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Breaking News: EUR/USD rallies as ECB leaves rates unchanged

EU ECB Main Refinancing Operations Rate: 2.15% vs 2.15% expected, meets consensus EU ECB Rate On Deposit Facility: 2.00% vs 2.00% expected, meets consensus EU ECB Marginal Lending Facility : 2.40% vs 2.40% expected, meets consensus

24-07-2025 12:15 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: FTSE 100 Breaks Records as Euro Area Private Sector Growth Hits 11-Month Highs, ECB Meeting Ahead

The FTSE 100 hit a new record high today as European markets surged, driven by strong Eurozone PMI data showing 11-month growth. Global stocks are up on easing trade tensions and positive earnings reports from companies like Deutsche Bank, though Tesla and Nestle saw declines. The ECB meeting and US PMI data are next.

24-07-2025 10:35 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Asian stocks rise on AI optimism, US-EU trade hopes, EUR/GBP (Chart of the day) bullish trend intact as ECB looms

US futures edged higher in Asia on Thursday, lifted by AI optimism and improving US-EU trade talks. Tesla fell 4.4% post-earnings miss, while Alphabet rose 1.7% on strong AI-driven results. Wall Street hit new highs, with the Dow nearing its record. Asian markets followed suit—Japan's Nikkei surged 1.7%, STI extended its record streak. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened and gold slid further toward key support as traders await the ECB's policy signals.

24-07-2025 07:09 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Dow Jones close to its ATH and Crypto corrects – Market wrap for the North American session - July 23

July 23rd North-American Session Recap – USD and Crypto selloff continues, with the most recent positive news boosting equity performances – Dow very close to its all-time highs.

23-07-2025 20:17 GMT by Elior Manier

Pump-fake from the US Dollar — North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Broad US Dollar weakness is back again, dragging the Loonie with it. The NA Indices have been performing strongly however, with the NQ and S&P 500 continuing to make new ATH. Watch for the ongoing rewiring of flows as markets prepare for Google and Tesla earnings.

23-07-2025 19:24 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold retraces slightly but holds near historic levels

Gold is finding some rejection of prior highs after a few strong sessions – The US-Japan Deal is once again proving to move markets as participants are bracing for more and more deals – The August 1 Deadline is approaching fast.

23-07-2025 16:50 GMT by Elior Manier

Alphabet (GOOGL) Earnings Preview: Cloud and AI Drive Growth

Preview Alphabet's (GOOGL) Q2 2025 earnings. Discover key insights into Google's advertising performance, robust cloud growth, significant AI investments in Gemini models and data centers, and the impact of increasing antitrust scrutiny. Essential reading for investors and tech enthusiasts

23-07-2025 15:29 GMT by Zain Vawda

Tesla Q2 2025 Earnings Preview: What to Expect

We take a look at the Q2 2025 earnings preview for Tesla, detailing expected revenue, EPS, and automotive margins. We explores challenges like lower deliveries, tariffs, and trade policy impacts, while also highlighting key areas such as autonomous driving, robotics, and new battery technologies. Includes technical analysis and a forward outlook for the company.

23-07-2025 14:42 GMT by Zain Vawda

Dow Jones rebalancing continues after US-Japan Trade Deal

Dow Jones intraday chart analysis and comparative performance with the Nasdaq amid rebalancing flows. In the waiting of key earnings, technical levels to hold closely in check.

23-07-2025 14:34 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: FTSE 100 Hits Record High Amid European Market Surge, Tesla & Alphabet Earnings Ahead

European stocks rallied over 1% on Wednesday, driven by hopes of a US-EU trade deal. The STOXX 600 index climbed 1.1%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 hit a record high. Carmaker shares surged, with Temenos jumping 18.1% after raising its earnings forecast. UniCredit and Lonza also saw gains, while Nokia and ASM International dropped. Gold prices rose.

23-07-2025 09:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Asia stocks rally on US-Japan trade deal; Nikkei hits 12-month high, WTI extends decline (Chart of the day)

Asia-Pacific markets rallied as optimism over a new US-Japan trade deal lifted sentiment. The Nikkei 225 surged 3.7% to a 12-month high, while the Hang Seng and Singapore STI extended gains. The US dollar traded mixed, with risk-on currencies like the Kiwi and Aussie rising. Gold eased 0.2% after hitting a 5-week high, pressured by profit-taking and reduced safe-haven demand. Oil prices slipped for a fourth day, with WTI nearing key support at US$65.20 amid weak demand signals.

23-07-2025 07:34 GMT by Kelvin Wong

USD corrects further and Equities reshuffle – Market wrap for the North American session - July 22

July 22nd North-American Session Recap – Major reshuffling in US Equities and profit-taking continued for the best performing assets from the past month including Nasdaq, Semi-Conductors particularly and ETH.

22-07-2025 20:52 GMT by Elior Manier

Stock market today: Dow trades rangebound at $44500 midway through Q2 earnings season

Trading at around ~$44,500 deep into the New York session, the Dow Jones 30 (DJIA) remains relatively unchanged in today’s trading, up +0.22%, and looks for direction midway through earnings season.

22-07-2025 19:00 GMT by Christian Norman

Oil prices consolidate – What defines the current trading range?

US Oil technical update to help determine how to better trade the rangebound action.

22-07-2025 18:06 GMT by Elior Manier

Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Price Outlook: Triangle Breakout Could Lead Bitcoin to 126200

Despite a triangle breakout targeting 126200, Bitcoin faces headwinds from ETF outflows and overwhelmingly bullish sentiment. What comes next?

22-07-2025 16:51 GMT by Zain Vawda

Nasdaq slips on profit taking as markets await key Tech earnings

Nasdaq multi-timeframe analysis after this morning's profti-taking corrective move – Taking a look at levels of interest to prepare for the upcoming key Tech Earnings.

22-07-2025 15:30 GMT by Elior Manier

AUDUSD holds key support after RBA Minutes – Watching for channel re-entry on dollar weakness

AUDUSD Multi-timeframe analysis after the release of the RBA Minutes overnight – Taking a look at the most recent rebound and what technicals now point towards.

22-07-2025 13:32 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold's (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Will Gold Gain Acceptance Above the $3400/oz Handle?

Gold eyes acceptance above the $3400/oz handle as trade tensions and a struggling USD create upward pressure. Technical analysis shows potential for further gains if key levels hold. Client sentiment is indecisive.

22-07-2025 13:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Tariffs and Earnings Drive Markets as the FTSE 100 Trades Above 9000

European markets open cautiously amid Q2 earnings and looming August 1 tariff deadline. The FTSE 100 trades above 9000 as investors eye corporate profits, trade talks, and currency impacts, while gold and oil prices react to global uncertainty.

22-07-2025 07:52 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Asia markets mixed as US tariff fears mount; Singapore 30 (Chart of the day)

Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed action as investors locked in profits ahead of key risk events. Singapore's STI snapped its winning streak, Japan's Nikkei slipped despite early gains, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng held firm. The US dollar steadied after recent losses, Gold (XAU/USD) hit a 5-week high before easing on overbought signals, and WTI crude extended losses amid demand concerns. All eyes now turn to Fed Chair Powell’s speech for fresh policy cues.

22-07-2025 07:21 GMT by Kelvin Wong