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The US dollar strengthened on Wednesday, while the euro retreated ahead of a critical no-confidence vote in France that could potentially destabilize the already fragile coalition government. Dollar Rises on Safe-Haven Demand At 04:45 ET (09:45 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major …

European equities opened Wednesday on a cautious note as investors awaited a decisive no-confidence vote in France’s Parliament, a move that could potentially unseat Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government. Market Overview The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% by 0810 GMT, marking its fifth consecutive session of gains after …

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Oil, Crude, trading

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 …

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 …

A Shift in the Monetary Landscape The global currency and commodity markets experienced a significant shift this week as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut intensified. The US dollar, long considered a safe-haven asset, weakened as investors sought opportunities in other currencies and commodities.Fed’s Dovish TurnA key catalyst for …

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 …

Manufacturing activity displayed stark regional contrasts in November, with European output plunging further into contraction while China saw its manufacturing sector extend its recovery, driven by government stimulus and export demand. Europe’s Manufacturing Struggles Deepen The HCOB euro zone Manufacturing PMI dropped to 45.2, signaling persistent contraction in the sector. …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) recovered from early Friday lows, trading near the 106.00 level. The index had dipped below this level as US markets opened on Black Friday after a holiday-shortened week.Key Factors Influencing the DXY:Hawkish Fed Stance: The Federal Reserve’s continued hawkish stance, signaling potential future rate hikes, …