Currencies
- The euro (EUR) continues the upside and reached up to 1.2575 yesterday against the US dollar (USD). The euro makes attempts of recovery after recording two year low on Monday. All eyes are on the ECB Press Conference which is due tomorrow and to Mario’s Draghi speech.
- US dollar (USD) headed for higher highs as it reached a new 7-year high at 114.38 against the Japanese yen (JPY). Haruhiko Kuroda stated earlier that he will take any necessary measures in order to defeat deflation.
Equities
- The Asian stocks dropped as the Japanese shares fell. The Japan 225 (Nikkei) is now trading around 17055, the Hang Seng (HSX) fell to 23636 and CHINA 50 (CNX) retraced back to 7309.
Commodities
- Brent Oil (BRT) declined from 86.38 all the way down to 82.06 US dollars per barrel and the WTI Crude (OIL) is now trading around 76.80 US dollars per barrel. Oil plunged as supply increases and looking ahead the Crude oil inventories due at 15:30 GMT and with expectations at 1.8 million barrels.
Mover And Shaker With Forex Options
- Gold (XAU) crashed more than 30 dollars and dropped down to 1146 US dollars an ounce. The metal dropped down to the lowest level since 2010 as there is not much appetite for safe haven assets.
- Option traders may consider buying a Put on XAU/USD and gain if the pair continues its downside, while the risk is limited to the premium paid.
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