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[...] to prove you can be the first on the block to be proven right, while it is much safer to allow Crude Oil to become tranquil through the work of others. Crude Oil and the EUR have both been under a lot [...]

[...] valued because the American economy is perceived to be healthier than most of its counterparts. Crude Oil continues to bounce around prices not seen in years and those on the wrong side of the value [...]

[...] are expected, investors will be keen to examine any comments coming from both central banks. Crude Oil continues to trade at the lower realms of its short-term values, this as Middle East chaos [...]

[...] . Global bourses for equities have been cautious turning in slight gains with low volumes. Crude Oil has basically traded in place the past two sessions. It must be remembered that the global [...]

[...] what could be a meaningful week of trading to come in the FX markets as both Sterling and the Single Currency have recently lost value to the USD. Which brings up risk appetite. Geo-politics have not [...]

[...] news generating since Thursday evening, the EUR has traded without much volatility. The Single Currency continues to have support levels tested as the USD has been slightly stronger – but without a [...]

[...] their stronger stance against the Greenback. Thus showing that the trading affecting the Single Currency is largely about sentiment stemming from political strife. Investors have known for some time [...]

[...] . The U.K. release disappointing Manufacturing Production figures on Tuesday, but like the Single Currency, the GBP remains very strong against the Greenback. The facts on the ground suggests that the [...]

[...] a fairly steady short-term range. Gold as of this morning has traded slightly higher and the precious metal as of this writing is near 1329.00. China Trade Balance numbers were published much earlier [...]

[...] this past month has maintained its strength, but has not kept up its pace. Meaning that the precious metal is bouncing along crucial resistance and traders need to be keenly aware that Gold has been [...]

[...] is played. Gold which is near 1313.00 as of this writing can be watched as a barometer. The precious metal has been in a fairly confident range the past few days and did not over react to [...]

[...] has been enough to help its value. Viewed widely as a safe haven by global investors, the precious metal has not been able to escape the bear market that has controlled the commodity the past two [...]

[...] week begins the EUR remains within the weaker realms of it range, being pressed up against support levels. European stock markets are trading lower as of this morning and because of relative [...]

[...] clue mentioned above is that the Single Currency held onto its value Monday and remains above support levels early this Tuesday. Meaning that through thick and thin, financial crisis, poor economic [...]

[...] having their short-term values tested against the USD as both the EUR and GBP languish near support levels. Gold as of this morning is near 1307.00 USD having gained a bit of value and showing that [...]

[...] are intriguing trading prospects. The USD has been strong the past few weeks and has erased support levels consistently. With about three full weeks left of summer with low volumes, traders with good [...]

[...] . But should a weaker outcome hit the news wires, investors will have to look at their risk appetite (or lack of it) and find their short-term and long-term forecasts. And they will have [...]

[...] lost value. The FX market while not outright volatile has certainly been showing that risk appetite has lessened. Backing that statement up are the poor results from the major equity [...]

[...] . FX has been relatively tame but the USD has been strong. Whether it has been diminished risk appetite or a gathering of sentiment, the Greenback has taken the Single Currency and Sterling to key [...]

[...] and Russian followed by news from the Middle East isn’t allowing many to rest. Decreased risk appetite typically does mean a stronger USD. So what traders need to ask is how long will worry [...]

[...] forward from Spain, the U.K. and U.S. also today, but unease seems to have seeped into the broad markets. Or is it a summer sell off among equities as investors take some profits from share prices [...]

[...] , Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Traders must remember however that it is August and volumes in the broad markets are flat because a large segment of institutional investors tend to be on holiday. This week [...]

[...] trading and investors of large financial institutions predominantly on the side lines, the broad markets have soft volumes and are experiencing range trading. Gold as of this morning has tracked to [...]

[...] need to remain vigilant to the fact that lower volumes continue to be seen in the broad markets. Yesterday’s results in the equity markets have been rather cautious, but with summer [...]

[...] trickle of housing information published via the NAHB Housing Market Index. Tuesday will see inflation data from the U.K., inflation data from the States and Building Permits figures. On Wednesday the [...]

[...] and traders need to be keenly aware that Gold has been in nearly a two year bear market and inflation data has not exactly stirred a speculative pot. Which could provide impetus for some gold selling. [...]

[...] . German PPI data will be released today but it is doubtful to have an effect on investors. Inflation data remains nearly non-existent from the continent including Germany. Tomorrow Core CPI will come [...]

[...] Red continues to be the predominant color for inflation data globally. From New Zealand, the U.K., and the States inflation figures the past two days have [...]

[...] levels and should be watched carefully over the next few days as trading volumes begin to climb. PMI data came from Europe yesterday and the U.K. and was largely lacklustre to outright disappointing. [...]

[...] and less than glimmering Consumer Sentiment. The remainder of the week will be dominated by PMI data from Germany, France, and the States. The U.K. will also get into the act with Preliminary GDP [...]

[...] see the HSBC Flash Manufacturing PMI numbers late tonight. Tomorrow Europe will bring forward PMI data from Germany and France and the results will be watched closely by investors. Cynics are gaining [...]

[...] because of the Ukrainian / Russian saga. It is most likely some investors worried about E.U. economic data and the chances that the ECB may again enter the realm of updating its monetary policy to [...]

[...] produce the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change number which will be followed by a big piece of economic data, the Advance GDP marks. It will be more than interesting to see what the results are and how [...]

[...] weaker side of support lines. The markets for the moment have digested geo-political stories. Economic data has been poor from important nations, Friday was not much different as the U.S. saw a very [...]

[...] not want is news that cannot be interpreted well – it is an important distinction. In the short-term traders still have ranges that they can take advantage of with good risk management. The post [...]

[...] the future as much as they would like, but FX was also able to provide stability to short-term traders before going into the weekend. The Russian/ Ukrainian situation and upheavals in the [...]