The USDCHF buyers tried to move higher on Friday/today, but found willing sellers near swing area resistance. That resistance came between 0.8815 and 0.8827. The highs on Friday reached 0.8820. The high price today reached 0.8816. The inability to get above that swing...
Shifting tides before the FOMC meeting: Mega-cap stocks lose luster on Monday, so far
In the current investment landscape, a telling divergence has emerged between the broader indices and the behemoths of Wall Street. The S&P 500 heatmap presents a patchwork of green and red, yet a deeper analysis reveals a critical narrative. Indices like the ES...
Gold extends decline to 1%, breaking support
Gold is falling today as the market rethinks some of the aggressive rate cuts that are built into Fed funds futures in 2024. The market now sees 107 basis points in easing, down about 20 bps since Friday's stronger non-farm payrolls report.The US dollar is generally...
USD/CAD dips below key moving averages, bias shifts to the downside.
USDCAD sellers are making a play in the early North American session. The price has moved below its 100-hour moving average and 100 day moving average both at 1.35858. More recently, the price has dipped below its 200-hour moving average at 1.35687. Staying below...
US November employment trends 113.05 vs 114.16 prior
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Mixed opening for the US stocks. Major indices are up for six consecutive weeks.
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It’s all about the bond auctions today
The US economic calendar is light today as we count down to Wednesday's FOMC decision. But the calendar isn't empty. The headliners today will be sales of 3-year and 10-year notes from the US Treasury. Those will land in a market that's still skittish about supply and...
Kickstart your FX trading for December 11. A technical look at EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD
The week is off and running. What are the technicals saying for the 3 major currency pairs - the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD?EURUSD: The EURUSD is trading in a narrow up-and-down range. The pair moved up to test this 100 hour moving average at 1.0779 and found willing...
The GBP is the strongest while the JPY is the weakest as the NA session begins.
The strongest to weakest of the major currenciesThe GBP is the strongest of major currencies while the JPY is the weakest. The USD is mostly higher but mostly gains can't be attributed to the rise in the USDJPY. The JPY is sharply lower after a Reuters article further...
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen on the backfoot; big events this week eyed
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Gold’s technical setback makes for a tricky position heading into the turn of the year
The aggressive push by markets to price in rate cuts in the last two weeks had been a major tailwind for gold, culminating in a fresh record high last week. But the reversal candle is an ugly one on the charts and since then, gold hasn't quite recovered its composure...
US futures reflect the more tepid mood so far on the day
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Gold futures analysis: Bears take control and will drive the price to 1978
In this video technical analysis of gold futures, we delve into the key levels that could significantly impact the price of gold, examining recent price fluctuations and forecasting future market trends.Key Levels to Watch for gold futures1978 Support Level: A crucial...
Basics of Forex Trading Psychology
Forex trading is not just about analyzing charts and making profitable trades. It requires a deep understanding of one's psychological state as well. A trader's mindset plays a crucial role in their success in the foreign exchange market. In this article, we will...
SNB to keep key policy rate unchanged until at least Q3 next year – Reuters poll
The first ECB rate cut is baked in for April currently but market participants are not seeing the SNB move as quickly as their usual counterpart. The latest Reuters poll on economists is only showing the Swiss central bank to keep its key policy rate unchanged until...
Ripple Effects of Inflation on Investment Portfolios
Inflation is a critical factor that can have a significant impact on investment portfolios. It refers to the general increase in prices over time, resulting in the decline in purchasing power of money. In this article, we will discuss the ripple effects of inflation...
Cryptocurrency: A Bubble or New Standard?
Cryptocurrencies have been a hot topic in financial markets, garnering both avid supporters and ardent skeptics. The rapid rise of Bitcoin and other digital currencies has led to intense debates over whether they are a mere bubble waiting to burst or a new standard in...
Are market players setting themselves up for disappointment this week?
In the last three weeks, we've seen market players move to aggressively price in rate cuts by major central banks. But this week, we finally get to see policymakers answer back to what they think of the market moves and whether or not they agree with the outlook. In...
Market Outlook for the Week of 11-15 December
The past week had numerous economic events, with the most notable ones in the U.S., particularly regarding labor market data. The nonfarm payroll figures printed slightly above expectations, the unemployment rate declined to 3.7% and average hourly earnings increased...