European stocks fell on Monday after strong gains last week driven by increased bets on a cut in interest rates, with mining and energy stocks falling on weak commodity prices. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 percent by 0810 GMT after touching the highest level in four months on …
Read More »European stocks rise ahead of the release of economic data
European stocks rose as investors were optimistic about growing expectations of interest rate cuts as inflation declines, while awaiting the release of more economic data and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.5 percent by 0810 GMT amid a broad rally following …
Read More »Euro is trying to settle above support 1/12/2023
The EUR/USD pair experienced a decline in the previous trading session, contradicting the anticipated positive outlook. In the earlier report, we relied on the stability of prices above 1.0960, noting that a return to stability below 1.0950 would temporarily halt the upward trend, leading to a retest of 1.0900 and …
Read More »Euro nosedives following France’s Q3 contraction
The final GDP for France’s third quarter fell by 0.1% from the preliminary estimate, and the euro is currently trading at 1.0893. The preliminary CPI for France in November was +3.4%, suggesting that rate cuts in the Eurozone might occur sooner rather than later. This is because the economy is …
Read More »Eurozone Preliminary HICP inflation softens to 2.4% YoY in November
The Eurozone Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 2.4% on an annual basis in November, marking a decrease from October’s 2.9% increase, according to official data published by Eurostat on Thursday. This figure fell short of market expectations, which anticipated a 2.7% print. In November, Core HICP inflation …
Read More »European stocks rise thanks to mining and energy companies ahead of key inflation readings
European stocks rose on Thursday, led by mining and energy stocks, as investors awaited headline inflation levels in the United States and the euro zone that could support expectations of global interest rates peaking. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0810 GMT, achieving its largest monthly gain …
Read More »Euro tests support 30/11/2023
The EUR/USD pair has returned to the robust support level highlighted in the previous technical report, situated at 1.0960. It has maintained stability above this level at the commencement of today’s trading. From a technical analysis standpoint, the 50-day simple moving average continues to provide a positive impetus, aligning with …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Nov. 29
Although it recovered somewhat from monthly lows, the US Dollar Index (DXY) was still under pressure. In the third quarter, the US economy grew at an annualized rate of 5.2%, which was higher than the previous estimate of 4.9%. The US will release important data on Thursday, such as the …
Read More »Euro continues to lose ground against the Sterling
As the Euro declines in value relative to the Pound Sterling, the Euro/GBP is testing 0.8640. Consumer confidence in the eurozone does not change, but the business outlook does. The Euro is expected to lose ground to the Pound Sterling, setting up the pair for a fifth day of losses …
Read More »German stocks touch their highest levels in 4 months amid signs of easing inflation
German stocks led gains in Europe on Wednesday after data indicated a decline in inflation in the country’s most populous state, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates next year. The German DAX index rose 1 percent to touch a four-month high after data showed that …
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