Daily Global Market Update

In the global financial markets, oil sees a slight increase, the Australian dollar remains stable with a potential bullish trend, the Euro holds steady, and the Dollar Yen pair remains static, while economic focus includes inflation concerns, tech investments, and central bank policies, and upcoming economic events are being closely monitored.

Oil's Uptick Amid Global Changes

The oil-dollar pair, rose by 0.6% in its most recent trading, reaching intraday highs of up to 1.7%. Nevertheless, the MACD hints at a potential bearish sentiment in the market.

 

 

Aussie's Minimal Fluctuation Against the Dollar

The Australian dollar experienced a minimal dip of 0.1% against the US dollar. Indicators, such as the RSI, however, point towards an impending bullish movement.

 

 

Steady Euro Amid Global Economic Shifts

The Euro against the dollar remained relatively stable in the recent trading session. The Ultimate Oscillator suggests a bullish trajectory for the currency pair.

 

 

Dollar Yen's Unwavering Performance

The Dollar Yen pair remained relatively static in its most recent trading session. Yet, the MACD presents a hint of negative sentiment surrounding the pair.

 

 

Global Economic Focus

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the Bank of France's head, asserts that the present spike in oil and fuel prices doesn't affect the ECB's goal to rein in inflation towards 2% by 2025. Thailand anticipates significant investments from tech giants: Tesla eyes an EV manufacturing hub, while Google and Microsoft consider establishing data centres. The Bank of Japan maintains its monetary policies, even with a weakening yen and rising inflation pressures.

 

Economic Event Anticipations

The trading community is keenly observing:

• The U.S Chicago Fed National Activity Index at 1230 GMT

• The U.S Dallas-Fed Manufacturing Business Index at 1430 GMT

• The U.S Three-Month Bill Auction at 1530 GMT

• Germany's Ifo Business Climate at 0800 hours GMT

• Germany's Ifo Current Assessment at 0800 hours GMT

• Germany's Ifo Expectations at 0800 hours GMT

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