The US crude oil futures contracts have continued their upward trajectory, in line with the bullish forecast outlined in the previous technical report, reaching the initial target at $78.60 and peaking at $78.88 per barrel. From a technical standpoint, the prevailing sentiment remains positive, supported by the ongoing influence of …
Read More »Gold is holding above support 23/2/2024
Gold prices have reached the initial technical target at $2035 per ounce, marking its highest level in the previous trading session. Upon examining the 4-hour timeframe chart from a technical perspective, it’s observed that the $2035 level has acted as a barrier to further upward movement in gold prices. However, …
Read More »Euro touches the first official target 23/2/2024
The EUR/USD pair has successfully reached the initial target outlined in our previous technical analysis, hitting 1.0860 and peaking at 1.0888. Upon examining the 4-hour chart, it’s evident that the level of 1.0860 is exerting downward pressure on the pair, prompting a potential retest of the psychological support barrier at …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Up Amid Dollar Decline and Yemen Ship Attack
Key Highlights: Oil prices edge up with Brent crude and WTI futures seeing modest gains.Weakened dollar and Yemen ship attack contribute to price increase.Brent crude reaches $83.38 per barrel, while WTI climbs to $78.28 per barrel.Attack on ship off Yemen’s coast adds geopolitical tension to market sentiment.Increase in US crude …
Read More »The Turkish Central Bank keeps interest rates unchanged
Key Points: Turkey’s central bank keeps key interest rate steady at 45 percent.Decision aligns with market expectations post-last month’s rate hike.Central bank prepared to tighten monetary policy if significant and sustained deterioration in inflation expectations emerges.Appointment of Fateh Kara Khan as governor followed the resignation of Hafiza Ghaya Arkan.Monetary tightening …
Read More »Germany’s Economic Contraction Deepens in February
Germany witnessed a deepening economic contraction in February, as a modest uptick in services activity failed to offset a significant downturn in the manufacturing sector, according to a preliminary survey published on Thursday. The Standard & Poor’s Global Hamburg Commercial Bank Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) plummeted to 46.1 points …
Read More »European Stocks Surge to New Record High
European stocks soared to a new record high on Thursday, buoyed by a robust performance in global equities, notably with Japan’s Nikkei index reaching unprecedented levels. The European STOXX 600 index surged to 495.77 points, surpassing its previous peak of 495.46 points set in January 2022. This surge was fueled …
Read More »Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Signs of Supply Shortages
Oil prices experienced a slight uptick on Thursday, maintaining gains from the previous session amidst indications of supply shortages. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures inched up by 17 cents to $78.08 per barrel for the next month. Meanwhile, the May contract saw a modest increase of 14 cents, …
Read More »Japanese Stocks Hit Record High Amidst Foreign Investment Surge
Japanese stocks surged to a new record high on Thursday, surpassing levels last seen in 1989, as falling valuations and corporate reforms lured foreign investors seeking alternatives to turbulent Chinese markets. The Nikkei index soared by 2.19 percent to close at 39,098.68 points, reaching an intraday peak of 39,156.97 points—exceeding …
Read More »Gold rises supported by the decline in the dollar and Middle East tensions
Gold Surges on Weak Dollar and Middle East Tensions Gold prices surged on Thursday, bolstered by a weakened dollar and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Investors eagerly awaited more US economic data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. At 0328 GMT, spot gold climbed 0.1 …
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