On Wednesday, the US dollar index declined by 0.24%, closing at 101.14, marking its lowest level this year. This drop was largely attributed to revised data revealing that employers added 818,000 fewer jobs in the year through March than previously estimated.  (2024 Preliminary Benchmark Payroll Revision)  The Fed now faces fewer obstacles to cutting rates […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

In this comprehensive analysis, Ultima Markets brings you an insightful breakdown of the USDJPY for Aug 21, 2024.  Key Takeaways  Technical Analysis  Daily Chart Insights  (USD/JPY Daily Price Chart, Sources from Ultima Markets MT4)  1-hour Chart Analysis  (USD/JPY Houry Price Chart, Sources from Ultima Markets MT4)  Pivot Indicator  (USD/JPY 30 Minutes Price Chart, Sources from […]

On Tuesday, Canada’s annual inflation rate dropped to 2.5% in July, aligning with expectations. Despite this, the Canadian dollar weakened slightly, though USD/CAD slipped 0.1% to close at 1.3620, which was influenced by the significant weakness in the U.S. dollar due to expectations of a potential interest rate cut.  (USD/CAD Daily Price Chart)  The current […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

Today, Ultima Markets brings you an in-depth analysis of gold as of August 20, 2024.  Fundamental Analysis Central Banks Support Gold Prices: In the first half of this year, central banks’ net gold purchases reached 483.3 tons, equivalent to nearly 40,000 gold bars. This is one of the factors supporting the strong rise in gold […]

On Tuesday, oil prices declined as Israel agreed to a proposal aimed at resolving disputes hindering a Gaza ceasefire, alleviating concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. WTI eased 2.2%, closed at 73.80 yesterday.  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted a “bridging proposal” from […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]

The UK economy received another boost as retail sales rebounded in July, rising by 0.5% month-over-month, after a revised 0.9% decline in June. This positive retails sales data has contributed to a rise in the pound’s value. GBP/USD rose 0.72% last Friday, closed at 1.2940.  (GBP/USD Daily Price Chart)  The recovery in retail sales can […]

When you are trading in Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on spot stock indices, if a component of the underlying stock index pays a dividend/dividend (payout) to its shareholders, your trading account will be adjusted ex-dividend at 00:00 server time on the same day, and the corresponding gain or expense will occur depending on the position […]