EUR/USD slips back to 1.1420, daily lows
EUR/USD now accelerates its daily retracement and revisits the 1.1420 region, or daily troughs. The pair’s decline comes amid the gain of upside momentum in the US Dollar amid renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a sell-off in Asian technology stocks.
GBP/USD stays offered near 1.3370
GBP/USD remains on the back foot, slipping back toward the 1.3370 zone on Tuesday. Cable has come under pressure soon after testing the 1.3400 neighbourhood as investors turned more cautious in response to renewed effervescence on the geopolitical front.
Gold weakens toward $4,100
Gold adds to Monday’s decent pullback and trades close to the $4,100 mark per troy ounce on Tuesday. In the meantime, fresh geopolitical effervescence appear to have reignited inflation concerns, which in turn, limit any recovery attempt from the precious metal.
Bitcoin: BTC struggles despite renewed ETF inflows as Strategy sale impact fades
DEEPER DIVE
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.
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.
The stock market loves SpaceX, but the bond market isn’t so sure
Two weeks after the largest listing in market history, a company sitting on more than $100 billion of cash went to the bond market and borrowed $25 billion more. That is the fact to sit with.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
XRP slides as retail demand cools, shrugs off Ripple's MiCA license approval
Ripple edges lower while trading around $1.13 at the time of writing on Tuesday. The remittance token upholds a broader bearish bias, attributed to softening retail interest and the lack of strong catalysts to prevent rallies from being sold as investors appear to prefer short-term gains.
Bitcoin struggles despite renewed ETF inflows as Strategy sale impact fades
Bitcoin falls below $64,000 on Tuesday, erasing part of the recent gains following six consecutive days of price rises. Institutional demand shows signs of recovery, with spot ETFs recording a second day of inflows through Monday after weeks of outflows.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP struggle to build momentum despite returning ETF inflows
The cryptocurrency market continues to struggle with dominant headwinds, with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around the short-term $63,000 support, Ethereum (ETH) holding below $1,800 and Ripple (XRP) testing the demand area at $1.13.
STOCKS
Samsung was priced for perfection — Then came the reality check
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 Dollar rally stalls, but for how long? Premium
The Iran war failed to trigger a recession. Can the US economy keep defying expectations?
Gold: Buyers show interest as markets dial back near-term Fed rate hike expectations Premium
Bitcoin: Quarter-end rebalancing might fuel BTC next bullish move
US Dollar: The Dollar stumbles, but the bigger picture remains unchanged Premium
Week ahead – ISM services PMI and Fed Minutes to shake Fed hike bets
Dollar drops on NFP, but rate hike still expected by year-end. ISM services PMI and Fed minutes are the greenback’s next catalysts. RBNZ expected to raise rates, focus will be on forward guidance.
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
VAP Group unveils VAP Ventures to back 100 startups by 2030, marking its next chapter in building the global innovation ecosystem
VAP Group announced the launch of VAP Ventures, its dedicated investment arm, marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution from building global platforms for innovation to directly supporting the founders shaping the future of technology.
My cTrader – Your trading life under one roof
cTrader has released My cTrader, a new section in cTrader Mobile 5.9 that puts account management, funding, platform products and support in one place.
XM launches new promotion for partners, with up to $40,000 in cash rewards
For a limited time, new and existing XM partners could earn thousands in rewards, in addition to their standard commissions.