Daily Global Market Update

Bitcoin up 2.2% on bullish signal; Facebook down 1.5% bearish. Aussie dollar fell 0.9%, gold down 1.2%. Oil stable; Grayscale Bitcoin signals sales. US dollar rose, pound, yen fell. Upcoming: US Industrial Production, Austria's HICP, UK's Core CPI, US Retail Sales, Japan's Foreign Investment, Machinery Orders.

Bitcoin USD's Remarkable Surge

Bitcoin paired with the US dollar witnessed a substantial increase, soaring by 2.2% in the latest session. The Williams Percentage Range indicator, commonly referred to as Williams %R, is currently signaling a bullish trend in the market.

 

 

Facebook's Stock Downturn

Facebook's stock experienced a decline, dropping by 1.5% in the last session. The Williams %R indicator is currently showing a negative signal, suggesting bearish momentum.

 

 

The Aussie's Retreat Against the Dollar

The Australian dollar fell by 0.9% against the US dollar during the last trading session. The Williams %R indicator points to an oversold market condition for the Aussie.

 

 

Gold's Significant Decline

Gold experienced a notable decrease, plummeting by 1.2% against the dollar in the last session. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is showing a negative signal, indicating bearish momentum for gold.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Oil prices remained relatively stable amidst a strong US dollar and rising tensions in the Middle East. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust reportedly transferred a significant amount of Bitcoin to Coinbase, indicating possible sales due to declining share prices. In currency markets, the dollar surged as the likelihood of a March rate cut by the US Federal Reserve diminished, while both the pound and the yen fell due to easing inflationary pressures.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Here's a brief rundown of today’s anticipated economic releases:

• US Industrial Production - 1415 GMT

• Austria's HICP - 0800 hours GMT

• UK's Core Consumer Price Index - 0700 hours GMT

• US Retail Sales - 1330 GMT

• Japan's Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks - 2350 GMT

• Japan's Machinery Orders - 2350 GMT

Regulace: FCA (UK), FSA (Seychelles), FSCA (South Africa)
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