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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Extended consolidation to precede final push towards key supports
The EURUSD is holding near new multi-week low in early European trading on Friday, after strong upside rejection and subsequent drop on Thursday.
Short-lived positive impact from ECB resulted in brief correction which was capped by initial…
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ECB to keep record low rates for extended period to boost inflation
In its first policy meeting after strategy review, the European Central Bank pledged to keep ultra-low interest rates even longer than expected to boost slow inflation until it reaches 2% target.
The central bank’s decision underlines…
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Fresh recovery needs more evidence to confirm reversal
Cable extends gains into second straight day, following Wednesday’s 0.6% rebound after being firmly in red for four consecutive days.
Bullish signal from Wednesday’s bullish engulfing was boosted by return and close above 200DMA, with…
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Bears are pausing ahead of ECB
The EURUSD is moving within a narrow range around 1.1800 handle in early Thursday, awaiting signals from today’s ECB policy meeting.
The market expectations are mainly for dovish event that would add pressure to the single currency for…
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Near-term action lack direction due to mixed signals
Spot gold probed again below $1800 support on Wednesday, as rising dollar dents metal’s safe-haven appeal, but growing fears about pandemic resurgence and new lockdowns could hurt global economic recovery, keep the metal afloat.
The price…
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Bears remain in play but face headwinds from key supports; ECB in focus
The Euro hit new 3 ½ month low (1.1751) in European session on Wednesday. But bears started to face headwinds on approach to key supports at 1.1704/1.1694 (2021 low, posted on Mar 31 / Fibo 38.2% of 1.0635/1.2349 rally), that resulted in…
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Recovery probes above 110 pivot, underpinned by bear-trap
Bulls regained control as bounce from Monday’s seven-week spike low extends into second straight day and probe above pivotal 110 barrier (psychological / Fibo 38.2% of 111.65/109.09 fall).
Strong downside rejection on Monday formed a…
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Aussie falls to 8-month low, pressured by weaker than expected Australia’s retail sales,…
The Australian dollar dipped below 0.73 support in early European trading on Wednesday, extending steep fall into fifth straight day, pressured by rising US dollar.
Much stronger than expected drop in Australia’s June retail sales, caused…
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