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BTC/USD price and the “Three Black Crows” pattern On January 11, the highly publicized Bitcoin ETF began trading after it was officially approved by the SEC. On this day, the price of Bitcoin exceeded USD 48,800, as shown by the chart. Bloomberg writes that new US spot funds achieved net inflows of USD 819 million in the first two days of trading. However, from the high on January 11, a dizzying fall began, and already at the low on January 12, Bitcoin was worth less than USD 41,800. This dynamic may illustrate the “buy the rumors, sell the facts” strategy, which we wrote about on January 3 when predicting the price of Bitcoin in 2024. News of the ETF's approval sent the ATR above 1,100 on the 4-hour chart, the last time it did so was in mid-June 2022. The market was overly active, and what is important is that three bearish candles (marked with an arrow) summed up this activity. They can be interpreted as the three black crows pattern. According to statistics from Tim Bulkowski, this pattern works in 78% of cases and means a trend change from bullish to bearish. According to CandleScanner statistics for 20 years, collected on the S&P 500 index market, the pattern turned out to be false only in 18.6% of cases out of 543 occurrences. Does this mean that the statistics will work on the Bitcoin price chart? VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Watch FXOpen's 8 - 12 January Weekly Market Wrap Video Weekly Market Wrap With Gary Thomson: FTSE, NIKKEI, AUD/USD, BITCOIN ETFs Get the latest scoop on the week's hottest headlines, all in one convenient video. Join Gary Thomson, the COO of FXOpen UK, as he breaks down the most significant news reports and shares his expert insights. High hopes for FTSE 100 deflate after first week of 2024 #FTSE Nikkei 225 sets 21st century high #Nikkei Inflation in Australia continues to decline. AUD/USD tests important support #Inflation #AUDUSD Finally! The SEC approves all 11 applications for Bitcoin ETFs #SEC #BitcoinETFs Stay in the know and empower yourself with our short, yet power-packed video. Watch it now and stay updated with FXOpen. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to sharpen your trading skills and make informed decisions. FXOpen YouTube Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice. #fxopen #fxopenyoutube #fxopenuk #fxopenint #weeklyvideo

EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY Analysis: US Dollar Weakens after Inflation Data The US dollar weakened after data showed US consumer price inflation in December exceeded economists' expectations. This has raised some doubts that the Fed will cut rates. US consumer prices rose in December as inflation continued its upward trend, rising 0.3% for the month and 3.4% year-on-year, versus economists' forecasts of 0.2% and 3.2%, respectively. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said it would be too early to cut rates in March, while Richmond Fed Chairman Tom Barkin said rising inflation was too narrowly focused on goods. American monetary authorities will probably be in no hurry to launch a cycle of lower borrowing costs this year. Against this background, expectations regarding a March adjustment to the value have been revised, but in general such a scenario is still considered possible. Today at 15:30 (GMT+2), the focus of investors' attention will be on statistics from the United States on manufacturing inflation: the producer price index is expected to increase in December from 0.9% to 1.3% in annual terms and from 0.0% to 0.1% per month. EUR/USD Quotes of the EUR/USD pair are holding near the 1.0975 mark, preparing to end the week with slight upward dynamics. According to EUR/USD technical analysis, immediate resistance can be seen at 1.1000, a break higher could trigger a move towards 1.1045. On the downside, immediate support is seen at 1.0958, a break below could take the pair towards 1.0910. Trading participants are closely monitoring comments from ECB representatives. Board member of the regulator Isabel Schnabel said yesterday that indicators of economic sentiment in the region have probably reached minimum values, while the short-term economic prospects remain weak. The official also noted that the labour market remains resistant to changes made by the regulator, but a return of inflation to the target level of 2.0% in 2025 is still possible. During the day, data on consumer price indices will be published in Spain and France, which may remain at 3.1% and 4.1%, respectively. The same trading range with boundaries of 1.0875 and 1.1000 remains. Now the price has moved away from the upper limit of the range and may continue to decline. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Inflation Data Changes Market Sentiment US CPI data published yesterday did not meet expectations. Analysts predicted 3.2%, but in fact it turned out = 3.4% (value a month ago = 3.1%). This hardly means a reversal of the large-scale trend toward weakening inflation (a year ago CPI = 6.5%), but to some extent investors have become wary. According to FedWatch, expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in March dropped to about 65% (before the news was about 70%). The publication of the news caused a noticeable surge in volatility in financial markets. Let's pay attention to the S&P 500 chart. The index price is within an uptrend (as shown by the blue channel), however, this trend may change: → Tops A-B-C form divergence with the RSI indicator — a sign of weakening demand near the upper border of the channel. → Yesterday, the price only slightly and briefly exceeded the A-B-C formation, forming top D. That is, a false bullish breakout was formed. This type of price behavior at top D confirms the activity of the bears at the level of 4,800. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Market Analysis: AUD/USD and NZD/USD Eye Key Upside Break AUD/USD is moving higher and might rally if it clears 0.6725. NZD/USD is also rising and could extend its increase above the 0.6255 resistance zone. Important Takeaways for AUD USD and NZD USD Analysis Today The Aussie Dollar started a fresh increase above the 0.6680 and 0.6695 levels against the US Dollar. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 0.6715 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen. NZD/USD is showing positive signs above the 0.6220 support. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near 0.6255 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD at FXOpen. AUD/USD Technical Analysis On the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen, the pair started a fresh increase from the 0.6650 support. The Aussie Dollar was able to clear the 0.6680 resistance to move into a positive zone against the US Dollar. The bulls pushed the pair above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 0.6725 swing high to the 0.6647 low. There was a close above the 0.6695 resistance and the 50-hour simple moving average. Finally, the pair spiked above the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 0.6725 swing high to the 0.6647 low. On the upside, the AUD/USD chart indicates that the pair is now facing resistance near a key bearish trend line at 0.6715. The first major resistance might be 0.6725. An upside break above the 0.6725 resistance might send the pair further higher. The next major resistance is near the 0.6750 level. Any more gains could clear the path for a move toward the 0.6820 resistance zone. If not, the pair might correct lower below the 50-hour simple moving average at 0.6695. The next support could be 0.6680. If there is a downside break below the 0.6680 support, the pair could extend its decline toward the 0.6650 zone. Any more losses might signal a move toward 0.6600. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

