Trading Insights: Fed keeps the bulls running, ECB up next
Market Talk:
If you're reading this you most likely heard that the US FED increased the US Fed funds interest rate yesterday.
Quick summary:
- US Fed Chairman Powell did say that current policy has not been restrictive enough eg. the door is open for further interest rate hikes
- The FOMC upgraded its view on the economic growth of the US economy
Bottom line: The better economic growth outlook implies that the US economy can handle higher interest rates.
The Bulls are in a strong position…..
Dowjones 30 five day price action
Today’s economic calendar
European Central Bank (ECB) expected to hike +0.25%
- It's expected to raise +0.25%
- Current interest rate 4%
- Expected new rate 4.25%
Assets to watch: EUR/USD, Germany 40, Spain 35, EU50, CAC40
Source: TradingView / J. Knobel July 26 2023 6:38 AM UTC
ECB Interest rate decision on deck today at 12:15 PM UTC
Today’s Price Action Spotlight:
EUR/USD current price 1.1124, strong support spotted near the 1.0940s, watch the 1.1275 bull trigger
Germany 40 current price €16,263, price remains above its 40 day moving average, upside extension towards €16,790s, downside risk seen below the €14,684 support (see chart).
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