The currency pair is looking to end a three-week losing streak, with early trading today seeing the pair slightly lower at $0.5890/95, a narrow range below $0.59 due to softer US equity futures. Despite this minor setback, the pair has been extending gains for the third day in a row, nearing a two-week high above
Share: GBP/USD regains 1.22. Economists at Scotiabank analyze the pair’s outlook. Sterling’s short-term pattern of trade looks encouraging Sterling’s short-term pattern of trade looks encouraging and the resilience of demand for the Pound on weakness over the past month or more is notable. Trend momentum is supportive on the intraday studies but less
Article by IG Chief Market Analyst Chris Beauchamp FTSE 100, DAX 40, S&P 500 Analysis and Charts FTSE 100 in bullish short-term form The rally off the 7300 continued on Thursday, with impressive gains for the index that have resulted in a move back through 7400. This now leaves the index on the cusp of
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah Friday’s have been a day for geopolitical risks for the past month, starting with the terrorist attacks and continuing as markets awaited Israel’s response. Going into this weekend, there is less scope for bids in gold/oil/CHF because the ground invasion has already started but eyes will be on a speech at
POUND STERLING ANALYSIS & TALKING POINTS BoE sentiments linger in favor of sterling. US NFP and services PMI to dominate headlines later today. GBP/USD eyes symmetrical triangle breakout. Elevate your trading skills and gain a competitive edge. Get your hands on the British Pound Q4 outlook today for exclusive insights into key market catalysts that
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© Reuters. Visa (NYSE:), in collaboration with HSBC and Bank, has completed the first phase of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) trial in Hong Kong. The trial, backed by Beijing’s central government, achieved “near real-time” transfers using tokenized electronic Hong Kong Dollar (e-HKD) deposits while preserving non-bank users’ information privacy. The pilot functioned 24/7
Share: Silver remains under some selling for the second straight day and drops closer to the weekly trough. The technical setup favours bearish traders and supports prospects for additional near-term losses. A sustained strength beyond the $23.60-$23.70 supply zone is needed to negate the negative bias. Silver (XAG/USD) drifts lower for the second
Article by IG Chief Market Analyst Chris Beauchamp Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, CAC 40 Analysis and Charts Dow stronger in wake of Fed decision The index’s rally was given fresh impetus by the Fed decision last night, which saw a more balanced outlook from Jerome Powell. The index has climbed to its highest level in