Daily Global Market Update

The British Pound, Australian Dollar, and oil (WTI) all fell against the US Dollar. Bitcoin also dropped. The European Central Bank kept interest rates the same but lowered its growth forecast for the Eurozone. Investors are watching economic data releases today, including the US Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count and UK Retail Sales, for clues about the global economic climate.

Pound/Dollar's Recent Decrease

The GBP/USD pair fell by 0.4% in the last session. The RSI is giving a negative signal.

 

 

Bitcoin's Downturn

The Bitcoin/USD pair dropped 0.5% in the last session. The stochastic indicator indicates an overbought market.

 

 

Oil's Price Decline

The oil (WTI) fell by 0.9% against the dollar in the last session. The MACD is giving a negative signal.

 

 

Aussie/Dollar's Decrease

The AUD/USD pair dropped by 0.3% in the last session. The CCI is giving a negative signal.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Kraken announced the expansion of its custody services to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, enhancing its digital asset custody options. The European Central Bank maintained interest rates but revised down the economic outlook for the Eurozone, predicting a continued drop in inflation. Oil prices remained stable amid mixed demand signals and looming economic slowdown fears in the US, raising expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

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

• US Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count - 1700 GMT

• Germany's Producer Price Index - 0600 GMT

• Eurozone's Current Account - 0800 GMT

• Japan's CFTC JPY NC Net Positions - 1930 GMT

• UK's Retail Sales - 0600 GMT

• UK's Public Sector Net Borrowing - 0600 GMT

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