EUR/USD surrenders some gains, back to 1.1440
EUR/USD now gives away part of the earlier advance and recedes toward thre 1.1440 zone on Tuesday. The pair’s firm uptick comes in response to the marked sell-off in the US Dollar, which has intensified after US inflation figures disappointed expectations in June and investors has assessed Chair Warsh’s testimony.
Gold battles to recover the $4,100 mark
Gold reverses the recent weakness and reclaims the area beyond the key $4,000 mark per troy ounce on Tuesday. The precious metal’s recovery picks up pace and approaches the $4,100 region following the Greenback’s decline and comments from the Fed’s Warsh.
WTI corrects further, breaches below $79.00
WTI continues to lose upside momentum and retreats below the $79.00 mark per barrel on Tuesday. The commodity has abandoned the area of multi-week tops past $81.00 supported by renewed concerns over potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend sideways trading amid ETF outflows, US-Iran war escalation
Bitcoin hovers around $62,500 amid prevalent sideways trading. Meanwhile, major altcoins such as Ethereum and Ripple are holding above crucial support levels at $1,700 and $1.05, respectively, reflecting ongoing consolidation across the crypto sector.
DEEPER DIVE
Five sessions, one round trip: Why the whipsaw is exactly what Warsh ordered
Markets opened July with a December hike as the base case and spent five trading sessions unlearning and relearning it. A 57K payrolls print bled the tightening bets out of the strip; a re-shut Strait of Hormuz is pushing them back in. Wednesday's minutes from the June FOMC meeting landed mid-round-trip, describing a world that had already stopped existing.
The US Dollar just beat the Swiss Franc at its own safe-haven game
As the king among safe havens, the Swiss Franc (CHF) is supposed to benefit from geopolitical shocks such as the Iran war. This time, it didn’t.
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 Federal Reserve to the European Central Bank and the Bank of England, policymakers are pushing back against forward guidance.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
XRP recovery may stall above support as weak on-chain metrics reinforce bearish outlook
Ripple (XRP) shows subtle signs of recovery above $1.05 on Tuesday, with the move to around $1.07 ending three straight days of losses amid a pressured broader cryptocurrency market.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend sideways trading amid ETF outflows, US-Iran war escalation
Bitcoin hovers around $62,500 amid prevalent sideways trading. Meanwhile, major altcoins such as Ethereum and Ripple are holding above crucial support levels at $1,700 and $1.05, respectively, reflecting ongoing consolidation across the crypto sector.
Curve DAO tests breakout rally as bulls target over 15% upside
Curve DAO price is up 4% on Tuesday, extending its 3% gains from the previous day to emerge as the best-performing altcoin over the last 24 hours. On-chain data shows waning selling pressure as supply available on exchanges declines, while top holders increase their exposure amid rising supply in profit.
STOCKS
S&P 500: Within touching distance of a record high
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: Market players await fresh clues
Five sessions, one round trip: Why the whipsaw is exactly what Warsh ordered
Gold: Renewed Middle East tensions scare bulls away
Bitcoin: Strategy sells, the market doesn’t care
US Dollar: Sticky inflation keeps the higher-for-longer story alive
Week ahead – US CPI and Warsh testimony to take centre stage, BoC eyed too
US inflation report and Warsh testimony to headline the week. Dollar to dominate amid slew of other US data and Mideast tensions. Amid fresh Iran escalation, China GDP to shed light on Q2 impact. Bank of Canada not expected to follow RBNZ with rate hike.
EDUCATION
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
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.
PRESS RELEASES
Riyadh emerges as a global powerhouse as blockchain infrastructure & AI take center stage at Global Blockchain Show 2026
The Global Blockchain Show Riyadh held from 29-30th June,2026 successfully wrapped up its exclusive two-day B2B run, charting an evolutionary path where decentralized networks, AI, and immersive digital platforms converge.
STARTRADER breaks ground on Davao basketball court revamp in the Philippines, benefiting around 20,000 people
The project marks STARCARES' latest CSR investment in accessible sports infrastructure for schools and communities.
From code to country: Global AI Show Riyadh 2026 ignites the era of agentic AI and nation-building
The Global AI Show Riyadh held from 29-30th June,2026 cementing its status as the definitive anchor for the Kingdom’s newly designated "Year of Artificial Intelligence."