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U.S. crude oil futures experienced significant losses at the start of the current week, surpassing the previous target of 71.90 and reaching a low of $70.78 per barrel. A bearish technical pattern, specifically a double top, is evident on the 240-minute chart. This, combined with persistent downward pressure from the …

The EUR/USD pair began the week with a notable decline, aligning with the anticipated downward trajectory from the previous technical report. The pair hit the target of 1.0880, with its lowest level recorded at 1.0882 during morning trading. From a technical standpoint, on the 4-hour chart, the simple moving averages …

Dollar Index (DXY) Soars, Dragging Down Major Pairs The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory, breaching the 103.00 mark, driven by risk-off sentiment in the global market. Key economic indicators and speeches from Federal Reserve officials are scheduled for the day. The Euro (EUR/USD) weakened further, falling below …

European stock markets opened the week on a cautious note Monday, as investors processed discussions of potential Chinese fiscal stimulus while awaiting the European Central Bank’s upcoming rate-setting meeting. As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index edged 0.3% higher, while France’s CAC 40 and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 …

Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Monday as traders awaited more cues on U.S. interest rates from upcoming Federal Reserve speakers this week, while expectations of a November rate cut remained in focus. In the industrial metals market, copper prices dipped due to underwhelming signals on fiscal stimulus from …

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Friday, as investors digested disappointing British growth data while awaiting key U.S. bank earnings and an anticipated fiscal policy briefing from China. As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index fell 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in …

Gold prices continued to rise in Asian trade on Friday, building on overnight gains as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data was balanced by weaker labor market figures. This dynamic helped boost broader metal markets, with copper and other industrial metals benefiting from the softer dollar and anticipation of fiscal stimulus cues …

The U.S. dollar retreated from its recent two-month highs against major currencies on Friday, as signs of weakness in the labor market increased the likelihood of quicker Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite this dip, the dollar is set to post its second consecutive weekly gain, bolstered by strong payroll figures …

European shares edged lower on Thursday, led by losses in technology and mining stocks, as investors awaited crucial U.S. inflation data for insights on the Federal Reserve’s next steps regarding interest rates. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 0.2%, with the most significant declines seen in tech, mining, and travel and …

Gold prices remained relatively unchanged in Asian trade on Thursday, with investors focusing on upcoming U.S. inflation data to gauge the future path of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. A stronger U.S. dollar continued to apply pressure on gold, which has dropped from record highs due to the expectation of …