Monthly UK GDP Elbows into Positive Territory
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- March 13, 2024
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK economy rebounded by 0.2% in January (in line with market forecasts), bolstered by robust growth in retail, wholesale and construction. This followed a month-over-month fall of 0.1% in December 2023 and two consecutive quarters of contraction in the second half of
READ MOREAccording to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the year-over-year change in US consumer prices accelerated for a second straight month in February. Elevated Inflation Nominal headline inflation rose 0.4% on a month-over-month basis for February, which fell in line with economists’ estimates and a touch higher than January’s 0.3% reading. Year-over-year
READ MORELast week, we witnessed the price of spot gold (XAU/USD) refresh all-time highs (ATHs), comfortable north of the $2,000 mark at $2,195. Markets witnessed demand for the precious metal increase based on a number of factors, which has seen buyers lift prices higher for eight consecutive days. Last week also recorded its largest one-week gain
READ MOREUpside Momentum Slowing While it was another all-time high (ATH) for the S&P 500 last week, reaching 5,189, upside momentum is beginning to slow and concluded the week tentatively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also ended a second week in negative territory and the Nasdaq 100 and Nasdaq Composite finished off ATHs in the shape
READ MOREAhead of this week’s wages/employment data, the technical position for the GBP/USD leans in favour of bulls. Monthly Resistance Cedes Ground Following two months of downside, GBP/USD bulls pencilled in a solid offensive last week (+1.6%), drawing the currency pair through resistance on the monthly timeframe at $1.2715. While one may argue that this market
READ MOREAccording to the US Dollar Index, the US dollar (USD) had a rather disappointing week, falling -1.1% against a basket of six major currencies. On the month, the buck is also -1.4% lower and, assuming a continued negative trajectory this month, is on track to snap a two-month bullish phase. The FP Markets Research Team
READ MOREIt was another impressive week for the major cryptocurrency pairing BTC/USD, adding nearly +10.0% and carving out a second straight weekly gain to reach a fresh record high of $70,198. Traders Eye Dip-Buying Opportunities It is clear across all primary timeframes that the trend in this market is bullish, prompting traders and investors to seek
READ MOREFuelled amid softer-than-expected US economic data—ADP non-farm employment change and JOLTs—and hopes of the Fed cutting rates in the summer, spot gold (XAU/USD) is on track to wrap up a sixth day in positive territory after refreshing all-time highs at $2,150. It has been quite the run for the precious metal, but with price now
READ MOREFollowing the US cash open, we can see precious metals have been broadly bid today. The price of spot gold (XAU/USD) and spot silver (XAG/USD) are +1.7% and +2.8% higher, respectively, at the time of writing. Despite UST yields advancing and the Dollar Index offering very little, both gold and silver are outperforming! Resistance is
READ MOREIt was another great week for the US equity space, concluding February with a fourth successive month of upside. Investors remain buoyed by earnings, AI and, of course, the resilience of the US economy. Equities were bolstered by not only on PCE inflation data on Thursday, but also Friday’s ISM manufacturing report. Nasdaq Refreshes All-Time
READ MOREWhere We Were For those who read last week’s week-ahead post, you will recall the FP Markets Research Team pencilled in the following points about gold prices (italics): There’s no denying that the yellow metal is exhibiting an uptrend and has been since pencilling in a bottom around the $1,614 area in late 2022. We
READ MOREAhead of this week’s BoC meeting—the central bank is widely expected to remain on hold at 5.0%—the technical picture for the USD/CAD leans in favour of buyers for the time being. Monthly, Daily and H1 Charts Echo Bullish Tone From the monthly timeframe, we can clearly see the currency pair has formed a long-term consolidation
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