Daily Global Market Update

Oil up 1.3%, Aussie dollar steady, Euro sideways, Dollar-Yen neutral. S&P 500 nears record, Tencent solar microgrid, China suspends share lending. Key events: US Dallas Fed, 3-Month Bill Auction, Germany's Bundesbank, Irish Consumer Confidence, Japan's Unemployment, and Jobs/Applications Ratio.

Oil's Impressive Surge

In the latest trading session, the oil-dollar pair witnessed a significant rise of 1.3%. The Stochastic RSI points towards an overbought market, suggesting caution among traders.

 

 

Aussie Dollar's Stable Performance

The Aussie dollar pair remained steady in the last session. The Stochastic RSI is emitting a positive signal, indicating potential for an upward movement.

 

 

Euro's Sideways Movement

The euro-dollar pair saw a sideways trend in its recent session. The Stochastic RSI indicates an oversold market, potentially hinting at a future uptick.

 

 

Dollar-Yen's Neutral Trend

In the last session, the dollar-Yen pair traded sideways. The ROC (Rate of Change) is giving a negative signal, suggesting bearish momentum may be on the horizon.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

The S&P 500 has risen nearly 3% since December's end, approaching record highs, buoyed by expectations of a stable U.S. economic outlook coupled with cooling inflation. Chinese tech giant Tencent has embarked on a new microgrid project, capable of powering 6,000 households with solar energy. China's Securities regulator announces a full suspension of restricted share lending in a bid to stabilise the stock market after recent declines.

 

Today's Major Economic Events

Here's a brief overview of today's key economic releases:

• US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index - 1530 GMT

• US 3-Month Bill Auction - 1630 GMT

• Germany's Bundesbank Monthly Report - 1100 hours GMT

• Irish Consumer Confidence - 0001 GMT

• Japan's Unemployment Rate - 2330 GMT

• Japan's Jobs/Applications Ratio - 2330 GMT

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