The EUR/USD pair was able to achieve the first bearish target published during the previous report at 1.0775, relying on the confirmation of the pair breaking 1.0600, recording its lowest level at 1.0575. Technically, and by looking closely at the 4-hour chart, we find that the pair is now hovering …
Read More »Euro falls against Dollar after inflation data in the eurozone
The euro fell against the dollar on Thursday, after data showed that inflation in the euro zone is not as high as investors feared, after readings published by countries in the region during the past days. Eurozone inflation fell to 8.5 percent in February from 8.6 percent a month earlier …
Read More »Eurozone Preliminary HICP inflation eases to 8.5% YoY in February
The annualized Eurozone Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) comes in a tad softer at 8.5% in February vs. January’s 8.6%, the latest data published by Eurostat showed on Thursday. The market expected the inflation gauge to ease to 8.2% in the reported period. The core HICP climbs to 5.6% YoY in February …
Read More »European stocks decline at the open ahead of the announcement of inflation data
European stocks fell at the open on Thursday, dragged down by declines in interest rate-sensitive travel and technology stocks, as investors were cautious ahead of today’s important inflation data. A Reuters poll revealed that inflation in the 20 countries using the euro was 8.2 percent in the 12 months to …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher as sentiment improved on Chinese data
Japanese stocks ended flat on Thursday after a disappointing investor day for Tesla Inc and fears of a tighter US central bank monetary policy outweighed the yen’s decline. The Nikkei index gave up gains made earlier in the session to end the transactions at 27,498.87 points, although it has been …
Read More »Euro is looking for a negative catalyst 2/3/2023
Positive trades dominated the movements of the EURUSD during the previous trading session, building on the support of the psychological barrier 1.0600, recording its highest level at 1.0691. On the technical side today, and by looking closely at the 240-minute chart, we find that the euro is trying to consolidate …
Read More »ECB’s pivot fades post German data
Since the risk-off sentiment has subsided, the EUR/USD pair is attempting to retake the 1.0700 barrier. Resurgence of German inflation has strengthened the case for continuing the 50 bps rate hike, so the Fed doesn’t need to be in a rush to end the period of tightening policy.After failing to …
Read More »Euro, US dollar, Yuan differently reacted to Wednesday’s data
On Wednesday, the Chinese manufacturing sector expanded at its quickest rate in a decade, which led to a decline in the US dollar and a rise in the Chinese yuan. The euro increased after German inflation statistics jumped last month, which increased expectations for rate hikes in the euro zone.The …
Read More »European stocks start the month of March on a stable note
European stocks rallied thanks to miners and luxury products on Wednesday, after strong data from China reassured investors fearing an economic slowdown, while a decline in BNP Paribas, the euro zone’s largest bank, limited gains. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.2% by 0812 GMT, kicking off the month …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher as sentiment improved on Chinese data
Japan’s Nikkei index extended gains to close higher on Wednesday as sentiment improved after data showed manufacturing activity in China expanded in February at the fastest pace in more than a decade. The Nikkei index closed up 0.26 percent at 27,516.53 points, after falling as much as 0.5 percent earlier …
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