Charts Today – Europe Open – 19 Dec 2018 – Asia and Europe mixed, awaiting Fed
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Dollar short term bearish ahead of fed.
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Euro up, Sterling still flat. Flight to safety of Japanese Yen continues.
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US markets ended last night slightly higher. US futures signal higher opening.
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UK and Germany open up. China down.
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Crude oil stabilises, still weak short term.
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Gold back above $1,250, short term bullish.
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US bond yields still weak short term ahead of Fed announcement.
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Medium term downtrends still dominate.
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UK pharma up on GSK, Italian banks up on Eu deal.
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