AUD/USD: Recovery now targets 0.7100
AUD/USD reverses two steep daily declines in a row, gathering fresh steam and retargeting the key 0.7100 barrier at the end of the NA session on Wednesday. Fresh selling pressure around the Greenback allows the Aussie to regain traction, coming back from Tuesday’s four-week lows near 0.6950.
EUR/USD struggles to regain momentum in the low1.1600s
EUR/USD is giving some signs of life in the aftermath of two severe days of losses on Wednesday, reclaiming the 1.1600 hurdle and above on the back of the resurgence of a mild selling bias around the US Dollar. Moving forward, the usual US weekly Claims will take centre stage on Thursday ahead of Friday’s crucial NFP data.
Gold recovers modestly despite intensifying Middle East crisis
Gold keeps its daily gains well in place, although a break above the $5,200 mark per troy ounce still remains elusive on Wednesday. The yellow metal’s rebound comes in response to the persistent flight-to-safety amid intense geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the bearish performance of the US Dollar.
XRP rises alongside peers as ETFs attract inflows
Ripple (XRP) is gaining upside momentum, trading above $1.40 at the time of writing on Wednesday. The remittance token is rising in tandem with major crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), which has crossed above the pivotal $70,000 level, and Ethereum (ETH), which is holding above $2,000.
DEEPER DIVE
Silver moving away from record highs: critical floor at $64.00 Premium
Despite panic taking over financial markets, the usual safe-haven metals are getting ignored. The US Dollar, on the other hand, became the shining star of the board, recovering its refuge status after long missing it. What happened?
Oil back to $100? The Hormuz disruption holds the key Premium
Oil’s market reaction has been immediate and sharp. The market is no longer pricing in a simple rise in tensions, but the de facto paralysis of the world’s most strategic energy corridor: the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy shock 2.0: Why rising Gas prices could hit the Euro Premium
Even without a confirmed, sustained disruption, the mere risk to a key global energy chokepoint is enough to inject a significant premium into European Gas markets. And for the Euro, that matters.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Bittensor extends recovery despite retail demand slump
Bittensor, a leading Artificial Intelligence token, is aging up above $190 at the time of writing on Wednesday. Steady price increases characterise the broader crypto market, with Bitcoin holding above $71,000 and Ethereum above $2,000.
XRP rises as ETF inflows persist, but low retail demand may limit recovery
Ripple is gaining upside momentum, trading above $1.40 at the time of writing on Wednesday. The remittance token is rising in tandem with major crypto assets, including Bitcoin, which has crossed above the pivotal $70,000 level, and Ethereum, which is holding above $2,000.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP rebound amid mixed ETF flows
The cryptocurrency market is showing subtle recovery signs despite heightened global uncertainty following the United States (US) and Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent retaliations that have morphed into a wider Middle East war.
STOCKS
The Nasdaq has now completed a Double Top formation
The NASDAQ has now completed a Double Top formation, beginning on 30th October and completing on 28th January. After this week’s losses, the market is sitting directly on a major support zone where the 200‑day M/A intersects with long‑term trendline support at 24,246.
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: Fed calm, ECB steady, but the Dollar still leads Premium
EUR/USD is still struggling to find real traction. The pair has tried to stabilise, but momentum keeps fading, leaving the door open to further weakness.
GBP/USD: Will Pound Sterling defend key 1.3450 support ahead of US jobs data? Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) entered a bearish consolidation phase against the US Dollar (USD), after having tested critical support near the 1.3450 level on several occasions.
First Venezuela, now Iran: The US-China energy war escalates Premium
At first glance, the latest escalation involving the United States with both Iran and Venezuela looks like another chapter in a long-running geopolitical story. But viewed through a broader strategic lens, something else may be unfolding: Energy.
Gold seen through the roof as US, israel and Iran war enters day 3 Premium
Gold is set for a huge bullish opening gap in Asian trading on Monday, with a flight to safety rush likely to sponsor the upsurge after the US and Israel struck Iran with heavy bombings over the weekend. More geopolitical headlines surrounding the Middle East conflict and Oil price movement remain in focus.
Bitcoin: Another month of losses, and it’s been five
Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Friday, but the Crypto King is poised to close February on a fragile footing, marking its fifth consecutive month of losses since October and a rare start to the year with back-to-back monthly corrections.
Crisis in the Middle East: The market reaction
A primer on how markets will open on Monday, and why geopolitical risk may not be easily absorbed by financial markets this time around. Geopolitics and events between Iran, the US and the wider Middle East will dominate financial markets on Monday. The situation has continued to escalate as we move through Sunday.
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