Daily Global Market Update

Euro up slightly, Dollar/Yen down a bit, Gold stable, Alibaba stock gains. Global highlights: Yen strengthens, UK inflation steady, gold near two-month low. Upcoming: US Retail Sales, Australia Unemployment, Dutch Unemployment, UK GDP, Japan Industrial Production, US Industrial Production.

Moneta Markets | 289 days ago

Euro's Slight Bump

The Euro experienced a modest increase of 0.1% against the dollar in the latest session. The MACD indicator is showing a negative signal, aligning with our comprehensive technical analysis.

Dollar Yen's Minor Dip

The Dollar/Yen pair saw a decline of 0.1% in the last session, with the CCI indicating an overbought market.

Gold's Market Position

Gold's price remained largely stable in the last session, with the CCI suggesting an oversold market condition.

Alibaba's Stock Gain

Alibaba's stock appreciated by 1.4% in the previous session, with the MACD indicator providing a negative signal.

Global Financial Headlines

The dollar witnessed a decline against the yen following a statement from a Japanese official regarding market movements, as the Yen hovered on the weaker side of the 150 threshold. In the UK, Consumer Price Inflation remained steady at 4% in January, contrary to the anticipated increase, hinting at potential rate cuts by the Bank of England. Gold prices stayed near a two-month low, under the $2,000 per ounce mark, as a US inflation report stronger than expected led to adjusted forecasts for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Today's key economic releases include:

• US Retail Sales - 1330 GMT

• Australia's Unemployment Rate - 0030 GMT

• Dutch Unemployment Rate - 0530 GMT

• UK's Gross Domestic Product - 0700 GMT

• Japan's Industrial Production - 0430 GMT

• US Industrial Production - 1415 GMT

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