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S&P 500 did not see convincing buying following the opening bell in the least – no surprise to clients, I had been bearish ever since the intraday update issued for them during Powell conference latter minutes. Also the macro reasons given for the slide presented earlier yesterday, offered my view on which price action scenario

EUR/USD gains on Friday, settling near 1.0395 after Wednesday’s steep decline. RSI rises sharply to 37, remaining in negative territory and reflecting hesitant recovery attempts. MACD histogram prints flat red bars, indicating persistent bearish pressure albeit with signs of stabilization. After suffering a sharp drop of more than 1% on Wednesday, the EUR/USD managed a

In its latest cereals market situation report, the European Commission estimated that the bloc’s grain production could fall to 255.8mt for the 2024/25 season, compared to its previous projections of 256.9mt. This is largely driven by a decrease in soft wheat production estimates, which fell from 112.3mt from November projections to 111.9mt for the period

DXY hovers near 108.00 on Thursday as buyers seem to be taking a breather. Profit-taking emerges after Wednesday’s strong rally. Fed’s cautious tone spooks rate-cut optimists, which benefits the USD. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the USD’s value against a range of currencies, pulls back from its two-year peak following signals from the

The Pound Sterling advances against most of its peers as the BoE is expected to keep borrowing rates steady at 4.75%. UK inflation has accelerated in the past two months, supporting the BoE’s decision to keep interest rates steady. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.25%-4.50% but delivered hawkish guidance for 2025.

Gold falls 0.33%  as markets anticipate Fed rate cut. Markets have nearly fully priced in a 25-basis-point rate cut; focus shifts to the Fed’s dot plot for 2025 rate path insights. Investors remain attentive to US data, including GDP data and core PCE. Gold price extended its downtrend for the second consecutive day as traders

The latest input to the eurozone’s growth story – another decline in the German Ifo index – should keep market’s dovish tendency in European Central Bank pricing well intact, even if consensus is building that the upcoming German election will generate some degree of fiscal support. Ultimately, a retightening in the very wide Atlantic spread seems unlikely in

The Dow Jones accelerated into further losses, falling nearly 0.8%. Losses are concentrating in the Dow as investors second-guess Fed action. Continued declines in key health and tech stocks are further dragging the Dow lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shed another 300 points on Tuesday as losses accumulate in the key index and

German IFO Business Climate Index misses estimates with 84.7 in December. The IFO Current Economic Assessment Index rose to 85.1 in the reported month. The headline German IFO Business Climate Index dropped to 84.7 in December from 85.6 in November. The data came in below the consensus 85.6 print. Meanwhile, the Current Economic Assessment Index rose to

The DXY trades slightly lower on Monday. Markets digest recent inflation data and strong S&P PMIs figures. Attention shifts to Wednesday’s Fed rate decision. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the USD against a basket of currencies, trades slightly lower on Monday after a string of data and headlines placed added

The Pound Sterling climbs to near 1.2650 against the US Dollar ahead of the release of the flash PMI data for both the UK and the US. This week, investors will focus on monetary policy decisions from the Fed and the BoE as well as UK employment and inflation data. Traders price in an interest-rate

The US Dollar extends its winning streak on Friday, with the DXY Index trading above 107.00 for the first time in more than two weeks. Signs of lingering inflation pressure in the US gives the USD traction. There weren’t any major economic data highlights in Friday’s session. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the

Mexican Peso appreciates 0.50% against the Dollar following a week of mixed US data, bolstering Fed rate cut odds. Light economic docket sees US Import Prices rise slightly, while Export Prices decline in November. Upcoming decisions by the Fed and Banxico next week could further influence USD/MXN. The Mexican Peso recovered after registering losses on

NZD/USD declines on Friday, settling around 0.5760 after trimming earlier gains near 0.5850. Pair remains capped by the 20-day SMA, with upside attempts thwarted by persistent selling pressure. RSI hovers near oversold territory at 34, while MACD histogram prints rising red bars, indicating intensifying bearish momentum. The NZD/USD pair struggled on Friday, slipping by 0.14%

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EUR/USD edges higher on Friday, settling at 1.0495 as it approaches the 20-day SMA. RSI rises sharply to 44 but remains in negative territory, indicating improving momentum within a bearish context. The EUR/USD pair managed a modest rebound on Friday, rising by 0.2% to 1.0495 after testing fresh lows earlier in the week. The pair

Gold price struggles to capitalize on its modest intraday gains amid mixed fundamental cues. Expectations for a less dovish Fed and elevated US bond yields cap gains for the XAU/USD. Geopolitical risks, trade war fears and Fed rate cut bets could lend support to the precious metal. Gold price (XAU/USD) surrenders a major part of

Gold declines over 1% as US PPI rises unexpectedly, countering a weak jobs report and complicating disinflation narrative. Investors anticipate a potential Fed rate cut with high expectations of a 25 bps reduction next week. US Treasury yields see a slight increase, adding pressure to Gold prices as market prepares for upcoming Fed decision. Gold