Worries in the German business world continued to grow Friday, following the ifo Business Climate Index falling from 99.3 points (seasonally adjusted) in January to 98.5 points in February.
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Friday 22nd February: Asian markets mixed – as investors look into trade talks
Global Markets: Asian Stock Markets : Nikkei down 0.16%, Shanghai Composite up 1.46%, Hang Seng up 0.15%, ASX up 0.46% Commodities : Gold at $1327.55 (-0.02%), Silver at $15.81 (+0.04%), Brent Oil at $67.08 (+0.01%), WTI Oil at $57.00 (+0.07%) Rates : US 10-year yield at 2.682, UK 10-year yield at 1.202, Germany 10-year yield … Continue reading Friday 22nd February: Asian markets mixed – as investors look into trade talks
Friday 22nd February: Slew of FOMC members take to the stage today – remain vigilant, traders.
The euro concluded the day unchanged between the 1.1366 highs and 1.1320 lows, and weathering mixed Eurozone flash PMIs and disappointing US durable goods orders.
Thursday 21st February: Asian markets flat as investors take a pause for breath
Global Markets: Asian Stock Markets : Nikkei up 0.12%, Shanghai Composite down 0.05%, Hang Seng up 0.08%, ASX up 0.70% Commodities : Gold at $1341.65 (-0.46%), Silver at $15.96 (-1.32%), Brent Oil at $67.15 (+0.10%), WTI Oil at $57.36 (+0.35%) Rates : US 10-year yield at 2.661, UK 10-year yield at 1.178, Germany 10-year yield … Continue reading Thursday 21st February: Asian markets flat as investors take a pause for breath
Thursday 21st February: French, German & Eurozone Flash PMIs on the radar in early London
EUR/USD: The EUR/USD observed a sharp change in mood following the release of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) January meeting minutes. Several officials saw a 2019 rate hike as a possibility if the economy remains on track. Although rising to a weekly peak of 1.1371, the pair turned southbound from the yellow zone marked … Continue reading Thursday 21st February: French, German & Eurozone Flash PMIs on the radar in early London