Euro/Dollar
The euro rose against the US dollar to the level of 1.1132, while the US currency weakened despite strong consumer confidence data. During the day, there was a positive trend in euro/dollar trading. At the moment, the pair is consolidating in the price range of the beginning of March 1.1143 – 1.1058.
The yield of ten-year US bonds shows a slight decline to the level of 2.402%.
The results of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey had a positive impact on the single European currency. The market revived after hearing about positive developments in resolving the conflict, including the preparation of an agreement on the neutrality and nuclear-free status of Ukraine.
Earlier, the dollar was supported by growing expectations about the tightening of the Fed's monetary policy. Today, the market has already included a rate increase of 2 percentage points.
The current situation contributed to an increase in the yield of ten-year US Treasuries to 2.5% on the first day of the week. However, by the end of the auction, the indicator decreased slightly. On Tuesday, the yield of Treasury securities increased to 2.472%.
Among the main news for today is the GDP of the United States for the fourth quarter and the index of employment in the non–agricultural sector from ADP.
Pound/Dollar
During trading on Tuesday, the pound and the US dollar stuck to the 1.3090 mark. The currency pair has not been able to break through the support boundary of the European session. If the exchange rate still manages to go beyond the level of 1.3082, the prospect of reaching the area of 1.3006 will open.
In the yield of ten-year British government bonds, there is a slight decrease to the level of 1.6560%.
The publication of important economic statistics led to a new strengthening of the dollar, the pound followed the American currency.
This month in the United States, the consumer confidence index increased to 107.2 points relative to the revised February figures of 105.7 points. The data was obtained from the Conference Board research organization. The indicator exceeded the expectations of experts who predicted a decline in the indicator to 107 points.
It is worth recalling that last autumn the level of consumer confidence in the country fell sharply amid the spread of new strains of coronavirus infection. At the moment, Americans are under pressure from the disruption in global supply chains and the consequences of the military conflict in the East.
On Wednesday, the currency pair will be sensitive to US economic statistics – GDP for the fourth quarter and the non-agricultural employment index from ADP.
Gold
The banking metal has turned around from the minimum values and at the moment continues to adhere to positive dynamics. In the case of another wave of growth, a promising target is the resistance limit of 1925 dollars per ounce.
Trading Tuesday ended with a rise in the US stock market, due to strong signals from the consumer services, goods and technology sectors. The Dow Jones increased by 0.97%, the S&P 500 index rose by 1.23%.
The news background of recent days has a positive effect on gold and liquid securities.
Meanwhile, this month the level of consumer confidence in the United States rose to 107.2 points relative to the revised February figures of 105.7 points.
In Japan, last month there was a decrease in unemployment to 2.7% from 2.8%, while experts predicted that the indicator would remain at January levels.
Cryptocurrencies
At the moment, bitcoin is consolidating in the price range of $48051 – $46820, after an unsuccessful ride to break through the resistance limit of $48051. The recent increase in volatility in financial markets has forced investors to take a wait-and-see attitude. The publication of the GDP of the United States and data from the labor market can greatly affect financial assets, including cryptocurrencies.
According to the results of Tuesday, the capitalization of the crypto market amounted to 2.11 trillion US dollars, while on Monday there were figures of 2.13.
According to media reports, the MicroStrategy subsidiary received a loan from Silvergate Bank in the amount of US$205 million to purchase bitcoins.
Meanwhile, the US Treasury proposed to approve a document for cryptocurrencies, according to which information on foreign accounts of citizens over 50 thousand dollars should be reported to the tax service. If approved, the requirements will take effect as early as 2023.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange will open a platform for trading security tokens called Diamond.