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.

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Pound's Decline Against the Dollar

The GBP/USD pair dropped by 0.4% in the last session. The MACD is currently signalling a negative trend.

Bitcoin's Downward Movement

Bitcoin paired with the dollar fell by 1.7% in the last session. The CCI is indicating a negative trend.

Oil Market Trends

The oil-dollar pair traded sideways in the last session. The Stochastic indicator is giving a positive signal.

Australian Dollar's Recovery

The AUD/USD pair gained by 0.5% in the last session. The RSI indicates the market is currently oversold.

Global Financial Headlines

Funds stolen from hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged by 21% in 2024, reaching $2.2 billion, according to a report from Chainalysis. This marked the fourth consecutive year where losses exceeded $1 billion, with hacking incidents rising to 303 from 282 in 2023. The US economy saw faster growth in the third quarter, with GDP increasing by an annualised 3.1%, driven by strong consumer spending. Meanwhile, oil prices fell as cautious signals from US and European central banks raised concerns about weak economic activity impacting demand.

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Key economic events to watch include:

• Japan's Labour Cash Earnings – 2330 GMT

• US Red Book Index – 1355 GMT

• UK's BRC Retail Sales – 0001 GMT

• Japan's Overall Household Spending – 2330 GMT

• Eurozone's Unemployment Rate – 1000 GMT

• Germany's Industrial Production – 0700 GMT

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Dollar Bolsters by Upbeat U.S. Economic Indicators

Following the hawkish remarks from the Fed on Wednesday after the interest rate decision, the upbeat U.S. economic indicators released yesterday have further boosted the U.S. dollar, driving it to a two-year high.

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ATFX Market Outlook 19th December 2024

The U.S. central bank lowered interest rates on Wednesday, as expected. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that further cuts would depend on progress in reducing high inflation. His remarks suggest policymakers are considering potential economic changes under the Trump administration.

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Will GBPUSD make a comeback after post-Fed tumble?

GBPUSD shows some recovery after three-week low. Technical signals reflect persisting selling interest. BoE rate decision next in focus at 12:00 GMT.

XM Group | hace 2

Dollar Jumps on Fed’s Hawkish Remark

The FOMC interest rate decision yesterday triggered significant market volatility, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance.

PU Prime | hace 2

Global Currency Trends: What They Reveal About the World Economy

The EUR, one of the most traded currencies globally, has hit a rough patch EUR is now facing its largest short position in five years, a clear sign that investor sentiment is wavering. But why is this happening?

ACY Securities | hace 3

ATFX Market Outlook 18th December 2024

U.S. retail sales data exceeded expectations, indicating economic and consumption strength. Next, markets prepared for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. On Tuesday, U.S. stocks fell, with the Dow Jones down for the ninth straight session. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined by 0.39% and 0.3%, respectively.

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Daily Global Market Update

Bitcoin gained slightly, Meta and AUD slipped, Gold dipped due to strong USD. US retail sales strong, crypto.com CEO met Trump on Bitcoin Reserve. Watch Japan data, US Redbook, UK retail sales, Eurozone unemployment, Germany industrial production.

Moneta Markets | hace 3

ATFX Market Outlook 13th December 2024

U.S. producer prices rose the most in five months in November, but service sector inflation slowed. After an unexpected rise in initial jobless claims last week, traders estimated that the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates next week was about 97% U.S. stocks retreated on Thursday as investors took stock of key economic indicators ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting

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EURUSD	1.04314	GBPUSD	1.25751	AUDUSD	0.6255
USDJPY	156.321	USDCAD	1.43677	USDCHF	0.89303