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Technical Tuesday: EUR/USD, FTSE, Nasdaq and Copper

In this week’s report, we are getting technical on the EUR/USD, FTSE, Nasdaq and Copper.

ECB had to hike by 50 bps but euro slips

ECB provided no forward guidance and/or commitment to future hikes...

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March 16, 2023 09:31 AM
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Banks plunge as concerns mount over financial crisis 2.0

The selling of financial stocks was triggered by Credit Suisse this time

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ECB Preview: 50bps hike may still be on the cards

Hot inflation is likely to outweigh concerns over financial stability, potentially leading the ECB to disappoint market’s substantial re-pricing of policy rates.

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Stocks off lows after dollar, yields collapsed

When bond markets move, investors in other markets always take notice

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S&P 500 testing 6-week lows as ISM Manufacturing PMI shows price pressures remain

The prices sub-index rose to 51.3 in February, up from 44.5 in January, indicating that manufacturers are paying more for inputs.

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European Open: FTSE bulls eye break of 8k, USD/CAD turns resistance into support

The FTSE 100 and USD/CAD have piqued our interest for potential bullish setup this week.

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February 27, 2023 11:36 PM
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FOMC minutes instant insight: A touch of hawkishness leaves a 50bps rate hike on the table

There is nothing in these FOMC minutes that should keep the central bank from raising interest rates “higher for longer” if US economic data continues to come in stronger than expected.

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February 22, 2023 02:21 PM
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Markets mixed as investors eye bigger events

Investors will be looking forward to a busier session on Tuesday.

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February 20, 2023 08:07 AM
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Nasdaq 100: Hard landing or soft landing? What about NO landing!

As the “no landing” scenario has gained credence, traders are divided over what matters more to stocks: rising rates or a resilient economy...

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February 16, 2023 11:38 AM
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US open: Strong data sinks stocks

PPI rose by more than expected and jobless claims unexpectedly fell. The data points to a more hawkish Federal Reserve and higher rates for longer.

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February 16, 2023 09:07 AM
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Australian households played a classic spread trade in December

Household spending continues to rise in Australia but at a slower pace, as one would expect with aggressive rate hikes. But one pattern in particular jumps out from December’s data.

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February 13, 2023 08:49 PM
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Dollar eases as stocks push higher

Sentiment improved after a lacklustre session on Wall Street the day before, when equity indices closed lower.

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February 9, 2023 07:31 AM
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The RBA are expected to hike by 25bp tomorrow

Whilst money markets favour a 25bp hike tomorrow, we shouldn’t discount the potential for a 15bp or even a 50bp hike.

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US open: Stocks fall as Snap disappoints & ahead of the Fed

Stocks are heading southwards after Snap, a usual canary in the coal mine, posts the slowest revenue growth since going public in 2017 and as investors await the Fed rate decision.

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February 1, 2023 08:31 AM
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US open: Futures pare earlier losses as the Fed meeting begins

Futures pared earlier losses after US labour cost data comes in weaker than expected a sign of cooling inflation. The data comes as the Fed meeting kicks off ahead of tomorrow's decision and as earnings continue to roll in.

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January 31, 2023 09:06 AM
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Markets steady ahead of GDP, earnings and CB meetings

There are still a few important macro pointers that investors will be watching this week ahead of a very busy next week

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January 26, 2023 07:41 AM

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US open: Stocks edge higher ahead of tomorrow's inflation report

Stocks rise, adding to yesterday's gains as investors await tomorrow's key CPI report, which is expected to show inflation falling further.

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January 11, 2023 08:43 AM
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US open: Stocks fall ahead of Powell's speech

Hawkish Fed comments yesterday and cautious trade ahead of Powell's speech today weigh on stocks.

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January 10, 2023 08:59 AM
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US open: Markets in holding pattern

We have ADP payrolls later today, while Friday will see the release of Eurozone CPI as well as US nonfarm payrolls and ISM PMI, to hopefully liven things up

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January 5, 2023 07:12 AM
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FOMC Minutes: Inflation is still main risk

Despite the hawkishness of the FOMC Minutes, the US Dollar barely budged while stock markets sold off

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January 4, 2023 03:32 PM
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US open: Stocks jump after inflation cools by more than forecast

US stocks surge as CPI and core CPI cool paving the way for a less hawkish Federal Reserve.

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December 13, 2022 09:30 AM
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Technical Tuesday: S&P 500, Dollar Index, GBP/USD and Gold

In this week’s edition, we are getting technical on the Dollar Index, S&P 500, GBP/USD and gold