The EUR/USD pair showed a modest upward trend, benefiting from the support level of 1.0470, and reached a session high of 1.0544 during the previous trading day. Technical Analysis: The pair struggled to break the critical resistance at 1.0540, as noted in the previous analysis. On the 4-hour chart, the …
Read More »European Markets Steady Ahead of French No-Confidence Vote
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 …
Read More »Euro is looking for a movement signal 4/12/2024
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 …
Read More »European Markets Open Higher Amid French Political Uncertainty
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 …
Read More »Europe Contracts While China’s Recovery Gains Momentum
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. …
Read More »Euro Continues to Decline Ahead of European Inflation Data
The euro ended Thursday’s trading on a downward trend, affected by pressure from the rising US dollar and anticipation of eurozone inflation data, which is expected to shed more light on the European Central Bank’s future monetary policy path.The EUR/USD pair fell to 1.0551 compared to the previous day’s close …
Read More »European Stocks Rebound as Tech Leads the Recovery Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty
European shares staged a comeback on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in the tech sector, even as broader concerns about U.S. trade policy and France’s political instability lingered. Key Highlights Tech Sector Outperforms: The STOXX 600 index rose by 0.6% in early trading, led by the technology sector, which …
Read More »French Stocks Decline Amid Budget Concerns and Tariff Fears
French equities fell to a three-month low on Wednesday, driven by domestic political uncertainty and lingering fears over U.S. trade tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump. Broader European markets also faced pressure as investors navigated an unsettled landscape. Key Indices and Market Movement France’s CAC 40 index dropped over 1%, trailing …
Read More »European Automakers Slip Amid Trade War Concerns Over Trump’s Tariff Threats
European automaker shares faced a sharp decline on Tuesday as markets reacted to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of aggressive tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The prospect of a renewed global trade war reignited investor concerns, weighing heavily on the auto sector. Auto Sector Declines The European autos …
Read More »European Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed Sentiment on German Data and Corporate Moves
European stock markets started the week mostly in positive territory on Monday, buoyed by optimism around U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent and major corporate news, but tempered by weaker-than-expected German business confidence data. Market Performance By 06:40 ET (11:40 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%. France’s CAC 40 was largely …
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