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October 2023: A Challenging Month for German Factory Orders

In October 2023, Germany witnessed a noticeable decrease in factory orders, marking the first decline in three months. This drop was unexpected, especially since orders had slightly increased by 0.7% in September, and there were predictions of a modest 0.2% growth. However, the actual figures showed a significant 3.7% fall. This sudden decline points to ongoing instability in Germany's industrial sector.

A closer look at the data reveals that the most significant reduction was in the machinery and equipment sector, which plummeted by 13.5%. This was a major setback, as this sector is usually a strong contributor to industrial growth. Other areas like fabricated metal products, basic metals, electrical equipment, and the automotive industry also experienced downturns. These sectors are crucial for Germany's economy, and their decline can have broader implications.

Interestingly, not every sector faced a downfall. The transport equipment sector, for instance, saw a substantial increase of 20.2%. This surge was largely due to some large-scale orders, highlighting the variability in different industrial segments.

When examining the source of the orders, foreign demand showed a significant decrease of 7.6%. This drop was consistent across the board, with orders from the Euro Area and the rest of the world declining by 7.6% and 7.4%, respectively. However, domestic orders within Germany painted a different picture, registering a 2.4% increase. This suggests that the domestic market still has some resilience, even as international demand weakens.

Another interesting observation is that when excluding large-scale orders, there was actually a 0.7% increase in new orders in October. This indicates that the overall decline might be somewhat influenced by fluctuations in big-ticket orders.

To provide a broader perspective, it's useful to look at the three-month trend. Comparing the August to October 2023 period with the previous three months, there was a 4.6% decrease in new orders. This longer-term view offers a clearer picture of the industrial sector's health, beyond the monthly ups and downs.

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How China’s Banks Support the Yuan Against Moody’s Outlook

The yuan stays the same even though Moody’s lowers China’s credit outlook. The USDCNH did not change much at around 7.15 per dollar, because big state-owned banks in China sold dollars, balancing out Moody’s move to lower China’s credit outlook.



Chinese banks swapped yuan for US dollars in the onshore market and then sold those dollars in the spot market. This action helped keep the yuan steady and reduce the worries caused by Moody’s about slower economic growth and possible risks in China’s property sector. Also, a survey showed that China’s services activity increased the most in three months in November.

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EURUSD Continues Downtrend After Consolidation

Solid ECN Blog – The EURUSD pair keeps falling in today's market after a brief pause near the 38.2% mark of the Fibonacci retracement. The ADX indicator shows that the market is in a strong trend, as it stays above the 40 line. Therefore, we expect the EURUSD value to face more downward pressure and reach the next support at the 50% Fibo level.

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AUDUSD Pair in a Downward Trend: What are the Key Levels to Watch?

At the moment, the AUDUSD pair is facing a significant drop of almost 0.63% on a daily basis and is approaching the support levels that are determined by the lowest points of the last day of November.



If the pair breaks below this structure, it may encounter the next support level at the 200-day exponential moving average (golden curve), which also coincides with the 61.8% Fibo retracement of the upward movement that started in October 2023. On the other hand, the main resistance level could be the local highs near the 50% Fibo retracement.

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European Stocks Steady as Investors Await Key Data

European stock markets showed little change on Tuesday, pausing after their recent strong performance which saw key indexes reach four-month highs. The STOXX 50 and the broader STOXX 600 both experienced a minor decline of 0.1% during morning trading. Investors are closely watching a range of economic data, including final PMI figures, Eurozone producer prices, and US job openings set to be announced later in the day.

In corporate news across Europe, several developments are drawing attention. Brenntag, the German chemical distributor, is hosting its investor day. Barclays is in the spotlight after Qatar Holding sold around £510 million of its shares at a 1.4% discount compared to Monday's closing price. Additionally, SSP Group, known for operating eateries, has resumed paying out its annual dividend. Meanwhile, pub group Marston's reported a 28% increase in annual profit, lower than expected, although its Christmas bookings have already surpassed last year's numbers.

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USDJPY's Bullish Stance Meets Resistance

Solid ECN Blog - Currently, the USDJPY pair is positioned within a bullish flag formation. Yet, there's been a notable change - the price has fallen below the Ichimoku cloud, hinting at a potential shift in the market's direction. As of now, the pair is undergoing a test at the lower boundary of this flag, and the ADX indicator is suggesting that we may see significant fluctuations ahead.



If the price drops past this crucial point, it's likely we'll see a further slide down to the 144.5 support level. This would be a key movement to watch for.

On the other hand, if the bulls succeed in keeping the price stable above 146.2, it could signal a continuation of the upward trend. In such a scenario, the pair might target the 23.6% mark on the Fibonacci retracement scale, possibly even stretching to the 38.2% level.

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EURJPY Dips Below Key Level: A Closer Look

We've noticed a significant drop. Recently, it slipped under the important support mark of 159.37.



Looking at the Relative Strength Index (RSI), it's clear that there's a downward trend in momentum. This hints that we might see this decline continue. We're expecting the pair to keep dropping, possibly reaching the next support point at 158.32. Interestingly, this level is right where the lower edge of the bearish flag pattern lies. This pattern often signals that the current downward trend could keep going.

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Latest on GBPUSD: Bullish Flag & Ichimoku Insights

The GBPUSD currency pair is trading inside the bullish flag and above the Ichimoku cloud, indicating a bullish trend. However, the ADX indicator is approaching the 20 level, which suggests that the trend is weakening, and the pair is losing momentum. We expect the value of GBPUSD to rise again and target the upper band of the bullish flag, which is a continuation pattern of the previous uptrend.



On the other hand, the bullish scenario would be invalidated if the GBPUSD price falls below the cloud, which would signal a bearish reversal.

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EURUSD at a Crossroads: Resistance Clash and Trend Predictions

Solid ECN - The EURUSD pair is approaching a critical point, the 23.6% resistance level, which interestingly aligns with the Ichimoku cloud. Currently, the technical indicators are hinting at a potential sell-off. If the price manages to remain under the cloud, there's a strong chance we'll see a further downward trend, potentially reaching the 38.2% level, and maybe even the 50% mark.


However, there's another side to consider. Should the EURUSD pair successfully break through the 23.6% resistance and maintain its position above this level, it would suggest a shift in momentum. In such a scenario, the current bearish outlook would no longer be valid, indicating a possible change in trend.