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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trading, the euro strengthened strongly against the dollar from yesterday afternoon. Yesterday, the Federal Reserve was expected to raise its rate by a quarter percentage. The Fed has disappointed investors, as forecasts for the rate increase in 2018 and 2019 remained at three (possible) magnitudes. At around 08:30, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.1825, which at the beginning of the European session shows a symbolic increase in the dollar by 0.01%. At 09:30, it is expected a regular, but preliminary, indicator of activity in the manufacturing sector in Germany for December. At 14:30 hours, a retail data set for the US for November is expected, as well as a regular weekly report from the labor market.

#GBP/USD
During Asian trading, the dollar weakened against the British pound. The Fed has disappointed investors, as forecasts for the rate increase in 2018 and 2019 remained at three (possible) magnitudes. At around 08:30, this currency pair is at $ 1,3429 per pound, which means a pound increase of 0.09%. At 10:30, a regular monthly retail report is expected in the UK. At 2:30 pm, a retail data set for the US for November is expected, as well as a regular weekly report from the labor market.

#USD/JPY
During Asian trading, yen weakened against the dollar. Industrial production in Japan in October was at the expectation level (+ 0.5%). At around 08:30, this currency pair is traded at the level of 112.74 yen for one dollar, which at the beginning of the European session jen seems to be weaker against the dollar by 0.18%. At 2:30 pm, a retail data set for the US for November is expected, as well as a regular weekly report from the labor market.

#GOLD
Gold prices are on the rise during Asian trade, as the dollar fell strongly against all major currencies yesterday. Yesterday, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise its quarter-per-cent rate, which disappointed investors, as the Fed’s forecasts for 2018 and 2019. During Asian trading, gold prices rose by 0.31%

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil is on the rise as the stock of US stocks has fallen for the fourth week in a row, according to official data yesterday late in the afternoon. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 56.78 per barrel, which gives an increase of about 0.32%.

#DAX30
Dax30 fell on Wednesday (-0.44%), closing at 13,126 points. The loser of the day was RWE St (-13.06%). At 09:30, it is expected a regular, though preliminary, indicator of activity in the manufacturing sector in Germany for December.

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#EUR/USD
During the night, the euro strengthened against the dollar. On Friday, the Social Democratic Party of Germany decided to enter into negotiations with the Angela Merkel coalition. This morning, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.1765, which at the beginning of the European session shows a strengthening of the euro by 0.15%. At 11:00, a regular report on inflation in the euro zone is expected. Today there are no major economic news and announcements from the United States. The dollar is awaiting confirmation of tax reform by the US president, until Christmas.

#GBP/USD
During the night, the dollar weakened against the British pound. This morning, this currency pair is at $ 1,3345 per pound, which means the pound increase of 0.2%. At 12:00, a regular monthly report on industrial procurement in the UK is expected. Today there are no major economic news and announcements from the United States. The dollar is awaiting confirmation of tax reform by the US president, until Christmas.

#USD/JPY
During the night, yen weakly weakened against the dollar, although it was announced last night that Japan’s exports and surplus of foreign trade increased. This morning, this currency pair is traded at 112.63 yen per dollar, which at the beginning of the European session yen decreased more than the dollar by 0.07%. Today there are no major economic news and announcements from the United States. The dollar is awaiting confirmation of tax reform by the US president, until Christmas.

#GOLD
Gold prices are on the rise during Asian trade, as the dollar is in a mild withdrawal against the major currencies. During Asian trading, the price of gold rose by 0.13%.

#OIL
During the night, the price of crude oil is declining. The growing sentiment is supported by news that supplies from the North Sea are still suspended. The number of newly opened boreholes decreased by four units, data showed in Baker Hughes on Friday. Before the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 57.68 per barrel, which gives an increase of about 0.64%.

#DAX30
Dax30 rose on Friday (+ 0.27%), closing at 13104 points. The winner of the day was E.ON (+ 2.22%).

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#EUR/USD
The euro weakly weakened against the US dollar during the Asian trade. This morning it was announced that the Senate of the US Congress adopted the final version of the law on tax reform. The House of Representatives is also expected to adopt the final version and send the bill to the US President Donald Tramp. At 16:00 hours in the United States, information on the number of sold homes will be published, which can also be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trade, the euro weakened against the US dollar by 0.05%.

#GBP/USD
The British pound strengthened during Asian trading. Today at 2:15 pm, the Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney will deliver a speech, while at 16:00 in the United States, information on the number of sold houses will be published, which can also be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trade, the British pound strengthened against the US dollar by 0.07%.

#USD/JPY
The US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen during Asian trading. The news that the Senate of the US Congress adopted the final version of the tax reform bill, strengthened the US dollar. At 16:00 hours in the United States, information on the number of sold homes will be published, which can also be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trading, the US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen by 0.12%.

