German consumer sentiment falls to a record low on gas supply fears
The Gfk Institute data showed that German consumer sentiment dropped to -30.6 heading into August from downwardly revised -27.7 in July and falling well below forecast at -28.9.
The consumer sentiment is to hit new record low in August,…
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Gold looks for fresh direction signals from Fed
Spot gold is holding within a tight range ahead of week’s key event – Fed rate decision that is expected to influence metal’s near-term outlook.
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by 0.75% for the second…
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Euro is in quiet mode and awaiting signals from Fed
Near-term range is narrowing the Euro turned into directionless mode ahead of this week’s key event – FOMC policy meeting, which is eyed for fresh signals.
Near-term action is extending into third consecutive daily Doji that signals…
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Recession fears and risk mode weigh on dollar
The dollar index came under pressure on fresh risk mode and weighed by recession fears amid Fed’s aggressive rate hike path that threatens of further slowdown of the economy.
Fresh bears pressure last Friday’s two-week low (105.97) on…
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Cable probes again through 1.20 barrier but needs firm break to generate positive signal
Cable regained traction on Monday and rose again above psychological 1.20 barrier which resisted several attacks last week.
Fresh bulls are supported by rising momentum as 14-d momentum indicator emerged into positive territory and last…
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German business sentiment falls to the lowest levels since pandemic
German Ifo Institute data showed that business sentiment in the Europe’s largest economy continued to weaken and hit 88.6 in July, the lowest since April 2020 record low, when coronavirus crisis significantly slowed economic activity.…
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Oil remains under pressure by growing demand concerns
WTI oil remains at the back foot and extends weakness to one-week low ($92.88) on Monday.
Oil prices are weighed by growing demand concerns as the US central bank is expected to make another big rate hike this week that threatens of…
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Pullback found a footstep well above key support
The USDJPY is consolidating in early Monday after strong bearish acceleration last Thu/Fri that extended pullback from new 24-year high to two-week low (135.57).
Friday’s close below initial Fibo support at 136.31 (23.6% of 126.36/139.39…
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Euro eyes direction signals from Fed
The Euro recovers from today’s drop, with minor impact from weak EU PMI numbers that add to concerns about contraction in the third quarter but lacking direction for the third quarter.
The single currency also failed to benefit more from…
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Cable remains entrenched within a range and awaiting fresh direction signal
Cable extends directionless mode into fourth straight day, trading between 10DMA (1.1923) which offers solid support and strong barriers at 1.20 zone (psychological / falling 20DMA / Fibo 38.2% of 1.2406/1.1760 bear-leg.
Pound benefited…
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