Trading on geopolitics on March 14-18
Geopolitical factors and inflation remain the main drivers of financial markets. Let’s see how to use that in trading!
Parliamentary Brexit vote may move the GBP
The endless Brexit loop continues to intrigue traders.Today, the main focus will be on the Parliamentary Brexit vote around 20:30 MT. If the deal by the UK PM Boris Johnson gets a good number of votes, the GBP may be supported. Otherwise, if the deal is rejected, the GBP will be under pressure. Reportedly, the second scenario may push Boris Johnson to call for an election. This news will also be negative for the GBP. At the moment, GBP/USD has been going up towards the 1.2985 level on H4. If the pound gets stronger, this level will be broken. Bulls will target the further resistance levels at 1.3011 and 1.3059. In case of a negative scenario, the cable will slide below the 1.29 level. Further support levels will be placed at 1.2864 and 1.2834.
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Monday started with volatility
Have a look at the key financial instruments on Monday, February 28. Geopolitics is currently on all news frontlines. Western nations escalated sanctions on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine.
British inflation may send the GBP up
Great Britain will publish the Inflation Rate on October 20, at 09:00 MT time (GMT+3).
Latest news
What’s New with Australian Unemployment Rate?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will announce the updated Unemployment Rate and Employment Change data on Thursday, May 19, at 04:30 MT.
Can the UK CPI surprise?
The UK Office for National Statistics will publish Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday, May 18, at 09:00 MT.
The US Retail Sales Update
The US Census Bureau will announce Core Retail Sales and Retail Sales on Tuesday, May 17 at 15:30 MT.