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USD/JPY, GBP/USD, and EUR/USD Analysis: The Yen Resumes Its Decline, the Euro and the Pound Test Important Levels Towards the end of the current five-day trading period, in most currency pairs we are seeing a continuation of the sluggish flat movement. Thus, the pound/US dollar pair is trading near last week’s highs at 1.2770, the euro/US dollar pair is trying to get closer to the psychological level of 1.1000, and commodity currencies are also caught in narrow flat corridors. But the US dollar/yen pair paints a slightly different picture. After a downward pullback last Friday, buyers of the pair found support at 143.40 and strengthened the price by more than 100 points in just one day. We will see whether it will be possible to maintain the upward mood for the pair today after the publication of inflation data in the United States. USD/JPY Negative fundamental data from Japan published this week contributed to the resumption of the downward movement in the yen. Thus, the household expenditure index in November was at -2.9% against the forecast of -2.3%. The total income of employees in the form of wages in Japan also decreased over the same period: 0.2% versus 1.5%. As a result of such data, the price almost tested last week’s high at 146.00. If buyers manage to strengthen the pair above the mentioned level, the price may continue to rise in the direction of 147.00-148.00. A downward breakdown of the range 144.00-143.00 may contribute to a decline to the December extremes at 140.80-140.30. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Finally! The SEC Approves all 11 Applications for Bitcoin ETFs The following ETFs can start operating today: Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund (BTCW) Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO) Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust (FBTC) Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (BRRR) Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) Despite the regulatory approval of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs in US history, the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler has not changed his critical attitude towards cryptocurrencies. Thus, the regulator sees signs of illegally issued securities in many cryptocurrencies that operate on the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) algorithm. According to Gensler, the regulator was forced to approve the applications due to “changed circumstances.” This is likely a reference to the recent litigation where Grayscale filed a request with the Commission to transform its Bitcoin fund into a spot ETF. The judge then concluded that the regulator had wrongfully rejected the company's application. Gensler also warned investors about the numerous risks associated with Bitcoin. Meanwhile: → Funds whose applications have been approved are reducing fees one after another, trying to win the competition for investors. → Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey, speaking before the Treasury Committee of the United Kingdom Parliament, called Bitcoin ineffective. → Cryptocurrency exchange apps have become unavailable in India due to the introduction of stricter legislation governing cryptocurrencies. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Nikkei 225 Sets 21st Century High As the chart shows, this morning the Nikkei 225 price exceeded 35,700, its highest level in decades. The Nikkei 225 index reached its all-time high on December 30, 1989, at 38,957.44 points. This was against the backdrop of Japan's economic boom, which began in the 1980s and continued until the early 1990s. Nikkei 225 growth is supported by lower inflation: → in Japan: the latest data showed an annual inflation rate of 2.8% — lower than a series of more than 10 previous values, all of which were above 3%. This reduces fears that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates and limit its current economic stimulus policies. → In the USA. Today, we remind you that at 16:30 GMT+3 inflation data in the USA will be published. It is also expected to show a slowdown in inflation. Therefore, market participants believe in a reduction in Fed rates, which can give impetus to the development of companies. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Trading hours schedule for US Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dear Traders, Please be aware of the trading schedule changes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (all times are GMT+2): Monday, January 15 Commodity CFDs: XAUUSD (Gold) - trading until 21:30;XAGUSD (Silver) - trading until 21:30;UK Brent (XBRUSD) - trading until 21:15;US Crude (XTIUSD) - trading until 21:15;US Natural Gas (XNGUSD) - trading until 21:15. Index CFDs: Japan 225 (#J225) - trading until 20:00;US SPX 500 (#SPXm) - trading until 20:00;US Tech 100 (#NDXm) - trading until 20:00;Wall Street 30 (#WS30m) - trading until 20:00. Stock CFDs: trading closed. All other financial markets will be traded as usual. Please consider this information as you plan your trading and note that the hours above are subject to change. VIEW FULL NEWS VISIT - FXOpen Company News... Disclaimer: This publication represents the News of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

