The FTSE 100 is showing bullish momentum, supported by an ongoing uptrend. Recent price action suggests a breakout above a period of sideways consolidation, indicating strong buying interest.
Key Support: 8454 – This was the previous consolidation zone and now acts as a critical level.
If the index pulls back to 8454 and holds, it may resume the uptrend with...
Thursday May 15
Data: US April PPI, retail sales, industrial production, capacity utilisation, May Philadelphia Fed business outlook, Empire manufacturing index, NAHB housing market index, March business inventories, initial jobless claims, UK Q1 GDP, Japan April machine tool orders, Germany April wholesale price index, Italy March general government debt,...
WTI crude oil prices are slightly lower in early European trade, down about 1.00% on the day to around $63.00. This pullback ends a four-day winning streak that had pushed prices to over a two-week high.
The decline so far lacks strong bearish momentum, suggesting traders may be taking profits or pausing ahead of key data.
Relevance for Trading:
Price dip...
US stocks point to slightly lower open as traders react to global and economic developments.
Main drivers:
Trump’s Gulf Visit: Markets are watching for any new investment deals or geopolitical tensions. A $600B Saudi investment deal was announced yesterday, and Trump is now heading to Qatar.
Tariff Optimism: Hopes of US-China tariff easing have supported recent...
EUR/USD remains in a long-term bullish trend, but price action has been consolidating sideways since reaching the recent swing high on April 21, 2025.
The key support level to watch is 1.1100. This is the current swing low and a critical level for the bullish structure to hold. If the pair pulls back and finds support here, a rebound could lead to upside targets...
The DAX index remains in a long-term uptrend, reflecting a bullish overall sentiment. However, recent price action shows consolidation, with the index trading sideways after earlier gains.
The key support level is at 23,300, which marks the lower boundary of the recent trading range. If the index pulls back and holds above this level, it would suggest continued...
Key Data Releases
Japan April PPI: Watch for inflation trends in producer prices — relevant for JPY traders and Japanese equity markets.
Canada March Building Permits: Can impact CAD and real estate-related stocks.
Central Bank Speakers (Market-Sensitive)
Fed: Waller, Jefferson, Daly — could impact USD, Treasuries, and risk sentiment depending on rate outlook...
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 3332
Resistance Level 2: 3365
Resistance Level 3: 3409
Support Level 1: 3188
Support Level 2: 3138
Support Level 3: 3090
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not...
Gold recovers some of its early-week losses, trading around 3250 on Tuesday afternoon. A cautious market sentiment, combined with softer-than-expected U.S. April CPI inflation data, supports XAUUSD's stability.
Conclusion:
Gold remains resilient as easing inflation pressures and market caution provide a supportive backdrop.
Key Support and Resistance...
The LTC/USD pair maintains a bullish overall sentiment, underpinned by a sustained upward trend.
Key Levels:
Support: 927.00 (primary), followed by 904.06 and 880.00
Resistance: 1,100.00, with extended targets at 1.130.00 and 1,150.00
A corrective dip toward the key support zone at 927.00 could offer a bullish rebound opportunity. A successful bounce from this...
The ETH/USD pair maintains a bullish overall sentiment, underpinned by a sustained upward trend.
Key Levels:
Support: 2,190 (primary), followed by 2,123 and 2,046
Resistance: 2,625, with extended targets at 2,725 and 2,850
A corrective dip toward the key support zone at 2,190 could offer a bullish rebound opportunity. A successful bounce from this level would...
The BTC/USD pair maintains a bullish overall sentiment, underpinned by a sustained upward trend. However, recent intraday price action suggests a phase of sideways consolidation, indicating a potential buildup before the next directional move.
Key Levels:
Support: 96,000 (primary), followed by 93,875 and 90,850
Resistance: 104,100, with extended targets at...
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 41,900
Resistance Level 2: 42,470
Resistance Level 3: 43,600
Support Level 1: 40,680
Support Level 2: 40,240
Support Level 3: 39,700
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It...
US-China Trade Talks:
The Trump administration is considering cutting tariffs on Chinese goods to below 60% during upcoming talks. China may reciprocate. Chinese exports to the US have already dropped sharply following earlier steep tariffs.
Global Market Reaction:
Germany's DAX index hit a new high, recovering losses from the trade war. European stocks are...
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 3300
Resistance Level 2: 3364
Resistance Level 3: 3405
Support Level 1: 3200
Support Level 2: 3136
Support Level 3: 3095
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not...
US-UK Trade Deal & Tariffs:
President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a limited trade deal, but a 10% tariff on UK goods remains. The US plans to announce more trade deals soon, though existing tariffs on most countries will largely stay.
China Tariff Talks:
The US may cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 50%, boosting market optimism. Top...
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 5345
Resistance Level 2: 5375
Resistance Level 3: 5411
Support Level 1: 5225
Support Level 2: 5193
Support Level 3: 5157
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not...
The FTSE 100 is showing bullish momentum, supported by an ongoing uptrend. Recent price action suggests a breakout above a period of sideways consolidation, indicating strong buying interest.
Key Support: 8454 – This was the previous consolidation zone and now acts as a critical level.
If the index pulls back to 8454 and holds, it may resume the uptrend with...
