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Monetary policy divergence: Australia & Eurozone CPI and the EUR/AUD tumble
Central bank clash! The RBA's fight against sticky core inflation (3.2%) puts a February rate hike on the table, while the ECB celebrates hitting its 2.0% inflation bullseye. This policy divergence is sinking the EUR/AUD cross to a 15-month low. Find out why traders are piling into the Aussie as a high-yield play and what it means for the pair's critical 1.73 support level.
08-01-2026 20:45 GMT by Moheb Hanna
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NFP Preview: Federal Reserve’s Pivot at a Crossroads, Implications for the US Dollar & Nasdaq 100
Preview of the pivotal December Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, set for release on January 9, 2026. The article examines whether the Federal Reserve's recent easing cycle was justified. It details consensus forecasts (60k-70k jobs), key risks, and outlines the expected market reactions for the US Dollar Index (DXY) and Nasdaq 100 based on deviations from the forecast.
08-01-2026 17:28 GMT by Zain Vawda
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When the radar goes dark: Navigating the market after the COT report delay
The 43-day COT report delay led to a data vacuum, allowing "managed money" to build crowded, unseen positions. The eventual backfilled data caused a "positioning shock" in markets like soybeans, triggering sharp reversals. This event highlights the major risk of market opacity and the potential for a "volatility explosion" when speculative sentiment data is unavailable.
08-01-2026 13:18 GMT by Moheb Hanna
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Chart Alert: Nasdaq 100 bullish momentum is building up
The Nasdaq 100 is showing signs of renewed bullish momentum despite recent underperformance versus other US indices. Technical signals point to a bullish consolidation, with price holding above key support at 25,350 and momentum indicators turning higher. A breakout above the 25,760–25,830 resistance zone could trigger a fresh impulsive move toward record highs.
08-01-2026 09:11 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Gold (XAU/USD) Slips 1.2% Before 50-Day MA Provides Support. Acceptance Above $4500/oz Remains Key
Gold (XAU/USD) price dipped 1.2% before finding support at the 50-day MA ($4419/oz), but acceptance above $4500/oz is key. Geopolitical risks (US/Venezuela/Russia tensions, Greenland acquisition talks) and softer US employment data (job openings, ADP) are underpinning the metal. Investors now focus on Friday's NFP data, which is set to be the next catalyst. Technical support is strong, but a strong NFP could threaten $4400/oz.
07-01-2026 18:44 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Markets Today: Euro Area Inflation Cools, Silver Peaks Above $80/oz, Gold Retreats Ahead of Key US Data Releases
Euro Area inflation cools to 2.0%, hitting the ECB target, but German retail sales decline unexpectedly. Asia's stock rally stalls amid profit-taking and rising China-Japan tensions over a dual-use export ban. European stocks are steady. Gold and other precious metals fall as the US dollar holds firm. All eyes are now on US jobs data (JOLTS/ADP), which is forecast to be weak and could impact the dollar.
07-01-2026 11:57 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Chart Alert: Gold (XAU/USD) is losing bullish momentum below US$4,500, bearish reversal next
Gold (XAU/USD) is showing signs of a short-term bearish reversal as prices struggle to break above the critical US$4,485–4,500 resistance zone. Bearish RSI divergence and a completed Fibonacci retracement suggest the recent rebound may be a countertrend move. A break below US$4,430 could trigger deeper downside toward US$4,333–4,243, while only a clear move above US$4,500 would restore bullish control.
07-01-2026 05:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Silver (XAG/USD) Explodes to $80 and Platinum (XPT/USD) Tests its All-Time Highs
Metals Market Update: The Commodity complex dominates the new year as geopolitical shocks accelerate. We analyze how the capture of Maduro and renewed US threats toward Greenland are triggering urgent sovereign FX reserve diversification—a massive bullish driver for Silver and Platinum. We analyze the holiday buying frenzy and key technical levels for XAU/USD, XAG/USD, and XPT/USD.
06-01-2026 17:47 GMT by Elior Manier
EUR/USD bearish move below parity on hold for now
EUR/USD Forecast: Technicals and Seasonality Hint at Another Leg to the Downside
This EUR/USD forecast details why the pair is expected to continue its downward trend. Key drivers include US Dollar strength, historically positive January seasonality for the greenback, and technical analysis showing a breakout from an ascending wedge pattern. The article outlines current price action, support and resistance levels, and a potential trade setup for further downside.
06-01-2026 11:19 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Markets Today: Silver Jumps 2.8%, Gold Eyes $4500/oz, FTSE 100 Consolidates Above 10000. Fed Speakers Ahead
Asian and European stocks hit new record highs, with the FTSE 100 consolidating above 10000. Precious metals, including gold and silver, surged on rate hopes and political unrest. French inflation slowed to a seven-month low of 0.8%. The US Dollar dropped slightly, while oil prices dipped on potential Venezuelan supply. Traders await Fed speakers and key economic reports.
06-01-2026 09:37 GMT by Zain Vawda
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AUD/USD Forecast: Up 5% since November 2025, what’s next?
AUD/USD has climbed nearly 5% since late November 2025, underpinned by a decisive bullish breakout and improving macro tailwinds. Stronger China data, firm Australian inflation, and a widening yield spread are reinforcing upside momentum. With the uptrend intact above key supports, AUD/USD may extend gains toward 0.6760–0.6800 in the near term.
06-01-2026 07:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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