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Energy and Rotations – North American Session Market Wrap for January 8

January 8th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Energy rallies, Stocks rotate and Markets get ready for NFP. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

08-01-2026 22:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Defensive Stocks Rotation ahead of NFP - Index Outlook and NFP Trading Levels

Pre-NFP Market Update: The "Freedom Trade" pauses as geopolitical tensions rise. While labor data improves, tech valuations and AI-driven layoffs prompt a rotation into defensive sectors. We analyze why smart money is quietly favoring the Dow ahead of the critical employment report. S&P 500 , Dow Jones and Nasdaq NFP Levels.

08-01-2026 21:36 GMT by Elior Manier

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

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

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

Markets Today: German Factory Orders Surge, Nikkei Slips as Markets Eye NFP Data & Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Asian tech stocks fell on overvaluation concerns and Nikkei retreated. European stocks were cautious, with defense shares rallying on Venezuela tensions, while AB Foods plunged. The US dollar strengthened ahead of Friday's employment report. Oil stabilized, and gold slipped. Traders await US jobs data and tomorrow's Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

08-01-2026 09:42 GMT by Zain Vawda

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

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

US Freedom Trading is Back! – North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Freedom Trade is coming back to markets ahead of Friday's US NFP. Taking a close look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USD/CAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

07-01-2026 18:39 GMT by Elior Manier

Oil on Discount: WTI Nosedives as Sellers Return to the Market, What's Next?

WTI Oil Analysis: Crude falls back after a counter-intuitive spike following the Venezuela news. We explain the "Sanctions Paradox"—how removing black market barrels initially tightens pricing—and why the volatility premium is now fading. Can structural support hold against the selling pressure?

07-01-2026 16:36 GMT by Elior Manier

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What’s Next for the US Dollar After the "Freedom Trade" Surge? – DXY Outlook

US Dollar (DXY) Analysis: After a volatile correction, the Greenback stabilizes as the dedollarization narrative faces reality. We analyze how economic resilience and the "Return of US Freedom"—sparked by recent geopolitical wins—are reshaping the DXY's path for the year ahead.

07-01-2026 15:28 GMT by Elior Manier

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

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

Is it 2025 All Over Again? – North American Session Market Wrap for January 6

January 6th 2026 North-American Session Recap – The Freedom trade moves further, pushing all assets higher. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up on Monday.

06-01-2026 21:47 GMT by Elior Manier

S&P 500 and Dow Jones All-time Highs – Stocks Continue the 2026 Freedom Rally

Stock Market Update: Stocks grind higher as traders embrace the Donroe Doctrine—Trump's aggressive foreign policy shift. While Big Tech giants like Apple and Tesla lag, capital rotates into Healthcare, Industrials, and Amazon. We analyze the intra-day technicals.

06-01-2026 20:50 GMT by Elior Manier

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

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and SOL Rebound Strongly to Start 2026 – Crypto Overview

Crypto Market Review: Headlines show Bitcoin down 3% YoY, but ignore the 70% surge to $126k. We dissect the volatility, Ethereum's "Fusaka" upgrade, and the massive altcoin wins (ZCash +860%). With risk appetite stable, we analyze the 2026 technical setup for BTC, ETH, and SOL.

06-01-2026 15:47 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

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

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