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MNI: CANADA MAR IVEY PURCHASING MANAGERS INDEX 51.3 SA

Apr-08 14:00
  • CANADA MAR IVEY PURCHASING MANAGERS INDEX 51.3 SA

US-RUSSIA: TASS: US-Russia Talks To Focus On Normalising Work Of Embassies

Apr-08 13:54

State-run TASS giving more details on earlier Kremlin comments confirming that talks will resume in Istanbul on 10 April between Russian and US delegations. The talks "will be devoted to normalizing the work of embassies" according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. The talks will be led by Russia's ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev and US Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Coulter.

  • President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide, Kirill Dmitriev, was in Washington last week for talks with senior US officials and indicated afterwards that another round of talks could take place in the near future.
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Larvrov said earlier: "Our experts have pointed out that the current security architecture cannot be discussed in isolation from the nuclear capabilities of other nations, these issues must be approached [jointly]. That’s precisely why both Moscow and Washington are investing considerable energy in repairing the damage inflicted on our relationship in recent years, particularly during the previous US administration."
  • Recent reports have suggested increasing frustration within the White House at Russia's perceived foot-dragging on implementing an energy ceasefire and Black Sea truce. 

EQUITY TECHS: E-MINI S&P: (M5) Gains Appear Corrective

Apr-08 13:50
  • RES 4: 5797.02 50-day EMA
  • RES 3: 5610.64 20-day EMA      
  • RES 2: 5435.00 High Apr 4
  • RES 1: 5286.50 High Apr 7                             
  • PRICE: 4244.25 @ 14:39 BST Apr 9   
  • SUP 1: 4832.00 Low Apr 7                     
  • SUP 2: 4760.88 1.618 proj of the Feb 19 - Mar 13 - 25 price swing 
  • SUP 3: 4663.75 1.764 proj of the Feb 19 - Mar 13 - 25 price swing
  • 7SUP 4: 4519.84 61.8% retracement of the Oc ‘22 - Feb ‘25 bull cycle   

S&P E-Minis continues to trade in a volatile manner. A bearish theme remains intact and the latest fresh cycle lows, strengthen current conditions. Scope is seen for an extension towards the 4800.00 handle next. Moving average studies are in a bear-mode position, highlighting a dominant downtrend. Initial firm resistance is seen at 5610.64, the 20-day EMA. Short-term gains are for now, considered corrective