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EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY Analysis: Dollar Strengthens ahead of Inflation Data Release Yesterday, the US dollar rose against all major currencies, as it is unclear when the Fed will lower rates. The main economic data this week will be the December consumer price inflation report, which is scheduled to be released on Thursday. Expectations call for headline inflation to increase 0.2% month-on-month, reaching 3.2% year-on-year growth. If data confirms that inflation continues to slow, it could increase expectations of a rate cut in March. A New York Fed survey released Monday showed consumers see lower inflation and slower growth in household income and spending over the next few years. Last week's better-than-expected employment figures, coupled with the latest Fed minutes that expressed ambiguity about the timing of rate cuts, have dampened expectations of an imminent US policy easing. The dollar is supported by macroeconomic statistics from the United States. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) business optimism index rose from 90.6 points to 91.9 points in December, while analysts expected 90.7 points, and the IBD/TIPP economic optimism index rose from 40.0 points in January to 44.7 points with a forecast of 42.0 points. EUR/USD The EUR/USD pair shows mixed dynamics, remaining close to 1.0930. According to EUR/USD technical analysis, immediate resistance can be seen at 1.1000, a break higher could trigger a move towards 1.1045. On the downside, immediate support is seen at 1.0910, a break below could take the pair towards 1.0875. Yesterday, the positions of the single currency came under pressure, but traders expect the emergence of new drivers for making trading decisions. Investors are concerned about the development of the crisis in the EU and, in particular, in Germany, which could be aggravated by large-scale protests by farmers across the country. In turn, German data on the dynamics of industrial production in November showed a decrease of 0.7% after -0.3% in the previous month, while analysts expected moderate growth of 0.25%, and in annual terms the decline accelerated from -3.4% to -4.8%. The same trading range with boundaries of 1.0875 and 1.1000 remains. Now the price is in the middle of the range and may continue to rise. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

