Daily Global Market Update

Pound weakened, Bitcoin surged, Oil climbed, Aussie traded sideways. Bitcoin's $100K rally gains momentum, gold rises on safe-haven demand. Key economic events to watch.

Pound's Decline Against the Dollar

The GBP/USD pair dropped by 0.5% during the last session. The MACD is currently providing a negative signal, suggesting potential bearish momentum.

 

 

Bitcoin's Accelerated Growth

Bitcoin surged by 4% against the dollar in the last session. The MACD is signalling a positive trend, reinforcing bullish sentiment among traders.

 

 

Oil's Steady Climb

The price of US crude oil rose by 1.5% in the last session. The Rate of Change (ROC) indicator is providing a positive signal, supporting a bullish outlook.

 

 

Aussie's Neutral Trend

The AUD/USD pair traded sideways in the last session. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is presenting a positive signal, hinting at a potential upward move.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Bitcoin's drive towards $100,000 has gained momentum as traders anticipate a more favourable regulatory environment in the US under President-elect Donald Trump. Jobless claims in the US fell to a 7-month low last week, hinting at recovery in the labour market. Meanwhile, gold prices rose for the fourth consecutive session, bolstered by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical concerns and lacklustre corporate earnings from Nvidia.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Key economic events to monitor include:

• Japan’s Labour Cash Earnings – 2330 GMT

• US Redbook Index – 1355 GMT

• UK’s BRC Retail Sales – 0001 GMT

• Japan’s Overall Household Spending – 2330 GMT

• Eurozone’s Unemployment Rate – 1000 GMT

• Germany’s Industrial Production – 0700 GMT

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