Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google, found itself on the wrong side of investor expectations as holiday ad sales fell short, leading to a six percent drop in its shares during after-hours trading. The company also disclosed plans for increased spending on components like servers running artificial intelligence (AI), …
Read More »Geopolitical Tensions: A Comprehensive Overview of Current Oil Market Dynamics
In the dynamic landscape of global oil markets, recent developments have sent ripples through the industry, influencing price movements and creating an environment of uncertainty. This article delves into the various factors impacting oil prices, ranging from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to economic indicators that shape the market …
Read More »CAD tests resistance 31/1/2024
Negative momentum dominated the movements of the Canadian dollar, coming within a few points of the first official target set in the previous report at 1.3380, reaching its lowest level at 1.3397. In today’s technical analysis, a bearish sentiment is favored in our trading outlook, relying on the intraday stability …
Read More »USD/JPY: negativity need confirmations 31/1/2024
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Read More »GBP is waiting for a new signal to move 31/1/2024
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Read More »Oil is looking for a positive stimulus 31/1/2024
Yesterday, positive movements dominated US crude oil futures contracts, aligning with the anticipated bullish context and reaching a peak at $78.11 per barrel. From a technical perspective, the upward momentum faced resistance at the psychological barrier of $78.00, leading to a temporary downward bias. A closer examination reveals that the …
Read More »Gold touches targets, eyes are on the Fed 31/1/2024
In the previous trading session, gold exhibited a strong upward trend, meeting the initial targets outlined in the preceding technical report at $2040 and $2048, reaching its highest level at $2048 per ounce. From a technical standpoint, the $2048 level exerted negative pressure on the price, prompting a retest of …
Read More »Euro continues its gradual decline 31/1/2024
The Euro continues its downtrend against the US Dollar as anticipated in the previous technical report, reaching the initial target at 1.0810 and registering a low at 1.0812. The technical outlook remains consistent. Examining the 4-hour time frame chart, the Euro is presently consolidating below the sub-resistance level of 1.0860, …
Read More »$73 million fine to HSBC Bank due to “serious shortcomings” in protecting deposits
HSBC Bank has been slapped with a substantial fine of £57.4 million ($73 million) for what the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority deems as “serious failures” in safeguarding certain depositors over an extended period. This penalty marks the first of its kind under British laws designed to protect customers …
Read More »The German economy contracted in Q4
On Tuesday, the German Federal Statistics Office reported a contraction in the country’s economy during the final quarter of 2023, fueling concerns among economists who anticipate that Europe’s largest economy may enter another technical recession in the first quarter of 2024. According to the data, Germany’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) …
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