Daily Global Market Update

GBP/USD, Bitcoin, and Oil/USD fell; Binance resilient amid regulations; Gold up 5th day on Fed hopes. Economic releases: US Chicago PMI, Baker Hughes Rig Count, Spain CPI, Dutch Retail Sales, Japan, and UK CFTC Net Positions.

Pound's Decline Against the Dollar

The GBP/USD pair experienced a 0.5% drop in the last session. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) indicates an overbought market, suggesting a potential pullback.

 

 

Bitcoin's Downward Trend

Bitcoin plunged 2.1% against the dollar in the last session. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is giving a negative signal, indicating bearish momentum.

 

 

Oil's Sharp Decline

The Oil/USD pair saw a significant drop of 2.6% in the last session. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is giving a negative signal, pointing to continued bearish pressure.

 

 

Australian Dollar's Minor Retreat

The AUD/USD pair dropped 0.3% against the dollar in the last session. The CCI indicates an overbought market, hinting at a potential reversal.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Crypto exchange Binance's user base grew by 30% in 2023, a sign of resilience amidst regulatory challenges. Oil prices steadied after a sharp fall, with Middle East tensions influencing market sentiment. Gold advanced for the fifth consecutive day, reflecting investor confidence in an anticipated easing of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Today’s significant economic releases include the US Chicago PMI, US Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count, Spain's Consumer Price Index, Dutch Retail Sales, and net positions data from Japan and the UK. These indicators will provide further insights into the global financial landscape.

• US Chicago PMI - 1445 GMT

• US Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count - 1800 GMT

• Spain's Consumer Price Index - 0800 GMT

• Dutch Retail Sales - 0530 GMT

• Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions - 2030 GMT

• UK CFTC GBP NC Net Positions - 2030 GMT

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