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Overview of Market Trends: In the past week, gold prices spiked, the U.S. dollar soared, and the EUR/USD and GBP/USD pairs slumped.
U.S. Inflation Developments: U.S. inflation rates have risen, leading to a reduction in expectations for interest rate cuts. Originally anticipated rate cuts are now expected no earlier than the third quarter.
U.S. Dollar and Treasury Yields: The reassessment of U.S. interest rates has resulted in a sharp increase in the U.S. dollar and multi-month highs in U.S. Treasury yields.
Gold and Silver Prices: Despite high U.S. interest rates, gold reached new all-time highs before experiencing a significant drop. Silver also displayed high volatility, peaking before falling by the end of the week.
Currency Pairs Analysis: Renewed strength in the U.S. dollar has pushed the EUR/USD and GBP/USD to five-month lows.
Key Economic Events Next Week: Important upcoming events include U.S. retail sales, UK inflation and labor data, and economic sentiment indicators from Germany and the Euro Area.
Special Mention – Apple: Apple’s stock rose sharply after announcing an update to its MacBook line with the new M3 chip, approaching a key resistance level.
STOCK MARKET:
Key Market Insights for the Week:
Anticipation of more bank earnings including those from Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley.
Netflix and United Airlines will also present their quarterly reports.
A focus on retail sales with the March update scheduled for release on Monday.
Economic Climate Overview:
Increased market anxiety due to persistent inflation may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Economists are now predicting the Fed to hold interest rates steady until at least fall 2024, with a potential rate cut possibly delayed until December.
Bank Earnings Reports:
Recent earnings from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup showed a dip in net interest income, underwhelming market expectations.
Upcoming earnings from additional major banks will provide further insights into the impact of higher interest rates on the financial sector.
Consumer Spending Trends:
Despite previous declines, retail sales are expected to have risen by 0.4% in March, following a rebound in February.
Continued strong wage growth suggests consumer spending might remain robust.
Market Strategy and Expectations:
Financial markets and strategists are closely monitoring company earnings for signs of demand resurgence and revenue growth, which are critical for sustaining the market rally.
Earnings performance this season is deemed “critical” for market optimism, amidst a backdrop of cautious economic forecasting.
As the third week of April 2024 approaches, financial markets and policymakers around the globe are gearing up for a series of important economic reports. These releases are expected to provide valuable insights into the state of inflation, employment, and retail activity across major economies. Each day brings a new set of data that could influence global economic policies and investment strategies. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key reports to watch each day:
Canadian inflation rate
The focus on Tuesday will be on Canada, where the annual inflation rate in February 2024 slowed to 2.8% from 2.9% in January, marking the lowest rate since June 2023. Analysts are projecting a further decline to 2.7% for March, with these figures set to be released on 16 April. This data could influence future monetary policy decisions by the Bank of Canada as it navigates economic stability.
UK inflation rate
Attention shifts to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, where the inflation rate showed a reduction to 3.4% year-on-year in February 2024, down from 4% in the previous months. With analysts forecasting a further drop to 3.1% in March, the upcoming release will be critical for policymakers and could impact the Bank of England’s monetary strategies.
Australia employment change
Midweek will bring insights from down under, as Australia reports its employment data. February saw a robust increase in employment by 116.5K. However, projections for March are more conservative, with an expected rise of only 7.2K. This data, crucial for assessing the health of the Australian economy, is set to be released on 18 April and will likely influence the Reserve Bank of Australia’s future decisions.
UK retail sales
The week continues with more data from the UK, specifically retail sales figures on Friday. Following a stable February with unchanged retail sales volumes after a 3.6% increase in January, analysts are predicting a modest increase of 0.3% in March. This indicator will provide further clues about consumer confidence and spending, which are essential for economic recovery assessments.
Each of these indicators not only reflects the economic conditions within their respective countries but also contributes to the broader global economic narrative. As policymakers, investors, and analysts await these updates, the implications for global financial markets and future economic policies will be significant. The data released throughout the week will offer vital clues on the direction of global economic recovery and growth in 2024.
