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S&P 500 and Nasdaq bully through their all-time highs – Technical Levels

US Equities extend their relentless rally after CPI, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 up 46% and 34% from Liberation Day lows. Strong earnings, the AI boom, rate cuts and muted tariff concerns keep the bullish momentum alive despite the NFP report. We break down the technicals for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to see if anything could challenge their upward trajectories.

13-08-2025 16:17 GMT by Elior Manier

Ethereum about $200 from its all-time highs – Technical Outlook

Ethereum surges past $4,700, igniting a broader altcoin rally as Solana hits $200, BNB surpasses Nike’s market cap, and XRP nears its ATH. Up 234% since April’s lows, ETH’s resurgence follows ETF launches and renewed market confidence. We break down the technicals from higher timeframes to see where the second-largest crypto could head next.

13-08-2025 14:02 GMT by Elior Manier

WTI Oil Triangle Break Leaves Oil Vulnerable to Selloff, Trump-Putin Meeting Ahead

WTI Oil faces potential $12 drop after triangle breakout. IEA cuts demand forecast contradicting OPEC+. Trump-Putin meeting on Friday could be a catalyst. Technicals show downside risk.

13-08-2025 11:42 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Nikkei Tops 43000, US Dollar Slips to Two-Week Lows, FTSE 100 Retreats from ATH

Nikkei hits 43000, US dollar at two-week lows, and global stocks reach record highs. Gold prices climb while oil declines. What next for global markets?

13-08-2025 09:11 GMT by Zain Vawda

Silver (XAG/USD) Technical: Medium-term up trend remains intact, start of new bullish impulsive leg

Silver (XAG/USD) appears to have ended its -8.39% pullback from July’s 14-year high, with price action suggesting a new bullish impulsive upmove within its major uptrend. Holding above US$37.00 keeps the bias positive, with potential resistances at US$40.85 and US$42.74. Technical signals, including RSI strength and rising Silver/Gold ratio, support the medium-term bullish outlook.

13-08-2025 07:19 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Hang Seng Index Technical: End of minor corrective decline, start of new bullish impulsive up move

Hong Kong 33 CFD Index shows signs of a short-term bullish reversal after a -5.8% slide, breaking above its 20-day MA with key support at 24,915. Market breadth has improved, with 88% of Hang Seng Index stocks above their 200-day MA. Short-term resistances are at 25,520, 25,750, and 25,890 if bullish momentum holds.

13-08-2025 02:26 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Ethereum and US indices race higher after in-line US CPI – Market wrap for the North American session - August 12

August 12th North-American Session Recap – As expected CPI fuel risk-asset rallies all around as Markets confirm the Sep Meeting cut further. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

12-08-2025 20:42 GMT by Elior Manier

EURUSD attempts to break 1.17, sees newfound strength from the US CPI report

EUR/USD is rebounding sharply from early August lows near 1.1390, fueled by USD weakness. In-line US CPI reinforced September Fed cut expectations, narrowing rate differentials as the ECB holds steady. Despite a ZEW sentiment miss, buyers eye the 1.17 handle. Here’s the technical outlook as the pair tests key resistance.

12-08-2025 18:44 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold's (XAU/USD) Recovers to $3350/oz After Mixed CPI Reaction. What Next?

Gold prices whipsawed after US CPI data, with tariffs on gold bars also impacting the precious metal. Despite a temporary dip, gold recovered to $3350/oz. This article analyzes the CPI details, Trump's ruling out of gold bar tariffs, and provides technical analysis and client sentiment data to forecast XAU/USD's next move.

12-08-2025 18:22 GMT by Zain Vawda

Dow Jones finds the most relief after in-line US CPI

Markets initially rallied on the as-expected US CPI report, with equities, bonds, and gold gaining on rate cut hopes. However, long-term Treasuries reversed as September cut bets lifted inflation expectations, pushing 10- and 30-year yields to session highs. Tech stocks slid on Nvidia and AMD’s China profit-sharing news, while the Dow Jones outperformed—here’s what the charts show.