#GOLD
Gold prices strengthened during Asian trade. After exhibiting the final version of the law on tax reform in the Senate of the US Congress, the price of gold slightly strengthened. At 16:00 hours in the United States, information on the number of sold homes sold will be published, which can be reflected in the price of this precious metal. During Asian trading, the price of gold increased by 0.16%. During Asian trading, the price of gold increased by 0.16%.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil has strengthened. Yesterday’s report by the US Petroleum Institute on crude oil stocks showed a higher decline in stockpiles than expected, which has affected the rise in crude oil prices. Today at 4:30 pm, the US government will publish a report on the stocks of this fuel, which can also affect the price of this fuel. During the Asian trade, the price of crude oil increased by 0.24%.

#DAX30
Dax30 declined by 0.72% on Tuesday. The highest growth was registered in the food industry, technology and transport. Of the winners, Lufthansa (+ 1.58%) and the loser of Deutsche Bank (-1.73%) were singled out. The index of volatility on the German index, which shows the sentiment (fear) of the investor regarding the expected volatility in the future period, has increased to 12.03 points, ie it has increased by 4.51%.

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trade, the euro recorded a slight increase against the dollar. This morning, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2299, which at the beginning of the European session shows a strengthening of the euro by 0.11%. At 2:15 pm, the US Labor Market Report (ADP) will be published as an overture to the official government (NFP) report on Friday. At 15:45, Markit’s report on the indicator (sentiment) of activities in the US service sector is expected, as well as the aggregate indicator for the entire economy.

#GBP/USD
During the Asian trading, the dollar weakened slightly against the British pound. This morning, this currency pair is at $ 1.3518 per pound, which means a symbolic pound increase of 0.01%. At 10:30, an indicator (sentiment) of economic activity in the UK service sector is expected for December. At 2:15 pm, the US Labor Market Report (ADP) will be published as an overture to the official government (NFP) report on Friday. At 15:45, Markit’s report on the indicator (sentiment) of activities in the US service sector is expected, as well as the aggregate indicator for the entire economy.

#USD/JPY
During Asian trading, yen weakly weakened against the dollar. This morning, this currency pair is traded at 112.58 yen per dollar, which makes the dollar a stronger yen by 0.06% at the beginning of the European session. At 2:15 pm, the US Labor Market Report (ADP) will be published as an overture to the official government (NFP) report on Friday. At 15:45, Markit’s report on the indicator (sentiment) of activities in the US service sector is expected, as well as the aggregate indicator for the entire economy.

#GOLD
The price of gold has been declining slightly during the Asian trade. The notes from the last Fed meeting showed that members of the monetary committee were hawkish. During Asian trading, the price of gold is around $ 1310 for a fine ounce.

#OIL
During Asian trade, crude oil prices are rising. The growing sentiment is supported by a falling dollar, mild geopolitical instability, and excellent indicators from China. At 17:00, a weekly weekly stock report will be published in the United States. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded at around $ 62.20 per barrel, which gives an increase of about 0.92%.

#DAX30
Dax30 rallied initially during the trading session on Wednesday, after initially gapping higher, and it rose by 0.17 %

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trading, the euro registered a symbolic decline against the dollar, confirming its long-term upward trend. This morning, retail data in Germany for November was well above expectations. At around 8:40 am, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.203, which at the beginning of the European session shows a symbolic gain of 0.03%. At 11:00, preliminary data on inflation for December in the euro zone will be published. At 2:30 pm, a regular (NFP) report from the US labor market will be published, as the most important macroeconomic indicator this week.

#GBP/USD
During Asian trading, the dollar weakened against the British pound. At around 8:40 am, this currency pair is at $ 1,3558 per pound, which means a pound gain of 0.07%. There are no economic publications from the UK today. At 10:30, an indicator (sentiment) of economic activity in the UK service sector is expected for December. At 2:30 pm, a regular (NFP) report from the US labor market will be published as the most important macroeconomic indicator this week

#USD/JPY
During Asian trading, yen weakened against the dollar. At around 8:40 am, this currency pair is traded at 113.09 yen per dollar which at the beginning of the European session makes the dollar stronger compared to the yen by 0.3%. At 2:30 pm, a regular (NFP) report from the US labor market will be published, as the most important macroeconomic indicator this week.

#GOLD
The price of gold has been slightly declining during the Asian trade since the US dollar is recovering after yesterday’s published solid data (ADP) on employment. During Asian trading, the price of gold is around $ 1,318 for a fine ounce. At 2:30 pm, a regular (NFP) report from the US labor market will be published as the most important macroeconomic indicator this week, which can be reflected in the price of gold.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil declined. Yesterday, regular hourly data from the United States was of mixed character (stocks of crude oil dropped more than expected, but derivatives of stocks rose). Before the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 61.78 per barrel, which gives a drop of around 0.37%.

#DAX30
Dax30 rose on Thursday (+ 1.46%), closing at 13168 points. This morning, retail data in Germany for November was well above expectations. The winner of the day was the shares of Linde (+ 3.07%).

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trade, the weakening of the dollar is being pressed by a growing concern whether Congress will adopt an extension of the government’s budgetary funding program that expires on Friday evening. This morning, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2262, which at the beginning of the European session shows a strengthening of the euro by 0.2%. Today there are no major economic news and announcements from the euro zone. At 4:00 pm, a consumer sentiment indicator in the United States is expected to compile and publish the Michigan University.

