US economy grew at solid 6.5% rate in Q2 and returns to pre-pandemic level
The US economy expanded at a 6.5% rate in the second quarter, showing slight improvement from the first quarter’s 6.3% growth, but disappointed expectations for 8.5% rise.
Solid figures, despite the pace was below expectations, as…
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Strong German data and Fed inflated Euro but gains are unlikely to last longer
The Euro extends recovery on Thursday, as better than expected German labor and inflation data added to positive near-term sentiment.
The single currency was also supported by weaker dollar, driven by dovish Fed and month-end selling.…
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Dovish Fed further soured dollar’s near-term sentiment
The dollar index extended near-term weakness zone after dovish Fed further soured the sentiment.
Although the US central bank pointed to strong economic recovery, changed rhetoric about the health condition, which is not any more the key…
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Fresh risk aversion pushes the Aussie dollar lower
The Australian dollar accelerates lower in early European session on Tuesday, driven by risk aversion on further drop in Chinese stocks.
The situation with Covid-19 is mixed, as Victoria state is about to ease measures but New South Wales…
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Expectations for tight supply supports oil prices but rise in new virus cases clouds the outlook
WTI oil remains steady on Monday, following strong rebound in past three days (up 8.5%), but the action faces headwinds from strong resistances at $72.39/50 (Fibo 61.8% of $76.95/$65.02 pullback / converged 20/30DMA’s).
Signals that…
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Upticks to remain below 1.19 and provide better selling opportunities
The Euro maintains positive near-term tone with immediate negative impact from weaker than expected German data (July Ifo business climate 100.8 vs 102.1 f/c and 101.7 in June) being minor.
Recovery attempts from new 3 ½ month…
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Bulls are taking a breather ahead of this week’s key events – Fed, US GDP, earnings
The dollar index eases in early Monday’s trading, pressured by rise in riskier currencies, but remains near its 3 ½ month high, posted last week.
Larger uptrend is intact, with extended sideways mode ahead of this week’s Fed policy meeting…
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Recovery lost steam but bias remains with bulls above broken 200DMA
Cable eased on Friday after strong rally in past two days failed to clear pivotal barrier at 1.3780 (falling 10DMA / Fibo 61.8% of 1.3910/1.3571 downleg).
Conflicting signals from solid economic indicators and fears of stronger spread of…
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UK retail sales bounce back in July but persisting risk of Covid and high inflation darkens the…
British retail sales regained traction and resumed recovery after unexpected drop in May, rising 0.5% in June from previous month’s 1.3% fall, while so-called core retail sales, which exclude volatile components, rose by 0.3% in June…
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German economic recovery increased speed in July – PMI
The German Purchasing Managers’ Indexes surged further in July, suggesting that the economy continues its strong recovery from coronavirus pandemic crisis.
The Composite PMI which tracks the performance of both, manufacturing and…
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