Markets Await Key US Data, Central Bank DecisionThe US dollar maintained its upward trajectory on Tuesday, although its momentum appeared to be slowing as investors cautiously awaited the release of crucial US economic data. The US Dollar Index (DXY) remained near the upper end of its trading range, hovering around …
Read More »European Shares Steady Ahead of ECB Rate Decision Amid Mixed Economic Data
European shares remained flat on Tuesday, stabilizing after a 1% jump in the previous session, as investors digested a mix of economic data while anticipating a widely expected interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB) later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 510.40 …
Read More »European Stocks Rebound as Investors Anticipate ECB Rate Cut
European shares kicked off the week with gains following a sharp decline last Friday, as investors look ahead to key economic data releases and expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to reduce interest rates later this week. By 0711 GMT on Monday, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had risen by …
Read More »Euro Loses Ground, Hits 1.1100 After Positive US ISM Services PMIs
The euro has lost ground against the US dollar after reaching a high above 1.1100 earlier in the day. However, it’s still slightly up due to expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The US dollar’s next major catalyst will be the August US Non-Farm Payroll report on Friday. …
Read More »European Shares Dip Amid Caution Ahead of U.S. Labor Data
European stocks continued their downward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as investors remained cautious, awaiting key economic data from the eurozone and tracking U.S. labor market figures to assess the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. As of 0715 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index dipped by …
Read More »Euro awaits new signal to move 5/9/2024
The EUR/USD pair found strong support near 1.1040, as previously noted, with the continuation of the bearish corrective trend hinging on a decisive break below this level. The pair managed to close above 1.1040, reaching a high of 1.1095. From a technical perspective today, the 4-hour chart shows the pair …
Read More »European Stocks Drop Amid U.S. Slowdown Fears and Euro Zone Economic Data
European stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday as concerns over a potential economic slowdown in the United States sent ripples through global markets. Investors also turned their focus to upcoming economic data from the euro zone, adding to the bearish sentiment. Market Overview By 07:10 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Euro awaits confirmation of support break 4/9/2024
Calm, slightly negative trading characterized the movements of the euro against the U.S. dollar, remaining within the anticipated bearish trend. As noted yesterday, further decline depends on a break below the 1.1040 level. From a technical perspective, the 4-hour chart shows that the pair has found solid support around 1.1040. …
Read More »European Stocks Struggle for Direction as German Markets Hit Record Highs Ahead of Key U.S. Data
European stocks showed mixed performance on Tuesday as investors treaded cautiously ahead of a slew of economic data, including the crucial U.S. jobs report due on Friday. While the pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat, German stocks reached an all-time high, buoyed by easing inflation and positive sentiment surrounding interest …
Read More »Euro continues downward correction 3/9/2024
The EUR/USD pair experienced a gradual decline in the early trading sessions this month, driven by the U.S. dollar’s attempts to stage a rebound. As a result, the pair has remained generally stable below the psychological resistance level of 1.1100. From a technical perspective, a closer look at the 4-hour …
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