#GBP/USD
During Asian trading, the dollar weakened against the British pound. This morning, this currency pair is at $ 1,3906 per pound, which means a pound gain of 0.06%. At 10:30, retail sales in the UK are expected for December. At 4:00 pm, a consumer sentiment indicator in the United States is expected to compile and publish the Michigan University.

#USD/JPY
During the Asian trade, the Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar. This morning, this currency pair is traded at the level of 110.78 yen per dollar, which at the beginning of the European session makes the dollar symbolically weaker than the yen by 0.29%. At 4:00 pm, a consumer sentiment indicator in the United States is expected to compile and publish the Michigan University.

#GOLD
The price of gold is on the rise during Asian trade due to the weakening of the US dollar, which is being pressed by the growing concern whether the Congress will adopt an extension of the Government’s budgetary funding program, which expires on Friday evening. The price of gold this morning is traded around $ 1,331 for a fine ounce.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil declined. Yesterday the stock drop was higher than expected, but negative sentiment prevailed due to production growth in the US and (anticipated) fall in demand due to the near-end of winter in the northern hemisphere. At 10:00 am, a global report on the state of the oil market will be published, and at 7:00 pm, a regular weekly report on the number of crude oil wells in the United States is expected. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 63.13 per barrel, which gives a drop of around 1.28%.

#DAX30
Dax30 rose on Thursday (+ 0.74%) closing at 13281.43 points. The producer price index in Germany this morning remained at the level of expectation. The winner of yesterday was Infineon’s (+ 5.55%) share.

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#EUR/USD

During Asian trading, small oscillations on this currency pair after a turbulent (previous) week. In the absence of economic news from the eurozone, the address to the non-members of the Monetary Committee of the ECB from Germany, Sabine Lautenschläger, is highlighted. At around 8:35 am, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2407, which at the beginning of the European session shows a weakening of the euro by 0.16%. At 2:30 pm, data on personal consumption in the US will be published, as well as an indicator of the growth of inflation from the point of view of personal consumption.

#GBP/USD

During the Asian trading, the dollar strengthened against the British pound. The dollar managed to recover somewhat from the down trend in the previous week. There are no economic news and announcements from the UK today. At around 8:35 am, this currency pair is at $ 1,4120 per pound, which means the weakening of the pound by 0,28%. At 2:30 pm, data on personal consumption in the US will be published, as well as an indicator of the growth of inflation from the point of view of personal consumption.

#USD/JPY

During the Asian trade, the Japanese yen weakened against the dollar that managed to partially recover part of the big losses from the previous week. At around 8:35 am, this currency pair is traded at the level of 108.99 yen per dollar, which at the beginning of the European session makes the dollar stronger than the yen by 0.38%. At 2:30 pm, data on personal consumption in the US will be published, as well as an indicator of the growth of inflation from the point of view of personal consumption.

#GOLD

The price of gold is in a slight decline during Asian trading, although the dollar is slowly recovering against the strongest currency basket. The price of gold this morning was around $ 1348 for a fine ounce.

#OIL

During Asian trade, crude oil prices recorded a slight increase, although the number of boreholes in the United States increased by 12 units on Friday. Strong ascending sentiment prevails on oil. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 66.25 per barrel, which drops about 0.17%.

#DAX30

Dax30 rose on Friday (+ 0.31%), closing at 13340.31 points. The winner of yesterday’s share was Tisenkrup (+ 2.6%).

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trade, the euro weakened against the dollar supported by high yields on US Treasury long-term bonds, the highest since 2014. At around 08:15 hours, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2353, which at the beginning of the European session shows a weakening of the euro by 0.23%. At 11:00, a preliminary data on the growth of GDP in the euro zone will be published in the fourth quarter. Investors are waiting for the president’s address today (the so-called State of the Union) in the context of the recent contradictory comments by Davos administration officials - about the role (strong or weak) of the dollar. The Federal Reserve meeting begins today and ends tomorrow.

#GBP/USD
During the Asian trade, the dollar strengthened against the British pound supported by high yields on US Treasury long-term bonds, the highest since 2014. There are no economic news and announcements from the UK today. At around 8:20 pm, this currency pair is at $ 1,4013 per pound, which means the weakening of the pound by 0,44%. At 16:00, consumer confidence index in the United States is expected. At 4:30 pm, Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, will speak. Investors are waiting for the president’s address today (the so-called State of the Union) in the context of the recent contradictory comments by Davos administration officials - about the role (strong or weak) of the dollar. The Federal Reserve meeting begins today and ends tomorrow.

#USD/JPY
During the Asian trade, the Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar. At around 8:20 pm, this currency pair is traded at the level of 108.69 yen per dollar, which at the beginning of the European session makes the dollar weaker than the yen by 0.24%. At 16:00, consumer confidence index in the United States is expected. Investors are waiting for the president’s address today (the so-called State of the Union) in the context of the recent contradictory comments by Davos administration officials - about the role (strong or weak) of the dollar. The Federal Reserve meeting begins today and ends tomorrow.

