Charts Today – Europe Open – 12 Feb 2019 – Stocks move higher on trade talks hopes

  • Dollar strength the theme, gaining more ground, short term bullish with 3% upside target activated. Eurodollar down, Sterling mixed.

  • US stocks little changed overnight, set to open higher today based on US futures.

  • UK and Germany up today. Asian stocks mostly up. India lower but still bullish short term.

  • Crude oil flat, short term bearish.

  • Gold improving short term on pause in dollar.

  • US bond yields steady. German bonds strong.

  • UK airlines, supermarkets and housebuilders all lower this morning.

 

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