Daily Global Market Update

GBP and Bitcoin down, oil up, Aussie flat. Crypto.com buys US broker, oil jumps on Iran fear, gold cools after record high. Watch US jobs report and Dutch data today.

Moneta Markets | 55 days ago

Pound's Decline in the Market

The GBP/USD pair dropped by 0.5% in the last session. The RSI is giving a negative signal.

Bitcoin's Downward Trend

The Bitcoin/USD pair fell by 2.6% in the last session. The Stochastic RSI is giving a negative signal.

Oil's Significant Rise

The Oil/USD pair surged by 2.3% in the last session. The Stochastic indicator is giving a positive signal.

Aussie Dollar's Sideways Movement

The AUD/USD pair traded sideways in the last session. The CCI indicates an oversold market.

Global Financial Headlines

Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has announced the acquisition of Watchdog Capital, a broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. This move will allow the exchange's subsidiary in the country to offer stocks and equity options to eligible traders. Oil prices extended gains after settlement, rising by more than $2 per barrel on a report that Iran is preparing to attack Israel from Iraqi territory in the coming days. Gold retreated as prices consolidated after hitting a record high, while safe-haven demand ahead of the US presidential election helped the precious metal log its fourth straight monthly gain.

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Key economic events to look out for include:

• US Non-Farm Payrolls - 12:30 GMT

• Dutch Retail Sales - 5:30 GMT

• US Average Hourly Earnings - 12:30 GMT

• Dutch Market Manufacturing PMI - 6:00 GMT

• Japan's CFTC JPY NC Net Positions - 19:30 GMT

• UK's CFTC GBP NC Net Positions - 9:30 GMT

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Markets in Flux: Fed Signals, Geopolitical Tensions, and Oil Gains

The Dollar Index held steady amid subdued holiday trading but maintained a positive trajectory, reflecting hawkish sentiment from the Federal Reserve. Fed officials signaled potential policy tightening in 2025, supported by a resilient economic recovery, keeping investors focused on upcoming US economic indicators for further direction.

PU Prime | 11h 58min ago

ATFX Market Outlook 23rd December 2024

U.S. consumer spending is expected to remain steady for November, while the core PCE price index posted its smallest month-on-month increase this week. Last Friday, U.S. stocks experienced a sharp rise after two days of sluggishness amid lower-than-expected inflation data, and calming remarks from Federal Reserve officials alleviated market concerns about interest rate hikes.

ATFX | 1 day ago

Merry Christmas, Everyone! Markets Stay Subdued Amid Holiday Cheer

The Dollar Index remained flat as markets slowed down for Christmas, with limited economic data revealing continued contraction in the US manufacturing sector. Gold prices stayed stagnant during thin holiday trading, weighed down by the Fed's cautious stance on reducing borrowing costs, keeping a bearish tone in the market.

PU Prime | 1 day ago

2025 Outlook: What is Next for Developed Economies and Currencies?

As the door closes in 2024, and while the year feels like it has passed in the blink of an eye, a lot has happened. If I had to summarise it all in four words, it would be: ‘a year of surprises’.

FP Markets | 1 day ago

Daily Global Market Update

Gold, Euro, and Pound declined against the dollar, with negative technical signals. Bitcoin experienced mixed signals, with a slight drop despite an initial gain. US stocks rose on holiday-thin trading, buoyed by the funding bill and tech gains, particularly Apple. MicroStrategy continued its Bitcoin buying spree.

Moneta Markets | 2 days ago

Wall Street Rebounds Ahead of Christmas Holiday

Wall Street closed higher in yesterday's session, ahead of the Christmas holiday, with many markets expected to be closed. The “Santa Claus” rally, a phenomenon where markets often close positively in the final week of the year, is likely to have a positive impact on equity markets in the coming days.

PU Prime | 2 days ago

Dollar Slides after Soft PCE Releases

The U.S. PCE reading released last Friday missed expectations, shifting market sentiment and introducing uncertainty at the start of the new trading week.

PU Prime | 3 days ago

Daily Global Market Update

Pound weakened against the dollar, Bitcoin declined, and oil prices remained stable. The Australian dollar recovered, and the global financial landscape saw increased cryptocurrency hacking and mixed economic signals. Key economic events to watch include Japanese and European data releases.

Moneta Markets | 6 days ago

EURUSD	1.04109	GBPUSD	1.25119	AUDUSD	0.62186
USDJPY	158.029	USDCAD	1.44094	USDCHF	0.90021