Elliott Wave International Analysts Team
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Two months before the 2007 stock market top, the Elliott Wave Financial Forecast said, "The record suggests that falling prices lie directly ahead for the U.S. market." The reference was to the "record" of one particular indicator. Learn about this indicator and why it's relevant to 2018 … and beyond.
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Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD stays below 1.1850 after dismal German sentiment data
EUR/USD stays in negative territory below 1.1850 in the second half of the day on Tuesday. Renewed US Dollar strength, combined with a softer risk tone keep the pair undermined alongside downbeat German ZEW sentiment readings for February.
GBP/USD falls toward 1.3550, pressured by weak UK jobs report
GBP/USD remains under bearish pressure and extends its decline below 1.3600 on Tuesday. The United Kingdom employment data suggested worsening labor market conditions, bolstering bets for a BoE interest rate cut next month and making it difficult for Pound Sterling to stay resilient against its peers.
USD/JPY slides further below 153.00; eyes 200-day EMA amid a firmer JPY
The USD/JPY pair meets with a fresh supply on Tuesday and slides further below the 153.00 mark heading into the European session, reversing a major part of the previous day's positive move. Spot prices, however, manage to hold above the 200-day Exponential Moving Average support, around the 152.50 region, preserving a tentative bullish bias despite a shallow cushion.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD stays below 1.1850 after dismal German sentiment data
EUR/USD stays in negative territory below 1.1850 in the second half of the day on Tuesday. Renewed US Dollar strength, combined with a softer risk tone keep the pair undermined alongside downbeat German ZEW sentiment readings for February.
GBP/USD falls toward 1.3550, pressured by weak UK jobs report
GBP/USD remains under bearish pressure and extends its decline below 1.3600 on Tuesday. The United Kingdom employment data suggested worsening labor market conditions, bolstering bets for a BoE interest rate cut next month and making it difficult for Pound Sterling to stay resilient against its peers.
Gold pares intraday losses; keeps the red above $4,900 amid receding safe-haven demand
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some follow-through selling for the second straight day and dives to over a one-week low, around the $4,858 area, heading into the European session on Tuesday.
Canada CPI expected to show sticky inflation in January, still above BoC’s target
Economists see the headline CPI rising by 2.4% in a year to January, still above the BoC’s target and matching December’s increase. On a monthly basis, prices are expected to rise by 0.1%.
UK jobs market weakens, bolstering rate cut hopes
In the UK, the latest jobs report made for difficult reading. Nonetheless, this represents yet another reminder for the Bank of England that they need to act swiftly given the collapse in inflation expected over the coming months.
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