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European Open Preview – Sterling rallies ahead of crucial economic data

Posted on April 17, 2018 at 7:51 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar index was 0.1% lower on Tuesday, extending the losses it posted yesterday amid renewed speculation that the US administration is seeking a weaker currency. Sterling/dollar traded 0.15% higher today after surging yesterday as well, reaching a fresh high last seen in June 2016, amid speculation that upcoming UK economic data will “green light” a rate hike by the Bank of England in May. STOCKS: US markets closed higher yesterday, buoyed [..]

Oil edged higher despite trade risks, but is a correction in the works? – Commodity News

Posted on April 4, 2018 at 1:55 pm GMT

Oil prices rose in the latter half of March, aided by speculation the US is set to impose fresh sanctions on Iran, and expectations that OPEC could extend its production cuts into 2019. Strikingly, prices managed to climb even despite a deterioration in risk sentiment, which typically weighs on the precious liquid. However, with most of the “good news” priced in already, oil seems vulnerable to a near-term correction, amid an escalation in trade concerns and stretched-long speculative positioning. A [..]

US Open Preview – European stocks tumble, dollar stalls as trade worries persist

Posted on April 3, 2018 at 11:17 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar traded higher against the Japanese yen by 0.24% after three days of declines. However, the dollar index – which measures the greenback’s performance against six major currencies – fell by 0.10% on Tuesday, and is currently hovering just below the 90.00 handle. Euro/dollar was trading higher by 0.11% during today’s European session, standing marginally above the 1.2300 psychological level. Sterling advanced by 0.17% versus the greenback, hovering around its [..]

US Open Preview – Dollar inches down as trade woes linger; US data & RBA decision eyed

Posted on April 2, 2018 at 11:22 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar held steady versus the Japanese yen today (+0.04%), taking a breather after last week’s rally. The US dollar index fell by 0.28% though, currently hovering just below the 90.00 handle. Traders are awaiting the US labor market data on Friday, which are expected to show a drop in the unemployment rate to its lowest level since 2000. Moreover, investors will keep their focus on any news regarding trade and protectionism, [..]

European Open Preview – Equities soften as China retaliates; US ISM manufacturing PMI pending

Posted on April 2, 2018 at 8:01 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar index was nearly 0.2% lower on Monday to start the new quarter, amid continued concerns over a US-China trade dispute escalating following the latest tariffs by China, due to take effect today. The British pound was on the front foot, gaining against both the dollar and the euro, extending the significant gains it posted in the first quarter amid a reduction in Brexit uncertainties. STOCK: US markets remained closed on Friday, [..]

US Open Preview – Markets consolidate amid thin liquidity conditions

Posted on March 30, 2018 at 10:47 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar was slightly lower against its major peers on Friday, ahead of the new quarter. The dollar index fell by 0.3% today, while it dropped more than 2% in the first quarter of 2018, its fifth consecutive quarter of declines. Dollar/yen declined by 0.26% in the day and remains slightly above the 106.00 handle. Euro/dollar and pound/dollar recovered some of the previous days’ losses, rising by 0.21% and 0.33% respectively. Antipodean currencies traded [..]

US Open Preview – Dollar treads water ahead of US inflation data

Posted on March 29, 2018 at 11:07 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar traded higher against a basket of currencies yesterday, with dollar/yen surging 170 pips in a single day, though its rally is starting to lose steam again in the European session currently (-0.19%). Today, dollar traders are likely to turn their attention back to the economic calendar and the core PCE index for February. Euro and sterling were sold-off against the US dollar for the second day in a row. [..]

How long will OPEC continue to forfeit market share to the US? – Commodity News

Posted on March 15, 2018 at 2:08 pm GMT

While OPEC and its allies have been restricting their output in order to rebalance the oil market, other major producers like the US have taken the opportunity to increase their own production. If this pattern continues, OPEC would likely see a substantial chunk of its market share taken over by the US. The last time this occurred back in 2014, OPEC “fought back”, flooding the market with oil to defend its share of the pie. Is history about to repeat [..]

Technical Analysis – WTI crude oil futures post neutral sessions; Bollinger bands act like obstacles

Posted on March 13, 2018 at 9:29 am GMT

WTI crude oil futures have been moving sideways over the last few sessions in the 4-hour chart, signaling weak momentum. The price hit several times the 20-simple moving average but failed to trade lower. Having a look at the bigger picture, oil has lost its aggressive buying interest but remains in bullish territory. In the 4-hour chart, the RSI indicator is flattening slightly below the 50 level, while the stochastic oscillator posted a bullish crossover within its moving averages above the 20 level. It is worth mentioning that [..]

Oil prices may be in for more pain as US production soars – Commodity News

Posted on February 22, 2018 at 3:03 pm GMT

Oil prices tumbled in February, erasing the gains they posted earlier in the year, amid signs of surging US production and the broader stock market unrest. The precious liquid has stabilized somewhat in recent days, but given that the increase in US output shows no signs of abating, this may simply be a reprieve before the next leg lower. While the year began with oil bulls cheering, as a falling US dollar, strong compliance with the OPEC-led supply cuts and [..]

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