S&P 500 Rebounds Despite Boeing's Commercial Disaster Stock markets in the United States have been very interesting over recent years. However, it has not just been a case of following the volatile tech stocks on the NASDAQ, as the more traditional companies that are included in the S&P 500 can also make waves. This week, the S&P 500 index has experienced a very sudden change in fortunes, showing a noticeably different pattern compared to its very strong growth that has been consistent since November 2023. At FXOpen, the S&P 500 index stood at 4,119 points on October 27 before beginning a substantial rally in which it increased over several weeks before touching 4,780 points on January 1 this year. Such a strong rally showed consistent growth among the most prestigious large-cap companies on the American stock markets, demonstrating remarkable progress in the growth of the US economy overall; however, whilst the country itself may be back on track, there is one extremely high-profile aspect that has begun to dampen the progress made since November with regard to the S&P 500 index. This week, in the aftermath of the incident, which took place in Portland, Oregon, in which a Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft had made an emergency landing after a section of its fuselage disconnected from the aircraft mid-flight, there have been severe repercussions for its manufacturer. Seattle-based Boeing Company, which is one of the world's largest civilian aircraft manufacturers, is a key component of the S&P 500 index, and its share price has been affected by this incident, which builds further on a previous issue in which a similar model of aircraft, a Boeing 737-8 MAX operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed due to an innate design fault in 2019 killing 157 people with an ongoing litigation having cost Boeing approximately $20 billion so far. This latest incident has caused Boeing stock to dive, and this week, the S&P 500's previously unstoppable rally ended, taking the value down to 4,694 on January 4 at FXOpen. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Inflation in Australia Continues To Decline. AUD/USD Tests Important Support Data today from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday showed the monthly consumer price index (CPI) rose 4.3% year-on-year in November, the slowest pace since January 2022. Value a month earlier = 4.9%. Market forecasts = 4.4%. This strengthened market expectations that interest rates would not have to rise further. Although the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Michele Bullock, warned of the risks of rising price pressures caused by domestic demand, for example, due to rising prices for rental housing. Against the backdrop of the publication of news about inflation in Australia, no strong surges were noticed in the AUD/USD market. Perhaps this was due to the fact that there were no surprises. Meanwhile, the 4-hour chart shows that the AUD/USD rate is nearing important support, which is formed by the lower line of the trend channel (shown in blue), within which the price has been moving since last fall. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

Market Analysis: EUR/USD Revisits Support While USD/CHF Aims Higher EUR/USD started a fresh decline below the 1.0980 support. USD/CHF is rising and might aim a move toward the 0.8620 resistance. Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and USD/CHF Analysis Today The Euro struggled to clear the 1.1000 resistance and declined against the US Dollar. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.0945 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen. USD/CHF is gaining pace above the 0.8500 resistance zone. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 0.8530 on the hourly chart at FXOpen. EUR/USD Technical Analysis On the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen, the pair failed to clear the 1.1000 resistance. The Euro started a fresh decline below the 1.0980 support against the US Dollar. There was a move below the 50-hour simple moving average and 1.0945. The bears were able to push the pair below the 1.0920 pivot level. The pair traded as low as 1.0910 and is currently consolidating losses. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.0978 swing high to the 1.0610 low. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.0945 and the 50-hour simple moving average. The next major resistance is near the 1.0980 zone. An upside break above the 1.0980 level might send the pair toward the 1.1020 resistance or the 1.618 Fib extension level of the downward move from the 1.0978 swing high to the 1.0610 low. Any more gains might open the doors for a move toward the 1.1050 level. On the downside, immediate support on the EUR/USD chart is seen near 1.0910. The next major support is near the 1.0890 level. A downside break below the 1.0890 support could send the pair toward the 1.0850 level. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

USD/CAD, GBP/USD, and EUR/USD Analysis: Major Currency Pairs in Consolidation Phase Despite higher than expected NFP figures, published last week, the US dollar suffered a downward pullback. Thus, the pound/US dollar pair retested support at 1.2600 and sharply rose above 1.2700, the US dollar/loonie pair fell to 1.3290, and the euro/US dollar pair managed to briefly return to 1.1000. At the same time, it was not possible to develop a full-fledged downward movement, and since the beginning of the current five-day trading period, the main currency pairs continue to trade in narrow flat corridors. USD/CAD On the daily chart of USD/CAD, the upward pullback, which we observed on December 27, was interrupted on Friday by a sharp rebound from the resistance in the form of intertwined alligator lines. The price retreated from 1.3400, but managed to remain above 1.3300, which may increase the likelihood of a resumption of upward movement. Cancellation of the upward scenario can be considered after a confident consolidation below 1.3270. Today at 16:30 GMT+3, it is worth paying attention to the publication of data on the trade balance and permits for the construction of new houses in Canada for December. Tomorrow at 18:30 GMT+3, data on crude oil reserves in the United States will be released. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

