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Rising expectations for another rate hike in Japan
Expectations for a December rate hike in Japan have strengthened, with markets nearly fully pricing in a move to 0.75%. Inflation remains above target, pressuring the BoJ to act despite volatile components. Rising rate expectations support the yen, while higher bond yields could slow further tightening.
05-12-2025 14:00 GMT by Łukasz Zembik
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Markets Today: Asian & European Shares Mixed as German Factory Orders Rise. US PCE Data Remains the Focus
Asian and European markets show mixed trading as investors await the crucial US PCE inflation report. Japanese stocks led Asian losses despite the regional index staying on track for a weekly gain. German factory orders beat expectations due to large transport equipment orders. The US dollar remains weak against major currencies, especially the yen, as rate cut expectations solidify.
05-12-2025 09:33 GMT by Zain Vawda
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WTI Rangebound: How Stalled Peace Talks & OPEC Strategy Will Shape the Oil Market
WTI's rangebound struggle is analyzed, fueled by renewed geopolitical risk from Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and stalled peace talks, which are balancing out high stockpiles and OPEC strategy. The article discusses Thursday's 1% price climb to $59.70, suggests the downside is favored in the forward outlook, and includes technical analysis on WTI.
05-12-2025 00:15 GMT by Zain Vawda
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USD rebounds: Technical overview for EUR/USD, USD/CAD and USD/CHF
EUR/USD, USD/CHF, and USD/CAD Technical Analysis: The US Dollar is holding a key technical range, despite a rapid selloff triggered by dovish Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. The Dollar Index is bouncing above a major level after testing its Moving Average. We analyze three major FX pairs to see how the Dollar's broad range keeps foreign exchange markets firmly in balance ahead of the pivotal Federal Reserve meeting.
04-12-2025 21:00 GMT by Elior Manier
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AI Leaders Outlook: Technical Analysis of Meta and Nvidia Stocks
Meta and Nvidia Technical Analysis: Stock Markets are seeing extreme caution, with conflicting jobs data creating macro confusion. The key debate remains: Is the rally led by the "Magnificent Seven" an AI Bubble or the start of a new Market Supercycle? We dive into the specific stories of Meta and Nvidia to see if the technicals align with the promise of the supercycle.
04-12-2025 17:25 GMT by Elior Manier
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Santa Claus Rally Strategy: How to Trade the S&P 500's Most Reliable Seasonal Pattern
Explore the Santa Claus Rally (SCR), a reliable 7-day pattern where the S&P 500 averages a 1.3% gain. Learn how the SCR forecasts the next year's market performance (the 'Grinch Effect') and why traders target small-cap stocks (Russell 2000) for maximum short-term profits. Includes a look at election-year seasonality and the potential test of S&P 500 7000.
04-12-2025 15:59 GMT by Zain Vawda
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USD/JPY drops below 155.00: Has the 2025 yearly top been reached?
USD/JPY Technical Analysis: After a relentless rout, the Yen is staging a sound reversal. Fiscal recklessness from the administration has met with an increasingly hawkish tone from the Bank of Japan, hinting at a necessary exit from ultra-loose policy. The pair has plunged against the US Dollar. We examine the charts to see if this suggests a definite top has been found.
04-12-2025 15:17 GMT by Elior Manier
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Nasdaq Index Outlook: Microsoft (MSFT) scares Markets despite strong Services PMI report
Nasdaq Technical Analysis: The tech-heavy index is dragged lower by Microsoft (MSFT), which lowered its AI sales growth targets, raising questions about the exponential AI trend. This divergence occurs despite a Services PMI beat and contracting private labor data locking in Federal Reserve rate cuts. We dive into the multi-timeframe analysis of Nasdaq as tech lags a booming Dow Jones.
03-12-2025 16:54 GMT by Elior Manier
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GBP/USD reaches 1.33, on top as ADP Employment Miss sends the dollar in a limbo
GBP/USD Technical Analysis: The Pound is the top performer after dismal US private employment data (ADP), which effectively locks in the Federal Reserve's rate cut. Sterling is also enjoying tailwinds from a new UK-US trade deal on pharmaceuticals and continued high Bank of England rates. We analyze the major FX pair after this strong move higher.
03-12-2025 14:38 GMT by Elior Manier
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Gold Price Forecast: Bullion retreats to $4,205 on profit-taking; US data hints at December rate cut
Falling to $4,205, down 0.63%, gold pricing has retraced from recent highs in today’s trading. Having recently painted new six-week highs, rallying from support at $4,056, downside in today’s session can be considered primarily technical profit-taking. While the fundamental footing for precious metals remains firm, recent US data, particularly in the US labour market, continues to add to the dovish narrative, bolstering metal pricing. What’s next for gold?
02-12-2025 22:42 GMT by Christian Norman
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Silver (XAG/USD) is the sole performer, heading toward a new ATH
Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Analysis: What was thought to be a temporary top was merely a shallow retracement, as Silver surged to new record highs on dovish Federal Reserve hopes. While Gold, Platinum, and Copper are correcting lower, Silver is showing remarkable relative strength. We dive into the charts to determine if this breakout is strong enough to continue.
02-12-2025 20:47 GMT by Elior Manier
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Crypto recovery: Dead Cat Bounce or the start of a Buy-the-Dip?
Cryptocurrencies are bouncing back strongly, with Bitcoin reclaiming a major psychological level after a period of intense selling. Low volumes persist, but selling flows are reducing. The question for traders is whether this is a dip to buy or a dead cat bounce, especially after the terrible monthly open fueled by MicroStrategy investor panic. Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) Technical Levels.
02-12-2025 17:30 GMT by Elior Manier
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Dow Jones (DJIA) Outlook: Could the Christmas Spirit awaken?
The "Santa Claus Rally" anticipation may start to show its face. However, the Dow Jones struggles to keep pace due to weak industrial activity. Tech is rebounding, but the ISM Manufacturing miss suggests tariffs continue to hurt the sector. We dive into the DJIA to see if the holiday spirits will arrive.
02-12-2025 16:04 GMT by Elior Manier
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