Cable hit new 2021 high, impressive rally in May signals further advance
Cable hit new 2021 high at 1.4249 on Tuesday, underpinned by growing optimism that booming UK housing market would contribute to a broader pick up in inflation and the subsequent reaction of the Bank of England, but gains were tempered by…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged as expected
The Reserve Bank of Australia left its cash rate at record lows on the policy meeting today, keeping the policy unchanged for its sixth consecutive meeting, despite the economic conditions improved greatly and moved above their pre-pandemic…
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Gold eyes $2000 barrier as bulls accelerate in May on growing inflationary pressure
Spot Gold keeps firm tone and consolidating under new nearly three-month high ($1912) on Monday, supported by weak dollar while growing inflationary pressures lift gold’s appeal as the metal is used as a hedge against inflation.
The other…
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Friday’s bull-trap warns of deeper pullback
The dollar is standing at the back foot in European trading on Monday following Friday’s inverted hammer (bearish signal) which was formed after four-day advance stalled on probe above 110 barrier.
Rising risk of pullback is verified by…
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Euro extends sideways mode as traders remain cautious on possible changes in CB’s stance
The Euro remains in directionless mode for the third consecutive day after pullback from new multi-week high (1.2266) reached minimum correction level at 1.2133 (Fibo 23.6% of 1.1704/1.2266) but was strongly rejected here.
Near-term action…
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High cost of raw materials slows China’s factory activity, but services sector continues to recover
China’s Manufacturing PMI ticked lower in May - 51.0 vs 51.1 in April and 51.1 forecast – while services sector continued to move in the recovery track, as the index rose to 55.2 from 54.9 previous month, remaining close to the highest…
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US consumer spending prices rose above expectations in April – PCE
Accelerating economic activity after vaccination resulted in significant drop in new virus cases, pushed US consumer prices past the Fed’s 2% target to the highest levels since 1992.
Consumer prices as measured by the personal…
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Dollar holds gains and eyes US inflation data for fresh direction signal
The dollar remains within a narrow consolidation for the second day, following bounce from 4 ½ month low (89.50) driven buy month-end flows that boosted demand for the greenback.
Friday morning trading is quiet as investors await US…
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Sterling holds gains after hawkish comments from BoE policymaker but the action remains within the…
Cable is consolidating after Thursday’s 0.60% jump on comments from BoE policymaker Vlieghe who said that the central bank could raise interest rates as soon as the first half of 2022 if the labor market recovers faster than expected.…
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Break of trendline support to trigger deeper pullback
The Euro stands at the back foot in early Friday’s trading, signaling possible continuation of pullback from 1.2266 high, after Thursday’s neutral mode (Doji candle).
Fresh easing cracked trendline support at 1.2175 (bull trendline from…
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