12-08-2025 14:39 GMT by Elior Manier

US CPI comes in as expected – Market reactions

US CPI comes in as expected, check in the market reactions.

12-08-2025 12:35 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: RBA Cuts Rates, UK Labor Market Weakens, US-China Tariff Truce Extended, FTSE 100 Eyes ATH

Dive into today's market action: RBA cuts rates, UK labor market softens, US-China tariff truce extended, and the FTSE 100 sets its sights on new highs. Plus, explore the latest in Asian tech, gold, and oil prices, and what to expect from upcoming US economic data.

12-08-2025 08:40 GMT by Zain Vawda

Nikkei 225 Update: Bullish impulsive sequence intact, new resistance levels to watch after new all-time high

The Japan 225 CFD Index has surged 5.5% since 6 Aug, breaking past its previous record of 42,513 to hit 43,009 in today’s Asia session, driven by banking stocks. The bullish impulsive sequence remains intact, with pivotal support at 41,975 and next resistances at 43,560 and 44,050/44,110. Technical signals, including Elliott Wave analysis and strong JGB yield curve trends, point to potential further upside in the near term.

12-08-2025 08:02 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Mean reverting markets ahead of the US CPI release – Market wrap for the North American session - August 11

August 11th North-American Session Recap – Profit taking ahead of tomorrow's CPI release. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

11-08-2025 20:35 GMT by Elior Manier

Oil retreats back just above May’s trading range

Oil prices have struggled through 2025, pressured by OPEC+ supply reshuffles, Russia’s market flooding, weaker global outlooks, and Middle East tensions. As Trump and Putin prepare to meet ahead of potential tariffs on Russian exports, markets eye the possibility of a Ukraine cease-fire. We break down why WTI continues to find sellers and what technicals reveal for upcoming trading.

11-08-2025 18:37 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones (DJIA) Slips, S&P 500 Choppy Ahead of US Inflation Data. What Comes Next?

US stocks dip as inflation data and US-China tariff deadline loom. Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% on AI chip revenue. Client sentiment suggests the Dow Jones Index could rise.

11-08-2025 17:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Bitcoin rejects the test of its all-time highs, is a double top in the making?

Taking a look at Bitcoin after Ethereum surged to $4,350 before consolidating near $4,200—a bullish sign for crypto markets. BTC followed with a rapid rally to $122,310, just shy of record highs, before profit-taking set in. We analyze through a multi-timeframe BTC analysis whether this marks a long-term top or sets the stage for new highs, as U.S. economic doubts and supportive crypto policies fuel momentum.

11-08-2025 15:24 GMT by Elior Manier

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The US Dollar finds support ahead of US CPI

The U.S. Dollar steadies after last week’s slide driven by soft economic data, as traders brace for key inflation releases—CPI on Tuesday (+0.2% m/m, +2.8% y/y) and PPI on Thursday (+0.3% m/m, +2.5% y/y). With Trump’s tariffs now active, volatility is expected. We examine the Dollar Index after the concurring major currencies past week rally.

11-08-2025 14:00 GMT by Elior Manier

Germany DAX Technical: Potential recovery in progress after 5% sell-off

Germany 30 CFD Index rebounded after a 5% pullback from its all-time high, reclaiming the 20- and 50-day MAs and signaling a potential new uptrend. Improved STOXX 600 market breadth supports a bullish bias toward 24,730–24,890, while holding above 23,990 is key to avoiding a retest of 23,790–23,600.

11-08-2025 10:55 GMT by Kelvin Wong

AUD/USD Technical: Further potential Aussie strength towards range resistance as RBA looms

Australia’s RBA is expected to cut rates by 25 bps to 3.6% on Tuesday, as inflation cools toward its 2%-3% target. The AUD/USD has rebounded from early August lows, holding above key supports and within a minor ascending channel. Technicals point to a bullish bias toward 0.6540/0.6580, while narrowing AU-US yield spreads may lend further upside support unless 0.6480 key support breaks.

11-08-2025 09:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong