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 …
Read More »European Stock Markets Start the Week Lower
European markets opened the week in the red, reflecting a subdued trading environment as the Christmas holiday approaches. At 03:13 ET (08:13 GMT), major indices showed minor declines: Germany’s DAX: -0.4% France’s CAC 40: -0.1% UK’s FTSE 100: -0.1% With many markets preparing to close early or remain shut on …
Read More »European Stocks Slide Amid Trade War Fears and Weak Economic Data
European stock markets ended the week on a downbeat note as concerns about a potential trade war with the U.S. and disappointing economic data weighed on investor sentiment. Indices Under Pressure Germany’s DAX dropped 1.1%, France’s CAC 40 slid 1%, The UK’s FTSE 100 fell 0.4%. Trade Tensions Escalate with …
Read More »Fed’s Hawkish Tone Weighs on Euro
The Euro weakened significantly against the US Dollar after the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and subsequent press conference. While the Fed delivered a 25 basis point rate cut as expected, the central bank’s cautious tone and economic projections dampened market sentiment for the Euro.Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision:Rate …
Read More »EUR/USD Stalls Near 1.0500 Ahead of Fed Decision
The EUR/USD pair is trading near 1.0500 on Wednesday, struggling to gain significant momentum. The 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 1.0550 continues to cap upside potential, suggesting a cautious market sentiment.Technical AnalysisTechnical indicators point to a lack of directional bias. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering around 42, …
Read More »European Markets Mixed Amid Fed Anticipation and Corporate Developments
European markets displayed a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors turned their focus to the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve decision. By mid-morning, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 remained unchanged, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged up 0.2%. Market participants are widely expecting the Fed to announce a 0.25% …
Read More »Euro on sideways track 18/12/2024
The EUR/USD pair continues to exhibit narrow sideways trading, confined between support at 1.0470 and resistance at 1.0560. From a technical standpoint, the pair remains under pressure below the 50-day simple moving average, reinforcing the likelihood of a bearish continuation. This is further supported by the negative signals from the …
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