EUR/USD consolidates near 1.1550 amid Mideast tensions

EUR/USD consolidates near 1.1550 amid Mideast tensions

EUR/USD keeps its range near 1.1550 in the European session on Monday, holding the retreat from fresh highs since June 17, touched in reaction to the disappointing US jobs data on Friday. Renewed Middle East tensions lend support to the safe-haven US Dollar, capping the pair's upside attempts amid improved Eurozone sentiment data.

GBP/USD treads water around 1.3400 as Hormuz risks lift USD

GBP/USD treads water around 1.3400 as Hormuz risks lift USD

GBP/USD trades with caution around 1.3400 in European trading on Monday, away from an over three-week high, or levels just above the 1.3500 psychological mark touched on Friday. The pair faces headwinds from a modest US Dollar rebound as investors rush to safety amid renewed jitters on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and US-Iran talks.

Gold holds gains near $4,350; remains below June 17 high

Gold holds gains near $4,350; remains below June 17 high

Gold reverses a modest intraday dip, and climbs to the top boundary of its daily range, closer to the $4,350 level in the European session. The commodity, however, remains below its highest level since June 17, touched on Friday, following the release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls report.

Pi Network: Mild bearish bias caps PI corrective rebound

Pi Network: Mild bearish bias caps PI corrective rebound

Pi Network extends losses Monday after a bearish close the previous day, as price remains capped below the $0.1000 psychological threshold. Speculative demand for PI is low, with Open Interest holding above $9 million as broader market sentiment improves. The technical outlook for PI indicates a mild bearish bias as the $0.0961 resistance level remains intact.

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DEEPER DIVE

Why the WTI sell-off may be hiding a supply warning

Why the WTI sell-off may be hiding a supply warning

Prices for the barrel of the American Oil benchmark have fallen sharply as hopes of a US-Iran agreement have resurfaced, but a deeply backwardated Oil curve, tight Cushing stocks and light speculative positioning all warn that the sell-off may have gone too far.
9-3: Is the Federal Reserve’s vote tally Warsh's new forward guidance?

9-3: Is the Federal Reserve’s vote tally Warsh's new forward guidance?

The rate did not move. Neither did the statement, and that’s the more interesting fact. Set the July 29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement beside the one issued on June 17, and the two documents are identical apart from a single verb and a paragraph at the bottom naming three dissenters.
Where the Pound is headed as war, fiscal cracks and central banks collide

Where the Pound is headed as war, fiscal cracks and central banks collide

Looking back, 2026 has not been a bad year for the British Pound (GBP). The GBP/USD pair is less than 1% below the year-opening levels, which, comparatively, is far from the worst performance among major currencies, especially considering that a major conflict erupted in the Middle East, Crude Brent oil reached levels above $120, and the UK cabinet collapsed in the meantime, although the latter is not that uncommon. 

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Cardano Price Forecast: Bulls eye a second leg higher as whales buy

Cardano Price Forecast: Bulls eye a second leg higher as whales buy

Cardano trades above $0.196 at the start of the week after posting double-digit gains over the past two weeks. ADA’s bullish price action is supported by steady whale accumulation. Meanwhile, derivatives sentiment is showing a slight bullish tilt, suggesting a second leg higher for ADA.

Shiba Inu Price Forecast: SHIB defends key support level amid possible whale support

Shiba Inu Price Forecast: SHIB defends key support level amid possible whale support

Shiba Inu price edges higher, bouncing off a key support level near $0.00000462. The meme coin shows early signs of renewed whale support, while retail demand holds firm, with rising Open Interest and funding rates. The technical outlook for SHIB indicates a mild bullish bias, supported by the intraday recovery.

Top 3 Price Prediction: BTC bulls strengthen, ETH eyes breakout, XRP rebounds

Top 3 Price Prediction: BTC bulls strengthen, ETH eyes breakout, XRP rebounds

Bitcoin and Ethereum show signs of strength as bulls defend key support on Monday after gaining 2% and 1.3% in the previous week. Meanwhile, Ripple recovers mildly at the start of the week after sliding over 5% last week.

STOCKS

Job market and broadening rally

Job market and broadening rally

Thursday‘s correction could have reached farther, and it was already then that tech outperformed S&P 500 as it didn‘t fall apart before the closing bell the way the 500-strong index did. Friday‘s data significantly boosted Sep no hike odds, yet the intraday trap to shake off weak longs was strong, and path in equities higher far from straightforward.
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

EUR/USD:  US inflation and war doldrums to keep shaping market’s mood

EUR/USD: US inflation and war doldrums to keep shaping market’s mood

A dull week ends with the EUR/USD pair surging to a fresh multi-week high, trading around 1.1560 ahead of the close. Optimism about an end to the Middle East conflict dominated the headlines throughout the first half of the week, only to be followed by the usual delays and diluted hopes.
Why the WTI sell-off may be hiding a supply warning

Why the WTI sell-off may be hiding a supply warning

Prices for the barrel of the American Oil benchmark have fallen sharply as hopes of a US-Iran agreement have resurfaced, but a deeply backwardated Oil curve, tight Cushing stocks and light speculative positioning all warn that the sell-off may have gone too far.
Gold: Bullish pressure builds on easing Fed rate hike bets

Gold: Bullish pressure builds on easing Fed rate hike bets

Following a quiet opening to the week, Gold (XAU/USD) gathered bullish momentum and climbed to its highest level since mid-June above $4,300, supported by cooling geopolitical tensions and investors scaling back bets for a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September.
Bitcoin: Can bulls weather the market uncertainty?

Bitcoin: Can bulls weather the market uncertainty?

Bitcoin (BTC) remains resilient, trading above $65,000 on Friday, with bulls defending key support despite cautious market sentiment. US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) showed strong inflows through Thursday, pointing to renewed institutional demand.
US Dollar: Sticky inflation, weaker jobs and hopes of peace

US Dollar: Sticky inflation, weaker jobs and hopes of peace

The geopolitical landscape has remained the almost exclusive driver of the sentiment surrounding the global markets this week. Against that backdrop, the US Dollar (USD) has been suffering from rising optimism over a potential US-Iran peace agreement that would not only end the current crisis but also reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Week ahead – US CPI data, BoJ summary and RBA decision take the stage

Week ahead – US CPI data, BoJ summary and RBA decision take the stage

The US dollar weakened against most of its major peers this week, following headlines suggesting progress in the Middle East conflict between the US and Iran. The greenback gained some ground only against the Japanese yen.


EDUCATION

Something has gone completely wrong in enterprise AI

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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TabTrade (Mauritius) Ltd Granted Investment Dealer Licence by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius

TabTrade (Mauritius) Ltd Granted Investment Dealer Licence by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius

The Commission issued the licence on 2 July 2026 under Section 29 of the Securities Act 2005, licence number GB26206419.

STARCARES revamps basketball court at the University of Lagos for future healthcare professionals

STARCARES revamps basketball court at the University of Lagos for future healthcare professionals

The revitalised basketball court gives approximately 2,000 future healthcare professionals a dedicated space to recharge, connect, and build community activities beyond their academic training.

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