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Gold close to $3,400 maintains a picture of hesitancy in risk-assets

The narrative in trading has changed after Friday's NFP reports. Gold technical analysis to spot if bulls have retaken the hand from the FOMC bearish action after previous signs of fatigue.

04-08-2025 14:38 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones Technical: Minor pull-back found support with bullish elements sighted in Caterpillar

The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to lag behind the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 since the 7 April 2025 swing low. After a recent five-day pullback, the US Wall Street 30 CFD Index shows signs of support near 43,600, with bullish signals emerging, especially from Caterpillar, its third-largest component. Ahead of CAT’s Q2 earnings release on 5 August, short-term technicals suggest a potential rebound toward key resistance levels.

04-08-2025 09:55 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: Shares Rebound on US Rate Cut Bets, FTSE 100 Eyes Gains

Global stocks rally as US rate cut hopes grow, despite lingering policy doubts. Strong US earnings reports boost Wall Street. European shares rebound, while FTSE 100 eyes gains. Gold holds steady on rate cut bets, oil slides after OPEC+ output hike. Economic data light. FTSE 100 technical analysis discussed.

04-08-2025 08:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Crazy Markets after the NFP release – Market wrap for the North American session - August 1

August 1st North-American Session Recap – The NFP miss sent markets rattling all around asset classes. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

01-08-2025 20:04 GMT by Elior Manier

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Markets Weekly Outlook – US Services PMI, Bank of England rate decision and Canadian/NZ Employment

A week ahead preview: After a tumultuous week (lots of key US Data), Markets are left on a volatile note. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at what changed and the key events to expect.

01-08-2025 19:25 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones Tumbles: Wall Street Indexes Slide, Dow Hits One-Month Lows, Down 1.4%

Wall Street's main indexes plummeted today, with the Dow hitting a one-month low, down 1.4%. New U.S. tariffs, disappointing Amazon earnings, and a weaker jobs report fueled investor caution. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also reached over two-month lows, and the "fear gauge" volatility index surged. Tech and consumer discretionary stocks led the decline.

01-08-2025 15:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets react sharply after the major NFP miss

Markets are getting scared by a weak NFP report: only 73K jobs added vs 110K expected, with a massive revision to 14K for the prior month. Equities face a harsh wake-up call, and the US Dollar slides after a strong stretch. In this market reaction breakdown, we explore gold, major FX pairs and equity indices to prepare for what could be a volatile start to August.

01-08-2025 15:28 GMT by Elior Manier

Dollar’s Rebound: Tactical Recovery or Structural Decline?

After months of weakness, the US dollar has staged a notable recovery driven by shifting Fed expectations and market repricing. But is this bounce just a tactical correction—or the early signs of a longer-term structural decline? This article explores the policy signals, political pressures, and technical dynamics shaping the dollar’s future.

01-08-2025 14:06 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Markets Today: Switzerland Hit with 39% Tariff, Global Stocks Slide, FTSE 100 Eyes Support at 100-day MA. NFP Up Next

Today's market update: Switzerland hit with a 39% tariff, causing global stocks to slide. The FTSE 100 is eyeing support at its 100-day moving average. Investors are keenly awaiting the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data for further market direction. Asian markets are experiencing their worst week since April due to new US tariffs. European markets remain steady.

01-08-2025 08:48 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/CHF Technical: Swiss franc’s medium-term bearish trend in progress

The Swiss franc continues to weaken, hitting a fresh low against the US dollar as US tariffs on Swiss goods jump to 39%. This sharp escalation threatens Switzerland’s export-driven economy and may push the SNB to adopt a more dovish stance. With USD/CHF breaking out of its downtrend and momentum indicators staying strong, technical signals point to further upside potential in the near term. Traders now eye 0.8215/8250 and 0.8350/8380 as next resistance zones.

01-08-2025 08:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Gold's (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Mixed Signals Ahead of NFP, A Return Above $3300/oz or Further Downside Ahead?

Gold (XAU/USD) faces mixed signals and uncertainty ahead of today's NFP data. Will it reclaim $3300/oz or experience further downside after this week's selloff? This article examines the factors influencing gold prices, including a stronger US dollar, geopolitical shifts, and technical indicators, to forecast potential movements.

01-08-2025 04:36 GMT by Zain Vawda

Core PCE beats and equities drop – Market wrap for the North American session - July 31

July 31st North-American Session Recap – USD squeezing higher again with markets eager for the NFP release, which is triggering strong profit-taking despite strong Amazon Earnings. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

31-07-2025 20:39 GMT by Elior Manier

How Currencies are Affected by Commodities: A Guide for Forex Traders

August Non-Farm Payrolls preview

Tomorrow, August 1st will see the release of the much anticipated August NFP report (publishing July Labor data) – Expect a lot of volatility. Dive into August trends for the economic release, current US Dollar pricing and more details on why NFP is so important.

31-07-2025 16:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Silver (XAG/USD) Price: Down 1.5% as Trendline Break Hints at Deeper Correction

Silver prices dropped 4.5% in two days due to a strong USD and weak haven demand. Technical analysis suggests further decline towards the 100-day MA at 34.60, with resistance at 37.24. However, could we get a short-term bounce first?

31-07-2025 14:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

NZDUSD tests the edge of its range as USD buying pressure builds

NZDUSD Multi-timeframe analysis as the pair may be on the brink of breaking a multi-month consolidation – Small reminder on this morning's data releases and the upcoming data that will move the Kiwi.

31-07-2025 14:23 GMT by Elior Manier

Amazon (AMZN) Earnings: Growth Drivers, AI Investments, and Market Outlook

A forward-looking analysis of Amazon's (AMZN) Q2 2025 earnings, scheduled for release on July 31, 2025. Expected growth in revenue and earnings from AWS and advertising, alongside challenges from AI infrastructure spending and new tariffs. Focus on cost-cutting and Prime program to manage economic climate.

31-07-2025 12:38 GMT by Zain Vawda

Apple (AAPL) Technical: Toppish below 200-day MA as underperformance persists

Apple (AAPL) has struggled since its December 2024 all-time high, underperforming its “Magnificent 7” peers with a year-to-date loss of 12% as of 28 July 2025. Despite the initial boost from its Apple Intelligence reveal, the lack of clarity around its AI strategy and market positioning has weakened investor confidence. Bearish technical signals below the 200-day moving average suggest continued downside risk in the medium term.

31-07-2025 09:39 GMT by Kelvin Wong

AUD/JPY Technical: Bearish signals suggest the end of medium-term uptrend as BoJ looms

UD/JPY may face a medium-term trend reversal as bearish signals emerge ahead of the BoJ policy decision. A potential rate hike later in 2025 could support yen strength, adding pressure to AUD/JPY. A bearish double top below key resistance and weakening bond yield spreads point to downside risk. A break below 95.70 may expose 94.80 and 93.95 supports. Only a move above 97.30 would revive bullish momentum.

31-07-2025 02:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

FOMC Decision, Trade War with Brazil and beats on earnings– Market wrap for the North American session - July 30

July 30th North-American Session Recap – USD rallies again after the FOMC Rate Decision shaking markets. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.

30-07-2025 20:34 GMT by Elior Manier

GBPJPY rejects the highs of its range as Traders prepare for the Bank of Japan

GBPJPY Multi-timeframe technical analysis as markets brace for tonight's Bank of Japan Rate Decisions – Don;t forget that next week (Aug 7) will also see the Bank of England Rate Decision.

30-07-2025 19:05 GMT by Elior Manier