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Technical Analysis of Google and Microsoft Stocks – AI Leaders Outlook part 2
Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOG) Technical Analysis: Tech giants face diverging paths as volatility shakes the sector. Microsoft struggles with confused reports on AI sales targets, while Alphabet maintains relative strength. With the World Cup event distracting traders and the Federal Reserve meeting looming, we analyze the technical setup for these key market leaders.
05-12-2025 20:29 GMT by Elior Manier
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UK: Rising debt costs and fiscal uncertainty
Growing fiscal pressures facing the UK economy as rising debt-servicing costs and uncertainty over tax policy weigh on bond markets and the pound. Despite the government’s attempts to stabilise public finances, fragmented tax measures may not ease mounting borrowing costs.
05-12-2025 18:28 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński
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US stocks hesitant rally: Markets pass the Core PCE and U-of-Mich data bar
Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 Technical Analysis: US Equities are hesitating after a strong open and spectacular rebound. The bullish narrative found strength today with an as-expected Core PCE release and dovish expectations from the University of Michigan report, supporting further Federal Reserve rate cuts. We analyze the profit-taking at the highs as the indices look to conclude yet another green week.
05-12-2025 16:42 GMT by Elior Manier
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US Dollar Index (DXY) Slips as Rate Cut Bets Remain Unchanged Post US PCE and University of Michigan Data
The US Dollar (DXY) continues its slide as Federal Reserve rate cut bets hold steady following the release of US PCE and University of Michigan consumer sentiment data. Analysts say the real market volatility will come from the Fed's 2026 economic projections, specifically the forecast for the number of rate cuts. Learn what the data showed and what to watch out for in the upcoming Fed meeting.
05-12-2025 16:00 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Loonie rallies after Canada adds 54,000 jobs in major employment beat
USD/CAD and EUR/CAD Technical Analysis: Canada's currency now leads its peers after a strong surprise in employment data, reversing a period of slowing growth and tariff pressures. The Bank of Canada is likely done with rate cuts, while the improving labor picture strengthens the Loonie. We analyze USD/CAD and EUR/CAD to see how important this fundamental shift was for the currency.
05-12-2025 14:54 GMT by Elior Manier
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Rising expectations for another rate hike in Japan
Expectations for a December rate hike in Japan have strengthened, with markets nearly fully pricing in a move to 0.75%. Inflation remains above target, pressuring the BoJ to act despite volatile components. Rising rate expectations support the yen, while higher bond yields could slow further tightening.
05-12-2025 14:00 GMT by Łukasz Zembik
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Markets Today: Asian & European Shares Mixed as German Factory Orders Rise. US PCE Data Remains the Focus
Asian and European markets show mixed trading as investors await the crucial US PCE inflation report. Japanese stocks led Asian losses despite the regional index staying on track for a weekly gain. German factory orders beat expectations due to large transport equipment orders. The US dollar remains weak against major currencies, especially the yen, as rate cut expectations solidify.
05-12-2025 09:33 GMT by Zain Vawda
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WTI Rangebound: How Stalled Peace Talks & OPEC Strategy Will Shape the Oil Market
WTI's rangebound struggle is analyzed, fueled by renewed geopolitical risk from Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and stalled peace talks, which are balancing out high stockpiles and OPEC strategy. The article discusses Thursday's 1% price climb to $59.70, suggests the downside is favored in the forward outlook, and includes technical analysis on WTI.
05-12-2025 00:15 GMT by Zain Vawda
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USD rebounds: Technical overview for EUR/USD, USD/CAD and USD/CHF
EUR/USD, USD/CHF, and USD/CAD Technical Analysis: The US Dollar is holding a key technical range, despite a rapid selloff triggered by dovish Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. The Dollar Index is bouncing above a major level after testing its Moving Average. We analyze three major FX pairs to see how the Dollar's broad range keeps foreign exchange markets firmly in balance ahead of the pivotal Federal Reserve meeting.
04-12-2025 21:00 GMT by Elior Manier
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AI Leaders Outlook: Technical Analysis of Meta and Nvidia Stocks
Meta and Nvidia Technical Analysis: Stock Markets are seeing extreme caution, with conflicting jobs data creating macro confusion. The key debate remains: Is the rally led by the "Magnificent Seven" an AI Bubble or the start of a new Market Supercycle? We dive into the specific stories of Meta and Nvidia to see if the technicals align with the promise of the supercycle.
04-12-2025 17:25 GMT by Elior Manier
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Santa Claus Rally Strategy: How to Trade the S&P 500's Most Reliable Seasonal Pattern
Explore the Santa Claus Rally (SCR), a reliable 7-day pattern where the S&P 500 averages a 1.3% gain. Learn how the SCR forecasts the next year's market performance (the 'Grinch Effect') and why traders target small-cap stocks (Russell 2000) for maximum short-term profits. Includes a look at election-year seasonality and the potential test of S&P 500 7000.
04-12-2025 15:59 GMT by Zain Vawda
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USD/JPY drops below 155.00: Has the 2025 yearly top been reached?
USD/JPY Technical Analysis: After a relentless rout, the Yen is staging a sound reversal. Fiscal recklessness from the administration has met with an increasingly hawkish tone from the Bank of Japan, hinting at a necessary exit from ultra-loose policy. The pair has plunged against the US Dollar. We examine the charts to see if this suggests a definite top has been found.
04-12-2025 15:17 GMT by Elior Manier
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Nasdaq Index Outlook: Microsoft (MSFT) scares Markets despite strong Services PMI report
Nasdaq Technical Analysis: The tech-heavy index is dragged lower by Microsoft (MSFT), which lowered its AI sales growth targets, raising questions about the exponential AI trend. This divergence occurs despite a Services PMI beat and contracting private labor data locking in Federal Reserve rate cuts. We dive into the multi-timeframe analysis of Nasdaq as tech lags a booming Dow Jones.
03-12-2025 16:54 GMT by Elior Manier
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GBP/USD reaches 1.33, on top as ADP Employment Miss sends the dollar in a limbo
GBP/USD Technical Analysis: The Pound is the top performer after dismal US private employment data (ADP), which effectively locks in the Federal Reserve's rate cut. Sterling is also enjoying tailwinds from a new UK-US trade deal on pharmaceuticals and continued high Bank of England rates. We analyze the major FX pair after this strong move higher.
03-12-2025 14:38 GMT by Elior Manier
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