#GOLD
The price of gold has been declining during the Asian trade, as the dollar supports high yields on US Treasury long-term bonds, the highest since 2014, as well as expectations ahead of tomorrow’s meeting and decision of the Fed. The price of gold is about 8:20 hours, about $ 1335 for a fine ounce.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil is declining, as the stronger dollar exerts pressure on the price of oil. Also, yesterday it was announced that oil production in Iraq has increased. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 64.86 per barrel, which gives a drop of about 1.07%.

#DAX30
Dax30 fell on Monday (-0.12%), closing at 13324.48 points. The loser of the day yesterday was Komerc banka (-2.06%).

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#EUR / USD
During the Asian trading, the euro strengthened against the dollar. At around 08:30, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2445, which at the beginning of the European session shows the strengthening of the euro by 0.34%. At 09:55 hours, a set of data from the German labor market for January is expected, and above all a number of newly created jobs and unemployment rates. At 11:00, the preliminary data on the inflation rate in the euro zone will be published in the fourth quarter. At 2:15 pm, the US Labor Market Report is expected (ADP) to be an overture to the official government report released on Friday. The Federal Reserve meeting ends tonight, when a decision on the interest rate will be announced (about 95% chance of no increase) and investors will be most interested in the tone of exposure in order to gain an impression of the monetary policy rate this year.

#GBP / USD
During Asian trading, the dollar weakened against the British pound. There are no economic news and announcements from the UK today. At 08:30, this currency pair is at $ 1,4194 per pound, which means the pound’s weakening of 0,34%. At 2:15 pm, the US Labor Market Report is expected (ADP) to be an overture to the official government report released on Friday. The Federal Reserve meeting ends tonight, when a decision on the interest rate will be announced (about 95% chance of no increase) and investors will be most interested in the tone of exposure in order to gain an impression of the monetary policy rate this year.

#USD / JPY
During the Asian trade, the Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar. At around 08:30, this currency pair is traded at the level of 108.69 yen for one dollar, which at the beginning of the European session makes the dollar weaker than the yen by 0.08%. At 2:15 pm, the US Labor Market Report is expected (ADP) to be an overture to the official government report released on Friday. The Federal Reserve meeting ends tonight, when a decision on the interest rate will be announced (about 95% chance of no increase) and investors will be most interested in the tone of exposure in order to gain an impression of the monetary policy rate this year.

#GOLD
The price of gold is on the rise during Asian trade, as the dollar is again in the withdrawal phase. The gold price is about $ 1343 for a fine ounce around 8:30 am. The Federal Reserve meeting ends tonight, when a decision on the interest rate will be announced (about 95% chance of no increase) and investors will be most interested in the tone of exposure in order to gain an impression of the monetary policy rate this year.

#OIL
During the Asian trade, the price of crude oil declined, as the data of the American Petroleum Institute on the stock of more than expected expectations (3.23 million barrels compared to the expected 1.5) was published last night. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 64.12 per barrel, which gives a drop of around 0.59%.

#DAX30
Dax30 fell on Tuesday (-0.95%), closing at 13197.71 points. At 09:55 hours, a set of data from the German labor market for January is expected, and above all a number of newly created jobs and unemployment rates. The loser of yesterday was the action of Deutsche Bank (-4.47%).

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trade, the euro weakly weakened against the dollar. At around 08:30, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2505, which at the beginning of the European session shows a gain of 0.07%. Today there are no economic news and announcements from the euro zone. At 14:30, a regular monthly (NFP) report from the US labor market is expected - the number of newly created jobs and the unemployment rate. This data will be important in order to provide a higher insight into the possibility of borrowing the Federal Reserve’s interest rate in March. At 16:00, a set of sentiment indicators will be published and compiled and published by the University of Michigan.

#GBP/USD
During the Asian trading, the dollar slightly strengthened against the British pound. At around 08:30, this currency pair is at $ 1.4257 per pound, which means the weakening of the pound by 0.08%. At 10:30, an economic activity broker in the UK construction sector will be announced for January (it is expected to show 52 points). At 14:30, a regular monthly (NFP) report from the US labor market is expected - the number of newly created jobs and the unemployment rate. This data will be important in order to provide a higher insight into the possibility of borrowing the Federal Reserve’s interest rate in March. At 16:00, a set of sentiment indicators will be published and compiled and published by the University of Michigan.

#USD/JPY
During the Asian trade, the Japanese yen weakened against the dollar, as well as data on slower growth of monetary mass in Japan. At around 8:40 am, this currency pair is traded at 109.70 yen per dollar, which makes the dollar a stronger yen by 0.27% at the beginning of the European session. At 14:30, a regular monthly (NFP) report from the US labor market is expected - the number of newly created jobs and the unemployment rate. This data will be important in order to provide a higher insight into the possibility of borrowing the Federal Reserve’s interest rate in March. At 16:00, a set of sentiment indicators will be published and compiled and published by the University of Michigan.

