The analysis of the 1-hour Elliott Wave Charts of GBPAUD reveals a mixed scenario. While the rally from the 09 May 2024 low unfolded in a corrective manner, it still presented a valuable trading opportunity for investors. The pullback reached the equal legs area and offered a buying opportunity, indicating potential for a minimum reaction
The EUR/USD pair experienced an increase in buying activity on Wednesday, as the US Dollar saw a modest downtick. This led to the pair edging higher from the 1.0860-1.0855 region during the Asian session. Currently, the pair is trading just under the 1.0900 mark, displaying resilience and staying close to the highest level recorded since
Recent economic data and forecasts have the potential to greatly influence the direction of the AUD/USD currency pair. In particular, upcoming releases such as the ISM Services PMI, Australian GDP numbers, US Services PMI, and the US Jobs Report are likely to play a significant role in shaping market sentiment and investor decisions. The services
Emerging market currencies are facing a challenging time as the U.S. Federal Reserve shows no urgency to lower interest rates. The Fed’s cautious approach, combined with uncertainty surrounding key national elections, is putting pressure on these currencies. According to a recent Reuters poll of currency analysts, most emerging market currencies are expected to either weaken
In a recent announcement, buyout firm Apollo Global Management revealed plans to acquire a 49% equity interest in Intel’s manufacturing facility located in Ireland for a staggering $11 billion. This strategic investment marks a significant move in the semiconductor industry and is expected to have implications for both Intel and Apollo. With the acquisition of
In the world of meme stocks and online trading, Keith Gill has made a name for himself as a champion of GameStop. Starting with a $53,000 bet in his favorite video game retailer almost five years ago, Gill’s net worth has now skyrocketed to over $289 million. Known as “DeepF——Value” on Reddit and “Roaring Kitty”
The USD/JPY exchange rate experienced a pullback on Tuesday due to a risk-off market sentiment. The market’s risk-off tone generated safe-haven demand, benefiting the Yen and pressuring the USD/JPY pair. Additionally, rumors circulating that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is considering reducing its bond purchases further supported the Japanese Yen and added downward pressure on
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino emphasized the importance of monitoring the impact of the yen’s movements on the economy. While the weakening of the currency may influence the timing of interest rate hikes, Himino also cautioned against directly targeting exchange rates in monetary policy decisions. He emphasized the need to carefully analyze the
The recently published PMI Manufacturing indices for several countries, including the US, have turned out to be disappointing. The Final Manufacturing PMI for the US came in at 51.3, slightly above the expected value of 50.9 but still lower than the previous value of 50.9. Similarly, the ISM Manufacturing PMI for the US was reported
European shares saw a steady increase for the third consecutive session as investors eagerly awaited the predicted interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB). The STOXX 600 ended the day with a 0.3% rise, with Spanish and Italian stocks leading the gains at 0.7% and 0.5% respectively. The positive sentiment in the market
The incoming Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is faced with the daunting challenge of fulfilling her campaign promises to enhance social programs amid a surge in the budget deficit. In his final year in office, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador increased spending to complete infrastructure projects and expand welfare programs, leading to a budget deficit of
The recent OPEC+ meeting held over the weekend seems to have had a limited impact on the price of crude oil. Looking at the chart data, WTI oil opened at $76.72 per barrel on Monday, just slightly higher than the Friday closing price of $76.57. This indicates that the decision made by oil producers has