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On Thursday, the stock market saw a significant upturn with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite achieving gains, propelled by a resurgence in technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly lagged. Major tech companies, including Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple, led the rally, particularly after positive news about Apple’s shift to AI-focused chips. In the currency markets, the US dollar hit new highs for 2024, buoyed by expectations of upcoming economic data and Fed speeches. The EUR/USD and GBP/USD experienced volatility, with the former dipping below key support levels. Meanwhile, commodity prices showed mixed dynamics; WTI oil prices fell amid geopolitical tensions, while gold and silver prices rallied, with gold targeting historic highs. These market movements reflect ongoing concerns about inflation and the global economic outlook, influencing investor sentiment across various asset classes.
Stock market updates
The stock market witnessed a notable rebound with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite making impressive gains, largely fueled by a surge in tech stocks. The S&P 500 rose by 0.74% to close at 5,199.06, while the Nasdaq Composite increased by 1.68%, reaching a new record high of 16,442.20. Despite the broader market gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly underperformed, edging down by 2.43 points to settle at 38,459.08.
Technology stocks played a pivotal role in driving the market’s recovery, particularly a few major players dubbed the “Magnificent Seven.” Notably, Nvidia saw a jump of 4.1%, Amazon climbed 1.7% to reach a new all-time high, Alphabet rose by more than 2%, and Apple surged 4.3% following news of a strategic shift to AI-focused chips for its Mac product line. This rebound came after a week characterized by volatile trading influenced by persistent inflation concerns and a mixed inflation report.
On the economic front, the latest producer price index (PPI) for March came in below expectations, offering some respite from the previous day’s sell-off triggered by a higher-than-expected consumer price index (CPI). The market’s reaction was mixed, reflecting the ongoing uncertainty around inflation trends. New York Fed President John Williams also hinted at stability in monetary policy in the near term, providing further context to the market’s day-to-day fluctuations. Meanwhile, disappointing earnings from CarMax and anticipation of upcoming reports from major banks like JPMorgan and Citigroup kept investors on edge.
Currency market updates
The US dollar continued to display strength, reaching new highs for 2024, as measured by the DXY index, which peaked around 105.50. This upward movement comes ahead of the upcoming preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment and scheduled speeches from Fed officials Bostic and Daly, which are keenly awaited by market participants for further directional cues.
In Europe, the EUR/USD pair faced downward pressure, briefly dipping below the 1.0700 support level. Investors are now looking ahead to Germany’s final inflation rate and the ECB’s Survey of Professional Forecasters, both due to be released soon, which could influence the Euro’s trajectory. The GBP/USD, however, managed to end the day with slight gains after initially touching multi-week lows, with a full slate of UK economic data including GDP and production numbers due to be released.
The Japanese yen remained weak against the dollar, with USD/JPY reaching levels not seen since June 1990, around 153.30. This movement coincides with the forthcoming release of Japan’s final industrial production figures. Meanwhile, the AUD/USD found some support near the 0.6500 level and made a modest recovery. In the commodities sector, WTI oil prices resumed their downtrend amid geopolitical tensions and reduced expectations for a Fed rate cut in the summer, while gold prices rebounded, aiming for historical highs, and silver also recovered, surpassing the $28.00 mark per ounce.
Picks of the day analysis
EUR/USD (4 Hours)
EUR/USDdips as Fed and ECB policies diverge amidst strengthening dollar
The EUR/USD pair has seen a downward trend for the third consecutive session, dipping below 1.0700 amid strengthening of the US dollar, driven by revised expectations of a delayed rate cut by the Federal Reserve, likely in December, and an uptick in US Treasury yields. Concurrently, the European Central Bank (ECB) maintained steady interest rates, with signals of possible cuts ahead given falling inflation rates in the eurozone. Despite ECB President Lagarde’s assertion of the ECB’s independence from the Fed’s decisions, the resilient US economy versus the weaker economic indicators in the eurozone suggests a potentially earlier rate cut by the ECB compared to the Fed, thus forecasting a further weakening of the EUR/USD in the near term.
On Thursday, the EUR/USD moved lower and reached the lower band of the Bollinger Bands. Currently, the price is moving slightly above the lower band with wider bands, suggesting a potential downward movement to reach the lower band. Notably, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) maintains its position at 30, signaling a bearish outlook for this currency pair.
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Maintenance Hours :
13th of April 2024 (Saturday) 00:00 – 02:00 (GMT+3);
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13th of April 2024 (Saturday)19:00 – 14th of April 2024 13:00 (GMT+3)(Only VT Markets APP, MT4/MT5 can log in normally and are not affected);
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