The dollar headed for a loss for the fourth week in a row as it weakened, recording its lowest levels in several years against other major currencies. The pound ended a series of gains that lasted for five weeks after the leaders of Britain and the European Union remained at …
Read More »European Stocks Declining Under Pressure of Brexit and Virus Concerns
European stocks fell today, Friday, and are heading to conclude a busy week in a state of caution due to concerns about the economic impact of the rise of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the fate of a trade agreement linked to Britain’s exit from the European Union and stalled US …
Read More »Germany’s Economy Minister: COVID-19 Lockdown Will be Extended
“The COVID-19 lockdown will be extended,” Germany’s Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said in a statement on Friday. This comes after Germany reported 29,875 record daily coronavirus cases, with nearly 600 deaths on Friday.
Read More »Bailey: There Are Limits to Calm Market After Brexit Transition
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said Friday that there is a limit to the Bank of England’s ability to avoid disruption and volatility in financial markets after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. Bailey added that work on negative interest rates is still ongoing. “I don’t want us …
Read More »Turkish Lira Decreases After The Possibility The US Imposing Sanctions on Ankara
The Turkish lira was revised on Friday after sources said the United States was preparing to impose sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system, in a move likely to worsen relations between the two NATO members. The lira was at 7.900 against the US …
Read More »Oil Continues to Rise on The Launch of Vaccination
Oil rose today, Friday, to consolidate strong gains made overnight that saw Brent crude exceed $50 for the first time since March, as the implementation of coronavirus vaccination programs fueled hopes that demand for oil will rebound next year. Brent crude rose 30 cents, or 0.6%, to $50.55 a barrel, …
Read More »Nikkei Posts First Weekly Loss in 6 Weeks Due to Brexit And Virus Fears
Japan’s Nikkei index fell on Friday, posting its first weekly loss in six weeks, as risk appetite waned due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, US stimulus and concerns about a spike in COVID-19 cases. The Nikkei fell 0.39% to close at 26,652.52 points, losing 0.37%for the week. But the broader …
Read More »German Dax Maintains Positive Stability
The German DAX maintains positive stability after succeeding in establishing a decent support floor above 13,220 and generally above 13,190. On the technical side, we tend to be positive in our trading, relying on the index’s anchorage above the 13,220 support floor, which is accompanied by the positive stimulus of …
Read More »Dow Jones Re-testing Support
The Dow Jones Industrial Average found a strong resistance level around 30,160, which was able to limit the upside temporarily, as the current moves are witnessing a slight bearish slope around its lowest level during the session 29,950. On the technical side, and with a closer look at the 60-minute …
Read More »GBP/JPY Retest Resistance
Negative trading dominated the pound’s movements against the Japanese Yen, as we expected, touching the target to be achieved mentioned in the previous analysis, at 138.10, recording 138.20, its lowest price during the previous session. On the technical side, today the current moves are witnessing a slight upward slope, as …
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