AUD/USD meets support near 0.7020 ahead of key jobs data
AUD/USD’s decline has gathered extra pace on Wednesday, with the pair slipping back to levels last seen in early August in the low 0.7000s. The continuation of the bearish tone in the pair has come on the back of the strong upward trend in the Greenback, underpinned by rising bets for extra tightening by the Fed. Moving forward, the jobs report will gather all the attention on the domestic calendar.
EUR/USD meets initial support around 1.1370
EUR/USD has clinched its third consecutive daily retracement on Wednesday, this time reaching new multi-week lows near 1.1370. The US Dollar’s robust performance has weighed on the risk complex in tandem with a sharp rebound in global yields and rising speculation of extra rate hikes by the Fed. Next on tap in Europe will be the release of Germany’s IFO Business Climate.
Gold falls to weekly troughs below $4,300
Gold rapidly leaves behind two daily upticks in a row and comes under heightened downside pressure midweek. Indeed, the precious metal breaches below the $4,300 mark per troy ounce to reach weekly lows amid the marked recovery in the US Dollar and the generalised upbeat tone in the US money market.
Australia unemployment rate expected to remain unchanged at 4.5% in August
DEEPER DIVE
BoJ Recap: Not as hawkish as expected
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised its short-term interest-rate target to 1.25% from 1.00% in a 7-2 vote, marking another step in the normalisation of monetary policy and widely matching what everyone has been expecting for weeks.
Fed recap: One hike down, more to come? The Fed’s new rate path says yes
The Federal Reserve (Fed) raised its Fed Fund Target Range (FFTR) range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% in a unanimous decision, saying the move would support a timelier return to its 2% inflation goal.
Trump meets Xi: Why markets are watching this summit so closely
United States (US) President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington on Thursday for a summit closely watched by markets.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
XRP bulls retain control as whale demand breaks out
Ripple (XRP) ticks higher on Wednesday and trades near $1.60, aligning with the broader crypto market’s bullish outlook. The token builds on a strong technical outlook, reinforced by uptrending moving averages and key momentum indicators.
NEAR partners with Ondo to bring tokenized US stocks, ETFs with confidential execution
Near Protocol announced a partnership with Ondo to bring tokenized US stocks and ETFs into one confidential account. The launch reflects NEAR Protocol’s focus on privacy as US regulators are making room for on-chain trading and purpose-built crypto market infrastructure.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin and Ethereum consolidate gains as XRP extends breakout
Bitcoin is moderating on Wednesday, trading near $86,000 as the crypto market broadly consolidates. Ethereum mirrors BTC’s stable outlook, holding above $2,700. Ripple (XRP), meanwhile, edges higher for the sixth consecutive day.
STOCKS
AMD investors cash in on Tuesday after joining $1 trillion stock club
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
US Dollar surges post-Fed, uncertainty remains
BoJ Recap: Not as hawkish as expected
Gold: Bulls regain control; the next leg higher remains uncertain
Bitcoin: BTC shrugs off CLARITY Act setback and hawkish Fed
Forecasting the upcoming week: Trump, Xi, oil, tariffs and PMIs
Week ahead – Hawkish Fed sets the tone for flash PMIs, SNB decides on policy
Fed’s hawkish hike adds fuel to Dollar’s engines. US, Eurozone and UK flash PMIs to test inflation and growth outlooks. SNB set to stand pat amid low inflation and still-strong Franc. Trump–Xi talks could impact Aussie, Kiwi and risk sentiment.
EDUCATION
How economic uncertainty changes bullion buying patterns across generations
When the economy becomes uncertain, investors react differently depending on their goals and circumstances. But, generally, periods of high inflation, market volatility, or geopolitical tension push investors to look beyond traditional assets for ways to diversify and manage uncertainty.
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You’re watching pre-market levels wrong [Video]
If you trade NQ, you’ve probably been told to watch the pre-market high and pre-market low. That part is easy. The harder question is: what are you actually supposed to do when price gets there? Most traders react too quickly, and that’s usually where the trouble starts.
PRESS RELEASES
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TradingPRO is now regulated in Indonesia: Here’s what it means
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