Hello traders, as we transition from the European to the American session on this Thursday, let's assess the current market landscape. The economic calendar is relatively quiet, with the most notable release being unemployment claims from the U.S., which came in lower than expected—a positive development for the labor market. However, the spotlight remains firmly on NVIDIA, which reported stellar earnings after the market closed yesterday. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.81, beating the forecast of $0.75, and revenue was reported at $35.1 billion, exceeding expectations by $2 billion.
Despite these impressive results, NVIDIA's after-hours trading saw a 2% decline, although the market seems to have regained confidence as NVIDIA opened slightly higher today. This mixed response to earnings is reflective of broader market sentiment, where American indices, though generally green, have started to lose value in the last several minutes, showing some fragility.
Currency Market Update
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Gainers: Japanese Yen, Australian Dollar, and Canadian Dollar are the strongest currencies today, benefiting from a mix of risk sentiment and fundamental drivers.
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Losers: European currencies, including the Euro and British Pound, are weaker, reflecting regional uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
On the commodities front, oil continues its upward climb, benefiting from tightening supply narratives. Meanwhile, metals are also pushing higher, adding to the bullish momentum.
The escalation in Ukraine, marked by Russia's use of intercontinental ballistic missiles and Ukraine's long-range missile strikes deep into Russian territory, is weighing heavily on market sentiment. The resulting whipsaw movements across multiple asset classes highlight the market's heightened sensitivity. Many instruments are experiencing significant two-way price action within the same trading day, which is ideal for volatility traders but less appealing for those relying on steady, technical trends.
As the week nears its close, market movements remain unsettled and heavily influenced by geopolitical developments and mixed earnings sentiment. Traders should remain cautious, particularly as this heightened volatility continues to dominate the landscape.