#GOLD
The price of gold has seen a slight rise in Asian trading since the dollar is at a retreat stage. The gold price is about $ 1348 for a fine ounce around 8:30 am. At 14:30, a regular monthly (NFP) report from the US labor market is expected - the number of newly created jobs and the unemployment rate. This data will be important in order to provide a higher insight into the possibility of borrowing the Federal Reserve’s interest rate in March. At 16:00, a set of sentiment indicators will be published and compiled and published by the University of Michigan.

#OIL
During Asian trade, crude oil prices are rising because data on meeting the production limitation agreement within OPEC and Russia are at a high level, which gives power to the price of this fuel. A regular report on the number of oil wells in the United States will be published tonight. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded for around $ 66.12 per barrel, which gives an increase of about 0.49%.

#DAX30
Dax30 fell strongly on Thursday (-1.43%) to 13001.50 points. The loser of yesterday was the action of Fresenius (-4.8%).

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#EUR/USD
The euro strengthened against the US dollar during Asian trading. The Asian trade so far has been relatively calm and there have been no increased price fluctuations. Today at 10:00 am, a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, Sabina Lautenschlager, will hold a speech, while at 11:40 an auction of ten-year German government bonds will be held, which can be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trade, the euro strengthened against the US dollar by 0.12%.

#GBP/USD
The British pound strengthened during Asian trading. The National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) published an audit of the growth of gross domestic product (GDP) for the benefit of the UK, but it was also mentioned that GDP growth depends on the negotiation barges. This institution also expects the Bank of England to make two interest rate increases in 2018. At 09:30 UK, a Halifax house price index will be published, which can be further reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trade, the British pound strengthened against the US dollar by 0.09%.

#USD/JPY
The US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen during European trading. The US currency does not exhibit increased price fluctuations during trading so far. Today at 2:30 pm, William Dadley, a member of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee, will hold a speech, while at 7:00 pm an auction of ten-year government bonds will be announced, which can be further reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trading, the US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen by 0.26%.

#GOLD
Gold prices strengthened during Asian trade. During the relatively recent relatively quiet trading, the price of gold has strengthened, primarily due to the entry into the purchasing positions of market participants, after the price of this secure investment weakened during previous trading sessions. Today at 2:30 pm, member of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee, William Dadley, will hold a speech, while at 7:00 pm an auction of ten-year government bonds will be announced, which can be further reflected in the price of gold. During Asian trading, the price of gold rose by 0.23%.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil has strengthened. Yesterday’s report by the US Petroleum Institute showed a decline in crude oil stocks, which strengthened this fuel. A US government report on crude oil stocks will also be published today, which can be further reflected in the price of this fuel. During the Asian trade, the price of crude oil increased by 0.76%.

#DAX30
Dax index weakened on Tuesday. The biggest gain was recorded by insurance, software and retail companies. Deutsche Post (+ 0.11%) and the loser of Commerzbank (-4.50%) were separated from the winners. The volatility index that records investors’ sentiment in terms of expected volatility in the coming period has increased by 32.75% and is at 25.55 points, the highest level in the last 52 weeks.

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trade, the euro strengthened against the dollar affected by the temporary closure of government activities due to a lack of agreement in the Congress. At around 8:35 am, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2273, which at the beginning of the European session shows a strengthening of the euro by 0.21%. Today, the sentiment on the dollar can be influenced by discussions about the financing law in the US Congress.

#GBP/USD
During Asian trading, the dollar weakened against the British pound. At 10:30, a set of macroeconomic data from the UK is expected (on the manufacturing industry, the state of the trade balance, etc.), and at 2:00 pm and a forecast on the growth of GDP UK. At 08:35 hours, this currency pair is at $ 1.3974 per pound, which means the weakening of the dollar by 0.45%. Today, the sentiment on the dollar can be influenced by discussions about the financing law in the US Congress.

#USD/JPY
During Asian trading, the Japanese yen weakened against the dollar. At around 8:35 am, this currency pair is traded at the level of 109.12 yen per dollar, which makes the dollar stronger at yen by 0.35% at the beginning of the European session. Today, the sentiment on the dollar can be influenced by discussions about the financing law in the US Congress.

#GOLD
The price of gold is quite oscillating during Asian trading. The price of gold is around $ 1317 for a fine ounce around 8:35 am. The news that the Congress did not reach an agreement on a federal funding law puts pressure on the dollar.

#OIL
During Asian trade, crude oil prices continue to decline. Iran has announced plans to increase production. It was also announced that China plans to release its long-awaited futures on crude oil at the end of March. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 60.62 per barrel, which drops about 0.87%. At 7:00 pm, a weekly weekly data on the number of oil wells in the United States, released by Baker Hughes, is expected.

#DAX30
Dax30 fell strongly on Thursday (-2.62%) to 12260.29 points. Bad sentiment in stock markets has expanded globally. Early this morning, Nikkei225 closed in a minus 2.27%. The loser of the day was Infineon’s share (-5.38%).

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#EUR/USD
The euro strengthened against the US dollar during Asian trading. The US currency is weakened, primarily because market participants have invested their investments in the stock market, which, after weakening last week, began to show signs of recovery. Market participants are expecting data on US inflation, to be released this week. During the Asian trade, the euro strengthened against the US dollar by 0.25%.

