Oil, Crude, trading
Read More »Oil starts positive 4/12/2024
US crude oil futures displayed bullish attempts in the previous session, reaching a high of $70.20 per barrel. From a technical perspective, the outlook remains positive, supported by the bullish crossover of simple moving averages that align with the daily upward trajectory. Furthermore, the price stability above the key support …
Read More »Gold needs to find a stronger direction 4/12/2024
Gold continues to exhibit sideways movement, with prices stabilizing above the support level at 2634 and below the pivotal resistance at 2658. From a technical perspective, the 4-hour chart reflects conflicting signals. The 50-day simple moving average exerts downward pressure, favoring a bearish trend, while the 14-day momentum indicator provides …
Read More »Euro is looking for a movement signal 4/12/2024
Narrow sideways trading dominates the movements of the euro against the US dollar, confined from below above 1.0480 and from above without resistance 1.0510. On the technical side today, and with a closer look at the 4-hour chart, we find that the simple moving averages still support the possibility of …
Read More »China Tightens Export Controls on Key Minerals Amid Escalating U.S. Trade Tensions
China has announced a ban on exporting minerals with potential military applications, including gallium, germanium, and antimony, to the United States. The move, effective immediately, comes a day after Washington imposed stricter measures targeting China’s chip sector, further intensifying trade tensions between the two global economic giants. Details of the …
Read More »Japanese Yen Strengthens Amid Rate Hike Expectations Following Strong Tokyo Inflation Data
Japanese Yen Strengthens Amid Rate Hike Expectations Following Strong Tokyo Inflation Data The Japanese yen surged to its strongest level in over a month against the U.S. dollar on Friday, buoyed by higher-than-expected inflation figures from Tokyo, which intensified expectations of a December rate hike by the Bank of Japan …
Read More »Dollar Surge Sparks Valuation Concerns Amid Trump’s Trade Tariff Threats
The U.S. dollar’s rally has entered “overstretched territory,” analysts at UBS warned on Monday, following a sharp rise in the dollar index (DXY) driven by geopolitical tensions and economic policy statements from President-elect Donald Trump. Key Developments Dollar Index Climbs: The DXY index surged 0.5%, crossing 106 points after Trump …
Read More »European Markets Open Higher Amid French Political Uncertainty
European stock markets showed modest gains on Tuesday morning, despite growing political challenges in France that could impact investor sentiment. Market Performance Germany’s DAX index rose 0.5%. France’s CAC 40 increased by 0.8%. UK’s FTSE 100 advanced by 0.4%. This positive momentum comes as investors balance economic data releases and …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Up Amid OPEC+ Uncertainty and Weak Demand Outlook
Oil prices ticked higher on Tuesday, reflecting cautious optimism among traders ahead of a key OPEC+ meeting, but the market remains weighed down by concerns over weak demand and a lack of bullish catalysts. Market Performance Brent crude futures gained 0.4%, trading at $72.14 per barrel as of 0704 GMT. …
Read More »China’s Semiconductor Industry Resilient Amid U.S. Export Controls
Chinese chip companies, facing new export restrictions from the U.S., have pledged to intensify localization efforts and leverage stockpiled equipment to sustain operations. These measures, part of the U.S.’s third wave of crackdowns in three years, aim to curtail China’s semiconductor capabilities but have yielded mixed immediate results. The Latest …
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