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Gold prices hit $2000 as Middle East tension escalates

As tensions rise in the Middle East, gold prices have shot up over $2000 due to increased fighting on the ground.

While all eyes are on the shifting situation, gold has jumped over the crucial $2000 level because of the growing battles. At the same time, oil prices have stabilized above $83, as people investing in the market are on alert for any interruptions in supply from this key oil-producing area. This week is also important because big banks like the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan will make decisions on interest rates, which could shake up the markets even more. Investors and market experts around the world are paying close attention to these developments as they influence the economy.

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Market Trends: Navigating Equity Dips and Economic Signals

Last week, European and US stock markets kept falling, marking six weeks of losses. The main worries were about companies' earnings not being as good as hoped and their future outlooks seeming less positive as we move into the year's last quarter. In the US, the markets also dipped, hitting their lowest point since May, showing they're not as strong as they were earlier in the year.

On Friday, the prices of oil and gold jumped suddenly. This happened when the news came out about Israeli forces moving into Gaza, which made gold prices go over $2,000 an ounce for the first time since May. Even though Brent crude oil's price went up past $90 a barrel, it ended the week lower.

The hope is that the careful steps taken in Gaza will increase pressure on Hamas without causing more trouble along Israel's northern border. European markets, which had closed by the time of the Gaza events on Friday, are expected to start a bit stronger, considering the military actions have been limited so far.

It's easy to think the drop in stock markets last week was just because of the uncertain situation in the Middle East. But it was also because of companies not doing as well as expected and lowering their future earnings outlooks, which led to some big drops in their stock prices. This pattern might keep up this week, with all eyes on updates from big companies like HSBC, BP, Shell, and Apple.

Meanwhile, economic reports from Europe and the UK didn't show much good news, but the US did better, with people waiting to see if central banks will change their plans based on recent data. The US Federal Reserve probably won't ease up on its policies soon, and another interest rate increase by the end of the year is still possible. But the Bank of England seems done raising rates for now, with people guessing when the next rate cut might happen in 2024.

In the UK, the number of approved mortgages and other spending data for September might show that people are still careful about spending. And in Germany, after the European Central Bank decided not to change interest rates, inflation is expected to go down in October, and the economy might shrink a bit in the third quarter.

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Silver

The price of silver is currently testing the pivot point at 23.14, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) maintaining a position above the 50 level. The XAGUSD's inability to close below the S1 support level of 22.59 suggests that the price movement range since October 23 is likely a correction to the upward trend that began earlier this month.




The pivot point serves as a hurdle for the bulls. To drive the price towards R1 (23.9), they must ensure a close above the pivot point.


Conversely, the S1 level (22.5) acts as a safeguard against further price decline. If this level is breached, the bears could potentially target S2 (21.8) next.

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EURAUD

For the past four months, the EURAUD has been trading within a range between 1.6200 and 1.7100, suggesting that it might currently be in a range trading mode. This week, the price faced difficulty surpassing recent peaks just below 1.6900, reaching a high of 1.6845 on Monday. These levels could pose resistance if tested again, before reaching the 2-year high at 1.7065. On Wednesday, the price dipped but didn't reach the 100-day Simple Moving Averages (SMA) near 1.6550, which could provide support in case of another sell-off.



Looking further down, potential support levels could be found at previous lows of 1.6445 and 1.6320, followed by a potential support zone between 1.6235 and 1.6265. The close grouping of the 10-, 21-, 34-, 55- and 100-day Simple Moving Averages (SMA) between 1.6550 and 1.6710 further supports the perspective of range trading.

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BTCUSD

In our “BTCUSD Technical Analysis”, we see that BTCUSD is currently in a state where it’s bought too much, as shown by the Relative Strength Index (RSI) which is now over 80. This means there are a lot of buyers, and the price might not go up much more before it starts to decline.




Analysts at FxNews suggest being careful if you’re thinking about buying more of this crypto asset. They say it might be better to wait until the price becomes steady above the $32,000 support level before deciding to buy more. This is because when something is bought too much, it might be more expensive than what it’s really worth, and the price could go down soon.

