US crude oil futures experienced significant losses, as anticipated in the previous report, reaching a low of $67.45 per barrel within the bearish trend. Technically, we maintain a cautious negative outlook, relying on the ongoing downward pressure from the simple moving averages, along with the stability of momentary trading below …
Read More »Gold continues to pressure support 1/10/2024
Gold prices declined during the previous trading session after failing to maintain stability above the 2645 support level, moving toward the first official target of $2624 per ounce. Today’s technical analysis indicates a likelihood of continuing the corrective decline. A closer look at the 4-hour chart reveals that the simple …
Read More »Euro retests support 1/10/2024
Negative trading dominated the movements of the euro against the US dollar during the first trading session of the current week, with the pair encountering a strong resistance level around the psychological barrier of 1.1200, which resulted in a bearish bias. On the technical side today, and with a closer …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Supply Outlook Offsets Middle East Tensions
Oil prices remained relatively unchanged on Tuesday as prospects of stronger supply and sluggish global demand growth balanced concerns over potential disruptions from escalating tensions in the Middle East. Key Price Movements: Brent Crude: December delivery edged up 13 cents (0.18%) to $71.83 a barrel as of 0615 GMT.West Texas …
Read More »Asian Stocks Ease Amid Fed Chair’s Hawkish Comments; Dollar Firms
Asian stocks dipped near two-and-a-half-year highs on Tuesday, while the U.S. dollar strengthened following hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which dampened hopes for significant interest rate cuts. Additionally, rising tensions in the Middle East contributed to a cautious risk sentiment among investors. Market Overview MSCI’s Broadest Asia-Pacific …
Read More »German Inflation Eases in September, Supporting ECB Case for Potential Rate Cut
Preliminary data showed that inflation eased across key German states in September, indicating a possible decline in inflation rates across Germany as a whole, the largest economy in Europe. This development strengthens the argument of the European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers who are advocating for another rate cut. Key State …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Steadies as Markets Await Fed Chair Powell’s Speech and Key Employment Data
The U.S. dollar remained steady on Monday as traders awaited a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day and anticipated Friday’s crucial employment report. As of 04:25 ET (08:25 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against a basket of six other major currencies, traded …
Read More »European Shares Dip Amid Economic Data Focus and Auto Sector Weakness
European stocks opened lower on Monday as investors braced for a week filled with key economic data releases from the region, while awaiting remarks from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde. By 07:10 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had slipped 0.1% to 527.47 points. Despite this slight dip, …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose on Monday, fueled by escalating worries over potential supply disruptions from Middle East producers after Israel intensified its attacks on Iranian-backed forces in the region. As of 03:30 GMT, Brent crude futures for November delivery climbed by 51 cents, or 0.71%, to $72.49 a barrel. The more …
Read More »European Markets Hit New Highs Amid China-Driven Rally
European stock markets reached a fresh record high in mid-morning trading on Friday, fueled by strong momentum from a rally in Asia, led by China. As of 05:13 ET (09:13 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.3% to 526.92, having previously hit an intraday high of 526.51. Germany’s …
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