#USD/JPY
The US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen during Asian trading. Today in front of the Japanese parliament, Governor of the Bank of Japan, Haruhiko Kuroda, said that the Japanese economy still needs an “ultra-light” monetary policy, reflected in the massive government bond purchase program (quantitative easing). Today at 2:00 pm, the speaker is a member of the Federal Reserve Market Committee Loreta Mester, which may be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trading, the US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen by 0.48%.

#GOLD
Gold prices strengthened during Asian trade. Strengthening of gold is currently attributed to the weakening of the US currency, arising primarily because market participants have focused their investments on the stock market, which, after weakening last week, began to show signs of recovery. The price of this precious metal this week may also be influenced by information on US inflation, which will be released this week. During Asian trading, the price of gold increased by 0.08%

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil has strengthened. The Secretary General of the cartel, OPEK, yesterday said that he had received assurances from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia would not abandon the agreement on reducing the production of crude oil. Today at 10:00 am a report from the International Energy Agency will be published, while at 22:35, the US Petroleum Institute will publish a report on crude oil stocks, which can be further reflected in the price of this fuel. During the Asian trade, the price of crude oil increased by 0.57%. During the Asian trade, the price of crude oil increased by 0.57%.

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#EUR/USD
The euro strengthened against the US dollar during Asian trading. Today, important economic data are expected to be published for both the Eurozone and the US. At 11:00, preliminary data on gross domestic product will be published in the EU, while at 14:30, in the United States, data on retail and CPI will be published, which together can cause increased price fluctuations in the course of this currency pair. During the Asian trade, the euro strengthened against the US dollar by 0.19%.

#GBP/USD
The British pound strengthened against the US dollar during Asian trading. Today, the “road to bankruptcy” campaign, officially headed by Prime Minister UK Theresa May with his ministers, is set to officially begin to approximate the transition agreement of the United Kingdom to the EU. Also, today at 2:30 pm, in the United States, data on retail and CPI will be published, which can also cause increased price fluctuations in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trade, the British pound strengthened against the US dollar by 0.11%.

#GOLD
Gold prices strengthened during Asian trade. Today at 2:30 pm, in the United States, data on retail and consumer price index of core products (Core CPI) will be published. This information is closely monitored by market participants, as if possibly good indicators could further strengthen the Federal Reserve with the intention of raising interest rates at the next meeting in March. During Asian trading, the price of gold rose 0.47%.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil has strengthened. Despite the fact that yesterday the US Petroleum Institute announced that the stocks of crude oil had risen, which has so far negatively affected crude oil prices, forecasts of stable economic growth and weakening of the US dollar have strengthened the price of this fuel. Today at 16:30, the United States government will announce a report on crude oil stocks, which can be further reflected in the price of crude oil. During Asian trade, the price of crude oil increased by 0.42%.

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#EUR/USD
The euro strengthened against the US dollar during Asian trading. Today at 9:20 am, a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank Benoit Kuer will hold a speech, which can affect the European currency. Also, at 2:30 pm, the US will publish information on the number of building permits, the number of houses under construction, and information on import and export prices, which may be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trade, the euro strengthened against the US dollar by 0.30%.

#GBP/USD
The British pound strengthened against the US dollar during Asian trading. Today at 10:30 retail data will be published in the UK which may reflect on the Birtan pound. Also, at 2:30 pm, the US will publish information on the number of building permits, the number of houses under construction, and information on import and export prices, which can be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trade, the British pound strengthened against the US dollar by 0.31%.

#GOLD
Gold prices strengthened during Asian trade. The price of this precious metal is on track to record the highest weekly growth in the last two years. Gold rose this week mainly due to the weakening of the US currency. At the moment, the US dollar is at its lowest level in the past three years. Today at 2:30 pm, the US will publish information on the number of building permits, the number of houses under construction, and information on import and export prices, which can be further reflected in the price of gold. During Asian trading, the price of gold increased by 0.44%.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil has strengthened. After the US dollar weakened to its lowest level in the last three years, the price of crude oil has strengthened and is currently at around $ 61 a barrel. Tonight at 7:00 pm, a report from Baker Hughes will be published in the United States, which shows how many oil wells are open, which can be further reflected in the price of this fuel. During Asian trade, the price of crude oil increased by 0.64%.

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#EUR/USD
The euro strengthened against the US dollar during Asian trading. Today, relatively peaceful trading is expected since the US is a non-working day. Today, a Eurogroup meeting will be held which could reflect the exchange rate of this currency pair. During the Asian trading, the euro strengthened against the US dollar by 0.10%.

#GBP/USD
The British pound weakened against the US dollar during Asian trading. After last week’s US dollar reached its lowest level in the past three years, the dollar managed to recover slightly during the trading session this morning. Tonight at 7:45 pm, the speaker of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, will speak, which can be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. Today is a non-working day in the United States. During the Asian trade, the British pound weakened against the US dollar by 0.04%.

