The WTI climbed above $79.00. The American crude records a four-day winning streak on Tuesday, but the upside may be limited to technical indicators starting to flash overbought conditions.Chinese economic stimulus supported Oil prices while focus in the markets shifts to Wednesday’s Fed decision. Earlier in the day, Chinese news …
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Market Analysis
July, 2023
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25 July 2023 7:48 pm
US Dollar stays strong ahead of FOMC policy decision
The US Dollar holds firm against its major rivals early Tuesday. The US Dollar Index clings to modest daily gains near 101.50. US data highlighted a further improvement in consumer sentiment in July.The US Dollar gains traction on Tuesday, with the USD index touching its highest level since July 12 …
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25 July 2023 4:02 pm
Stability of European stocks after mixed results for the companies’ business
European stocks settled near their highest levels in five weeks today, Tuesday, and shares of mining and luxury goods companies led the gainers, after China pledged more support for its slowing economy, but the mixed results of the companies’ business limited the gains. The European Stoxx 600 index was little …
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25 July 2023 1:45 pm
Yuan jumps after Beijing pledged to support the economy, Euro and Sterling rose
The Chinese yuan rose on Tuesday after the country’s top leaders pledged to boost political support for the reeling economy, while the euro and the pound sterling stabilized after falling for days as investors awaited meetings of major central banks. The yuan rose more than 0.5 percent in the onshore …
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25 July 2023 11:53 am
Japan’s Nikkei closed lower amid caution ahead of important interest rate decisions
The Japanese Nikkei index closed lower on Tuesday, with heavy technology stocks leading the losers, as risk appetite was affected by caution ahead of interest rate decisions from major global central banks, including the Bank of Japan. The Nikkei fell 0.06 percent to close at 32,682.51 points, after a decline …
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25 July 2023 10:16 am
3 main reasons behind Bitcoin’s sharp decline
The price of bitcoin fell sharply and suddenly during the first trading sessions of the week, coinciding with awaiting the decision of the monetary policy meeting of the Federal Reserve (the Central Bank of America), as well as absorbing concerns about Binance, while the launch of a new cryptocurrency was …
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25 July 2023 9:24 am
Oil rises amid tight supplies and China’s pledge to support its economy
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, extending the gains made in the previous session, as signs of declining supplies and the Chinese authorities’ pledge to support the world’s second largest economy lifted sentiment. Brent crude futures rose seven cents to $82.81 a barrel at 00:07 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate …
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25 July 2023 2:02 am
Canadian dollar benefits from rising oil prices
The USD/CAD pair dropped to 1.3170 as the bulls failed to reconquer the 20-day SMA. Global supply concerns are boosting Oil prices, favouring the Canadian dollar.The USD continued to recover following mixed PMIs. On Monday, the USD/CAD declined towards 1.3170 despite the USD trading strong against most of its rivals. …
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25 July 2023 1:49 am
US stocks surge as investors eye earnings, FOMC decision
Dow Jones Industrial Average led Wall Street higher on Monday, notching its longest winning streak in six years. Investors are broadening the market’s breadth, with people starting to take profits in tech and invest in other parts of the markets. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index has rallied 34.3% this year, …
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25 July 2023 12:31 am
US bond yields extend gains on economic data
The 10-year US Treasury yields ended Monday’s trading in a bullish direction, based on the rising US dollar, which is benefiting from rising interest rate expectations at the Fed’s policy meeting this week.US Treasury yields for ten years have surged to 3.875%, compared to the previous daily close of 3.841%. …
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24 July 2023 11:10 pm
GBP/USD slides for seventh day on weak UK data
The GBP/USD has slid for the seventh day. The Sterling has been impacted by weak UK PMIs and the overall gloomy UK economic future perspective. The UK PMI shows the largest month-on-month drop in 11 months, signaling a potential weakening of post-pandemic spending. The Sterling is even seen as heading …
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24 July 2023 9:59 pm
Australian dollar benefits from positive market sentiment
The Australian dollar has risen against the US dollar on Monday due to positive market sentiment, supporting commodity currencies like the Aussie more than safe-havens like the US dollar. S&P Global’s data shows the US Composite PMI is higher and in expansionary territory compared to Australian counterparts, reflecting the positive …
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24 July 2023 8:57 pm
US Dollar’s uptrend extended ahead of Fed’s policy decision
Above 101.00, the US Dollar Index maintains modest daily increases. The private sector’s economic activity continued to grow in July, according to US figures. Following a week in which it outperformed its key competitors, the American currency opened the new trading week on a positive note. The US Dollar Index, …
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