UK August CBI trends total orders -15 vs -9 prior

UK factory output drops at its fastest rate in nearly 3 years with the net balance of output for the three months to August coming in at -19 from +3 in July, marking the lowest reading since September 2020. As order books are also deteriorating, it’s a gloomy outlook to say the least for the

XAU/USD Still Vulnerable Amid Bullish Retail Bets

Gold, Retail Trader Positioning, Technical Analysis – IGCS Update Gold prices weakened for 4 consecutive weeks Retail traders continue to become more bullish What are key levels to watch for in XAU/USD? Recommended by Daniel Dubrovsky Get Your Free Gold Forecast Gold prices concluded a 4th consecutive week of losses this past Friday. In fact,

Potential for More Pound Strength

POUND STERLING ANALYSIS & TALKING POINTS An increase in central bank divergence between BoE and Fed could support pound. Fed speakers to dominate headlines today. Ascending triangle (GBP/USD) & long wicks (EUR/GBP) in focus. Recommended by Warren Venketas Get Your Free GBP Forecast GBPUSD & EURGBP FUNDAMENTAL BACKDROP The British pound’s resilience this year (+5.4%)

Pakistan rupee hits record low vs dollar By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A currency trader counts Pakistani Rupee notes as he prepares an exchange of U.S dollars in Islamabad, Pakistan December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Caren Firouz/File Photo KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) – fell 0.6% in the interbank market to a record low of 299 against the dollar on Tuesday, traders said. The rupee has continue

USD Index extends the decline and challenges 103.00

Share: The index moves lower and approaches 103.00. US yields maintain the march north unabated. Fedspeak, housing data will take centre stage later on Tuesday. The greenback, in terms of the USD Index (DXY), grinds lower and puts the 103.00 region to the test on turnaround Tuesday. USD Index looks at Fedspeak, Jackson

Hang Seng, Kospi, Straits Times Index Setups

HANG SENG, KOSPI, STRAITS TIMES INDEX – Price Action: The Hang Seng Index is attempting to break below a crucial support. Kospi’s upward pressure has eased. FTSE Straits Times Index is back at the lower end of the multi-month range. What is the outlook and the key levels to watch in select Asian indices? Recommended

Eurostoxx futures +0.5% in early European trading

German DAX futures +0.4% UK FTSE futures flat There was a brief period yesterday when it looked like another déjà vu moment for equities, especially when US stocks erased gains. That took place near the European close and so the rebound only came later with tech shares having led the way. As such, there is