European shares opened lower on Friday, led by a decline in technology stocks and a sharp drop in Carlsberg Group shares following the rejection of its takeover bid for British soft drinks maker Britvic. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.2% in early trading, with the technology sector experiencing a …
Read More »EUR/USD: Further Downside Expected Amid Negative Signals 21/6/2024
The EUR/USD pair continued its downward movement, as anticipated in our previous technical report, nearing our target of 1.0700 and reaching a low of 1.0715. Technical Outlook: On the 4-hour chart, the simple moving averages (SMAs) are maintaining their downward pressure, supporting the bearish price trend. The Stochastic oscillator has …
Read More »European Stocks Rise on Tech and Real Estate Gains, Swiss Market Boosted by Rate Cut
European shares experienced a positive trading session on Thursday, propelled by a surge in technology and real estate stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by mid-morning, with ASMI, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, leading the charge in the tech sector after receiving an upgrade from Morgan Stanley. Switzerland’s benchmark …
Read More »EUR/USD: Bearish Bias Persists Amid Narrow Trading 20/6/2024
The EUR/USD pair experienced narrow sideways movement during the previous session, reflecting the subdued trading activity due to the U.S. market holiday. The overall bearish context remains intact. Technical Outlook: On the 4-hour chart, the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) continues to act as a significant barrier around the 1.0760 …
Read More »European Stocks Ease Despite UK Inflation Hitting Target; Nvidia Takes Crown as Most Valuable Company
European stock markets experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, even as UK inflation returned to the Bank of England’s target, with trading activity subdued due to a U.S. holiday. The DAX index in Germany dipped 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France also fell 0.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …
Read More »EUR/USD: Downward Pressure Persists Despite Positive Attempts 19/6/2024
The EUR/USD pair showed positive movements at the end of last week, but the upside remains limited as the pair failed to break above the 1.0760 resistance level. Technical Outlook: On the 4-hour chart, the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) continues to act as a significant barrier around the 1.0760 …
Read More »Forex Overview: Dollar Firms Ahead of Retail Sales Data and Fed Speeches
The U.S. dollar gained ground on Tuesday, buoyed by anticipation of key retail sales data and speeches from Federal Reserve officials. Traders sought insights to better understand the potential timing and pace of future interest rate cuts. The Dollar Index, measuring the greenback against a basket of major currencies, rose …
Read More »Moscow Exchange Halts Trading Euro, USD on Fresh US Sanctions
The recent escalation in the US-Russian standoff has had a major impact on the Russian financial system. This comes after the US decided to impose a new batch of sanctions on June 12, targeting the Moscow Stock Exchange, the National Clearing Center and the National Settlement Depository, key players in …
Read More »Europe’s Stock Markets Stumble: Hawkish Fed Casts Shadow on Global Monetary Policy
European stock markets took a hit on Thursday as the aftershocks of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance sent ripples across the financial landscape. Investors were left to grapple with the prospect of fewer U.S. rate cuts than anticipated, casting a shadow over global monetary policy easing. At the heart …
Read More »EUR/USD Technical Analysis: Cautious Optimism Amidst Limited Gains 13/6/2024
The euro showed positive momentum against the US dollar yesterday, reaching a high of 1.0852. However, gains remained limited as the 1.0860 level acted as a strong resistance point, putting temporary pressure on the price. Additionally, the Stochastic indicator is exhibiting negative signals, suggesting a potential reversal. Despite this, the …
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