Abstract:The forex market saw the U.S. dollar index experiencing its most significant weekly decline of the year, dropping 1.11% to settle at 102.74. The euro saw a slight decline against the dollar, dropping to 1.0935 despite Germany's industrial production exceeding expectations.
Date: 2024.03.11 MHM European Time Analysis
The forex market saw the U.S. dollar index experiencing its most significant weekly decline of the year, dropping 1.11% to settle at 102.74. The euro saw a slight decline against the dollar, dropping to 1.0935 despite Germany's industrial production exceeding expectations. The yen strengthened against the dollar, hinting at potential shifts in Japan's monetary policy, while the British pound and Australian dollar made modest gains. The Canadian dollar's rise was supported by better-than-expected employment data. In the cryptocurrency realm, Bitcoin surged to a new high, flirting with the $70,000 mark over the weekend after a brief pullback.
In stock and commodities markets, U.S. indices ended a bullish streak, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing lower amidst mixed economic signals. The job market showed strength, but wage growth underwhelmed, affecting market sentiment. Technology stocks, including Nvidia and other semiconductor giants, faced significant sell-offs, while gains in real estate and energy sectors couldn't buoy the broader market. European markets showed mixed results, and U.S. crude oil prices dipped. Gold, however, capitalized on the dollar's weakness, reaching a new peak before stabilizing.
The Asian session remained tense, with the yen maintaining its ground as Japan narrowly avoided recession, signaling a potential shift in economic momentum. The euro and pound saw minor adjustments in their valuations against the dollar. With gold holding steady and Bitcoin showcasing relative stability, the markets seemed to be in a holding pattern, awaiting new catalysts. No significant economic data were expected, suggesting a potentially quiet day ahead for global financial markets.
Gold (XAUUSD) Technical Analysis | |
Resistance levels: | 2194.28; 2208.62 |
Support levels: | 2168.03; 2148.06 |
Crude Oil (USOUSD) Technical Analysis: | |
Resistance levels: | 79.25; 80.20 |
Support levels: | 77.56; 76.51 |
EUR/USD Technical Analysis: | |
Resistance levels: | 1.0947; 1.0985 |
Support levels: | 1.0916; 1.0884 |
GBP/USD Technical Analysis: | |
Resistance levels: | 1.2871; 1.2908 |
Support levels: | 1.2837; 1.2800 |
Fed Governor Christopher Waller's recent comments have highlighted a cautious stance towards adjusting interest rates, marking a significant moment for the financial markets.
In the forex market, stability was the theme for the U.S. dollar index, holding firm at 104.30. Minor fluctuations were observed across major currency pairs: the Euro slightly weakened against the dollar, closing at 1.0827
In the latest market wrap focusing on the foreign exchange sector, the U.S. dollar index showed minimal movement, holding at 104.31.
On Tuesday, due to February's US durable goods orders growth exceeding expectations and an optimistic economic growth outlook for the first quarter in the US, the US dollar index initially fell but then rose, briefly touching below the 104 mark before recovering during the US trading session, closing up 0.07% at 104.29.