The USD/CAD pair is experiencing a downward trend, primarily due to the collision with the 1.3760 resistance level, which has capped recent gains and limited the upward momentum. Technical Outlook: Technical analysis suggests a prevailing bearish bias. This is supported by the negative crossover of the simple moving averages, which …
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Read More »WTI: Bullish Momentum Strengthens, Eyes on $80 19/6/2024
WTI crude oil futures prices are on the rise, targeting the $80.00 per barrel threshold. Technical Outlook: Our analysis remains bullish, bolstered by the price finding support above the critical 79.65 level and the continued positive momentum provided by the simple moving averages. Upward Potential: The upward trend appears poised …
Read More »Gold: Bearish Flag Formation Suggests Further Downside 19/6/2024
Gold prices remain confined within a narrow sideways range, bounded by the 2313 support level and the 2340 resistance level. Technical Outlook: Analysis of the 240-minute chart reveals a bearish flag pattern formation, indicating a potential continuation of the downward trend. The 50-day simple moving average is exerting negative pressure, …
Read More »EUR/USD: Downward Pressure Persists Despite Positive Attempts 19/6/2024
The EUR/USD pair showed positive movements at the end of last week, but the upside remains limited as the pair failed to break above the 1.0760 resistance level. 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 »Oil Markets in Flux: Balancing Geopolitical Tensions with Demand Concerns
Oil prices maintained a delicate equilibrium on Wednesday, caught between escalating geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East and growing apprehension over a surprising build in U.S. crude inventories. The market remained cautiously optimistic, with Brent crude futures edging up by a marginal 2 cents to $85.35 a barrel, …
Read More »Forex Overview: Dollar Firms Ahead of Retail Sales Data and Fed Speeches
The U.S. dollar gained ground on Tuesday, buoyed by anticipation of key retail sales data and speeches from Federal Reserve officials. Traders sought insights to better understand the potential timing and pace of future interest rate cuts. The Dollar Index, measuring the greenback against a basket of major currencies, rose …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly, Signaling Cooling Labor Market
The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, indicating a potential slowdown in the labor market’s momentum. Initial jobless claims reached 242,000 for the week ending June 8th, surpassing the consensus forecast of 225,000 and exceeding the previous week’s total of 229,000. The four-week moving …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip as Fed Delays Rate Cut and Supply Concerns Linger
Oil prices experienced a slight decline in early Thursday trading, reacting to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to postpone interest rate cuts and growing concerns over ample U.S. crude and fuel stocks. Brent crude futures dipped 0.5% to $82.23 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell …
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