To sum up, while Bitcoin has grown a lot and can be a good opportunity for traders and investors, it’s important to keep an eye on the market conditions and make careful decisions. Remember, while you can make a lot of money, you can also lose a lot. (source)

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LTCUSD

Last week, the cryptocurrency market saw a notable uptick, and Litecoin (LTC) investors were among those who profited from this positive shift. The LTCUSD exchange rate climbed to a formidable resistance point at $71.15. This upward movement prompted bears to increase selling pressure, culminating in a long wick candlestick pattern on the final day’s candle.



The Relative Strength Index (RSI), an essential technical indicator, is approaching the overbought zone. But it’s not just about the RSI nearing this zone. The indicator is displaying a significant divergence, often an indication of a trend shift or a deceleration in the bullish bias. As a result, we anticipate LTCUSD to adjust its recent gains and maintain its price above the pivot point of $64, unless the LTCUSD bulls can surpass the $71 resistance in the forthcoming session. (source)

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Gold

The price of gold has retreated from the $2,000 mark and is currently testing the $1,949 support level. This decline was anticipated as the RSI and Stochastic indicators were in the overbought zone.



A closer look at the 4-hour chart provides a clearer picture of gold’s price action. The precious metal formed a hammer candlestick pattern at the pivot point ($1,962), and the stochastic oscillator is nearing the overbought zone, indicating a potential exit from this area. The RSI indicator remains above 50.



Considering current market data, technical indicators, and key levels, if the price can maintain above $1,949, it’s likely that the XAUUSD price will rise to R3 ($2,025).

Conversely, if bears manage to push the price below $1,949, we could see a continued decline towards the upper line of the bearish channel around $1,900.

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Crude Oil

The U.S. oil industry, known as "Big Oil", is seeing growth in production and mergers. Active drilling rigs increased to 502 for oil and 122 for gas last week, marking a second week of growth. Daily oil production has hit a record 13.2 million barrels per day.

Crude oil stocks are 4% lower than last year, possibly encouraging more investment in oil production. The U.S. government's decision to buy oil for its Strategic Petroleum Reserve may have also played a part.

Chevron is buying Hess for $60 billion, following Exxon Mobil's acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources for $58 billion. The easing of sanctions on Venezuela could benefit U.S. oil producers with operations there.

Long-term factors like Middle East conflicts and potential supply disruptions are encouraging investment in U.S. oil production. Despite this, OPEC+ countries are limiting production to maintain prices.

This could signal a shift from focusing on profits to a battle for market share, a challenging task given years of record interest rates. However, major players with substantial capital reserves and strong government lobbying power are now involved.





Crude oil prices are currently testing the lower boundary of a bullish channel, with the Stochastic oscillator indicating an oversold market condition. If prices manage to settle below this critical level, we could see a continuation of the downward trend, potentially reaching the S2 support level around $83.

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GBPCHF Forecast: Swiss Bond Yields Surge

• The return on Switzerland’s 10-year government bond has gone up past 1.2, according to the rates quoted between banks for this bond’s term.
• The CH20, a stock market index in Switzerland, has dropped to a 12-month low, reaching 10313.

Technical Analysis

The GBPCHF currency pair has been on a downward trajectory after failing to close above the Ichimoku cloud on the weekly chart. This trend has continued, with the bears breaking down the price from the range channel last week. Despite the Stochastic indicator being in the oversold area for weeks, selling pressure remains strong.




A closer look at the daily chart provides more insight into the GBPCHF price action. With the Relative Strength Index (RSI) bouncing back above the 30 level, the price is now testing the broken support at 1.094. If the price stabilizes below S3, we can expect the decline to continue within the bearish channel, with 1.075 as the next target.




The bearish scenario remains valid as long as the pair stays within the bearish channel or below the 1.11 pivot.

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Gold

Gold prices have stopped rising just below a five-month high on Monday. The rapid increase in prices slowed down as it got close to the $2000 mark. After a strong push back on Friday, it's clear that the $2000 area is a big hurdle. This has led traders to take some profits from the over 7% increase in the last two weeks.



Daily indicators suggest that this pause was expected, although the slight drop shows that buyers are still interested in pushing the price above $2000.

Due to unrest in the Middle East, traders are looking for safer options. The possibility of conflict escalating increases the demand for gold, which continues to drive up its price.

The slight drop in price has stabilized above the rising 5-day moving average ($1960). Any further drops are expected to stay above $1945 (the halfway point between $2080 and $1810), indicating a normal correction and keeping the overall upward trend intact.