The British pound strengthened on Friday, reaching a two-month high, after strong UK consumer spending data for January offset concerns over declining employment trends. Key Market Moves GBP/USD rose 0.1% to $1.2675, from $1.266 before the data release. EUR/GBP dipped slightly to 82.81 pence, down from 82.85 pence. Mixed Economic …

Bitcoin extended its winning streak on Friday, rising for the third consecutive day, as some investors shrugged off concerns over U.S. tariffs. However, uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy kept gains in check. As of 01:36 ET (6:36 GMT): Bitcoin rose 1.6% to $98,409.2. It was on track …

European markets edged up on Friday, as investors assessed fresh business activity data and ongoing geopolitical risks, including trade tensions and defense spending concerns. As of 04:21 ET (09:21 GMT): STOXX 600 rose 0.3% to 552.56, though it was set for a weekly loss, snapping an eight-week winning streak—the longest …

Oil, Crude, trading

The Canadian dollar retreated, moving away from its recent high of 1.4306, initiating a downward correction. Currently, the pair is stabilizing near its session low of 1.4166. Technical Analysis On the 4-hour chart, the simple moving averages (SMA) are exerting negative pressure on the price, reinforcing the possibility of continued …

Oil, Crude, trading

U.S. crude oil futures continued their upward momentum for the third consecutive session, reaching a high of $73.11 per barrel. Technical Analysis On the 4-hour chart, a bullish crossover of the simple moving averages (SMA) supports the potential for further gains. However, Stochastic indicators suggest a loss of upward momentum, …

Gold Hits Record Highs Before Facing Profit-Taking Pressure Gold prices extended their rally in the previous trading session, surpassing the key $2,950 per ounce target and reaching a new high of $2,954. Technical Analysis Despite the strong long-term bullish trend, intraday movements indicate a bearish pullback due to profit-taking and …

The EUR/USD pair maintained its upward trajectory during the previous trading session, aligning with expectations outlined in the last technical report. The pair is now testing the psychological resistance level of 1.0500, signaling potential for further gains. Technical Outlook A closer look at the 4-hour chart indicates strong bullish momentum, …

Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, as a rise in U.S. crude inventories pressured the market after prices had climbed to a near one-week high in the previous session. As of 09:16 GMT: Brent crude fell 15 cents to $75.89 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined 34 …