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Daily Market analysis
August 01, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: The US Dollar records gains following Fed’s announcement of a 25 basis point rate cut

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for August 1, 2019. See details below: FOREX The US Dollar recorded gains, following yesterday’s announcement of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed. It Is counterintuitive that a rate cut is followed by a strengthening of the currency, but…

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July 31, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: 76% of investors predict a 0.25% rate cut

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 31, 2019. See details below: FOREX The Pound remains under pressure, despite a modest recovery against other major currencies during early Wednesday trading. On Tuesday Sterling touched its lowest in more than 2 years, as the probability of a no-deal…

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Daily Market analysis
July 30, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: The Pound collapsing further

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 30, 2019. See details below: FOREX On Tuesday the Pound hit the lowest level against the US Dollar in more than 2 years. Sterling weakness results from increased chances of a no deal Brexit, which is seen by the markets…

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July 29, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: European markets open mixed on Monday

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 29, 2019. See details below: EUROPEAN SHARES European markets opened mixed following a decline in Asia overnight, as investors brace for what is going to be a very busy trading week. The focus will be on the U.S.-China trade talks…

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Daily Market analysis
July 26, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: Euro recovers some of its recent losses

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 26, 2019. See details below: FOREX Mario Draghi spoke yesterday at the end of the ECB’s policy committee meeting and the Euro recovered some of the losses recorded during previous sessions, when it had hit 26 months’ lows. Mr Draghi…

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Daily Market analysis
July 25, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: European benchmarks are trading higher today

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 25, 2019. See details below: FOREX The Pound recovered some terrain yesterday, following the appointment of Boris Johnson as the new British prime minister and the ensuing cabinet reshuffle. It is interesting to note that the new members of government…

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Daily Market analysis
July 24, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: The Pound is almost flat on the day

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 24, 2019. See details below: FOREX/ BREXIT The Pound is almost flat on the day, following yesterday’s announcement that Boris Johnson will be the UK’s next prime minister. The lack of movement could perhaps indicate resignation from the markets, facing…

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Daily Market analysis
July 23, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: Shares are edging higher in Europe

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 23, 2019. See details below: FOREX The Pound is down almost 0.3% to the US Dollar, trading at around $1.24, on the day when the next British Prime Minister will be announced. It is widely expected that Boris Johnson will…

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Daily Market analysis
July 18, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: Stocks are tumbling today in Europe

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 18, 2019. See details below: FOREX The Greenback keeps losing ground against other major currencies and currently the Dollar Index is trading around the 96.7 level, down from a weeks’ high of 97.08. This performance falls within the general trend…

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Daily Market analysis
July 17, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Daily market commentary: The Pound hits a two-and-a-half-year low against the US Dollar

ActivTrades’ Market Analysts have prepared for LeapRate their daily commentary on traditional markets for July 17, 2019. See details below: FOREX The Pound hit a two-and-a-half-year low against the US Dollar and is currently trading below $1.2390. Sterling weakness, to some extent, results from seasonal factors, as it tends to happen during the British summer,…

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