NZD/USD Stabilises Ahead of the Holidays
Forex trading is slowing down as the holidays approach, offering a pause after significant movements driven by various news events, including central bank decisions.
Notably, NZD/USD reached its lowest level since October 2022 at the end of last week.
The decline in NZD/USD has been influenced by two main factors:
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AMD Stock Price Rebounds from Yearly Low. 2025 Forecast
As the chart indicates, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reached its yearly low on 20th December, dropping below $120.
However, on Monday, AMD emerged as one of the top-performing stocks in the market. The trading session opened with a bullish gap, and by the close, the stock had gained approximately 4.5%...
What Is the Difference Between Brent and WTI Crude Oil for Traders?
Brent Crude and WTI are two of the most important oil benchmarks in the world, influencing global markets and trading strategies. While both represent high-quality crude, they differ in origin, composition, pricing, and market dynamics. This article explores questions like “What is Brent...
Tesla (TSLA) Stock Underperforms the Broader Market
Analysing Tesla (TSLA) stock chart on 12th December, we:
→ Identified an ascending channel, with the November price consolidation around $350 (marked by a thick blue line) potentially indicating the median line of the long-term ascending channel (highlighted in blue).
→ Mentioned that TSLA stock price could...
XAU/USD Chart Analysis and Analytical Gold Price Forecast for 2025
With the holiday season underway, this week may be less volatile than the previous one, which was dominated by central bank decisions. This presents an opportunity to analyse the broader trends and outlook for gold prices in 2025.
The XAU/USD chart reveals that gold prices have been moving...
Market Analysis: Crude Oil Price Faces Hurdles
Crude oil prices are now struggling to clear the $70.00 and $70.50 resistance levels.
Important Takeaways for Oil Prices Analysis Today
- Crude oil prices extended downsides below the $70.00 support zone.
- A major bearish trend line is forming with resistance near $70.00 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD at...
Market Analysis: Gold Price Faces Hurdles
Gold price started a fresh decline below $2,665.
Important Takeaways for Gold Prices Analysis Today
- Gold price climbed higher toward the $2,665 zone before there was a sharp decline against the US Dollar.
- A key bearish trend line is forming with resistance near $2,632 on the hourly chart of gold at FXOpen.
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Santa Claus Rally: How Will Christmas Impact Stock Markets in 2024
The Santa Claus rally is a well-known seasonal phenomenon where stock markets often see gains during the final trading days of December and the start of January. But what causes this year-end trend, and how does Christmas influence stock markets overall? In this article, we’ll explore the factors...
GBP/USD Analysis: Pair Recovers from 7-Month Low
The GBP/USD pair dropped below the psychological level of 1.25 today, a level last seen in early May. Over the past two days, the pair has declined by more than 1.5%, driven by central bank decisions.
On one hand, the US dollar strengthened after the Federal Reserve chair's comments on Wednesday, hinting at...
Micron Technology (MU) Stock Drops 16%
On Wednesday, Micron Technology released its quarterly earnings report after the main trading session closed. The results aligned closely with analysts' expectations: earnings per share came in at $1.79, slightly above the forecast of $1.76, while revenue met projections at $8.71 billion.
Despite meeting estimates, the...
1-Minute Scalping Trading Strategies With Examples
Scalping is a popular trading style capitalising on rapid, small price movements within minutes. 1-minute scalping strategies are often used by traders but require precise execution and solid understanding of technical indicators. This article explores four 1-min scalping strategies, detailing the indicators...
USD/JPY Rises to a Nearly 5-Month High
According to the USD/JPY chart today, the US dollar has climbed to 157 yen. This movement was driven by monetary policies of both countries' central banks.
The Federal Reserve took a hawkish stance, with Chair Jerome Powell suggesting the possibility of fewer rate cuts in 2025 than earlier expected.
On the other side, the...
Nasdaq 100 Index Plummets After Fed Decision
On 17th December, analysing the Nasdaq 100 chart (US Tech 100 mini on FXOpen), we:
→ Drew a blue upward channel relevant for 2024;
→ Noted that the price was near the upper boundary of the channel, while the RSI indicator had entered the overbought zone;
→ Suggested that bulls might face difficulties in pushing the...
Forex Traders Await the Fed's Decision
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its interest rate decision today at 21:00 GMT+2, with Fed Chair Jerome Powell holding a press conference 30 minutes later. According to Forex Factory, the market expects a rate cut to 4.25%-4.50% from the current 4.50%-4.75%.
Analysts at Apollo Global Management, in their Economic...
Amazon (AMZN) Stock Price Surpassed $230 for the First Time
On 12th November, while analysing Amazon (AMZN) stock chart, we:
→ drew two ascending channels (a long-term one marked in blue and a steeper one represented by black lines);
→ anticipated a test of the $200 level as part of a correction.
According to the AMZN chart, since then:
→ the price corrected...
What Is ICT Turtle Soup, and How Can You Use It in Trading?
The ICT Turtle Soup pattern is a strategic trading approach designed to exploit false breakouts in financial markets. By understanding and leveraging liquidity grabs, traders can identify potential reversals and enter trades with relative precision. This article delves into the components of the ICT...
Market Analysis: NZD/USD Sink Further, Losses Mount
NZD/USD is also moving lower and might extend losses below 0.57350.
Important Takeaways for NZD/USD Analysis Today
- NZD/USD declined steadily from the 0.5790 resistance zone.
- There is a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.5750 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD at FXOpen.
NZD/USD...
Market Analysis: AUD/USD Sink Further, Losses Mount
AUD/USD declined below the 0.6400 and 0.6375 support levels.
Important Takeaways for AUD/USD Analysis Today
- The Aussie Dollar started a fresh decline from well above the 0.6400 level against the US Dollar.
- There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.6340 on the hourly chart...
