Oil prices dipped on Friday amidst speculation of an imminent ceasefire in Gaza, potentially easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, a stronger dollar and subdued U.S. gasoline demand weighed on market sentiment. Brent crude futures edged lower by 53 cents, or 0.6%, to $85.25 a barrel, while U.S. …
Read More »CAD maintains the upward trajectory 22/3/2024
Positive momentum continued to drive the movements of the Canadian dollar, with the currency reaching its peak at 1.3565 after breaking through the psychological resistance level of 1.3500 and establishing stability above it. In terms of technical analysis today, we maintain a bullish outlook, supported by the currency’s ability to …
Read More »USD/JPY waiting for a stronger signal 22/3/2024
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Read More »GBP begins a downward correction 22/3/2024
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Read More »Oil may witness a temporary decline 22/3/2024
Mixed trading characterized the movement of US crude oil futures contracts, exhibiting both upward and downward movements and currently hovering near its lowest level at $80.45 per barrel. From a technical standpoint, we lean towards a bearish bias in our trading outlook, albeit cautiously. This is supported by the beginning …
Read More »Gold records historic peaks 22/3/2024
The price of gold experienced a positive trading session, reaching significant gains and continuing its upward trajectory to achieve new historical peaks, with a peak at $2222 per ounce. In terms of technical analysis today, observing the 240-minute timeframe chart, the upward movement halted after reaching $2222, and the price …
Read More »Euro needs a confirmation signal 22/3/2024
The Euro/Dollar pair experienced positive trading during the previous session, initially pushing against the 1.0940 resistance level before encountering resistance. However, the pair began today’s session with a bearish tone, failing to sustain trading above the psychological barrier of 1.0900 and currently trading around 1.0830. From a technical perspective, examining …
Read More »Turkish Central Bank Surprises Markets with Interest Rate Hike
In a surprising move, the Turkish Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 500 basis points, reaching a staggering 50%. This decision comes in contrast to market expectations of holding rates steady and marks the second meeting under the leadership of the new bank governor, Fatih Karahan. The move …
Read More »Pound Steadies Ahead of Bank of England Meeting
On Thursday, the pound stabilized against the dollar as traders awaited the Bank of England’s meeting, widely anticipated to maintain UK rates, though uncertainty looms over its monetary policy outlook. This week sees a flurry of central bank decisions. Notably, the Bank of Japan surprised markets on Tuesday by abandoning …
Read More »Germany’s Economic Downturn Eases in March Amid Signs of Stabilization
In March, Germany’s economic downturn showed signs of easing, with business activity in the country’s service sector approaching stabilization, according to a preliminary survey released on Thursday. The HCOB German Flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 47.4 in March from 46.3 in February. Although …
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