Daily Global Market Update

Bitcoin up 1%, potential volatility; Microsoft stable but cautious; AUD/USD +0.6%, despite bearish signals; Gold +0.5%, positive indicators. Geopolitical tensions impact oil; strong U.S. dollar; calls for minimal stablecoin oversight. Economic highlights: US MBA Mortgage Apps, US EIA Crude Oil Stocks, Germany's Industrial Production, Portugal Unemployment, Japan's Current Account, Coincident Index

Moneta Markets | 567 days ago

Bitcoin's Resilient Advance

Bitcoin against the dollar noted a 1% increase in the last trading session, peaking at a 1.5% intraday gain. Despite this upward trajectory, the Stochastic indicator signals a divergence, hinting at potential volatility ahead.

Microsoft's Steady Contour

The stock price of Microsoft showed little change in the last session, with the MACD indicator providing a bearish forecast, suggesting a cautious outlook for investors.

Aussie Dollar's Positive Momentum

The AUD/USD pair experienced a 0.6% uplift in the last session. The MACD's bearish signal aligns with the broader technical analysis, suggesting a cautiously optimistic view.

Gold's Incremental Gain

Gold appreciated by 0.5% against the dollar in the last session. The Rate of Change (ROC) indicator's positive signal corroborates the bullish sentiment in the market.

Global Financial Headlines

As geopolitical tensions simmer, oil prices have seen a slight increase, with the market's eyes on Anthony Blinken's Middle East visit. The U.S. dollar remains strong, buoyed by the anticipation of less aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. In the realm of digital currencies, the call for a minimum federal oversight on stablecoin issuers echoes the need for universal compliance standards.

Today’s Economic Highlights

Important economic releases to watch today include:

• US MBA Mortgage Applications - 1200 hours GMT

• US EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change - 1530 GMT

• Germany's Industrial Production - 0700 hours GMT

• Portuguese Unemployment Rate - 1100 hours GMT

• Japan's Current Account - 2350 GMT

• Japan's Coincident Index - 0500 GMT

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Moneta Markets | 1 day ago

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Moneta Markets | 1 day ago

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Moneta Markets | 8 days ago

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Moneta Markets | 12 days ago

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Moneta Markets | 13 days ago

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Moneta Markets | 15 days ago

EURUSD	1.16344	GBPUSD	1.34839	AUDUSD	0.65097
USDJPY	147.317	USDCAD	1.37836	USDCHF	0.80181