Asian markets traded on mixed territory, in the last trading day of 2016.
Japanese Nikkei225 rose 0.09%, Australia's ASX200 fell 0.58 percent, while in China and Hong Kong Shanghai composite and Hang Seng rose by 0.12% and 1.08%.
The increase in the fear index VIX and correction in indices caused an increase in the gold prices, which traded at 1160 dollars per ounce.
Oil remained in positive territory as the price per barrel reached $ 52.94 a barrel.
During Asian hours liquidity remained extremely low, leading to impulses with more than 100 pips in almost all currency crosses, but the movements were returned.
Today the economic calendar is extremely poor of economic events:
11:30 UK- Housing equity withdraws
16:45 USA - Chicago PMI
20:00 USA - Baker Hughes rig count
USD: The dollar started a corrective movement after Trump election positivism faded following recent statements about sanctions against Russia.
EUR: The euro benefits from reduced liquidity around the holidays, but this remains a correction for the moment and we are still short on the single currency, with exception of EUR / JPY where we will look for long positions due to the weaker yen.
CAD: Canadian dollar remained supported by positive expectations about oil prices and the decline in the dollar. Levels in USD / CAD are suitable for short positions.
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