Charts Today - 16 Mar 2018 - Markets generally directionless
- Dollar and Euro mostly flat
- Yen and sterling showing some short term strength
- Bitcoin sitting at $8,000. US markets quiet last few sessions
- Europe and Asia awaiting US direction
- Crude oil up slightly, US Natgas lower
- Gold and silver weaken short term and 10 year bond yields
- US tech majors mixed.
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