EUR/USD: To hike or not to hike? Kevin Warsh between a rock and a hard place

EUR/USD: To hike or not to hike? Kevin Warsh between a rock and a hard place
The EUR/USD pair settled around 1.1600 for a third consecutive week, unable to find a clear way despite key macroeconomic headlines. The pair held within a tight 100-pip range for the second week in a row, as speculative interest awaits the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy announcement scheduled for Wednesday.
Gold: Fed rate call and dot plot key for next directional action

Gold: Fed rate call and dot plot key for next directional action

Gold (XAU/USD) struggled to shake off the bearish pressure as US Treasury bond yields climbed higher this week. Investors gear up for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) critical policy meeting, which could trigger the next directional action in the precious metal.
Global inflation watch: Muted momentum outside of energy

Global inflation watch: Muted momentum outside of energy

Overview: Inflation in August came in broadly as expected in both the US and euro area. Momentum in underlying inflation remained muted on both sides of the Atlantic (see chart). Rising energy prices, particularly European gas futures, have moved up near-term inflation expectations.
Bitcoin: BTC retreats as macro headwinds grow

Bitcoin: BTC retreats as macro headwinds grow

Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure, down over 4% this week and trading around $76,900 at the time of writing on Friday. Institutional demand shows signs of weakness as spot BTC Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are on track to end their three-week inflow streak, recording nearly $500 million in net outflows through Thursday.

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DEEPER DIVE

Venezuela’s 65-billion-barrel Oil deal could reshape America’s inflation fight

Venezuela’s 65-billion-barrel Oil deal could reshape America’s inflation fight

The United States (US) has secured unprecedented access to part of Venezuela’s vast Oil reserves. The timing is particularly significant as the war with Iran is disrupting Middle Eastern supplies, keeping energy prices elevated and reviving concerns about inflation.
Canada's 6.4% unemployment rate: Why Friday's jobs print puts the BoC's slack story on trial

Canada's 6.4% unemployment rate: Why Friday's jobs print puts the BoC's slack story on trial

The Bank of Canada held at 2.25% on Wednesday for a seventh straight meeting and rewrote the one paragraph that still argues against a hike. In July, the BoC’s statement called the labour market soft and pinned the unemployment rate inside a 6.5%-7% range it had held since the end of 2024. July's Labour Force Survey then printed 6.4%.

2% wages: Why Canada’s weak jobs data strengthens the BoC’s stance

2% wages: Why Canada’s weak jobs data strengthens the BoC’s stance

Canada lost nearly 42K jobs in August against forecasts for a 15K gain, and the unemployment rate stayed at 6.4% anyway. Wages grew 2% on the year, the slowest since November 2017 outside the pandemic years.

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC retreats as macro headwinds grow

Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC retreats as macro headwinds grow

Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure, down over 4% this week and trading around $76,900 at the time of writing on Friday. Institutional demand shows signs of weakness as spot BTC Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are on track to end their three-week inflow streak, recording nearly $500 million in net outflows through Thursday.
XRP falls toward key support as macro uncertainty, weak momentum cap recovery

XRP falls toward key support as macro uncertainty, weak momentum cap recovery

Ripple (XRP) falls below $1.33 on Friday, marking the third consecutive day of declines. The token continues to track the broader cryptocurrency market downturn, with investors closely monitoring heightened macroeconomic uncertainty ahead of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) release and next week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP stabilize at lower levels amid ETF outflows and macroeconomic risks

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP stabilize at lower levels amid ETF outflows and macroeconomic risks

The broader cryptocurrency market is rising on Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $77,000 after testing lower support near $76,500. Ethereum (ETH) shows signs of stability, hovering above the support provided at $2,400 despite capped upside at $2,500. Meanwhile, Ripple (XRP) holds above $1.33 after three straight days of declines, reflecting growing headwinds due to macroeconomic uncertainty.

STOCKS

Google faces deeper correction risk as key $300 support comes into focus

Google faces deeper correction risk as key $300 support comes into focus

Google (GOOGL) turned sharply lower after we identified a five-wave reversal from the upper channel, which appears to have marked the completion of a larger wave five impulsive sequence. The stock now looks to be entering a broader corrective phase, with the potential for significantly more weakness if key trend line support around the $300 level breaks.
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?

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: To hike or not to hike? Kevin Warsh between a rock and a hard place

EUR/USD: To hike or not to hike? Kevin Warsh between a rock and a hard place

The EUR/USD pair settled around 1.1600 for a third consecutive week, unable to find a clear way despite key macroeconomic headlines. The pair held within a tight 100-pip range for the second week in a row, as speculative interest awaits the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy announcement scheduled for Wednesday.
Global inflation watch: Muted momentum outside of energy

Global inflation watch: Muted momentum outside of energy

Overview: Inflation in August came in broadly as expected in both the US and euro area. Momentum in underlying inflation remained muted on both sides of the Atlantic (see chart). Rising energy prices, particularly European gas futures, have moved up near-term inflation expectations.
Gold: Fed rate call and dot plot key for next directional action

Gold: Fed rate call and dot plot key for next directional action

Gold (XAU/USD) struggled to shake off the bearish pressure as US Treasury bond yields climbed higher this week. Investors gear up for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) critical policy meeting, which could trigger the next directional action in the precious metal.
Bitcoin: BTC retreats as macro headwinds grow

Bitcoin: BTC retreats as macro headwinds grow

Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure, down over 4% this week and trading around $76,900 at the time of writing on Friday. Institutional demand shows signs of weakness as spot BTC Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are on track to end their three-week inflow streak, recording nearly $500 million in net outflows through Thursday.
US Dollar: No country for soft landings

US Dollar: No country for soft landings

There was no respite to the downward trend for the US Dollar (USD) this week, which added to the prior week’s retracement and at some point flirted with the area of four-month lows.
Week ahead – Dollar at a crossroads as CPI and ECB take centre stage

Week ahead – Dollar at a crossroads as CPI and ECB take centre stage

Dollar direction hinges on US CPI and the ECB decision. Treasury buybacks in focus; could fuel another rally in gold and bitcoin. Yen strength may be challenged by a strong US CPI report.

EDUCATION

How economic uncertainty changes bullion buying patterns across generations

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.

You’re watching pre-market levels wrong [Video]

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

Global Multi-Asset Broker FP Markets Secures UAE CMA Category 5 Licence

Global Multi-Asset Broker FP Markets Secures UAE CMA Category 5 Licence

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Moneta Markets Launches 24/7 Gold Trading on MT5

Moneta Markets Launches 24/7 Gold Trading on MT5

New XAUUSD247 offering gives eligible Moneta Markets clients the ability to trade Gold around the clock, seven days a week

Forex Expo Dubai to Take Place as Scheduled on 22–23 September 2026

Forex Expo Dubai to Take Place as Scheduled on 22–23 September 2026

Ninth edition proceeds as planned, bringing the industry together as the sector moves through a period of rapid platform and technology change.

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