Good Friday, traders! Let's review the main events in the market ahead of the weekend!
🇬🇧The era has ended: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, died yesterday at 96. Now her eldest son, Charles, will ascend the throne when the UK faces multiple crises. Today, Great Britain enters ten days of mourning, with the government shutting down until the funeral.
🇪🇺As expected, the European Central Bank raised the interest rate by 75 basis points to 1.25%. At the same time, the regulator increased the forecast for inflation and lowered the GDP forecast for 2022. Also, the regulator hinted that further rate hikes are appropriate.
❌Today, the ECB President said that the regulator is ramping up scrutiny of banks' readiness for Russia's gas stop.
📈Bitcoin has been strengthening since the start of the day. The primary cryptocurrency has risen above the $20 000 level, driven by extensive market entries. ETHUSD rose as well, breaking above the 50-day SMA.
📉USDJPY has fallen to the 142 level on the news that BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda is preparing intervention measures. Meanwhile, the Japanese Prime Minister has announced a new stimulus package to support the economy.
Key events today:
Canada's Employment Change and Unemployment Rate – 15:30 GMT 3
FOMC Member George Speaks – 19:00 GMT 3
FOMC Member Waller Speaks – 19:00 GMT 3
✨ Wish you a wonderful trading day ahead of the weekend!
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