AUD/USD looks inconclusive near 0.7120
AUD/USD has been struggling for direction on Monday, coming under fresh downside pressure soon after retesting the 0.7140 area and looking to stabilise in the low 0.7100s ahead of the opening bell in Asia on Tuesday. The pair’s daily decline comes on the back of the generalised improvement in the sentiment surrounding the Greenback.
EUR/USD slips back to daily lows around 1.1460
EUR/USD has started the week on the back foot, receding toward the 1.1460 zone, or daily troughs, at the end of Monday’s NA session. Firmer demand for the US Dollar weighed on the pair and the broad-based risk complex, as investors continued to assess the likelihood of further Fed tightening as well as reignited geopolitical tensions.
Gold meets resistance around $4,400
Gold kicks in the new trading with on the back foot, keeping its trade near $4,350 per troy ounce. The precious metal’s correction comes on the back of the firmer US Dollar and espite declining US Treasury yields across the curve.
Bitcoin rallies near $86K on improving markets ahead of quarterly options expiry
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.
2% wages: Why Canada’s weak jobs data strengthens the BoC’s stance
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Bitcoin hits $85,000 as rally gains momentum, but liquidity risks linger
Bitcoin claims the $85,000 level on Monday after gaining 5.64% and closing above the 50-week SMA at $78,200 the previous week. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded mild $6.21 million inflows last week, showing resilience despite the CLARITY Act setback and hawkish Fed outlook.
Ripple extends rally toward $1.50 as derivatives activity rises despite ETF outflows
Ripple (XRP) holds a strong bullish picture, rising to trade near $1.50 on Monday. The remittance token marks four consecutive days of gains, supported by robust momentum indicators and increased risk appetite in the broader cryptocurrency market.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP hold bullish outlook amid improving ETF inflows
Cryptocurrencies are broadly rising on Monday, led by Bitcoin’s (BTC) surge to $85,000. Altcoins are following BTC’s bullish trend, with Ethereum (ETH) trading above $2,700 and Ripple (XRP) holding steady at $1.47.
STOCKS
PEP price outlook: PepsiCo, Inc. breaks below 0.786 support Arc – Potential decline toward 127.70
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.
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