#USD/JPY
The US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen during Asian trading. During the previous trading, the US currency managed to recover from the lowest recorded value in the last three years. Good trade balance data in Japan were published this morning, which can be reflected in the exchange rate of this currency pair. Today is a non-working day in the United States. During the Asian trading, the US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen by 0.24%.

#GOLD
The price of gold weakened during Asian trade. The weakening of gold during the Asian trading session was supported by the strengthening of the US currency, which managed to recover after having recorded the lowest value in the last three years last week. Today is a non-working day in the United States, however, the publication of the Special Investigator Robert Miller that allegedly thirteen Russians suspected of interfering in the presidential election in the United States can raise the sentiment of political risk, which can be reflected in the price of gold. During Asian trading, the price of gold declined by 0.37%.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil has strengthened. Growth in the price of this fuel is mostly supported by the weakening of the US dollar. However, the number of wells released Friday by the Baker Hughes report showed that seven new wells are open, so the total number now stands at 798, which is interpreted as an increase in the production of this fuel in the United States, and the increase in the production of this fuel in the United States up to now negatively reflected on the price of crude oil. During Asian trade, the price of crude oil increased by 1.12%.

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trade, the euro weakened against the dollar, which detached itself from a three-year low that was recorded on Friday. At 11:00 o’clock, ZEW is expected to be an indicator of the economic perspectives sentiment in Germany. At around 08:30, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2373, which at the beginning of the European session shows a gain of 0.27%. Today there are no major economic news and announcements from the United States.

#GBP/USD
During Asian trading, the dollar weakened against the British pound. At 10:30, a set of macroeconomic data from the UK is expected (on the manufacturing industry, the state of the trade balance, etc.), and at 2:00 pm and a forecast on the growth of GDP UK. At 12:00, an indication of the management sentiment in the UK’s industrial activity is expected in the future. At around 08:30, this currency pair is at $ 1.3961 per pound, which means the weakening of the dollar by 0.27%. Today there are no major economic news and announcements from the United States.

#USD/JPY
During Asian trading, the Japanese yen weakened against the dollar. At around 08:30, this currency pair is traded at 106.94 yen per dollar, which makes the dollar stronger by 0.33% at the beginning of the European session. Today there are no major economic news and announcements from the United States.

#GOLD
The price of gold has been falling for the third day in a row due to the dollar that has detached itself from the three-year low that it recorded on Friday. The price of gold is around $ 1339 for a fine ounce around 8:15 am. Today there are no major economic news and announcements from the United States.

#OIL
During the Asian trade, while Brent crude oil is falling, the price of WTI’s crude oil continues to grow due to reduced supplies from Canada through the Keystone oil pipeline, which is still not at full capacity due to leakage that occurred late last year. The OPEC secretary general said that the implementation of this organization’s limitation of production arrangement in January was 133%. At the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 62.28 per barrel, which gives an increase of about 1.19%.

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trade, the euro weakened against the dollar. Last week’s notes from the last US Federal Reserve meeting showed that the mood was overwhelming to continue to increase from the reference interest rate since March, as, according to the committee’s view, a slight increase in inflation will continue during this year. At that meeting, also some members of the committee heard that the tax reform of President Trump’s administration could drive economic growth more than expected. Thirty-year bonds have risen to the highest level since July 2015. At 10:00 o’clock, ifo is an indicator of the business climate sentiment in Germany for February. At around 8:20 pm, the euro is exchanging 1.2266 dollars, which at the beginning of the European session shows a gain of 0.14%. At 2:30 pm, regular weekly data from the US labor market will be published, i.e. figures on the number of newly employed persons.

#GBP/USD
During the Asian trading, the dollar strengthened against the British pound. Last week’s notes from the last US Federal Reserve meeting showed that the mood was overwhelming to continue to increase from the reference interest rate since March, as, according to the committee’s view, a slight increase in inflation will continue during this year. At that meeting, also some members of the board heard that the tax reform of President Trump’s administration could drive economic growth more than expected. Thirty-year bonds have risen to the highest level since July 2015. At 10:30, preliminary data on GDP growth in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2017 will be published. At around 8:20 pm, this currency pair is at $ 1.3879 per pound, which means a gain of 0.28%. At 2:30 pm, regular weekly data from the US labor market will be published, i.e. figures on the number of newly employed persons.

#USD/JPY
During Asian trading, the Japanese yen weakened against the dollar. Last week’s notes from the last US Federal Reserve meeting showed that the mood was overwhelming to continue to increase from the reference interest rate since March, as, according to the committee’s view, a slight increase in inflation will continue during this year. At that meeting, also some members of the committee heard that the tax reform of President Trump’s administration could drive economic growth more than expected. Thirty-year bonds have risen to the highest level since July 2015. At around 8:20 pm, this currency pair is traded at 107.59 yen per dollar, which makes the dollar a stronger yen by 0.17% at the beginning of the European session. At 2:30 pm, regular weekly data from the US labor market will be published, i.e. figures on the number of newly employed persons.

