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 …
Read More »Asian Markets Mixed as Nikkei Surges, China Stumbles on Services PMI
Asian stocks presented a mixed picture on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index reaching new highs while Chinese markets faltered due to a disappointing reading on service sector activity. Japan’s Nikkei Takes the Lead Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged by 0.9%, breaking the 40,000 mark for the first time in …
Read More »Dow Jones: Bullish Momentum Emerges Amidst Volatility 3/7/2024
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Read More »USD/JPY: Upward Trend Persists, but Correction Possible 3/7/2024
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Read More »GBP/USD: Range-Bound, Awaiting Breakout Confirmation 3/7/2024
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Read More »WTI: Bullish Outlook Intact Despite Temporary Pullback 3/7/2024
US crude oil futures prices reached our previously identified target of 84.20, peaking at $84.35 per barrel, before experiencing a slight pullback to retest the 83.00 level. Technical Outlook: Despite the recent correction, the technical outlook remains bullish. The 240-minute chart reveals that the simple moving averages (SMAs) are still …
Read More »Gold: Bearish Bias Holds Amid Sideways Consolidation 3/7/2024
Gold prices continue to trade within a tight range, bounded by the 2317 support level and the 2340 resistance level. Technical Outlook: The technical outlook remains unchanged, with a bearish bias prevailing. The price continues to trade below the crucial 2340 resistance level (23.60% Fibonacci retracement) on the 240-minute chart, …
Read More »EUR/USD: Range-Bound, Awaiting Breakout Confirmation 3/7/2024
The EUR/USD pair continues to exhibit sideways movement, remaining within the 1.0720 support and 1.0760 resistance levels for the fourth consecutive session. Technical Outlook: On the 4-hour chart, the pair is still consolidating below the key resistance level of 1.0760, which coincides with the 50.0% Fibonacci retracement. While the Stochastic …
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