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Company of the week - Micron Technology (18.09.2025)

18 September 2025

Micron Technologies is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of semiconductor memory and technology solutions for a wide range of applications, from personal computers and data centers to mobile devices and the automotive sector. The company was founded in 1978 and has since consistently developed...

⏬US100 down 1% during Fed press conference

17 September 2025

Right after the decision, we saw a clear weakening of the dollar in response to the Fed move, which was in line with expectations, but there was uncertainty about what projections the Fed would present. It is worth noting that this is the first cut this year. Last year, the Fed cut rates three times,...

BREAKING: Fed cuts interest rates by 25bp as expected; EURUSD gains! 💲📌

17 September 2025

07:00 PM BST, United States - Interest Rate Projection - 1st Yr (Q3): actual 3.4%; previous 3.6%; 07:00 PM BST, United States - Interest Rate Projection - 2nd Yr (Q3): actual 3.1%; previous 3.4%; 07:00 PM BST, United States - Fed...

1 May 2019

6:08 PM

USD sell-off ahead of the FOMC decision

The US dollar is on the selling block again this Wednesday with the EURUSD soaring to 1.1245 and USDJPY plunging to 111.15 – the lowest level since...

4:17 PM

Massive DOE build sends Oil back below $72 handle

Summary: DOE weekly inventory change: +9.9M vs +1.3M exp Largest build in almost 6 months; Production reaches record high Oil price falls lower in response....

2:24 PM

Apple and ADP beat to support US stocks

Summary: S&P500 set to open at new record high Apple called to open 5% higher after earnings ADP employment change smashes forecasts US stocks...

9:05 AM

Busy day ahead with Fed top of the bill

Summary: Apple shares jump after earnings update Rise leads S&P500 to new record highs Busy economic calendar with Fed decision...

30 April 2019

4:43 PM

US stocks dip as Alphabet plunges; EURUSD back at $1.12

Summary: Nasdaq pulls back with Alphabet called to open -7% Green shoots in China nipped in the bud? EURUSD back at $1.12 after...

3:53 PM

EURUSD back above $1.12 after data releases

Summary: EURUSD rises after data from both sides of the Atlantic US CB consumer confidence: 129.2 vs 126.8 exp German CPI M/M:...

3:26 PM

Commodity Wrap - Oil, Wheat, Corn, Platinum

Oil: - Developments concerning sanctions on Iran saw mixed response on the oil markets - Trump called OPEC to boost output in order to mitigate lack...

2:07 PM

NASDAQ pulls back with Alphabet called to open -7%

Summary: Nasdaq futures trade back below 7800 level Alphabet to begin sharply lower after earnings Amazon prints Golden Cross There...

1:27 PM

Top charts for this week

Summary: Pound could be volatile later this week when the BoE meets Silver prices could benefit if global economic activity keeps improving FTSE100...

12:58 PM

Major trading events this week

Today - US: Conference Board (3pm BST) Wednesday – US: ADP report (1:15pm), ISM manufacturing (3pm), Fed decision (7pm) Thursday – UK: Bank...

11:00 AM

Green shoots in China nipped in the bud?

Summary: Chinese manufacturing disappoints Alphabet drops after announcing revenue miss BP blames low prices as profits fall The latest...

10:21 AM

Market alert: Will the Fed cut interest rates?

Just 4 months ago the Fed hiked interest rates and saw more such moves for 2019. Fast forward to present and some on the markets start speculating that...

9:18 AM

DE30: Chinese PMIs don’t daunt equity investors

Summary: Flat opening across major European equity markets DAX breaks the support line, what to expect next? Alphabet shares plunged in after...

7:38 AM

Economic calendar: European inflation and US consumer confidence

Summary: European inflation for April to shed first light on price trends in the Eurozone Advance reading of GDP from the Eurozone economy Canadian...

6:59 AM

Chinese PMIs missed expectations, Aussie drives lower

Summary: Chinese PMI failed to provide convincing signs of an economic recovery Australian dollar moves down in response to the data Business...

29 April 2019

4:35 PM

S&P500 hits all-time peak; Euro calm after Spanish elections

Summary: US stocks hit new record highs Fed’s preferred inflation measure dips Target recovers after broker upgrade DE30:...

2:08 PM

US stocks near record highs as PCE comes in lower than expected

Summary: S&P500 pressing against record high Fed’s preferred inflation measure drops Target gains on broker upgrade After...

1:18 PM

EURUSD - recommendation from Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs issued a recommendation for the EURUSD currency pair. The Bank recommends taking a long position on the pair with following levels: Entry...

11:17 AM

Technical overview: DAX

Summary: DAX moves higher despite disappointing macroeconomic data Sellers try to take control, the key short-term trend line in the spotlight Over...

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