#GOLD
The price of gold has been falling since Friday last week. The US dollar is at its highest level in the last ten days compared to a basket of strong currencies. Last week’s notes from the last US Federal Reserve meeting were published. They showed that in the second half of March, most likely, a new increase in the interest rate, first this year. The price of gold is around 8:25 am around $ 1321 for a fine ounce.

#OIL
During the Asian trade, the price of crude oil declined as the stronger dollar was dominated by the news from the American Petroleum Institute, which announced last night that crude oil stocks fell (-0.9 million barrels and a growth of 1, 3 million). Before the end of the Asian session, crude oil is traded about $ 61.01 per barrel, which gives a drop of about 1.09%.

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#EUD/USD
During the Asian trade, the euro strengthened against the dollar, primarily due to declining yields on US government bonds that had withdrawn from high levels last week. This morning, data on GDP growth in Germany for the fourth quarter of 2017 remained at the expectation level. At 11:00, a set of inflation figures in the euro zone is expected. At around 08:15 hours, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2324, which at the beginning of the European session shows a strengthening of the euro by 0.16%. In the afternoon, at 3:00 pm, Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, will speak. An hour later, data from the US real estate market will be published - the number of sold (new) houses.

#GBP/USD
During the Asian trade, the dollar weakened against the British pound, mainly due to declining yields on US government bonds that had withdrawn from high levels last week. There are no major economic releases and news from the UK today. At around 8:20 pm, this currency pair is at $ 1,4011 for a pound, which means a pound increase of 0,26%. At 2:00 pm, a member of the Fed’s monetary board, James Bulard, will speak, and at 4:00 pm, the US real estate data will be published - the number of sold (new) houses.

#USD/JPY
During the Asian trade, the Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar, primarily due to declining yields on US government bonds that withdrew from high levels last week. At around 8:20 pm, this currency pair is traded at 106.50 yen per dollar, which makes the dollar weaker against the yen by 0.27% at the beginning of the European session. At 2:00 pm, a member of the Fed’s monetary board, James Bulard, will speak for tomorrow’s address of the new Fed chairman, Jerome Pauel, ahead of the Congress. At 4:00 pm, the US real estate data will be published - the number of sold (new) houses.

#GOLD
The gold price is rising as the dollar is dragging its way to the world’s major currencies, primarily due to declining yields on US government bonds lower than last week, and are cautious before the Congress’s new President of the Fed, Jerome Pauel. The price of gold is around 8:25 am around $ 1340 for a fine ounce. At 2:00 pm, a member of the Fed’s monetary board, James Bulard, will speak.

#OIL
Late last night and during Asian trade, crude oil prices rose slightly. On Friday, it was announced that the number of wells was higher by one (now a total of 799). Crude oil is traded for about $ 63.66 a barrel, which today gives an increase of about 0.17%.

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#EUR/USD
During the Asian trading, the euro strengthened against the dollar. Yesterday, Mario Dragi pointed out the strong recovery of the European economy, but also stressed that inflation growth should be more convincing and that it is still dependent on the monetary stimulus program implemented by the ECB. At around 08:25 hours, the euro is exchanged for $ 1.2331, which at the beginning of the European session shows a strengthening of the euro by 0.11%. At 2:30 pm, the new President of the Fed, Jerome Pauel, will address the US Congress. At that time, the data on orders for durable consumer goods in the United States will also be published as a predictive indicator of aggregate demand. At 16:00, the consumer sentiment indicator in the United States (Conference Board) is expected.

#GBP/USD
During Asian trading, the dollar weakened against the British pound. There are no major economic releases and news from the UK today. At around 08:25 hours, this currency pair is at $ 1.3973 per pound, which means a pound gain of 0.03%. At 2:30 pm, the new Fed chairman, Jerome Pauel, is expected to address the US Congress. At that time, the data on orders for durable consumer goods in the United States will also be published as a predictive indicator of aggregate demand. At 16:00, the consumer sentiment indicator in the United States (Conference Board) is expected.

#USD/JPY
During Asian trading, the Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar, mostly due to surprisingly higher inflation than the Bank of Japan methodology. At around 8:35 am, this currency pair is traded at 106.88 yen per dollar, which makes the dollar weaker against the yen by 0.06% at the beginning of the European session. At 2:30 pm, the new Fed chairman, Jerome Pauel, is expected to address the US Congress. At that time, the data on orders for durable consumer goods in the United States will also be published as a predictive indicator of aggregate demand. At 16:00, the consumer sentiment indicator in the United States (Conference Board) is expected.

#GOLD
The price of gold is falling. The dollar index is in a mild withdrawal before today’s (first) address by the new Fed chairman, Jerome Pauel, before the US Congress at 2.30 pm. The price of gold is about 8:25 hours around $ 1334 for a fine ounce.

#OIL
During Asian trade, the price of crude oil is in a mild downward trend. The sentiment of the investor was influenced by the constant growth of production in the US, which prevailed over the efforts of OPEC and Russia in terms of production limitations. Expectations are that the USA will shake Russia’s production volume by 2019. At 22:30 hours, stock information is expected at the US Petroleum Institute. At around 8:20 am, crude oil is traded for about $ 63.84 per barrel, which for today gives a drop of about 0.11%.