Month: August 2024

Crude oil futures are settling at $78.35, which is down -$1.71 or -2.14%. The high price today reached $80.11 which was just short of the 100-day MA (blue line on the chart below). Yesterday, the price approached that MA and found willing sellers as well. On the downside, the 200-day MA (green line) looms at
Besides the classic “as expected,” one of the analysts’ favorite phrases is “markets are talking.” This means that significant price changes could indicate that something major is coming. For example, if investors anticipate an increase in geopolitical tensions that could disrupt supply chains or oil or gas production, the dollar index, gold, and even Treasury
The European indices are dragged higher by the US stocks, but gains are more subdued. While the S&P index is up 1.33% and the NASDAQ is now up 2.0%, the biggest gain in Europe was Spain’s Ibex which increased by 0.73%. The other indices were more subdued. The final numbers are showing: German DAX, +0.48%
The Pound Sterling surges as upbeat UK employment data weighs on BoE sequential interest-rate cut bets. The UK Unemployment Rate unexpectedly fell to 4.2%, while Average Earnings grew more than expected. Investors await July inflation data from both the UK and the US, which will be published on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) in Tuesday’s
Polymarket has partnered with AI search engine Perplexity to enhance user experience. Perplexity’s AI integration will provide summaries for odds and news before users decide to wager. Polymarket’s latest partnership comes after its largest single-day loss in open interest worth $20 million. Polymarket partnered with the Artificial Intelligence search engine Perplexity on Monday to enable
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
A looming, or in some cases an apparent economic downturn, combined with a shifting banking atmosphere, underscores the need for a new approach to business banking. What exactly a new era of banking looks like is of course a matter for debate, one that will be on full display at the upcoming Finance Magnates Pacific
Level of returns, coupled with flexibility, has been the main reasons driving the ever-growing interest in forex trading. However, one of the most critical decisions a trader must make is picking the right trading platform since it will significantly determine how effective and successful your trading is going to be. The article tends to go
Tuesday’s key events include several important economic indicators from Australia, such as the Westpac consumer sentiment report, the wage price index q/q, and the NAB business confidence. In the U.K., we’ll see the release of the claimant count change, the average earnings index 3m/y and the unemployment rate. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the market will
UPCOMING EVENTS: Tuesday: Australia Wage Price Index, UK Labour Market report, Eurozone ZEW, US NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, US PPI. Wednesday: RBNZ Policy Decision, UK CPI, US CPI. Thursday: Japan Q2 GDP, Australia Labour Market report, China Industrial Production and Retail Sales, UK Q2 GDP, US Retail Sales, US Jobless Claims, US Industrial Production
Gold advances for the second day on Friday, buoyed by expectations of Fed easing in September. US economic data shows deceleration but not enough to stoke recession fears. Ongoing Middle East tensions between Israel, Lebanon and Iran keep Gold demand firm. Gold prices advanced modestly for the second straight day as market participants remain convinced
AUD/USD slightly retreats, settling near 0.6575 on Friday. RBA reiterates its hawkish stance, contributing to a buoyant AUD. Investors digest Chinese inflation reported during the European session. The AUD/USD pair witnessed a minor setback at 0.6575 during Friday’s session, a modest descent of 0.30%. That being said, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) unwavering hawkish