Olympics in France, Gold correcting, Dow lower
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Markets looking for direction.
French Olympics
French President Macron had called for a political truce during the French Olympics. He said the time should be used for sports engagements. This might delay the nomination of a new Prime Minister and the forming of a new government. Speaking to the media in Elysee on Monday he stated that French people would need some rest. Meanwhile the EUR has weakened somewhat as the common currency is losing some steam in general.
Market talk
Markets remain in rather sideways pattern. The Dollar is gearing up some momentum against most other currencies. Stock markets have advanced so far this week. Yet the Dow Jones index is offering potential correction based on the pinbar candlestick pattern base on the weekly chart. Gold and Silver show signs of weakness following the strength of the Greenback. The CAD remains weak and does not offer any signs of strength before the interest rate decision tomorrow.
Tendencies in the markets:
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Equities mixed, USD stronger, cryptos positive, oil sideways, Gold lower, Silver lower, JPY stronger.
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