11.02.2025
The U.S. Dollar Index is rising by 0.32% to
108.39 points, though its strength against the euro remains moderate. The
EURUSD is down by 0.23% to 1.03030 as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his
pattern of announcing new tariffs every Friday. Over the weekend, these
announcements gain momentum, impacting markets on Monday. Last Friday, Trump
followed this strategy again, designating U.S. steel and aluminium imports for
a new 25% tariff.
Since Monday’s opening, the EURUSD has
declined by 0.58% to 1.02698.
06.02.2025
Gold prices surged by 2.3% to $2,865 per troy
ounce, setting another all-time high of $2,883 on Wednesday—the fifth
consecutive peak in a remarkable rally. Prices have been steadily advancing,
surpassing the $2,750–2,780 resistance level last Thursday before reaching the
$2,850–2,880 range. A slight retreat is now forming a consolidation pattern,
though a continued rally without pullback remains a possibility.
Uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald
Trump's latest trade measures is a key driver of gold’s ascent.
04.02.2025
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is up 0.24% this
week to 108.63 points, while the EURUSD has declined by 0.37% to 1.03270. U.S.
President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions by imposing new tariffs on Canada,
Mexico, and China last Saturday, with speculation mounting that the European
Union could be next. The Dollar fluctuated amid conflicting rumours about
Trump’s tariff plans, initially surging when reports suggested a delay until
March 1, pushing EURUSD up 0.4% to 1.04340. However, when the news was
officially refuted, the Euro fell to 1.03650 by Friday’s close.
30.01.2025
Brent crude prices fell by 2.7% to $76.43 per
barrel, marking a 7.5% decline from the January 15 high of $82.77. Downward
pressure remains strong, with prices breaking below the key support at
$78.00–$80.00 per barrel and successfully retesting this level.
From a technical standpoint, oil prices are
likely to continue declining towards the $68.00–$70.00 range. Several factors
indicate that this downside scenario is in play. U.S. President Donald Trump
has urged OPEC to lower oil prices as part of his strategy to pressure Russia
into peace negotiations over Ukraine.
28.01.2025
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose by 0.45% to
107.92 points this week, while the EUR/USD declined by 0.60% to 1.04290. The
Dollar strengthened amid a "tariffs roller coaster" sparked by U.S.
President Donald Trump. On Sunday, Trump threatened Colombia with a trade war
after its government refused to accept deported citizens from the United
States. Colombia swiftly capitulated, agreeing to receive deportees within
hours of Trump's warning.
This heightened volatility on Monday, with
EUR/USD initially dropping by 0.36% to 1.04560 at the opening, then rebounding
by 0.76% to 1.
23.01.2025
Gold prices have risen by 1.9% this week to
$2,753 per troy ounce, approaching the all-time high of $2,789. A further
upward move could easily push prices beyond this peak in the coming days. The
current rally began on Monday, and even if momentum slows, gold could still
reach new record levels through inertia, possibly at the start of next week.
A breakout above the record high would likely
fuel further gains, with prices potentially targeting $3,000 per ounce.
Although fundamental drivers are becoming less transparent, technical indicators
strongly support continued upward momentum.
21.01.2025
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is down by 0.67%
to 108.61 this week, with the EURUSD rising by 0.77% to 1.03550. Major
currencies advanced almost uniformly against the Dollar, gaining around 1.5% on
Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from mentioning tariffs in
his inaugural address. Instead, he focused on record inflation, urging his
Cabinet "to marshal the vast powers at their disposal to defeat" it.
This speech confirmed recent positive
indications from Administration insiders that tariffs would be increased
gradually, avoiding direct confrontation with China.
16.01.2025
Brent crude prices are climbing by 2.8% this
week, reaching $82.08 per barrel. Notably, prices have broken through the
$78.00-80.00 resistance level and retested it successfully, suggesting a
potential move toward the next resistance at $88.00-90.00 per barrel—an
additional 8.0% upside. This surge is driven by uncertainty surrounding new
U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil sector, which significantly disrupt global oil
logistics.
Before these sanctions, Brent prices were
consolidating between $76.00-78.00 with a downside bias.
14.01.2025
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dipped by 0.14% to
109.50 points this week, while the EURUSD edged up by 0.10% to 1.02550. Though
the decline of the Greenback may appear minor, it is notable in the context of
the current environment, where expectations of further Dollar strength have
become highly pronounced. Speculation about the Dollar surpassing the Euro has
been widespread, with the options market projecting GBPUSD to trade in the
1.11000-1.12000 range amid financial challenges facing the U.K. government.
09.01.2025
Gold prices rose by 1.0% this week to $2,664
per troy ounce, showing resilience despite rising U.S. Treasury yields, which
typically weigh on the metal. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest
level since April 2024, but gold continues to gain momentum, supported by a
combination of fundamental and technical factors.
One key driver is the resumption of gold
purchases by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) after a six-month pause. The
PBOC added 0.45% to its reserves, bringing them to 73.29 million troy ounces.
Historically, such activity has had a bullish impact on gold prices.