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Market Update: US Tax Bill, Eurozone PMI & S&P 500 Technicals

Explore the US tax bill's impact, mixed European data with Germany's Ifo vs. Eurozone PMI dip, and the S&P 500's key levels. Get insights on tech stocks, crypto surges, and economic data releases.

22-05-2025 12:14 GMT by Zain Vawda

Leaders and Laggers - May 21 N.A. Session Close

Recap for the May 21, 2025 North-American session. BTC all-time highs, XAU/USD up 0.8% with WTI and US Dollar down. DXY intraday technical levels.

21-05-2025 22:00 GMT by Elior Manier

Dollar Slumps on Moody's Downgrade - North-America Mid-Week Update

Mid-Week update for North-American Currency Markets - May 21. Chart of USD and CAD performances vs other majors and key intraday technical levels to look out for USDCAD.

21-05-2025 20:20 GMT by Elior Manier

Bitcoin Races towards New All-Time Highs - Crypto Update

Mid-week Crypto Recap: Bitcoin is surging, now just $1,000 below its all-time high. Ethereum and Solana are gaining ground, recovering recent losses, while XRP consoliates. BTC Technical Analysis Levels

21-05-2025 15:20 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold Price Analysis: Will XAU/USD Hold $3300 Support?

Examine key support at $3300 amidst US Dollar weakness & geopolitical tensions. Technical outlook, OANDA order book insights, and price predictions for traders. Explore potential retracements & resistance levels.

21-05-2025 15:10 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe Mid-Session Bell: Gold, Oil Spike on Renewed Israel-Iran Tension

European stocks retreat from highs amid trade and tax concerns. JD Sports and Julius Baer shares decline. Gold and oil prices surge due to renewed Israel-Iran tensions. G7 meeting eyed for potential dollar support. Market volatility expected as geopolitical risks and economic data remain key factors.

21-05-2025 10:47 GMT by Zain Vawda

S&P 500 Technical Analysis: Six-Day Winning Streak Ends, Bullish Momentum Remains Intact

The S&P 500's six-day winning streak ended amid rising US yields and concerns over tax cut proposals. While the "Magnificent 7" underperform YTD, they may drive a 2025 recovery. Technical analysis shows bullish momentum but a recent pullback hints at potential correction. Mixed strategist views add uncertainty to the 2025 S&P 500 outlook.

20-05-2025 21:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD jumps on renewed safe-haven demand

Silver trades ~2.25% higher today, benefiting from renewed safe-haven flows, with price looking set to close above $33. Bulls are likely to target ~33.18832 should the rally continue.

20-05-2025 21:15 GMT by Christian Norman

Leaders and Laggers - May 20 N.A. Session Close

Recap for the May 20, 2025 North-American session. XAU/USD up 1.85%, AUD down 0.6% after coming back from almost a 1% drop

20-05-2025 20:35 GMT by Elior Manier

Week of May 19th, 2025: RBA rate cut, Canadian CPI, and AUD/CAD analysis

This article provides an analysis of the financial events occurring during the week of May 19th, 2025. It focuses on the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points due to concerns about a global economic slowdown, and the subsequent impact on the Australian Dollar. Additionally, it examines the release of Canadian CPI data and its implications for the Bank of Canada's (BOC) monetary policy. The article concludes with a technical analysis of the AUD/CAD.

20-05-2025 19:25 GMT by Moheb Hanna

AUD tumbles 0.9%, CAD CPI beats - NA Mid-Session Update

North-American Mid-Session: The RBA cut rates by 25 bps as expected, but surprise dovish hints of a 50 bps cut sent the AUD tumbling. Canadian CPI beat forecasts at 1.7% y/y, cutting June rate cut odds to 35%. The CHF leads majors, European stocks rise, Nasdaq dips 0.5%, and gold jumps 1.5% amid broad position shifts.

20-05-2025 17:00 GMT by Elior Manier

EUR/USD close to 1.1250 after Yesterday's Rise, UK CPI Preview - Levels to watch

EUR/USD Technical analysis outlook on multiple intra-day timeframes and what are the Economic Calendar releases around other markets for the May 20, 2025. Preparing for the UK CPI release tomorrow.

20-05-2025 13:00 GMT by Elior Manier

Europe Mid-Session Bell: Markets Eye Trade Deals, DAX Breaches 24000

European markets eye trade deals as DAX hits a new all-time high, breaching 24000. Analysis examines potential for consolidation or further gains, noting overbought RSI and key support/resistance levels. US-China trade pause and other global trade talks are monitored for market impact. Focus on ECB policy, Canadian CPI, and Fed speakers for further volatility.

20-05-2025 08:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) Forecast: Stagflation Risk May Reignite Bulls

(XAU/USD) surged 19% in Q1 2025, outperforming major assets. After hitting a record high of $3,500, it corrected 10% but now shows signs of a bullish reversal amid stagflation concerns and key technical support at the 50-day MA. Eyes are on $3,305 for confirmation.

20-05-2025 06:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

GBP/USD rallies on Brexit reset deal, dollar weakness

GBP/USD gains on the announcement of a UK-EU trade agreement. Weaker dollar allowing for further cable upside. Bulls likely to target previous highs of 1.34442 if price can break above ~1.33757.

19-05-2025 18:40 GMT by Christian Norman

Crude Oil Recovers After Chinese Data, Goldman Upgrade

Explore Brent Oil's recovery amid Chinese data and Goldman Sachs' updated demand forecast. Dive into technical analysis revealing potential resistance and support levels. Learn how client sentiment may impact WTI prices. This article covers key factors influencing the oil market, including US economic outlook concerns and potential trade war impacts

19-05-2025 16:02 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe Opening Bell: US Credit Downgrade and Chinese Data Dent Sentiment

European market open, highlighting the impact of a US credit rating downgrade and weak Chinese data. It discusses stock index movements, currency fluctuations, and provides technical analysis on the DXY and DAX, including support and resistance levels.

19-05-2025 08:16 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD Leads, Gold down in a Calm Session - North-American Mid-Session Update

The Dollar holds above 101.00 on calming U.S. policy signals, while stock indices remain flat after soft U. of Michigan data. Markets focus more on political developments and inflation clues. Gold continues its retracement, reflecting reduced safe-haven demand amid improved U.S. policy confidence.

16-05-2025 19:25 GMT by Elior Manier

Bitcoin stable above $100,000 on trade optimism: BTC/USD analysis

Bitcoin is in a period of consolidation on trade optimism, increased rate cut bets, and further institutional recognition. If price is able to break consolidation range to the upside, markets eye first target of ~$110,667.

16-05-2025 16:00 GMT by Christian Norman

Crypto Market Today: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Consolidation and Ripple (XRP/USD) Potential Breakout

This analysis examines Bitcoin's current consolidation phase near the $100,000 mark, leveraging Glassnode on-chain data to assess market sentiment and potential breakouts. It also covers XRP's technical breakout and the growing possibility of ETF approvals, exploring key support and resistance levels for both assets.

16-05-2025 14:28 GMT by Zain Vawda