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Elliott Wave Update: Jobless Claims Thursday. Current Elliott wave ii) correction incomplete but anticipated to finish soon. Concerns of SP500 and Nasdaq being dragged down, risking Wave ii) correction to 5000 and 18,000 respectively. Waiting for potential long trade setup late Thursday or Friday morning. Overall bullish trend intact; aiming to buy new highs to capture upside potential indicated by big tech stocks. Patience is key.

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07:04 NASDAQ (NDX)
11:44 Russell 2000 (RUT)
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EUR/USD struggles near 1.1850, with all eyes on US CPI data

EUR/USD struggles near 1.1850, with all eyes on US CPI data

EUR/USD holds losses while keeping its range near 1.1850 in European trading on Friday. A broadly cautious market environment paired with a steady US Dollar undermines the pair ahead of the critical US CPI data. Meanwhile, the Eurozone Q4 GDP second estimate has little to no impact on the Euro. 

GBP/USD recovers above 1.3600, awaits US CPI for fresh impetus

GBP/USD recovers above 1.3600, awaits US CPI for fresh impetus

GBP/USD recovers some ground above 1.3600 in the European session on Friday, though it lacks bullish conviction. The US Dollar remains supported amid a softer risk tone and ahead of the US consumer inflation figures due later in the NA session on Friday. 

USD/JPY edges up above 153.50 with all eyes on US CPI figures

USD/JPY edges up above 153.50 with all eyes on US CPI figures

USD/JPY appreciates above 153.00 but remains on track for a 2.4% weekly loss. Trading volumes remain subdued on Friday, ahead of the IS CPI release. The Yen remains supported by hopes of a stable government and calls for further BoJ tightening.


Editors’ Picks

How will markets react to US January inflation data? – LIVE

How will markets react to US January inflation data? – LIVE

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday. Investors will assess inflation dynamics to see whether the Federal Reserve is likely to consider further policy easing in the first half of the year. 

EUR/USD struggles near 1.1850, with all eyes on US CPI data

EUR/USD struggles near 1.1850, with all eyes on US CPI data

EUR/USD holds losses while keeping its range near 1.1850 in European trading on Friday. A broadly cautious market environment paired with a steady US Dollar undermines the pair ahead of the critical US CPI data. Meanwhile, the Eurozone Q4 GDP second estimate has little to no impact on the Euro. 

Gold remains below $5,000 as US inflation report looms

Gold remains below $5,000 as US inflation report looms

Gold retreats from the vicinity of the $5,000 psychological mark, though sticks to its modest intraday gains in the European session. Traders now look forward to the release of the US consumer inflation figures for more cues about the Fed policy path. The outlook will play a key role in influencing the near-term US Dollar price dynamics and provide some meaningful impetus to the non-yielding bullion.

GBP/USD recovers above 1.3600, awaits US CPI for fresh impetus

GBP/USD recovers above 1.3600, awaits US CPI for fresh impetus

GBP/USD recovers some ground above 1.3600 in the European session on Friday, though it lacks bullish conviction. The US Dollar remains supported amid a softer risk tone and ahead of the US consumer inflation figures due later in the NA session on Friday. 

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