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Breaking News: US retail sales rises by 0.6% M/M in June vs 0.1% expected

US Retail Sales June (MoM): 0.6% vs 0.1% expected, beat of +0.5% US Retail Sales June (YoY): 3.9% vs 3.6% expected, beat of +0.3% US Retail Sales Control Group June (MoM): 0.5% vs 0.3% expected, beat of +0.2% US Retail Sales ex. Gas/Autos June (MoM): 0.6% vs 0.1% expected, beat of +0.5% US Retail Sales ex. Autos June (MoM): 0.5% vs. 0.3% expected, beat of +0.2%

17-07-2025 12:30 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: Citi Upgrade China Equities, TSMC Profits Surge 60%, UK Wage Growth Slow and the DAX Consolidates

Citi upgrades China equities, TSMC reports surging profits, UK wage growth slows, and the DAX shows consolidation. We cover the Asian session and European market open, economic data, currency movements, and a technical analysis of the DAX index.

17-07-2025 10:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

Silver XAG/USD poised for further upside, having cooled from multi-year highs

Trading at around ~$37.7975 two hours after the London open, a confluence of macroeconomic factors continues to secure higher silver pricing.

17-07-2025 09:15 GMT by Christian Norman

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Better than expected PPI and more turmoil in the Middle East – Market wrap for the North American session - July 16

July 17th North-American Session Recap – A positive CPI report shortly followed by some tensions in the Middle East have put back volatility higher.

16-07-2025 21:13 GMT by Elior Manier

The USD regains some ground — North American Mid-Week Market Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Currency Markets – Mixed indices but stronger NA Currencies overall, markets focus on supplemental geopolitical turmoil after seeing results for CPI and PPI results

16-07-2025 19:59 GMT by Elior Manier

S&P 500, Dow Jones Advance as Trump Clears the Air on Powell Firing, Netflix, TSM Earnings Preview

US stocks whipsawed on Trump's comments about Powell, while Netflix and TSM gear up to release Q2 earnings. We delve into technical outlooks for the Dow Jones and S&P 500, analyzing potential triple-top patterns and key support/resistance levels.

16-07-2025 17:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/CHF Forecast: Dollar-franc flirts with 0.80000 key level amid diverging SNB and Fed monetary policy stances

In today’s trading, USD/CHF is trading ~0.03% higher around the ~0.80132 level. Having rallied yesterday, in today’s session dollar-franc looks for support at the 0.80000 key level, having retraced from intraday highs.

16-07-2025 16:54 GMT by Christian Norman

Ethereum takes the hand as Bitcoin finds its local top

Ethereum comprehensive technical analysis as the second biggest crypto has been rallying consequently – Looking at the ETH/BTC Ratio, Weekly to hourly charts and a small parenthesis on the Total Crypto Market Cap to get an idea of where the ongoing move might be going.

16-07-2025 15:14 GMT by Elior Manier

USDJPY stalls after relentless rally — technical update and key levels

USDJPY has surged over 4.5% since July 1 as markets unwind bearish USD bets and Japan’s dovish stance weakens the Yen. Explore the macro factors driving this move and the key technical levels that could shape what’s next for this major currency pair.

16-07-2025 14:12 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold's (XAU/USD) Next Move: Awaiting Catalyst Amidst Choppy Markets and Strong US Dollar

Gold (XAU/USD) is choppy, awaiting a catalyst amidst a strong US Dollar. Geopolitical risks are subdued, making gold more susceptible to currency moves. Upcoming PPI data and Fed speakers could provide direction. Technical analysis shows gold in a consolidation phase within a triangle pattern. Client sentiment is net-long, suggesting potential near-term decline.

16-07-2025 11:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Asia stocks resilient, Gold rebounds, Nasdaq 100 at risk of bearish reversal (Chart of the day)

US stocks fell on 15 July as inflation concerns resurfaced, dragging the S&P 500 down 0.4%. The Dow slumped 1%, while only the Nasdaq 100 eked out a 0.1% gain, boosted by Nvidia. Tariff-driven price increases and reduced Fed rate cut bets lifted the US dollar to a 3-week high. Meanwhile, Asian markets remained resilient, with Hong Kong and Singapore equities extending gains. Gold rebounded 0.5% in Asia after holding key support at its 50-day moving average.

16-07-2025 07:39 GMT by Kelvin Wong

All about the US Dollar – Market wrap for the North American session - July 15

July 15 NA Session Recap: US Dollar took off leading everything but ETH and other altcoins retracting in a remarkable fashion – Unusual flows that are to follow in the upcoming sessions.

15-07-2025 20:52 GMT by Elior Manier

GBP/USD Vulnerable as Trendline Break Sets Up Potential 600 Pip Drop

GBP/USD faces a potential 600-pip drop after breaking a long-term trendline. With an 8-day losing streak and upcoming UK CPI and labor market data, macro factors and interest rate expectations are weighing on the pound. Technical analysis shows support levels to watch, with a break below 1.3000 opening the door for further declines.

15-07-2025 19:15 GMT by Zain Vawda

Bitcoin retracts, Altcoins shine in unusual reactions to US CPI

Cryptocurrencies and Risk-Assets analysis as unusual reactions to this morning's US CPI have led to some major financial flows rewirings. Take a look at the current altcoin picture as ETH/BTC is on the rise.

15-07-2025 18:23 GMT by Elior Manier

Silver trades around 14 years high in a breakout

Silver broke out throughout the past few sessions after building signs of such outcomes, marking highs unseen since 2011 – Take a look at current hurdles to new highs and what is building in price action after the CPI report led to surprising reactions.

15-07-2025 15:18 GMT by Elior Manier

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The US Dollar cannot find a direction despite the positive CPI report

Dollar Index Analysis after the US CPI data got released (details of the release). Muted reactions in the waiting of the US Equity Open as Participants keep volatility on hold.

15-07-2025 13:23 GMT by Elior Manier

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Breaking News: US core CPI rises by 2.9% Y/Y in June vs 3.0% expected

US core CPI rises by 2.9% YoY in June, up 0.2% MoM. The report misses expectations, with markets predicting a higher rate of 3.0% YoY, and a monthly gain of +0.3%.

15-07-2025 12:30 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: Chinese Data Mixed, DAX Holds at Support as US Inflation and Earnings loom

Asian stocks mixed, China data struggles, while European shares rise on trade hopes. US inflation data and major earnings reports expected to drive market sentiment, with key support levels holding for the DAX and oil prices at critical junctures.

15-07-2025 09:16 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Asian stocks rise on China data, Gold gains as US dollar softens; EUR/USD (Chart of the day)

Asia-Pacific stocks climbed as upbeat China data boosted sentiment and Nvidia's AI chip news lifted U.S. futures. The Hang Seng rose for a fourth day, STI hit another record high, and Gold extended gains amid a softer USD.

15-07-2025 07:54 GMT by Kelvin Wong

NATO deal concluded and Earnings season begins – Market wrap for the North American session - July 14

North American July 14 trading session recap: Mixed and unusual flows as markets prepare for the upcoming US CPI data, amid some heightened geopolitical challenges in the building.

14-07-2025 20:40 GMT by Elior Manier