Ceasefire in play and markets reactive

Frank Walbaum FX Strategies.Asia

Important News for the day

Wed, 27th, 01:30 CET AU Consumer price index.
Wed, 27th, 02:00 CET NZ RBNZ interest rate decision.
Wed, 27th, 16:00 CET US Core PCE price index.

Middle – East ceasefire

The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is currently in force after more than a year of fighting between the two countries. The current deal has been brokered by the US and armed conflict had been ongoing until it had entered into effect. This might be a reason why also Gold prices had lost some steam on Monday this week. Oil markets are also losing some steam with potential further negative momentum ahead.

Market talk

Most currencies continue trading higher against the Greenback today. Yesterday, markets remained shaky but it looks like the Dollar- index might also lead the way towards lower prices. As it’s losing steam in particular the EUR is heading up higher. Also crypto markets might start some positive momentum yet they need to break out of the current sideways pattern in general. In particular the psychological resistance area of USD 100.000 for Bitcoin might add negative momentum moving forward.

Tendencies in the markets

Equities positive, USD weaker, cryptos sideways, oil weak, metals positive, JPY stronger.

Author

Frank Walbaum

FX Strategies.Asia

Frank has been working in the TV business for several years. Acquiring his skills in Germany’s biggest broadcasting station, he then chose to work and live in Asia, which was in 2007.

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