The yellow metal prices maintained the bullish bias after stabilizing intraday above the previously breached resistance level at 1797. Technically, by looking at the chart, we notice a conflict of technical signals between the continuation of the positive motive for the 50-day moving average, which still supports the bullish price …
Read More »The Euro is Below Support
The single European currency failed to confirm breaching the major resistance level published in the previous analysis, at 1.1680, over several consecutive sessions, which forced it to trade negatively again. Technically, and by looking at the 4-hour chart, we notice the trading stability below the psychological support level of 1.1600. …
Read More »US Major Indexes Give Back Modest Gains
US major equity indexes opened the new trading week on a calm note near last week’s closing levels. The S&P 500 index was up 10 points to 4,542, almost unchanged on the day after giving up modest gains recorded after the opening bell on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average …
Read More »US: Chicago Fed National Activity Index Falls to -0.13 in September
The data published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago showed on Monday that the National Activity Index (CFNAI) fell to -0.13 in September from +0.29 (revised to +0.05) in August. This reading implies a slower growth pace in September than in August. The US dollar is still rallying after …
Read More »Dollar Falls with focus on Rates Hike Prospects Elsewhere
The dollar fell on Monday, heading towards its lowest level in a month, as traders continued to focus on the prospects of rising interest rates and tightening monetary policy outside the United States. Currency markets were generally calm at the start of the week as traders awaited US growth data …
Read More »US Bond Yields Rise at The Start of The Week
US Treasury yields rose on Monday morning, with the 10-year bond rate exceeding the 1.66% mark, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rising one basis point to 1.6661%, and the 30-year Treasury yield adding one basis point at 2.1084 %, returns move inversely with prices and one basis point equals 0.01%.
Read More »Gold Hovers Near $1800 an Ounce
Gold prices approached levels of $1800 an ounce Monday, October 25th, which is considered an important level for investors, influenced by the dollar’s decline, and investors were preoccupied with assessing the possible response of the US Federal Reserve to inflationary pressures after its Chairman said that inflation may continue for …
Read More »European Stocks Rise, Supported by Commodity Prices
European shares rose on Monday, led by mining and energy stocks as commodity prices rose, while investors awaited a series of business results, as several giant companies are scheduled to announce their results this week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.02% by 0707 GMT after Asian indices rallied slightly. …
Read More »Market Drivers – Asian Session 25-10-2021
The Nikkei fell 204 points, or 0.71 percent, to close at 28,600.41 points, and it had fallen during the session to below 28,500 points, its lowest level in ten days. The broader Topix index fell 0.34 percent to 1995.42 points. Gold futures rose 0.16% to $1,799.01. While the dollar, which …
Read More »Nikkei closes lower due to weak earnings
Japanese stocks closed lower on Monday after disappointing earnings, and semiconductor-related stocks were among the biggest decliners, tracking declines in US technology shares on weak earnings and concerns about Fed tapering. The Nikkei fell 204 points, or 0.71 percent, to close at 28,600.41 points, and it had fallen during the …
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