The Euro approached the target mentioned in the previous analysis at 1.1970, reaching a low of 1.1998. Technically speaking, we find that the pair managed to find decent support around the psychological barrier of 1.2000 within attempts to rise again. With a closer look at the 240-minute chart, we find …
Read More »Canada: Annual CPI Rises to 2.2% in March
Annual inflation in Canada, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.2% in March from 1.1% in February. This reading came in slightly lower than the market expectation of 2.3%. On a monthly basis, the CPI stayed unchanged at 0.5%. Moreover, the Bank of Canada’s Core CPI, …
Read More »The German Constitutional Court’s Decision Supports The European Stimulus Plan
Germany’s Constitutional Court decided on Wednesday to dismiss legal appeals against the European Union’s recovery plan, effectively paving the way for unprecedented stimulus to be rolled out across the region. It is reported that Germany’s highest court raised questions in late March about the European Union’s plan to raise 750 …
Read More »Russian Deputy Prime Minister: Russia May Discuss Fuel Exports Curbs
Commenting on the bill passed by the US House Judiciary Committee that would open OPEC to antitrust lawsuits over production cuts, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that he sees no threat to OPEC+ for now, per Reuters.
Read More »Currencies Overview: Dollar Struggling to Recover From Lowest Level in 7 Weeks on US yields
The dollar weakened on Wednesday April 21, hovering just above the lowest level in seven weeks in light of the decline in US bond yields, which reduced the demand for currency returns. The US currency, which is considered a safe haven, has received some support from the decline in global …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline, The Increase in Covid-19 Cases in India Weakens Demand Forecast
Oil prices fell for a second day Wednesday, April 21, under pressure from fears that the rise in Covid-19 injuries in India will push demand for crude to fall in the third largest oil importer in the world. The price of Brent crude futures for June delivery fell 29 cents, …
Read More »Gold Gaining With Improved Appetite on Dollar and US Bond Yields
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, April 21, hovering near their seven-week highs reached earlier this week, as demand for the safe-haven metal increased due to declining US Treasury revenues. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $1786.80 an ounce, after reaching $1789.77 on Monday, its highest level since February 25. US gold …
Read More »European Stocks Recovering On Technology
European stocks recovered Wednesday, April 21 from the worst downturn this year as fears of a rapid increase in Covid-19 cases in some countries were met with optimism about a strong results season. Technology stocks recorded the biggest gains, rising about 2%, and semiconductor equipment company ASML jumped 5.4% after …
Read More »UK Inflation Rose to 0.7% in March From 0.4% in February
Official figures showed that British consumer price inflation increased to 0.7% in March from 0.4% in February, due to the rise in fuel and clothing prices, slightly below the average forecast of 0.8% in a Reuters poll of economists. Food prices are down from a year ago. British inflation is …
Read More »Dax Suffering Strong Losses And Selling Pressure Continues
The German DAX index suffered big losses within the negative outlook mentioned in the previous analysis, touching our targets located at 15,260, to record the lowest at 15,120. On the technical side today and with the continued negative pressure coming from the simple moving averages, in addition to trading stability …
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