EUR/USD stays offered below 1.1600 ahead of Fed
EUR/USD navigates below the 1.1600 level amid modest losses on Wednesday. The pair’s bearish tone comes on the back of the decent advance in the US Dollar while investors remain prudent ahead of the FOMC meeting later in the day.
GBP/USD breaks below 1.3400, four-day lows
GBP/USD trades on the defensive so far on Wednesday, breaching below the 1.3400 level as caution ahead of the Fed meeting underpins the Greenback. Cable’s downside pressure also follows weaker-than-expected UK inflation data, reinforcing expectations that the BoE may have less need to maintain a restrictive stance for longer.
Gold keeps the bid tone unchanged, looks at Fed
Gold extends its weekly recovery on Wednesday, re-shifting its attention to the $4,400 mark per troy ounce as market participants await fresh guidance from the Fed. With the FOMC policy announcement and revised economic projections due later in the day, traders are opting for caution, somehow limiting the yellow metal’s upside potential.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP trim breakout gains as focus shifts to Fed decision
Cryptocurrency prices broadly decline as investors show caution toward risk assets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision on Wednesday.
DEEPER DIVE
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.
$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.
$4,000 or $4,500? The Fed may decide Gold’s next big move Premium
Gold bottomed at $4,023 early in June, its lowest since last November. Ever since then, the bright metal has recovered roughly $300, but could the rally continue? Is there a chance for Gold?
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ripple falls below $1.20 despite Africa stablecoin payments push
XRP corrects to trade below $1.20 following early-week rejection at $1.28 and broader crypto market weakness. XRP remains under pressure from declining major moving averages, undermining the MACD buy signal.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP trim breakout gains as focus shifts to Fed decision
Cryptocurrency prices broadly decline as investors show caution toward risk assets ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday. Bitcoin (BTC) holds around $65,000 after correcting from its Monday high of $67,292.
Ondo Price Forecast: Multiple trendline rejections, fading bullish momentum warn of a steeper correction
Ondo price hovers around $0.3700 at press time on Wednesday, maintaining a broader corrective phase under the influence of a resistance trendline. Retail demand for ONDO remains firm, driven by the tokenization trend for traditional stocks and other Real World Assets.
STOCKS
SpaceX soars: Another IPO to watch closely this year
IPO activity post-pandemic has fluctuated significantly, primarily driven by economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and inflation, all of which have impacted investor sentiment. But the tide has shifted in a positive direction over the past few years, with 2026’s lineup, which includes SpaceX (SPCX) and Anthropic.
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
EUR/USD Weekly Forecast: Volatile days ahead, with Fed announcement and war headlines Premium
The US economy has defied the Iran war so far: Can it last?
Gold: Not out of the woods yet despite strong rebound Premium
Experts agree: Bitcoin nears bottom, but weak demand raises doubts
4.2% headline, 0.2% core: Why the Fed's next hike may be targeting the wrong problem Premium
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.
EDUCATION
The four-hour strategy that beats chasing the move
In this video, I break down a complete 4-hour strategy built on two moving averages, the 20 SMA and the 200 SMA, and show you exactly how to read the crossover, time your entry, and manage the trade for maximum follow-through.
Why professional traders still use pivot points
In a market environment dominated by AI, algorithms and increasingly complex trading systems, many traders overlook one of the simplest and most effective tools available: Pivot Points.
PRESS RELEASES
Tradeify acquires ChartChamps, head-to-head trading competition platform
Futures prop firm Tradeify on Wednesday announced it has acquired ChartChamps.com, a competitive trading platform where traders face off in live, Elo-ranked matches on historical market data.
STARTRADER hosts KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, connecting AI, technology, and innovation leaders
STARTRADER hosted the KTH Alumni Evening in Dubai, bringing together 74 alumni of KTH Royal Institute of Technology, technology professionals, AI innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for a curated evening focused on cross-sector dialogue, intelligent innovation, and real-world collaboration.
Proof of Talk 2026 draws 2,500 leaders to the Louvre as Franklin Templeton, Citi, Euroclear and others make landmark announcements on stage
Proof of Talk, held annually at the Palais du Louvre, has concluded its 2026 edition after three days that produced a landmark series of industry announcements, strategic partnerships, and research releases all delivered from a single stage in Paris.