Currencies
- EUR/USD: The pair is trading within its resistance (1.2400-1.2460) on a 30 minute time frame. The next resistance is at 1.2510 and the support is near 1.2360 level.
- USD/JPY: The pair is now trading at 117.95/118.00, trading closer to its support level. The support level is currently at 117.75 and resistance at 118.60
- GBP/USD: The pair broke its resistance level (1.5710) on a 15 minute time frame. The next resistance level is near the 1.5735 with support at 1.5625
Indices
- Asian Markets are mixed on Tuesday, after Wall-Street positive close last night. Shanghai Stock Exchange rise for the 2nd day after a surprise interest rate cut in China over the weekend, and in light of additional rate cut expectations. MSCI Taiwan futures are losing as much as 0.5% and the Nifty50 is declining over 1%.
- European markets are slightly higher in early hours of trading after yesterday they closed at two months highs. IBEX35 and FTSE/MIB futures are adding 0.5% on the session. Investor were encourage by the announcement of Mario Draghi that the European Central Bank should act to increase inflation and may expand asset purchasing program.
- Wall-Street closed in positive territory on Monday, on the back of central bank measures. Traders are also looking forward to holiday season sales boost, to fuel the economy. DJ30 climbed nearly 0.1% and the S&P 500 rose by 0.3%, both trading at record highs. The NASDAQ added 0.9% on Monday.
TOP News
- Recent data shows Europe’s largest economy is struggling to find growth gaining only 0.1% in the 3 months through September.
- The UK Inflation Hearing Report is due to begin today at 10:00 GMT – BOE Governor Mark Carney and several MPC members will provide insights into the UK and word economies.
Things to Remember
- Position sizing and bankroll management are key factors to successful trading.
Market Sentiment
- Gold: The precious metal remains relatively unchanged over the past 24 hours; trading just below the 1200 level at the time of writing. If this consolidation continuous and 1284 remains intact then 1208 may be taken out to the upside with 1221 the next target.
- Crude Oil: Is a base being formed? After trading to just below 73.50 Crude has bounced back up, trading above 77.50 at one stage. Although it was unable to hold on to those gains the bounce was promising. If $75 ($74.75) holds then $78 could be a realistic target.
- VIX- Volatility index decreased yesterday by -2.2% to 12.62
NEWS – Monday 25/11/2104
10:00 GMT - GBP – Inflation Report Hearings
13:30 GMT - CAD – Core Retail Sales m/m
13:30 GMT - USD – Prelim GDP q/q
15:00 GMT - USD – CB Consumer Confidence
Disclosure & Disclaimer: The above is for informational purposes only and NOT to be construed as specific trading advice. responsibility for trade decisions is solely with the reader.
by Naeem Aslam