GBP/USD: Sell-off halts ahead of 1.3200… for now
GBP/USD extends its decline towards 1.3200 on Thursday, or two-month troughs, as the Greenback remains firmly supported across the board. Cable’s pullback has accelerated despite the BoE delivering a somewhat hawkish hold, keeping rates unchanged at 3.75% while two MPC members backed an immediate 25 basis point hike.
EUR/USD hovers around multi-week lows near 1.1470
EUR/USD extends its recent decline and slips to a fresh 10-week low near 1.1450 as the US Dollar continues to benefit from the hawkish outcome of the Fed meeting. With policymakers signalling little-to-nil urgency to ease monetary policy, Treasury yields and the Greenback remain well supported, making it difficult for the pair to stage a meaningful recovery.
Gold adds to recent losses, remains below $4,250
Gold struggles to attract buyers on Thursday and remains in negative territory below $4,250 per troy ounce. The precious metal finds some support from the easing of tensions in the Middle East, which has helped stabilise market sentiment, but broad-based US Dollar strength following the Fed meeting continues to weigh on price action.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP pare losses on increasing bets of Fed tighter monetary policy
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly moderating downwards on Thursday, as market participants assess the impact of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) hawkish monetary policy stance.
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$1,500: Why Ethereum just crashed 20% despite spot markets barely selling
Ethereum recently suffered one of its sharpest declines of 2026, dropping more than 20% and briefly testing the $1,500 area. While the sell-off appeared to reflect broader market fears, derivatives and on-chain data suggest a more complex story may be unfolding beneath the surface.
Why a hawkish RBA is no longer enough to lift the Australian Dollar
The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered more than what markets expected: a hawkish hold that should have supported the Aussie. But markets widely ignored it, focusing instead on slowing economic growth and proving that central bank messaging alone isn’t always enough to drive currencies.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ripple risks extending drop as June lows come into view
Ripple (XRP) ticks down below $1.20 with short-term support at $1.16 intact at the time of writing on Thursday. An early-week rally was rejected at $1.28, weighing on sentiment as traders broadly de-risked.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP pare losses on increasing bets of Fed tighter monetary policy
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly moderating downwards on Thursday, as market participants assess the impact of the Fed’s hawkish monetary policy stance. Bitcoin edges lower, with support at $64,000 holding.
Bittensor Price Forecast: TAO closes in key support, risking deeper losses
Bittensor price edges below $250 at press time on Thursday, marking its fourth straight day of losses. The AI token is losing retail demand as TAO futures Open Interest dips over 8% in the last 24 hours.
STOCKS
Tesla (TSLA): Why Elliott Wave supports higher prices toward $774
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) remains one of the most closely followed companies in global markets. While many investors focus on electric vehicle deliveries and short-term earnings, Tesla’s long-term growth story extends far beyond the automotive sector.
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
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Experts agree: Bitcoin nears bottom, but weak demand raises doubts
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Week ahead – Central bank barrage ahead: Fed, BoJ, RBA, SNB and BoE in focus
Fed meets as strong US data bolster rate hike bets. BoJ expected to hike, intervention risk also in focus. RBA to remain on hold, hawkish message could boost Aussie. BoE to also stand pat, inflation outlook to shape rate path speculation.
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NFC Summit 2026 closes its fifth edition with 2,700 attendees and a landmark programme at Unicorn Factory Lisboa
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