This Friday the USD slightly weakened against the basket of the other currencies. The USD index closed in the negative zone (-0,33%). Particularly, the demand for the American currency holds. According to preliminary data, the US economic growth in the third quarter reached 3.5% instead of the predicted 3.3%.
The EUR is still under pressure since Mario Draghi expressed the possibility of extending the asset purchase program against the backdrop of political instability and a slowdown in the growth of the European economy. The ECB President noted that further stimulation of the economy is necessary. This week the investors are waiting for a Eurozone inflation report, which will be published this Wednesday.
Prices on oil are showing a downward trend. At the moment the WTI futures are testing 67.20 USD/barrel price.
Market Indicators
On Friday the major US stock indices significantly lowered: #SPY (-1,76%), #DIA (-1,30%), #QQQ (-2,57%).
The 10-year US government bonds yield keeps lowering. At the moment, it is on the 3,06-3,07%.
The Economic News Feed for 29.10.2018:
Chancellor’s autumn forecast statement (UK) – 14:30 (GMT+3:00);
Consumer Spending Trends (USA) – 14:30 (GMT+3:00).
