European markets closed the week on a cautious note, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index slipping 0.2% by 09:22 GMT. Despite the decline, the index remains poised for a 0.7% weekly gain, as light trading activity marked the return of investors from New Year holidays. In country-specific moves, Swiss stocks …
Read More »Euro touches official target 3/1/2025
As anticipated in the previous report, the EUR/USD pair extended its strong downtrend, achieving the target of 1.0250 and marking a low of 1.0220. Technical Outlook:A closer look at the 4-hour chart highlights continued bearish pressure from the 50-day simple moving average. However, the Stochastic indicator is beginning to show …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: King USD Rallies Near 2022’s Highs
On the first day of trading in 2025, the US dollar surged to the top of the forex pile as wider markets continue to place a strong bet on the safe haven currency. In a world of unstable economic conditions, traders may not be the largest supporters of the US …
Read More »European Stocks Struggle Amid Valuation Concerns and U.S. Policy Uncertainty
European stocks fluctuated on the first trading session of 2025, as investor sentiment remained cautious following a late-year selloff driven by concerns over high valuations and potential policy shifts under incoming U.S. President Donald Trump. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dipped 0.2% by 0946 GMT, erasing earlier gains as trading …
Read More »Euro tries with limited positivity 2/1/2025
The EUR/USD pair concluded last year’s trading with predominantly negative performance, aligning with the bearish scenario outlined in the previous technical report. The pair came within a few points of the anticipated target at 1.0330, reaching a low of 1.0340. Technical Overview:In today’s session, the pair attempted a limited upward …
Read More »European Stocks Flat in Final Trading Session of 2024 Amid Policy and Political Uncertainty
European stock markets traded in a subdued manner on Tuesday, wrapping up a year of mixed performances. Uncertainty regarding monetary policy and political shifts curtailed earlier gains, with several indices hitting record highs earlier in the year. Pan-European STOXX 600: Flat as of 08:21 GMT, with the benchmark on track …
Read More »European Stock Markets Mixed as 2024 Nears Close
European stocks exhibited a mixed performance on Monday, reflecting the cautious sentiment on the final full trading day of the year. DAX (Germany): +0.1% CAC 40 (France): +0.1% FTSE 100 (UK): -0.2% Muted Trading ActivityWith many markets preparing for early closures on Tuesday for the New Year holiday, trading volumes …
Read More »Euro holds steady below resistance 30/12/2024
The EUR/USD pair continues to trade under a dominant downtrend, consistent with the bearish outlook mentioned in the previous report. Current price movements remain stable below the key resistance level at 1.0475. Technical Analysis:The 50-day simple moving average continues to exert downward pressure, reinforced by the Stochastic indicator’s clear negative …
Read More »Weekly Recap: A Rocky Year’s Finish
The US stock market experienced a decline in the holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declining by 1.1% and 1.5% respectively largely due to the performance of the communication services and information technology sectors. However, US Treasury yields have continued to rise, surpassing the 4.6% mark, largely …
Read More »European Stock Markets See Modest Gains in Holiday-Thinned Trading
European stock markets edged slightly higher on Tuesday as trading volumes remained muted due to the holiday season. FTSE 100: Up 0.3% CAC 40: Increased 0.4% DAX: Closed for the day Most European markets will close early on Tuesday and remain shut on Wednesday for the Christmas holiday. Key Market …
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