Election

Week Ahead: GER40’s outlook hinges on German election showdown

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:23:22 +0000

Week Ahead: GER40’s outlook hinges on German election showdown Lukman.Otunuga… Fri, 02/21/2025 - 11:23

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Europe's largest economy goes to the polls on Sunday 23rd February. And the outcome will influence FXTM’s GER40 which has gained 12% since the start of 2025. Beyond politics, the index may be rocked by key data from Germany in the week ahead.

Week Ahead: US500 braces for US election/Fed showdown

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:16:51 +0000

Week Ahead: US500 braces for US election/Fed showdown Lukman.Otunuga… Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:16

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FXTM’s US500, which tracks the benchmark S&P 500 index could be rocked by the US jobs report this afternoon. But its outlook may be shaped by the pivotal US election and Fed rate decision in the week ahead.

FRA40: Steady as France faces hung parliament

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:25:00 +0000

FRA40: Steady as France faces hung parliament Lukman.Otunuga… Mon, 07/08/2024 - 13:25

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FXTM’s FRA40 moved higher on Monday as markets digested the unexpected result of France’s legislative election.

FRA40: Jumps on French election relief

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:54:15 +0000

FRA40 ↑ as much as 3% on Monday

Parties have till Tuesday evening to apply for second round

Second round of election on July 7th

Key level of interest - 7470 and 7700

FXTM’s FRA40 initially rebounded on Monday morning as investors welcomed the Read More

Week Ahead: FRA40 braced for French elections

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:22:57 +0000

H2 kicks off with French/UK elections, ECB forum & NFP

FRA40 ↓ 5.4% since Macron call for snap election

National Rally currently leading polls

Index bearish on D1 but RSI near oversold Read More

Trade of the Week: USDInd set for rollercoaster ride?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:33:07 +0000

USDInd ↑ 0.9% MTD

US Presidential debate & PCE deflators in focus

Over past year PCE deflators triggered moves of 0.3% ↑ or ↓

Technical levels – 106.50, 105.60 & 105.20

Watch this space because FXTM’s USDInd could be jolted by economic and Read More

Santa Rally: Why the S&P 500 tends to climb this time of year?

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:20:54 +0000

Santa Rally: Why the S&P 500 tends to climb this time of year? han.tan@FXTM CY CA Tue, 12/26/2023 - 13:20

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The SPX500_m is edging higher on day 1 of the traditional "Santa Rally" period. Here's all you need to know about this year-end phenomenon: its frequency, possible causes, as well as potential implications for this benchmark stock index in the days (and year) ahead.

Spanish election: How it could impact the SPN35

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:13:28 +0000

Spain goes to the polls on Sunday in a snap national election that will most likely shape its economic and political outlook.

With this big risk event around the corner, you may be wondering what exactly is going on.

Here, we’ll unpack the developments in Spain and look at how they could impact your trading.

What is happening?

On Sunday 23rd Read More

Week Ahead: Can USDJPY hit fresh 20-year high above 130?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:26:29 +0000

Shifting expectations for the next policy moves by major central banks remain a key theme across global financial markets, as investors and traders digest these major data releases and events in the week ahead:

Monday, April 25

EUR: Euro to react to Sunday’s French presidential election results
EUR: Germany April IFO business climate