UK economy expanded in February as businesses prepare for easing of restrictions
Britain’s economy expanded by 0.4% in February, missing forecast for 0.6% rise, but showed strong improvement compared to January’s upwardly revised contraction from -2.9% to -2.2%, as businesses were preparing for the lifting of a third…
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Gold price eases after recovery stalled at key barrier; US CPI eyed for fresh signals
Spot gold holds in red for the second straight day and extends lower after bulls failed to register a clear break above key barrier at $1755 (Mar 18 high) and generate initial signal of double-bottom formation.
Elevated US Treasury yields…
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Bulls pause under massive daily cloud ahead of UK GDP
The cross is consolidating after last week’s 2% rally, as bulls faced strong headwinds at the base of thick falling daily cloud (0.8670)
Repeated penetration into cloud failed to register a close within the cloud and it’s unlikely that…
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Dollar gained traction after the worst week in 2021 but 200DMA caps for now
The dollar extends consolidation above 2 ½ week low after bears were sidelined by stronger than expected US producer price data that improved the mood.
Lower Treasury yields kept the greenback under pressure last week which resulted in the…
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Bears continue to face headwinds from strong supports at 1.3682/70
Cable stands at the back foot in early Monday’s trading following bearish close last week, but bears continue to face strong headwinds from strong supports at 1.3682/70 (100DMA / Mar 25 low).
Long lower shadows on Friday’s and Monday’s…
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WTI price moves within narrowing range and looks for fresh direction signals
WTI oil price eased on Friday, being capped under psychological $60 level for the fourth straight day, but three consecutive Dojis with long shadows (Tue/Thu) signaled a lack of direction.
Persisting (although reduced) impact of COVID-19…
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The Euro is on track for strong weekly gains despite Friday’s drop
The Euro stands at the back foot on Friday and eases from new 2 ½ week high (1.1927) driven lower by rising dollar and US yields.
Fresh weakness probes back below 200DMA (1.1886) but close below here is needed to generate negative signal…
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Fed will keep its ultra-easy policy until the pandemic is over
The US Federal Reserve plans to keep its ultra-easy policy in place until it’s clear the pandemic is over and until it sees substantial further progress towards meeting the central bank’s inflation and employment goals.
St Louis Fed…
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Bears crack key supports and look to continue larger downtrend
Cable extends weakness into fourth straight day and tested key support at 1.3670 (Mar 25 low / 100DMA) in early European trading on Friday.
Bears emerged from daily cloud (cloud base lays at 1.3712) after trading within thick cloud for two…
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Aussie slips on vaccine issues but the action is still within a larger range
The Australian dollar slipped in early Friday’s trading (down 0.65% for the session) pressured by worries about a slowdown in Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout, following the imposition of restrictions on the use of AstraZeneca…
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