Abstract:On Thursday (September 14), the ECB chose to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, realizing the tenth consecutive interest rate hike, and raise the main interest rate to 4%.
Market Overview
On Thursday (September 14), the ECB chose to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, realizing the tenth consecutive interest rate hike, and raise the main interest rate to 4%. At the same time, the U.S. side of the heavy data show the resilience of the economy, the foreign exchange market fluctuations; gold prices bottomed out, the plate once hit a nearly three-week low of 1900 mark near the close back to 1910 mark. The precious metal struggled to find buyers as the August inflation report showed upside risks of higher headline inflation due to higher gasoline prices. Gold failed to stay above its 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), which sits at about $1,920.00 per ounce.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Wednesday that crude oil production cuts by members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), particularly Saudi Arabia and Russia, would lead to a “major supply gap in the fourth quarter” that would push up oil prices in the coming months. At the same time, OPEC warned that supply constraints could be deeper and longer than previously anticipated.
Both Saudi Arabia and Russia have announced an extension of extreme production cuts until the end of the year, aiming to support stability and balance in the oil market. WTI oil prices have risen nearly 40% since May's low near $64.00 per barrel.
The global oil market is estimated to be under-supplied by 1 to 3 million barrels per day, taking into account all crude oil production cuts in OPEC countries. Global oil reserves are widely expected to be significantly reduced, including the United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
It is still too early to assess whether this latest stimulus will be effective on the current state of the Chinese economy, whose industrial production and retail sales data are due on Friday and will provide more evidence on the state of the Chinese economy. Even so, oil bulls are quick to translate the possible impact of increased liquidity and ensuing activity on Chinese fuel demand.
MHMarkets strategy is only for reference and not for investment advice. Please carefully read the statement at the end of the text. The following strategy will be updated at 15:00 on September 15, Beijing time.
·Gold XAUUSD· | |
High Probability Scenario | High throw and low suction in the 1885-1892-1903-1919-1931-1945 range |
Low Probability Scenario | Chase up and kill down outside the 1885-1892-1903-1919-1931-1945 range |
·SilverXAGUSD· | |
High Probability Scenario | High throw and low suction in the 20.6-21.5-22.3-23.1-23.9-24.5 range |
Low Probability Scenario | Chase up and kill down outside the 20.6-21.5-22.3-23.1-23.9-24.5 range |
·Crude OilUSOUSD· | |
High Probability Scenario | High throw and low suction in the 83.5-85.3-87.3-89.1-90.7-91.5-92.6 range |
Low Probability Scenario | Chase up and kill down outside the 83.5-85.3-87.3-89.1-90.7-91.5-92.6 range |
·EURUSD· | |
High Probability Scenario | High throw and low suction in the 1.0570-1.0690-1.0755-1.0830-1.0950 range |
Low Probability Scenario | Chase up and kill down outside the1.0570-1.0690-1.0755-1.0830-1.0950 range |
·GBPUSD· | |
High Probability Scenario | High throw and low suction in the 1.2250-1.2400-1.2470-1.25460-1.26505-1.27000 range |
Low Probability Scenario | Chase up and kill down outside the 1.2250-1.2400-1.2470-1.25460-1.26505-1.27000 range |
Intraday Oscillation Range: 1.2250-1.2400-1.2470-1.25460-1.26505-1.27000 Overall Oscillation Range: 1.1610-1.1830-1.1920-1.2030-1.2135-1.2250-1.2400-1.2470-1.25460-1.26505-1.27000-1.28200-1.29300-1.30000-1.30600-1.31000-1.31660-132000 In the subsequent period of GBPUSD, 1.2250-1.2400-1.2470-1.25460-1.26505-1.27000 can be operated as the bull and bear range. High throw and low suction in the range, chase up and kill down outside the range! Note: The above strategy was updated at 15:00 on September 15. This policy is a daytime policy. Please pay attention to the policy release time. |
Fed Governor Christopher Waller's recent comments have highlighted a cautious stance towards adjusting interest rates, marking a significant moment for the financial markets.
In the forex market, stability was the theme for the U.S. dollar index, holding firm at 104.30. Minor fluctuations were observed across major currency pairs: the Euro slightly weakened against the dollar, closing at 1.0827
In the latest market wrap focusing on the foreign exchange sector, the U.S. dollar index showed minimal movement, holding at 104.31.
On Tuesday, due to February's US durable goods orders growth exceeding expectations and an optimistic economic growth outlook for the first quarter in the US, the US dollar index initially fell but then rose, briefly touching below the 104 mark before recovering during the US trading session, closing up 0.07% at 104.29.