2019-11-11 • Updated
With the deterioration of the situation in Syria, it is not a surprise that bullion caught an immediate safe have bid. Gold soared to its five-month high ($1269) after US President Donald Trump launched a missile strike against Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. It has been said on Tuesday, that Syrian government used poison gas against its civilians. The markets didn’t expect such decision from Donald Trump who during his campaign faulted former US leaders for embroiling the country in a number of Middle East conflicts. Investors were distracted by Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and overlooked the brewing strike at a Syrian government airbase.
Gold acts as a haven during times of geopolitical conflicts or uncertainty. Prices were rising since March amid signs of escalating tension on the Korean peninsula, with North Korea conducting its missile tests. After the US vindication, they rose even higher having broken the sturdy resistance at $1258 (200-day MA). The yellow metal might rise higher on rising tensions between Russia, the ally of Bashar al-Assad, and the US. Earlier today, Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned US air strike and suspended the accord aiming at avoidance of hostile incidents in wrangles between US and Russia.
Crude oil futures surged on Monday due to disruptions in Russian refining capacity caused by Ukrainian drone strikes and Moscow's decision to cut output to comply with OPEC+ targets. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) contract for May settled at $81.95 a barrel, up $1.32, while the Brent contract for May settled at $86.57 a barrel, also up $1.32. Russia instructed...
Bearish scenario: Sales below 80.00 with TP1: 79.60... Anticipated bullish scenario: Intraday purchases above 80.70 with TP: 81.50...
Brent oil is currently on a bullish trend, facing resistance near $84 and supported by the 200-day EMA. Breaking above this level could lead to a climb towards $90. Short-term support is observed around $80, backed by the 50-day EMA. As summer approaches and travel increases, crude oil tends to benefit from seasonal patterns. Despite temporary setbacks, buying...
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, stated that the central bank can afford to be patient in deciding when to cut interest rates, citing easing inflation and stable economic growth. Powell emphasized the Fed's independence from political influences, particularly relevant as the election season nears. The Fed had raised interest rates to 5.3 ...
Hello again my friends, it’s time for another episode of “What to Trade,” this time, for the month of April. As usual, I present to you some of my most anticipated trade ideas for the month of April, according to my technical analysis style. I therefore encourage you to do your due diligence, as always, and manage your risks appropriately.
Bearish scenario: Sell below 1.0820 / 1.0841... Bullish scenario: Buy above 1.0827...
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