Daily Global Market Update

Gold-dollar surged 1.1%, overbought (CCI). Euro-dollar up 0.2%, positive CCI. Pound gained 0.2%, positive stochastic signal. Bitcoin surged 3.4%, despite negative ROC. US stocks stable before inflation data. Ethereum outflows continue, oil prices slide. Upcoming: US NFIB Business Optimism Index, Redbook Index, Dutch CPI, Japanese Consumer Confidence, and Machine Tool Orders.

Gold's Dollar Pair Surge

The gold-dollar pair surged by 1.1% in the last session. The CCI indicates an overbought market.

 

 

Euro's Minor Upside Correction

The euro-dollar pair made a minor upwards correction in the last session, gaining 0.2%. The CCI is giving a positive signal.

 

 

Pound's Slight Gain

The pound gained slightly by 0.2% against the dollar in the last session. The stochastic indicator's positive signal aligns with the overall technical analysis.

 

 

Bitcoin's Significant Move

The Bitcoin-dollar pair surged by 3.4% in the last session. The ROC's negative signal contradicts our overall technical analysis.

 

 

World Financial Headlines

US Stocks remained essentially unchanged at the close of a choppy session, with a solar eclipse offering distraction ahead of crucial inflation data and the kickoff of the first quarter earnings season. Ethereum-based crypto investment products saw negative outflows for the fourth consecutive week, despite positive inflows into other crypto-based investment products. Ethereum experienced $22.5 million worth of outflows last week, contrasting with most other top altcoins. Oil prices slid more than $1 a barrel, with Brent falling below $90, as Middle East tensions eased after Israel withdrew more troops from Southern Gaza and committed to fresh talks on a potential ceasefire in the sixth-month conflict.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Here's a brief rundown of today's major economic events:

• US NFIB Business Optimism Index - 1000 GMT

• US Redbook Index - 1255 GMT

• Dutch Consumer Price Index - 0430 GMT

• Dutch Consumer Spending Volume - 0430 GMT

• Japan's Consumer Confidence Index - 0500 GMT

• Japan's Machine Tool Orders - 0600 GMT

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