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Gold's (XAU/USD) Whipsaw Price Action a Sign that Bulls are Back at the Table. $3400/oz Up Next?

Gold (XAU/USD) shows whipsaw action, driven by US data and Fed rate cut expectations. The US ISM Services PMI dropped, boosting rate cut bets and supporting gold's recovery. With an 88% probability of a September rate cut, gold is poised for further gains. Technical analysis suggests potential upside if gold holds above $3300/oz. Client sentiment leans long, but its a close call. A sign of indecision?

05-08-2025 15:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

Hang Seng Index Forecast: New bullish leg supported by southbound flows and improvement in China services activities

The Hong Kong 33 CFD Index rebounded 6% but retraced 5% amid a stronger US dollar. Key support at 24,290 held firm, backed by improving China services data and rising southbound fund inflows. Technical momentum signals a potential new bullish leg, with targets at 26,200 and 27,500 if 24,290 holds.

05-08-2025 10:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: Global Shares Recovery Continues, Tariff Implementation, FTSE 100 Hovers Near All-Time Highs

Global markets see recovery as Asian stocks rise on rate cut hopes. Trump implements new tariffs. FTSE 100 hovers near all-time highs. Services PMIs strong in Japan and China. Gold holds firm, oil drops. Investors await earnings reports and Fed comments. Analysis of FTSE 100 technicals.

05-08-2025 08:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Mean-reversion day for risk-assets – Market wrap for the North American session - August 4

August 4th North-American Session Recap – Huge mean reversion in risk-assets sending a confusing picture for commodities, Equities and Forex. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

04-08-2025 20:37 GMT by Elior Manier

Crypto bounce: Bitcoin and Ethereum play catch-up to stock market highs

Cryptocurrencies are enjoying the ongoing risk-on session but there are some risks ahead after a tense Friday session for risk-assets – Take a look at BTC and ETH Technical levels to prepare for upcoming trading.

04-08-2025 18:55 GMT by Elior Manier

Silver (XAG/USD): Silver holds firm above $37.00 on weak jobs data, rate cut bets and confirmed reciprocal tariffs

Trading in the region of $37.35700 in today’s session, Silver looks to continue bullish momentum shown in Friday’s session, rallying from monthly lows.

04-08-2025 18:42 GMT by Christian Norman

WTI Oil Slips to 100-day MA Following OPEC + Output Hike. What Next?

We examine oil price movements following OPEC+ output hikes, strategic plays by OPEC+ to gain market share, and weak demand in Asia. The article also highlights BP's largest oil and gas discovery in 25 years in Brazil and provides a technical analysis of WTI oil, including resistance and support levels.

04-08-2025 15:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

Dow Jones recovers, is this enough to bring back bullish momentum?

Dow Jones multi-timeframe analysis amid today's risk-on session that is bringing indices back to pre-NFP levels. Will this morning's price action hold or is it just a retracement towards a longer-run pullback in Equities?

04-08-2025 15:45 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold close to $3,400 maintains a picture of hesitancy in risk-assets

The narrative in trading has changed after Friday's NFP reports. Gold technical analysis to spot if bulls have retaken the hand from the FOMC bearish action after previous signs of fatigue.

04-08-2025 14:38 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones Technical: Minor pull-back found support with bullish elements sighted in Caterpillar

The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to lag behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 since the 7 April 2025 swing low. After a recent five-day pullback, the US Wall Street 30 CFD Index shows signs of support near 43,600, with bullish signals emerging, especially from Caterpillar, its third-largest component. Ahead of CAT’s Q2 earnings release on 5 August, short-term technicals suggest a potential rebound toward key resistance levels.

04-08-2025 09:55 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: Shares Rebound on US Rate Cut Bets, FTSE 100 Eyes Gains

Global stocks rally as US rate cut hopes grow, despite lingering policy doubts. Strong US earnings reports boost Wall Street. European shares rebound, while FTSE 100 eyes gains. Gold holds steady on rate cut bets, oil slides after OPEC+ output hike. Economic data light. FTSE 100 technical analysis discussed.

04-08-2025 08:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

Crazy Markets after the NFP release – Market wrap for the North American session - August 1

August 1st North-American Session Recap – The NFP miss sent markets rattling all around asset classes. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

01-08-2025 20:04 GMT by Elior Manier

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Markets Weekly Outlook – US Services PMI, Bank of England rate decision and Canadian/NZ Employment

A week ahead preview: After a tumultuous week (lots of key US Data), Markets are left on a volatile note. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at what changed and the key events to expect.

01-08-2025 19:25 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones Tumbles: Wall Street Indexes Slide, Dow Hits One-Month Lows, Down 1.4%

Wall Street's main indexes plummeted today, with the Dow hitting a one-month low, down 1.4%. New U.S. tariffs, disappointing Amazon earnings, and a weaker jobs report fueled investor caution. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also reached over two-month lows, and the "fear gauge" volatility index surged. Tech and consumer discretionary stocks led the decline.

01-08-2025 15:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets react sharply after the major NFP miss

Markets are getting scared by a weak NFP report: only 73K jobs added vs 110K expected, with a massive revision to 14K for the prior month. Equities face a harsh wake-up call, and the US Dollar slides after a strong stretch. In this market reaction breakdown, we explore gold, major FX pairs and equity indices to prepare for what could be a volatile start to August.

01-08-2025 15:28 GMT by Elior Manier

Dollar’s Rebound: Tactical Recovery or Structural Decline?

After months of weakness, the US dollar has staged a notable recovery driven by shifting Fed expectations and market repricing. But is this bounce just a tactical correction—or the early signs of a longer-term structural decline? This article explores the policy signals, political pressures, and technical dynamics shaping the dollar’s future.

01-08-2025 14:06 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Markets Today: Switzerland Hit with 39% Tariff, Global Stocks Slide, FTSE 100 Eyes Support at 100-day MA. NFP Up Next

Today's market update: Switzerland hit with a 39% tariff, causing global stocks to slide. The FTSE 100 is eyeing support at its 100-day moving average. Investors are keenly awaiting the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data for further market direction. Asian markets are experiencing their worst week since April due to new US tariffs. European markets remain steady.

01-08-2025 08:48 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/CHF Technical: Swiss franc’s medium-term bearish trend in progress

The Swiss franc continues to weaken, hitting a fresh low against the US dollar as US tariffs on Swiss goods jump to 39%. This sharp escalation threatens Switzerland’s export-driven economy and may push the SNB to adopt a more dovish stance. With USD/CHF breaking out of its downtrend and momentum indicators staying strong, technical signals point to further upside potential in the near term. Traders now eye 0.8215/8250 and 0.8350/8380 as next resistance zones.

01-08-2025 08:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Gold's (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Mixed Signals Ahead of NFP, A Return Above $3300/oz or Further Downside Ahead?

Gold (XAU/USD) faces mixed signals and uncertainty ahead of today's NFP data. Will it reclaim $3300/oz or experience further downside after this week's selloff? This article examines the factors influencing gold prices, including a stronger US dollar, geopolitical shifts, and technical indicators, to forecast potential movements.

01-08-2025 04:36 GMT by Zain Vawda

Core PCE beats and equities drop – Market wrap for the North American session - July 31

July 31st North-American Session Recap – USD squeezing higher again with markets eager for the NFP release, which is triggering strong profit-taking despite strong Amazon Earnings. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

31-07-2025 20:39 GMT by Elior Manier