European shares experienced a positive trading session on Thursday, propelled by a surge in technology and real estate stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by mid-morning, with ASMI, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, leading the charge in the tech sector after receiving an upgrade from Morgan Stanley. Switzerland’s benchmark …
Read More »Asian Markets Hold Steady, Awaiting U.S. Policy Signals and Key Central Bank Decisions
Asian stocks maintained their position near a two-year peak on Thursday, as traders eagerly awaited further guidance on U.S. monetary policy. The Bank of England (BoE), Swiss National Bank (SNB), and Norges Bank (Norway’s central bank) were all set to announce their policy decisions, further shaping the global interest rate …
Read More »Dow Jones: Bullish Momentum Continues, but Caution Advised 20/6/2024
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Read More »USD/CAD: Bullish Potential Amidst Positive Signals 20/6/2024
The USD/CAD pair has successfully held above the crucial 1.3690 support level, indicating a potential shift towards a bullish bias. Technical Outlook On the 4-hour chart, the Stochastic oscillator is showing positive crossover signals, suggesting a potential increase in upward momentum. Additionally, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is attempting to …
Read More »USD/JPY: Upward Trend Persists, but Caution Advised 20/6/2024
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Read More »GBP/USD: Sideways Movement with Potential for Upside Break 20/6/2024
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Read More »WTI: Cautious Bullish Outlook Amidst Upward Momentum 20/6/2024
WTI crude oil futures prices continue their upward trajectory, approaching our previously identified target of 81.30 and reaching a high of $81.13 per barrel. Technical Outlook: While the intraday movement shows some consolidation below 81.00, the overall trend remains bullish. The Stochastic indicator on the 4-hour chart is hinting at …
Read More »Gold: Bearish Bias Prevails Despite Positive Opening 20/6/2024
Gold prices opened on a positive note today, retesting the pivotal resistance level of 2340. However, the technical outlook remains predominantly bearish. Technical Analysis On the 240-minute chart, while the simple moving averages are now providing support from below, suggesting a potential upward trend, the price remains below the crucial …
Read More »EUR/USD: Bearish Bias Persists Amid Narrow Trading 20/6/2024
The EUR/USD pair experienced narrow sideways movement during the previous session, reflecting the subdued trading activity due to the U.S. market holiday. The overall bearish context remains intact. Technical Outlook: On the 4-hour chart, the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) continues to act as a significant barrier around the 1.0760 …
Read More »European Stocks Ease Despite UK Inflation Hitting Target; Nvidia Takes Crown as Most Valuable Company
European stock markets experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, even as UK inflation returned to the Bank of England’s target, with trading activity subdued due to a U.S. holiday. The DAX index in Germany dipped 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France also fell 0.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …
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