Currencies
- The euro (EUR) continues its bearish trend against the US dollar (USD). The pair crashed yesterday towards 1.3409, while reaching a new 8-month low. The single currency is under pressure as US ADP Non-Farm Employment Change and FOMC Statement is coming ahead today.
- The US dollar (USD) climbed to 102.07 against the Japanese yen (JPY) as the US CB Consumer Confidence data was better than expected at 90.9. After last week’s US Unemployment claims, where data was at the lowest for the last three years, the dollar strengthened while the FOMC Statement will be announced today.
Equities
- US equities fell yesterday as the President of the US, Barack Obama, announced new sanctions against Russia while he warned Russia for their actions against Ukraine. The US 500 (SPI) fell to 1964, the US 30 (DOW) went to 16858 and the US Tech (NDQ) to 3956.
Commodities
- WTI Crude (OIL) fell to 101.40 USD per barrel before supply data, as a Kansas refinery shut down, one of the most important refineries in the US, increased demand concerns.
Mover & Shaker with forex options
- Gold (XAU) dropped yesterday near a one week low at 1299as the US economy recovers faster despite increased tension in Ukraine and Gaza.
- Option traders may consider constructing a Long Straddle on the XAUUSD and gain if the pair moves in either direction, while the risk is limited to the premium paid.
- A Long Straddle can be constructed by buying an at the money Put and an at the money Call.
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AUD/USD remained bid above 0.6500
AUD/USD extended further its bullish performance, advancing for the fourth session in a row on Thursday, although a sustainable breakout of the key 200-day SMA at 0.6526 still remain elusive.
EUR/USD faces a minor resistance near at 1.0750
EUR/USD quickly left behind Wednesday’s small downtick and resumed its uptrend north of 1.0700 the figure, always on the back of the persistent sell-off in the US Dollar ahead of key PCE data on Friday.
Gold holds around $2,330 after dismal US data
Gold fell below $2,320 in the early American session as US yields shot higher after the data showed a significant increase in the US GDP price deflator in Q1. With safe-haven flows dominating the markets, however, XAU/USD reversed its direction and rose above $2,340.
Bitcoin price continues to get rejected from $65K resistance as SEC delays decision on spot BTC ETF options
Bitcoin (BTC) price has markets in disarray, provoking a broader market crash as it slumped to the $62,000 range on Thursday. Meanwhile, reverberations from spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to influence the market.
US economy: slower growth with stronger inflation
The dollar strengthened, and stocks fell after statistical data from the US. The focus was on the preliminary estimate of GDP for the first quarter. Annualised quarterly growth came in at just 1.6%, down from the 2.5% and 3.4% previously forecast.