Dollar is trading slightly lower today as markets await Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US President. Attention is focused on his inaugural speech, expected to confirm his policy priorities. However, the real market-moving event is likely to be the series of executive actions Trump has promised to enact immediately. Over 200 directives are anticipated,
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TradeCompass for January 20, 2025: Crude Oil Futures (CL) Analysis Crude oil futures (CL) are currently trading at $77.14, with the following thresholds: Bullish Above: $77.54 – Signaling upside momentum if crossed. Bearish Below: $76.97 – Indicating a bearish stage if breached. Why These Thresholds Matter Bullish Above $77.54: This price is above today’s VWAP,
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Gold prices declined on Monday, 20 January, as investors awaited clarity on the incoming US administration’s policies from President-elect Donald Trump‘s inauguration speech, which could provide further insights into the Federal Reserve‘s interest rate trajectory. As of 10:11 am, February gold futures were trading at Rs 78,896 per 10 grams on the MCX, down by
EUR/GBP edges 0.23% higher on Monday, climbing to 0.8460 with an intraday high of 0.8475. RSI points to overbought conditions yet still allowing further upside. MACD histogram features rising green bars, confirming the pair’s sustained bullish momentum. The EUR/GBP cross advanced further on Monday, reaching 0.8460 and briefly peaking at 0.8475. This steady push higher
Dollar weakened broadly in early US session as reports from The Wall Street Journal indicated that Donald Trump, during his inauguration, will only outline his trade vision but avoid imposing new tariffs for now. While this temporarily calms market fears of immediate disruptions, the situation remains dynamic, and unexpected developments could trigger sharp reversals, especially
Fundamental Overview Copper has been rallying steadily since the start of the month as the market is looking forward to improving global growth in 2025. As a reminder, the Chinese Politburo announced last year that it will adopt a “moderately loose” strategy for monetary policy for 2025 and will seek a “more proactive” fiscal policy.
The first market-moving headline of the day is out with the WSJ reporting that Trump will lay out a trade vision but won’t impose new tariffs yet. The US dollar is down 50-100 pips across the board on the headlines. USD/CAD is down a full cent: USDCAD 10 mins We’re going to be dealing with
Oil prices fell on Monday as expectations of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump relaxing curbs on Russia’s energy sector in exchange for a deal to end the Ukraine war offset concern of supply disruption from harsher sanctions. Brent crude futures dropped 28 cents, or 0.35%, to $80.51 a barrel by 0739 GMT after closing down 0.62%
The Japanese Yen strengthens in reaction to the upbeat Core Machinery Orders data. Firming expectations for an additional BoJ rate hike this week also underpin the JPY. A modest USD downtick further contributes to the USD/JPY pair’s intraday decline. The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some dip-buyers following the release of the upbeat Core Machinery Orders
The EURUSD bottomed this week on Monday after falling below the 61.8% of the move up from the 2022 low to the 2023 high at 1.0200. That break could not be sustained. The seller had their shot. They missed. The subsequent move higher saw the pair peak near the 38.2% of the move down from
According to a Bank of America survey on FX and rates sentiment, the long dollar trade is now considered the most crowded, with positioning emerging as the primary obstacle for the currency. Analysts note that dollar positioning presents a significant challenge, a concern they also share. They highlight that long dollar positions are notably elevated
Gold prices were subdued on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. consumer price inflation data that could provide more clarity on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold eased 0.1% to $2,672.93 per ounce as of 0047 GMT. U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $2,689.60. * Investors now await
In this article C Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Citigroup shares jumped Wednesday after fourth-quarter earnings beat estimates on the top and bottom lines, reflecting broad strength across the bank. “2024 was a critical year and our results show our strategy is delivering as intended and driving stronger performance in our businesses. Our net
Mexican Peso recovers as China’s 5% GDP growth for 2024 boosts global sentiment. EU-Mexico trade agreement revival pre-Trump inauguration boosts Peso optimism. IMF and World Bank predict modest Mexican growth in 2025, cite domestic and US political risks. The Mexican Peso (MXN) stages a recovery after weakening to a new yearly low of 20.93 and
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the U.S. economy and his administration’s effort to revive American manufacturing, during his visit in Flex LTD, a factory that makes solar energy microinverters, in West Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. July 6, 2023. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters To the untrained eye, Joe Biden leaves the presidency with what
The GBPUSD traded to new lows going back to November 2023 on Monday, but fell short of downside targets on the daily chart at 1.2039 to 1.20686. The low reached just below the 1.2100 level at 1.20989. The price bounced but quite frankly the price action was sloppy and misbehaving to the technicals for the
UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday: PBoC LPR,US Presidential Inauguration Day, BoC Business Outlook Survey, New Zealand Services PMI. Tuesday: UK Employment report, German ZEW, Canada CPI, New Zealand Q4 CPI. Thursday: Canada Retail Sales, US Jobless Claims. Friday: Japan CPI, BoJ Policy Decision, Australia/Japan/Eurozone/UK/US Flash PMIs. Monday The PBoC is expected to keep the LPR rates unchanged