We have maintained a neutral stance for the third consecutive session, primarily due to conflicting technical signals and the pair’s trading range within the confines of 1.0760 as the lower boundary and 1.0820 as the upper boundary. Upon closer examination of the 240-minute time frame chart from a technical perspective, …
Read More »CPI reveals softening inflation, aligning with earlier forecasts
The United States experienced a decrease in inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), to 3.1% on a year-over-year basis in November, according to the Tuesday report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This figure is a slight dip from October’s 3.2% and aligns with market expectations. …
Read More »Oil rises after a Houthi attack on a tanker, and fears of excess supplies undermine gains
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after a Houthi attack on a chemical tanker heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, but fears of slowing demand growth and excess supplies undermined gains. A cruise missile launched from Yemen hit a commercial tanker, causing fire and damage, but no casualties. By 0915 …
Read More »European stocks rise ahead of US inflation data
European stocks rose on Tuesday as investors took comfort from weaker-than-expected UK wage growth data and amid anticipation for a key US inflation report to be published later on Tuesday. The European STOXX 600 index increased 0.1 percent by 0814 GMT and is on track to record gains for the …
Read More »The Nikkei index trims its gains as interest rate hike expectations in Japan fade
Japan’s Nikkei index posted modest gains on Tuesday as expectations faded for an imminent move by the Bank of Japan at its policy meeting scheduled for next week. The Nikkei ended trading on Tuesday, up 0.16 percent at 32,843.70 points, recording gains for the second day in a row. The …
Read More »Dollar declines amid anticipation of US inflation data
The dollar fell while the yen stabilized in trading on Tuesday in Asia at a time when traders awaited inflation data in the United States and an expected series of central bank meetings. Dollar index contracts fell 0.5 percent to 145.46 yen. The two currencies have been witnessing fluctuations for …
Read More »Oil rises ahead of decisions on interest rates, and fears of oversupply continue
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of important decisions on interest rates and the release of inflation data, but concerns about oversupply and slowing demand growth undermined the gains. By 0342 GMT, Brent crude futures for February delivery rose 26 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $76.29 …
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Read More »CAD is facing temporary negative pressure 12/12/2023
The Canadian dollar encountered a robust resistance level around 1.2620 and struggled to maintain positive stability above the psychological barrier of 1.2600. This led to a shift in sentiment, resulting in negative trades, with the pair currently trading around 1.3558. In terms of technical analysis today, the simple moving averages …
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