EUR/USD loses some momentum, back to 1.1640
EUR/USD now gives away some of its earlier gains and recedes toward the 1.1640 region on turnaroun Tuesday. The pair finds some support following marginal losses in the US Dollar, which manages to rebound a tad after firmer results from the JOLTs report in April. Meanwhile, investors’ attention remains firmly on the geopolitical landscape and the likelihood (or not) of a US-Iran deal.
GBP/USD eyes 1.3500, focus remains on Bailey
GBP/USD recedes from earlier tops past 1.3480, keeping its decent gains for the day amid a tepid bounce in the Greenback. Cable’s continuation of the move higher comes amid steady uncertainty on the Middle East front while investors continue to assess Governor Bailey’s testimony.
Gold flirts with $4,500, Dollar rebounds
Gold clings to its daily gains just above the key $4,500 mark per troy ounce on Tuesday. The precious metal’s bounce comes on the back of a lacklustre pullback in the US Dollar, declining US Treasury yields and somewhat easing geopolitical concerns in the Middle East.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend sell-off as US-Iran ongoing talks fail to lift risk appetite
Cryptocurrencies remain broadly pressured on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around $70,000, Ethereum (ETH) below $2,000, and Ripple (XRP) near $0.25.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ripple accelerates downslide as mild capital inflows fail to provide support
Ripple (XRP) holds above $1.25 on Tuesday, a key support threshold, after extending losses for three consecutive days and hitting its lowest level since February 6.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend sell-off as US-Iran ongoing talks fail to lift risk appetite
Cryptocurrencies remain broadly pressured on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around $70,000, Ethereum (ETH) below $2,000, and Ripple (XRP) near $0.25.
Cardano risks decline to a five-year low amid market-wide pullback
Cardano price is down 3% at press time on Tuesday, extending a steady decline seen over the last three weeks. Cardano’s declining trend mirrors the broader market pullback and continues to lose retail strength in the derivatives market.
STOCKS
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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: Stagflation fears mount as Iran conflict remains unsolved Premium
The EUR/USD pair finished the last week of May at around 1.1660, barely up compared to the previous week’s close. The US Dollar shed some ground on the back of hopes, but losses were limited by persistent speculation that the Federal Reserve will have no choice but to hike interest rates before year's end.
GBP/USD: British Pound defends 200-day SMA, but for how long? Premium
The British Pound reversed course and posted a weekly loss against the US Dollar, with 1.3500 remaining a tough nut to crack for buyers. GBP/USD danced to the whims and fancies of fluid market conditions, thanks to the fast-shifting headlines around a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran.
Gold: Next direction entirely depends on US-Iran outcome Premium
Gold dropped to its lowest level in two months but managed to erase a large portion of its weekly losses. Investors await the next batch of high-impact economic data releases from the United States, while contradicting headlines surrounding the negotiations between the US and Iran make it difficult for the precious metal to find direction.
Billions in ETF outflows don’t bode well
US Dollar: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Premium
Another apathetic week saw the US Dollar retreat modestly, although not by much. Geopolitics remained firmly at the centre of market attention, particularly toward the end of the week after reports emerged that the US and Iran had reportedly reached an agreement aimed at extending the current 60-day ceasefire.
Week ahead – NFP report and Eurozone CPI to test US-Iran optimism
It’s been seven weeks since the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire and engage in talks aimed at negotiating a permanent deal that not just ends the hostilities and reopens the Hormuz Strait but also resolves the long-standing nuclear issue.
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