Market Analysis

8 April 2024
Week ahead: Central bank decisions take centre stage

As we approach the second week of April 2024, financial markets and policymakers around the globe are bracing for a series of critical economic reports and central bank decisions. These events are expected to offer valuable insights into the ongoing …

5 April 2024
Forex Market Analysis: Breakout Trading Strategies and March Jobs Report Insights

CURRENCIES: EUR/USD and Oil Breakout Potential: Awaiting a breakout above Fibonacci resistance levels for bullish trend continuation. Popular Strategy: Breakout trading aims to capitalize on significant price movements beyond established price boundaries. Breakout Significance: Indicates strong buying or selling activity, …

4 April 2024
Forex Market Analysis: Analyzing Euro Strength, Fed’s Rate Cut Speculations, and Global Economic Outlook

CURRENCIES: Euro Gains on US Data: Weaker US economic activities bolster the Euro’s position. Inflation and ECB Rate Cut: Lower inflation in the eurozone signals a potential ECB rate cut in June. EUR/USD Movement: Euro rises against the US dollar …

3 April 2024
Forex Market Analysis: Analyzing US Dollar Trends, Tesla’s Performance in China, and Market Dynamics

CURRENCIES: US Dollar Performance and Key Currency Pairs The U.S. dollar (DXY index) decreased slightly (-0.2% to 104.75), retracting from a five-month high. Global yield increases outpaced U.S. government rates, affecting the dollar’s strength. Upcoming Economic Events and Market Focus …

1 April 2024
Week ahead: Market focus on US jobs report

As the world’s economies continue to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, key indicators from the United States, Switzerland, and Canada offer insights into the ongoing recovery and challenges faced by various sectors. The upcoming weeks are set to deliver pivotal data …

29 March 2024
Forex Market Analysis: EUR/USD Sentiment, Contrarian Approaches, and Market Performance

CURRENCIES: Euro Market Sentiment Overview: Market sentiment analysis for EUR/USD, EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY. Popularity in Trading: Trading can appear as a popularity contest; discerning traders find value in contrarian approaches. IG Client Sentiment as a Contrarian Indicator: This tool provides insights …

27 March 2024
Forex Market Analysis: US Dollar Outlook, Market Caution, and Key Economic Indicators

CURRENCIES: US Dollar’s Current State: The US dollar shows a rangebound pattern, with minimal gains amid mixed Treasury yields and market caution. Anticipation of Key Events: Traders are in a wait-and-see mode ahead of significant events, including US PCE data …

26 March 2024
Forex Market Analysis: GBPUSD Movement, Federal Reserve Signals, and UK Economic Indicators

CURRENCIES: GBP/USD Movement: The British Pound has slightly risen above 1.26 against the US Dollar, fueled by anticipation of interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve in June. Market Sentiments: Confidence is high among investors that the US will commence …

25 March 2024
Week ahead: Markets focus on US core PCE price index

As we approach the end of March 2024, the world’s economic eyes are set on key indicators that are poised to shed light on the health and direction of major economies, including Australia, Canada, and the United States. These indicators, …

18 March 2024
Weekly Market Outlook: Navigating through Central Bank policies and economic forecasts 

As we approach another pivotal week in financial markets, our focus turns sharply to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decisions and their potential impact on global markets. In light of recent developments and forward-looking economic indicators, here is VT Markets’ …