USD/JPY advances above 158.00 after Japan's Current Account deficit
USD/JPY gains ground above the 158.00 level in the Asian session on Monday as Japan's fiscal concerns undermine the Japanese Yen, especially after the country posted its first Current Account deficit in nearly 1-1/2 years. Weak data offset somewhat hawkish BoJ's July Summary of Opinions amid a broad US Dollar rebound on reviving Middle East tensions.
AUD/USD stays defensive near 0.7050 as USD rebounds on Iran risks
AUD/USD stays defensive near 0.7050 at the start of a new week on Monday. The US Dollar recovers from the post-NFP slump amid renewed US-Iran tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, checking the pair's upside. However, sellers seem hesitant ahead of the crucial RBA meeting on Tuesday.
Gold appears 'buy-the-dip' trade before the US inflation test
Gold is moving further away from seven-week highs of $4,372 early Monday, approaching $4,300. The US Dollar recovers from the post-US NFP slump amid renewed Hormuz risks. Gold remains a ‘buy-the-dip’ trade on the daily chart ahead of the US CPI data
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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.
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STOCKS
The Trade Desk suffers massive miss as shareholders head for exit
The Trade Desk (TTD), once a growth darling, is down on its luck. The digital advertising auction house offered up a rare double miss on Thursday. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.34 in the second quarter, missing consensus by $0.06. Revenue of $715.1 million missed the mark by $36.4 million and grew just 3% on an annual basis.
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
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Gold: Bullish pressure builds on easing Fed rate hike bets
Bitcoin: Can bulls weather the market uncertainty?
US Dollar: Sticky inflation, weaker jobs and hopes of peace
Week ahead – US CPI data, BoJ summary and RBA decision take the stage
EDUCATION
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STARCARES revamps basketball court at the University of Lagos for future healthcare professionals
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