British Companies Bullish on Economic Strength, but Pound Dips The British economy, despite being free from the high-profile catastrophes during the past year that dogged progress in the United States, has been the subject of trepidation from corporate giants and investors alike recently. There has been no such series of bank collapses or near-insolvent government coffers on Britain's shores. In contrast, last year, there was a host of large-scale fiscal disasters in the United States, including the demise of some long-established banks and a need for the US government to raise the debt ceiling to be able to borrow more money to stop the country becoming insolvent, despite its already very high national debt. The anomaly amid these two yardstick economies is that during the course of last year, the US dollar remained very buoyant against all other majors despite these weaknesses, which could possibly be down to a highly productive workforce and inflation that became well under control before it did in Europe and the United Kingdom. Today, a potential beacon of light for the British economy has emerged in the form of a report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, which indicates that Britain may be well positioned to increase its standing as a global hub for manufacturing. Such a report may come as a surprise to many, as Britain, along with many other Western countries with high-cost bases, is not often viewed as a nation with attractive entry points for goods manufacturers due to high salaries, energy costs, worker shortages, high taxation, logistical issues and more recently, the added cost and bureaucracy associated with Brexit. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

The Swiss National Bank Suffered Losses of 3 Billion Francs in 2023 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reported an annual loss of 3 billion Swiss francs (USD 3.54 billion) in 2023 and said it would not make payments to Switzerland's central or local government or pay dividends to investors. The loss is believed to have occurred as a result of interest rate hikes aimed at fighting inflation. Although in Switzerland, perhaps, inflation is at the lowest level: according to yesterday's Core Price Index data, the actual value is = 0.0% (expected = 0.1%, a year ago = -0.2%, the highest actual value in 2023 was = +0.7 %). However, the SNB raised the rate to 1.75% twice in 2023, and this led to it making more payments to deposit account holders. Note that the loss for 2023 is much less than the record minus 133 billion for 2022. Reuters writes that the losses will not affect the bank's current monetary policy, and interest rates could be cut during 2024. On November 2, we wrote that the franc could continue to strengthen. Since then, USD/CHF has fallen about 6%, setting its 2023 low on December 28 at 0.83327. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

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EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY Analysis: Dollar Loses Gains Due to US Services Data The dollar initially rose on Friday but then retreated after data showed the US services sector fell sharply in December, erasing gains made after a report showed stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls last month. Earlier in the session, the dollar jumped after data showed the US economy added 216,000 new jobs in December, topping the consensus forecast of 170,000. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its non-manufacturing index fell to 50.6 last month, the lowest since May, down from 52.7 in November. The service sector makes up more than two-thirds of the economy. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the index would change little to 52.6. EUR/USD The EUR/USD pair is trading around the 1.0940 level. According to EUR/USD technical analysis, immediate resistance can be seen at 1.1000, a break higher could trigger a move towards 1.1045. On the downside, immediate support is seen at 1.0918, a break below could take the pair towards 1.0875. The eurozone reported lower-than-expected consumer price index data (2.9% vs. 3.0%). Over the past week, a trading range has formed with boundaries of 1.0875 and 1.1000. Now the price is in the middle of the range and may continue to rise. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.

JPM Stock Hits All-time High This week the reporting season begins — company results for the 4th quarter will certainly become one of the most important drivers of stock index prices, along with the publication of news about inflation, the labor market, and statements from the Federal Reserve. Large banks will traditionally be among the first to report: JP Morgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi. The banking sector looks frankly strong at the beginning of 2024. While the S&P-500 is down 1% in the first week, the XLF financial sector fund is holding near the year's opening price. According to MarketWatch, bank stocks are becoming increasingly popular amid expectations of a positive yield curve in the second half of 2024, and analysts have set “buy” ratings on shares of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo (WFC). It should be noted that shares of JP Morgan bank set a historical record. The previous high set on October 25, 2021 was USD 172.75 per share. At its peak last Friday, the price reached USD 173.19 per share. The growth of JPM shares is facilitated by the dividend policy: → January 2024: USD 1.05 per share; → January 2023: USD 1.00 per share; → January 2022: USD 1.00 per share; → January 2021: USD 0.90 per share; → January 2020: USD 0.90 per share. JPM data will be published on Friday. Will the price be able to maintain its highs? There are some concerns. From a fundamental point of view, in the current economic environment, with inflation remaining above target and interest rates at high levels, the results for the 4th quarter may disappoint. VIEW FULL ANALYSIS VISIT - FXOpen Blog... Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.