Currencies
- The euro (EUR) remained range bound against the US dollar (USD) yesterday at 1.2222. The single currency remains near its lowest level since July 2012 as European Central Bank (ECB) started the Quantitative Easing (QE) program that will help economy to boost, while the US economy is recovering faster and is expected to hike interest rates in the middle of next year. Today the monthly French Consumer Spending along with the monthly Italian Retail Sales will be announced with expectations both to rise by 0.2%.
- The US dollar (USD) continues its bullish trend against Japanese yen (JPY) and is currently trading at 120.15 as haven demand reduced, while global stocks advanced. Today the monthly US Core Durable Goods Orders along with the quarterly US Final GDP and New Home Sales will be announced and they are expected to be at 1.1%, increase, 4.3% increase and 461K respectively.
Equities
- US equities are near all-time highs as global stocks advanced, while US economy expects GDP to grow by 4.3% this quarter. The US 500 (SPI) climbed to 2076, the US 30 (Dow) advanced to 17924 and the US Tech (NDQ) went to 4297.
Commodities
- WTI Crude (Oil) fell from 58.50 to 55.15 USD per barrel yesterday as oil producers are fighting for market share.
Mover & Shaker with forex options
- Gold (XAU) crashed to 1170 yesterday as demand for the safe haven decreased along with demand for oil. Investors preferred to invest in more riskier assets rather than gold.
- Option traders may consider buying a Put on the XAUUSD and gain if the pair moves lower, while the risk is limited to the premium paid. .
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