Daily Global Market Update

Gold dipped slightly against the dollar, while the Euro and Pound gained. Bitcoin surged. Wall Street rallied on AI optimism and potential tariff easing. MicroStrategy added to its Bitcoin holdings. Key economic events include bond auctions, unemployment data, and retail sales figures.

Gold's Marginal Dip

Gold dipped by 0.2% against the dollar in the last trading session. The Stochastic RSI is giving a positive signal.

 

 

Euro's Positive Movement

The EUR/USD pair rose by 0.7% in the last session. The Stochastic indicator is giving a positive signal.

 

 

Pound Gains Against the Dollar

The GBP/USD pair rose by 0.7% in the last session. The Stochastic indicator is giving a positive signal.

 

 

Bitcoin Surges

Bitcoin paired with the dollar exploded by 3.6% in the last session. The Ultimate Oscillator is giving a positive signal.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Wall Street's main indices reached new highs as optimism around artificial intelligence boosted semiconductor stocks. A report suggested that the incoming Trump administration may adopt a less aggressive stance on tariffs than previously anticipated. MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, announced the purchase of 170 BTC during late December 2024, spending approximately $111 million.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Key economic events to look out for include:

• Japan's 10Y Bond Auction - 0335 GMT

• UK's 30Y Bond Auction - 1030 GMT

• Eurozone's Unemployment Rate - 1000 GMT

• US 3-Year Note Auction - 1800 GMT

• Japan's JP Foreign Reserves - 2350 GMT

• UK's BRC Like-for-Like Retail Sales - 0100 GMT

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