AUD/USD keeps the bid bias near 0.7000

AUD/USD keeps the bid bias near 0.7000

AUD/USD has started the week in a positive footing and hovers around the 0.7000 region ahead of the opening bell in Asia, adding to Friday’s decent advance. The Greenback’s lack of direction lends support to the Aussie in a context of alleviated geopolitical concerns. Next of note in Oz is the speech by the RBA’s Bullock on Tuesday.

EUR/USD meets support near 1.1370

EUR/USD meets support near 1.1370

EUR/USD fades the initial bull run past 1.1400 the figure, deflating toward the 1.1370 zone on Monday. That said, the pair reverses two daily drops in a row on the back of the irresolute price action in the US Dollar, at the time when investors continue to closely follow developments from the Middle East conflict. Next on tap is the release of the US Consumer Confidence gauge by the Conference Board.

WTI remains on the defensive near $82.00

WTI remains on the defensive near $82.00

Prices of the WTI add to Friday’s retracement, revisiting the vicinity of the $82.00 mark per barrel on Monday. The commodity’s severe pullback comes amid a pause in hostilities between the US and Iran, which has, in turn, revived hopes of a diplomatic resolution, while potentially paving the way for a significant recovery in oil supplies flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin vs Gold: BTC and Gold struggle to gain momentum despite US-Iran truce

Bitcoin vs Gold: BTC and Gold struggle to gain momentum despite US-Iran truce

Market participants are changing gears on Monday from the war between the United States (US) and Iran in the Middle East to the anticipated Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold (XAU) are losing momentum, with BTC slipping below the pivotal $65,000 level while XAU remains sideways in the $4,000-$4,100 range.

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Australian Dollar outlook: Chances of another rally won’t be decided in Canberra, but in Washington

Australian Dollar outlook: Chances of another rally won’t be decided in Canberra, but in Washington

The Australian Dollar (AUD) rode a rollercoaster in the first half of the year, hitting a four-year high and then correcting. The currency enters the second half with an outlook full of uncertainty due to renewed hostilities in the Middle East, which clouds the inflation outlook and interest rates.
Bye, forward guidance: How to trade when central banks choose silence

Bye, forward guidance: How to trade when central banks choose silence

Central banks have spent years telling markets what might come next. Now, traders face the possibility that they say a lot less. From the Fed to the ECB and the BoE, policymakers are pushing back against forward guidance, arguing that the current world demands more flexibility.

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Ripple Price Forecast: XRP recovery dims as demand cools

Ripple Price Forecast: XRP recovery dims as demand cools

Ripple (XRP) maintains narrow range trading on Monday, with support at $1.10. The token's upside remains largely constrained, as major moving averages trend downward, aligning with low demand in both the institutional and retail markets.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP hold key support as US and Iran agree to halt strikes

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP hold key support as US and Iran agree to halt strikes

Bitcoin (BTC) maintains a neutral-to-bullish outlook, trading above $65,000 on Monday. Ethereum (ETH) is approaching the key supply and inflection point $2,000, while Ripple (XRP) hovers slightly above $1.10, underscoring a marginal improvement in the broader cryptocurrency market sentiment.
Shiba Inu Price Forecast: The three factors driving SHIB's mystery rally

Shiba Inu Price Forecast: The three factors driving SHIB's mystery rally

Shiba Inu (SHIB) price is down 3% on Monday, reflecting a potential profit-driven pullback after rising over 25% over the last two days. The mystery rally in SHIB has outpaced the minor recovery seen in other meme coins, with data suggesting it is linked to supply burns, the Korean market demand, and ecosystem expansion.

STOCKS

Market nightmares come to pass

Market nightmares come to pass

Surging volatility, rampant oil prices and rising bond yields are combining to spook stock markets, says Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at online trading and investing platform IG. Brent oil futures hit the dreaded three figures today, marking yet another solid day of gains as escalation continues in the Middle East.
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?

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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US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?

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Here's where the Canadian Dollar is headed next: 4 bearish scenarios and a bullish one

Here's where the Canadian Dollar is headed next: 4 bearish scenarios and a bullish one

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has ridden a volatile first half of the year, with Oil prices surging and then falling as markets danced to the Middle East’s tune. Neither the Bank of Canada nor the Federal Reserve has changed rates so far this year, and the USD/CAD's next move may depend on which of the two banks fails to deliver what markets expect.
Gold Price Forecast: 3 scenarios that could define the rest of 2026

Gold Price Forecast: 3 scenarios that could define the rest of 2026

Gold (XAU/USD) delivered a masterclass in volatility in the first half of the year, rising more than 20% in the January-February period before entering a downtrend that saw the precious metal lose nearly 30% from March to the end of the second quarter.
Bitcoin: BTC holds firm, but the $100 Oil threat could change the game

Bitcoin: BTC holds firm, but the $100 Oil threat could change the game

Bitcoin (BTC) is modestly recovering, trading at $65,400 on Friday and holding firmly above the key support zone. US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) supported BTC’s modest recovery as they continued to attract institutional inflows through Thursday, pointing to the third consecutive week of inflows.
Silver mid-year outlook: From record high to record crash. Can the metal return to $100?

Silver mid-year outlook: From record high to record crash. Can the metal return to $100?

Silver’s spectacular rise and brutal collapse in 2026 may look like the classic boom and bust story. But the metal’s rollercoaster ride is more complex: Silver was caught in the crossfire of the Iran war as investors fled precious metals, the US Dollar strengthened and rate-cut expectations faded.
Week ahead – Fed, BoE and BoJ face inflation test as markets reprice interest rate paths

Week ahead – Fed, BoE and BoJ face inflation test as markets reprice interest rate paths

The US dollar gained against the other major currencies this week amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East as well as US President Trump’s decision to proceed with a new round of tariffs after previously imposed levies expired.


EDUCATION

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Something has gone completely wrong in enterprise AI

There is a moment in every boom when the music is still playing, the lights are still flashing, and someone finally notices that the bar tab has been left on the table. That is roughly where enterprise AI feels today.

The psychology of Gold buying during periods of market uncertainty

The psychology of Gold buying during periods of market uncertainty

Historically, gold is considered a reliable investment avenue, especially in times of market uncertainty. Modern economies are based on fiat currency, where the value is determined by government decree and public trust.

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