OPEC+'s surprising decision to cut production has lifted oil prices. OIL.WTI quotations jumped above the $81 level.
Germany's DAX tested Friday's highs, but ultimately closed the day 0.3% lower. In turn, we saw slight increases in France, where the CAC40 added 0.32%, or the UK, the FTSE100 gained 0.54%.
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Create account Try a demo Download mobile app Download mobile appGold is doing quite well on Monday, with the precious metal's quotations rising less than 1% and approaching once again the $2,000 barrier, which should be seen as short-term resistance.
Treasury bonds are gaining on a wave of manufacturing ISM data, which eased concerns about lingering inflationary pressures in the U.S. and overshadowed the potential impact of OPEC+ oil production cuts on another jump in the economy's goods and services prices. U.S. TNOTE's and German BUND's are both gaining more than 0.3% in today's session.
US industrial activity indicators published today came in below expectations. Both the PMI and ISM readings showed that actuality in the sector is declining.
Looking at the forex market, we can observe weakness in the US currency. The EURUSD pair even managed to go above 1.0900, but we are seeing a slight pullback in the evening hours. Nevertheless, the main sentiment on the pair remains upward in the medium term.
The crypto market did not show any decisive direction today. The major digital currencies are trading mixed. In the evening hours, bitcoin remains in the regions of the reference level.
GOLD quotes are currently testing resistance stemming from the line drawn after the recent tops. If pierced above, resistance at the $2,000 level may be tested. In turn, its crossing may lead to the generation of another upward wave. Source: xStation5
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