Productive taks in Washington – Markets remain calm, for now

Important News for the day

• Tue, 19th, 14:30 CET CA Consumer price index.

Peace talks

The talks in the US were the first, which might offer potential chances for peace in the Ukraine. Within the coming two weeks a gathering between Putin and Selenskyj also seems to be in the making.Potentially Russia might give up some controlled areas in the Ukraine, while gaining full access over other locations. During the talks in Washington a potential security guarantee has been discussed. Nato secretary general Mark Rutte talked about potential troops for a peacekeeping mission while President Macron pointed to potential troops as safety on the ocean, while a robust Ukrainian army would secure peace in the country. Financial markets currently don’t react on the news.

Market talk

Stocks markets continue to remain shaky, while the overall market sentiment remains calm. So far, markets have not moved much this week in absence of important data for now. The interest rate decision from the RBNZ early morning tomorrow might offer more clarity while geopolitical tensions remain subdued for now. The prices of gold and silver remain in a sideways pattern without any new direction. Some weakness of the AUD against the dollar might indicate that the sentiment seems to fade further. 

Tendencies in the markets

• Equities correcting, USD weak, Bitcoin weaker, ETH correcting, oil weaker, Silver sideways, Gold sideways, JPY sideways.