Oil, Crude, trading
Read More »WTI: Mixed Trading Amidst Bullish Outlook 5/7/2024
US crude oil futures prices experienced mixed trading in the previous session, encountering resistance at the 83.90 level and failing to break through. However, the price remains within the bullish context and is supported by the 50-day simple moving average around 82.50. Technical Outlook: On the 4-hour chart, the price …
Read More »Gold: Bullish Breakout, Upside Potential Ahead 5/7/2024
Gold prices have broken out of the previous sideways range, consolidating above the 2340 resistance level (23.60% Fibonacci retracement) as anticipated in our previous analysis. This breakout signals a potential shift in momentum towards a bullish trend. Technical Outlook: On the 4-hour chart, the price is now trading above the …
Read More »EUR/USD: Bullish Breakout, Upside Potential Ahead 5/7/2024
After four sessions of consolidation due to conflicting signals, the EUR/USD pair has decisively broken above the key 1.0760 resistance level (50.0% Fibonacci retracement), reaching a high of 1.0824 in early trading today. Technical Outlook: On the 4-hour chart, the pair is now holding above the psychological resistance of 1.0800, …
Read More »Oil Prices Ease from Multi-Month Highs Amid Profit-Taking and Demand Concerns
Oil prices dipped slightly on Thursday, retreating from their recent multi-month highs as investors took profits amid lingering demand concerns, despite a significant decline in U.S. inventories the previous week. Brent Crude and WTI Futures Decline Brent crude futures experienced a 0.49% decrease to $86.91 per barrel, while U.S. West …
Read More »Gold Steady at 10-Day High Amid Rate Cut Bets, Nonfarm Payrolls Awaited
Gold prices held firm near a 10-day peak in Asian trading on Thursday, buoyed by increasing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which weakened the dollar and Treasury yields. However, the precious metal’s gains were tempered by hawkish signals from the Fed’s June meeting minutes and cautious …
Read More »Bitcoin Plunges to Two-Month Low Amid Mt Gox Fears
Bitcoin’s price plummeted to a two-month low on Thursday, breaching a crucial support level as traders remained cautious due to concerns over potential selling pressure, particularly from the defunct crypto exchange Mt Gox. Despite the weakening dollar, which usually supports Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency saw a significant 3.2% drop …
Read More »Dollar Struggles as Yen Nears 38-Year Low, Elections Grip Europe
The dollar weakened on Thursday, pressured by recent signs of a slowing U.S. economy. This offered limited support to the embattled yen, which remained near a 38-year low against the dollar, raising concerns of potential government intervention. Meanwhile, the euro and sterling held near three-week highs against the dollar as …
Read More »Asian Markets Rally on Fed Rate Cut Expectations, Japan Surges to Record Highs
Asian stocks advanced on Thursday, fueled by Wall Street’s gains and mounting expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates by September due to recent weak economic data. Japanese stocks led the charge, nearing record highs and recouping losses from the second quarter. Wall Street’s S&P 500 and NASDAQ …
Read More »European Stocks Rise on Fed Optimism and Political Developments
European stocks enjoyed a boost on Wednesday, buoyed by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s encouraging remarks and anticipation surrounding key political events in France and the UK. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3%, marking its second gain in seven sessions. Investor sentiment was lifted by Powell’s comments regarding “significant …
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