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Natural gas markets faced downward pressure as prices declined following an initial rally attempt on Monday. The psychological and technical significance of the $4 level remains a focal point for investors. A sustained break below this threshold may indicate the end of the seasonal natural gas rally.
US stock futures declined on Monday, signaling that March's market volatility is likely to continue as investors turn their attention to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. With the S&P 500 entering correction territory and the Dow Jones posting its worst week since March 2023, economic concerns and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's tariff policies are keeping markets on edge.
Gold (XAUUSD) is trading at $2,982.74, rising 0.03% and maintaining a position above the critical pivot level of $2,970.61. Investors are closely watching resistance at $2,993.91, with a potential breakout paving the way toward $3,013.94.
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday following a sharp rise the previous day, driven by a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. gasoline stocks. Market sentiment remains divided as economic concerns weigh against strong short-term demand.
The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains firm near a four-month high of 1.2965 against the US Dollar (USD) during Wednesday's European session. The GBPUSD pair maintains its upward momentum while the US Dollar finds temporary support ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for February, set for release at 12:30 GMT.
The EURUSD pair struggled to maintain momentum around 1.0835 in early European trading on Monday, as concerns over a global trade war weighed on risk-sensitive assets like the Euro. Investors are awaiting key economic data, including Germany’s Industrial Production figures and the Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence index, for further market direction. Despite holding above the 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), the pair faces resistance at 1.0900, with further gains toward 1.0936 and 1.1000 possible if bullish momentum continues.
The recent announcement of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked mixed reactions in the crypto market. While intended to position the United States as a leader in digital assets, the initiative failed to generate optimism among investors.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. crude oil benchmark, is trading around $66.45 during early Asian trading on Thursday, marking its lowest level since December 2021. The decline follows a significant rise in U.S. crude oil stockpiles, as reported by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The GBPUSD pair trades near 1.2790 in early European hours on Wednesday, showing mild gains as market sentiment remains cautious. The US Dollar (USD) struggles near a three-month low due to concerns over slowing US economic growth and the impact of recently imposed tariffs.
Gold prices (XAUUSD) remain under pressure below the $2,900 mark as the European session approaches on Tuesday. Although downside momentum is limited, rising trade tensions and economic uncertainty continue to influence market sentiment.