The EUR/USD pair has experienced constrained movements in recent consecutive sessions, maintaining a stable sideways range with the lower boundary holding above the 1.0860 support and the upper boundary staying below the 1.0960 resistance. Upon closer examination of the 240-minute time frame chart from a technical perspective today, conflicting signals …
Read More »European stocks decline under pressure from real estate stocks
European stocks fell on Monday, pressured by a decline in real estate stocks, at a time when sentiment was affected after senior officials in the European Central Bank reduced the possibility of cutting interest rates soon. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3 percent by 0811 GMT, after recording its …
Read More »Euro extends reversal as US dollar boosted by Fed Williams
The Euro has reversed its direction on Friday’s early US session as Federal Reserve President and CEO, John Williams, cooled hopes of interest rate cuts in March. This was offset by a downbeat US NY Empire State Manufacturing Index, which fell to -14.5 its lowest level in the last 7 …
Read More »Eurozone Contraction Fuels Currency Market Worries, Dollar Under Pressure
On December 15, today’s economic data paints a concerning picture of ongoing contraction in industrial activity across Europe. S&P Global’s industrial purchasing managers’ data reveals a persistent downturn, holding steady at 44.2 in the eurozone for December, matching November’s level, contrary to the expected 44.5. In addition, the services purchasing …
Read More »European stocks rise heading for a weekly gain
Energy and mining stocks led European stocks to rise on the last day of a week filled with major central bank decisions on monetary policy, as the US Federal Reserve set the tone for market expectations regarding the prospects for lowering interest rates. By 0805 GMT, the European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Euro touches the desired target 15/12/2023
The euro displayed a favorable trading session against the US dollar, aligning with the anticipated upward trajectory and reaching the specified target of 1.1000, marking its peak at 1.1009 according to the latest technical report. Upon a meticulous examination of the 4-hour time frame chart in today’s technical analysis, it …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, December 14
The US dollar has been softer despite the recent slew of US data, including Retail Sales and Jobless claims. The US Dollar Index dropped further on Thursday, extending the negative momentum that followed the FOMC statement. The dovish signals from the Fed have weighed on the US Dollar, which remains …
Read More »European stocks rise supported by the Federal Reserve’s tendency to ease
European stocks jumped on Thursday, supported by gains in real estate sector stocks and a decline in euro zone bond yields, as investors were optimistic about the US Federal Reserve’s hint to reduce borrowing costs in 2024 and awaited the European Central Bank’s decision. The European Stoxx 600 index rose …
Read More »Euro takes advantage of USD 14/12/2023
After several consecutive sessions marked by a sideways price range confined between 1.0760 and 1.0800, the euro experienced a surge against the US dollar. This upward movement was supported by the decline of the dollar following the Federal Reserve Committee’s statement on stabilizing interest rates. From a technical perspective, the …
Read More »ECB: Shift Towards a More Dovish Stance Amidst Downward Inflation Trends
It indeed seems to be a busy week for central banks, with several major ones scheduled to report on their monetary policy decisions. The Federal Reserve (Fed) is set to lead the way with its two-day meeting starting on Wednesday, followed by the European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of England …
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