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EUR/USD Outlook: Will the Fed Move the Needle at Jackson Hole for the Most Liquid Currency Pair?
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Markets remained subdued ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium.
Fed-speak around inflation expectations will be closely watched.
EUR/USD liquidity may be short on surprises. Will the Euro downtrend resume?
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MongiIG,British Pound Outlook: GBP/USD Supported by USD Weakness, UK Covid Data Warns
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
US dollar holds the key to the next GBP/USD move.
UK new covid cases continue to rise.
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MongiIG,Hang Seng Index attempting to rebound from nine-month low
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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MongiIG,Nasdaq Hits Another High, GME and AMC Soar - Are They Telling Us Something?
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Tech stocks may be betting on Jay Powell delaying a taper timetable announcement.
Meme stocks back in the spotlight.
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MongiIG,Precious metals in focus ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole appearance
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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MongiIG,Jackson Hole preview: tapering uncertainty expected to ensure market volatility
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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MongiIG,SuperTrend and Volume Weighted Average Price Indicators now available
MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Product Updates,
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MongiIG,How to Read a Candlestick Chart
MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
Candlestick charts differ greatly from the traditional bar chart.
Traders generally prefer using candlestick charts for day-trading because they offer an enjoyable visual perception of price.
It’s important to understand the key components of a candle, and what they indicate, to apply candlestick chart analysis to a trading strategy.
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MongiIG,Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Rises as Bullion Traders Brace for Jackson Hole
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Gold prices point higher as the trading week kicks off.
Bullion investors sharply focused on Jackson Hole.
Chair Powell’s signal on tapering key to XAU direction.
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MongiIG,US Dollar Outlook: Are the Fed Growing Concerned Over Covid?
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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MongiIG,Equities Gear Up for Jackson Hole Symposium: DAX 30, S&P 500 Key Levels to Watch
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Focus on taper talks at the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Equities to remain sensitive despite expectations being almost certain.
Key levels to watch in the DAX 30 and S&P 500.
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MongiIG,The Week Ahead On The Markets
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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MongiIG,FTSE 100 Outlook: Index Posts Worst Day in a Month Amid Commodities Sell-Off
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
FTSE extends recent decline, falling in each of the last six sessions.
Continued declines in oil and other commodities dampened sentiment.
Fears over a 2021 taper from the Federal Reserve have caused equities to wobble of late.
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MongiIG,Central Bank Watch: BOE & ECB Interest Rate Expectations Update
MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
While some semblance of stimulus reduction has already begun, the BOE doesn’t seem to think inflation pressures are anything more than transitory.
The ECB doesn’t meet again until September, though there has been plenty of signaling that extraordinary policy measures will be sticking around.
Retail trader positioning suggests that EUR/USD has a bullish bias while GBP/USD has a bearish bias.
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MongiIG,JD.com share price: Q2 earnings preview
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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MongiIG,Tencent shares: results highlight strong growth despite regulatory headwinds
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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MongiIG,How to Trade After a News Release
MongiIG posted a blog entry in IG Community Blog,
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MongiIG,FOMC meeting minutes a precursor to Jackson Hole Symposium
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
FOMC minutes show that policy makers are divided on the pace of monetary tightening.
Economic growth is expected to remain strong in 2021.
The rise in inflation is expected to be transitory, although elevated levels could persist for longer than originally anticipated.
Employment remains below pre-pandemic levels and requires ‘substantial progress’ to reach ‘maximum employment’ (4.5%).
The Jackson Hole Symposium commencing on the 26th of August is expected to reveal updated insights from Federal Reserve members.
The dollar has renewed its strengthening trend post the FOMC minuet release.
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MongiIG,US Dollar Higher as FOMC Minutes Put QE Taper into View. Onward and Upward?
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
The US Dollar eventually found friends after the FOMC minutes.
Asia Pacific equities followed Wall street lower as risks loom.
Australian unemployment falls, but how much further will AUD/USD drop?
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MongiIG,US Dollar Eyes FOMC Minutes for Next Move. Where To for EUR/USD?
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
US Dollar held ground in APAC trade, set to test key levels ahead of FOMC minutes.
Asia Pacific equity markets found some support despite a soft Wall Street lead.
RBNZ decision provided NZD volatility, market looking at EUR/USD support levels.
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MongiIG,Gold and Silver Hold Breath for FOMC Minutes, Geopolitical Tensions in Focus
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Gold and silver prices held gains ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC meeting minutes.
Disappointing US retail sales data and rising geopolitical tensions in Afghanistan boosted demand for gold.
Prices are eyeing $1,785 for immediate resistance, breaching which may open the door for further gains.
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MongiIG,Crude Oil Prices Torn Between Delta Variant Spread, Iran Tension
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
Crude oil prices could rise as tensions with Iran stoke supply disruption fears.
Delta variant spread may derail global recovery and impede crude oil’s gains.
Between politics and global demand, which factor will be the most influential?
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MongiIG,New Zealand Dollar Drops as RBNZ Holds Back Rate Hike on Covid Flare-Up
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
RBNZ keeps Official Cash Rates at 0.25% with country in snap Covid lockdown.
The New Zealand Dollar sold off after the decision through the prior low 0.6880.
Potential for NZD/USD to weaken further as rate hike expectations wind back.
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MongiIG,Gold at risk of reversing as banks gradually move towards tightening phase
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
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MongiIG,Snap Lockdown Puts RBNZ Hike into Question, NZD/USD Drops to Three-Week Low
MongiIG posted a blog entry in Market News,
New Zealand enters a snap 3-day lockdown after one confirmed case of Covid-19 in Auckland.
RBNZ probability of 25 bps hike drops to 85% from 100%.
NZD/USD resting on key support area.
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