Major currencies hold lightly changed so far on the day

GBP/USD did nudge a little higher to 1.2670 after the UK PMI data here earlier. But the pair is now back down to 1.2645, up just 0.2% on the day. Elsewhere, USD/CHF is down 0.2% to 0.8910 but the euro, yen, loonie, and aussie are all flat against the dollar currently. Even after the French and German PMI data,…

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UK Preliminary Services PMI rises to 51.4 in December vs. 51.0 expected

UK Services PMI edged higher to 51.4 in December, beat estimates. Manufacturing PMI in the UK fell further to 47.3 in December. GBP/USD extends gains above 1.2650 after UK business PMIs. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) contracted further to 47.3 in December from 48.0 in November. The data missed the market consensus of…

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Technical analysis for USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD today (16 December 2024)

2024.12.16 2024.12.16 Short-term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 16.12.2024 Alex Rodiоnovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ I welcome my fellow traders! I have made a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of margin zones methodology and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. On Friday, gold continued to trade in…

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Why Traders Should Use B2TRADER Trading Platform

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PMI data in the spotlight to start the new week

Well, that’s the answer we will be getting today. But whatever the case is, it won’t be anything too pretty. And whatever the numbers are, another 25 bps rate cut by the ECB in January is pretty much confirmed. The euro is sitting marginally higher today but is still pinned down by some key near-term levels against the dollar…

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Australian Dollar holds gains after mixed figures from China

The Australian Dollar remains steady following the release of mixed data from China. China’s Retail Sales (YoY) rose 3.0% in November, falling short of the expected 4.6% and previous 4.8% readings. The US Dollar remains subdued as the Fed is expected to deliver a 25 basis point rate cut on Wednesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) halts its four-day losing…

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Chart Art: Gold (XAU/USD) Ascending Triangle Pattern Forming

Is gold about to break out soon? I’m seeing a fresh triangle consolidation pattern forming on its 4-hour chart, with price currently testing support. Gold (XAU/USD) 4-hour Chart by TradingView Gold prices have formed higher lows and hit resistance around the $2,700 mark, creating an ascending triangle that’s been holding since mid-November. Price has retreated back to its triangle…

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NZD/USD holds positive ground above 0.5750 after mixed Chinese data

NZD/USD gains ground to around 0.5775 in Monday’s Asian session, adding 0.30% on the day.  China’s November Industrial Production climbed 5.4%, Retail Sales rose 3.0%.  A possible hawkish rate cut by the Fed could underpin the Greenback.   The NZD/USD pair attracts some buyers to near 0.5775, snapping the four-day losing streak during the Asian trading hours on Monday….

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