The EUR/USD starts the week with attention on the European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest policy decision scheduled for December 12, where markets anticipate a 25 basis point rate cut. Political Turmoil in France Weighs on the Euro The euro has also been affected by political turmoil in France. The minority government virtually collapsed after a […]
How Technical Analysis Can Improve Your Trading Game
Technical analysis is a method used to interpret the behavior of an asset’s price by analyzing charts, which visually represent price movements. The primary goal of technical analysis is to identify opportunities to buy or sell and execute trades effectively. Charts provide insights into past price movements, enabling traders to predict probable future price directions. […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Salesforce and Marvell
Key Points To Watch Out For: Salesforce (CRM): AI-Driven Growth Highlighted Enterprise software provider Salesforce raised its annual revenue forecast, citing the success of its “agent” artificial intelligence system. This innovation drove better-than-expected quarterly sales, sending shares soaring by more than 10% in premarket trading. Marvell Technology (MRVL): Strength in the Chip Market Chip producer […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise Ahead of Powell Speech, Salesforce Stands Out
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, with investors focusing on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech, hoping for additional signals regarding interest rate policies. Wall Street indexes traded within narrow ranges on Tuesday, starting the new month on a subdued note. This followed strong gains earlier in November, spurred by optimism after Donald […]
Dollar Rallies, Euro Falls Ahead of France’s No-Confidence Vote
The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, while the euro retreated ahead of a no-confidence vote in France later in the day, which could topple the fragile coalition government. The Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was up 0.1% at 106.465. Dollar Continues to Attract Attention The dollar remained […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Continued Downward Trajectory
The EUR/USD pair continued its decline on Tuesday, struggling against the 1.0500 level, as momentum for an upward push toward 1.0600 seems to be fading. While several EU-focused data releases are scheduled for today, most investors remain fixated on the upcoming U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) employment data, due later this week. Erosion of Investor Confidence […]
Trump Could Pick New SEC Chairman “As Fast as Tomorrow”
Paul Atkins is currently the leading candidate, with about a 70% chance of being nominated as the next SEC chairman. Incoming President Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering several candidates for the role of SEC chairman and could announce its decision “as soon as tomorrow,” according to FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, citing sources […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Tesla, Super Micro, and U.S. Steel
Key Points To Watch Out For: Tesla (TSLA): Legal Uncertainty Over Executive Compensation Elon Musk faces renewed legal challenges over his multibillion-dollar pay plan, which has created uncertainty about how Tesla will navigate this situation. Tesla shares have fallen by more than 1% in pre-market trading, reflecting investor concerns. The ruling could significantly affect Tesla’s […]
The Fed and Interest Rates: In Everyone’s Sights
U.S. futures showed minimal movement on Tuesday morning, following record highs for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq in the previous session. The Dow Jones closed the day down by more than 100 points (approximately 0.3%). Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures stabilized at 6,059.50 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.1% to 21,192.50 points. Dow Jones […]
Euro Normalizes Amid French Instability Concerns
The euro rose on Tuesday, recovering some ground after political turmoil in France prompted traders to hedge against further price volatility. Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan dropped to a 13-month low due to tariff risks and economic weakness in China. The yen, which gained approximately 4.5% over the past two weeks, retreated slightly against the dollar […]