Trading volatility: ECB rate decision
Thursday, 6 June, is expected to bring the first rate cut by a major western central bank in the current cycle, a drop of 25bps from the European Central Bank (ECB). The volatility could come when the ECB put flesh on the bones.
Will it say that’s it and there’s unlikely to be another cut this year, or will the indication be that there will be more to come? The Bank of England and US Federal Reserve still seem to be concerned about cutting rates too soon. A UK rate cut in August seems to be diminishing as hot wage growth is still a concern and increasingly economists are thinking the Fed may not move at all this year.
IGTV’s Jeremy Naylor looks at potential moves in the DAX.
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Interest rate cuts outlook
In the upcoming European Central Bank (ECB) meeting, a quarter-point interest rate cut is anticipated based on statements from ECB chief Christine Lagarde. The discussion also considers broader implications, comparing with potential actions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BOE), where rate cuts seem unlikely this year due to strong wage data suggesting persistent inflation concerns.
Speculative DAX 40 analysis
The focus shifts to market reactions, speculating that a "one and done" announcement by the ECB could prompt declines in equity markets, particularly impacting the DAX 40 index levels. The scenario considers strategic trading positions, emphasising the importance of stop loss and price target settings around specific Fibonacci retracement levels if the ECB confirms no further cuts.
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