching the 73.50 resistance level for any upward movement, potentially leading to an increase to 74.40. Consequently, US crude oil futures recorded their highest level at approximately $74.20 per …
Read More »Gold is waiting for a stronger trend signal 19/1/2024
Gold prices experienced a modest upward rebound in the last trading session, attempting to build on the previously established bottom around $2000. In our prior technical report, we highlighted that the consolidation of prices above 2016, and more significantly 2025, could potentially halt the possibility of a further decline. Examining …
Read More »Euro between critical corrections 19/1/2024
We maintained an intraday neutral stance in our previous technical report, citing conflicting technical signals. The EUR/USD pair exhibited limited changes during the last trading session, fluctuating between levels just above 1.0850 and slightly below the psychological resistance barrier of 1.0900. In today’s technical analysis, a closer examination of the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, January 18
Thursday was the day of robust data. Strong data, rate cut bets bolstered the US dollar again. Another positive set of results in US key indicators boosted the upside bias in the US dollar and underpinned the tighter-for-longer narrative around the Fed. The same view seems to emerge around the …
Read More »What are year-end bonuses telling about US economy?
US workers are receiving smaller cash bonuses this year, indicating that employers are less concerned about losing talent than in recent years. The average cash bonus paid to employees last month was $2,145, down 21% from the previous year, according to payroll software company Gusto. Every industry posted a decline, …
Read More »Gold price climbs on high safe haven demand
As of this writing, the price of gold has increased by +0.85 to around $2023 per ounce, indicating that investors are still waiting for more information regarding the US Federal Reserve’s future course for interest rates.High demand for safe haven assets during the Middle East crisis has helped gold. It …
Read More »Swiss Franc turns sharply bearish after SNB Chief’s warning
The Swiss Franc is experiencing one of its worst weeks in over one year, with concerns mounting that the strength of the Swiss Franc could hamper policy transfer. The Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan warned that an appreciating Franc could harm the Swiss economy, sending inflation rapidly lower. The …
Read More »Apple leading Nasdaq’s surge
Tech companies, particularly Apple, have significantly boosted the US stock market; leading the Nasdaq Composite and reversing most of its early 2024 losses. The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 0.6%, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.1%.Apple shares increased by over 2% after Bank of America upgraded the stock to buy, calling for …
Read More »US bond yields continue to rise
US Treasury bond yields have continued to surge since the beginning of daily trading on Thursday, driven by the improvement shown by data that highlighted an improvement in the housing sector as well as in the labour market in the United States.Ten-year US Treasury bond yields rose to 4.140% compared …
Read More »ECB talking points drag Euro lower as investors rebalance their positions
The Euro declines versus the majority of its major currency peers as most Euro investors adjusted their position. Both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank have made a major verbal effort to dampen market expectations for a faster rate-cutting pace. Both European and American policymakers issue a warning, …
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