AUD/USD: Consolidation remains well and sound

AUD/USD: Consolidation remains well and sound

AUD/USD fades two daily advances in a row, faltering just ahead of the key 0.7000 threshold ahead of the opening bell in Asia. The pair’s daily correction comes despite the Greenback loss of upside momentum, while investors gear up for the release of inflation figures in Oz and the Fed’s interest rate decision on Wednesday.

EUR/USD recedes from tops, back below 1.1400

EUR/USD recedes from tops, back below 1.1400

EUR/USD manages to set aside part of the recent weakness and clinches decent gains on Tuesday. Indeed, spot keeps the trade below the 1.1400 mark amid acceptable losses in the US Dollar, all following rising optimism of a US-Iran deal and steady caution prior to the FOMC gathering on Wednesday.

Gold bounces on poor US data

Gold bounces on poor US data

Gold remains under marked downside pressure on Tuesday, although the $4,000 zone per troy ounce emerges as a decent support for now. The precious metal’s pullback comes despite the modest losses in the US Dollar in a context of easing geopolitical tensions ahead of the key Fed event on Wednesday.

XRP falls toward $1.00 despite dwindling exchange reserves

XRP falls toward $1.00 despite dwindling exchange reserves

Ripple (XRP) continues to trade under increasing pressure on Tuesday. This marks the second consecutive day of declines, reflecting broader risk-off sentiment as investors appear to shift gears in anticipation of the Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged in the 3.50%-3.75% range.

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DEEPER DIVE

US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?

US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?

The US Dollar enters the second half of 2026 in a markedly different position from a year ago. The King currency has recovered, reflecting persistent US inflation, changing expectations for Fed policy, geopolitical tensions and renewed demand for defensive assets.
Australian Dollar outlook: Chances of another rally won’t be decided in Canberra, but in Washington

Australian Dollar outlook: Chances of another rally won’t be decided in Canberra, but in Washington

The Australian Dollar (AUD) rode a rollercoaster in the first half of the year, hitting a four-year high and then correcting. The currency enters the second half with an outlook full of uncertainty due to renewed hostilities in the Middle East, which clouds the inflation outlook and interest rates.
Bye, forward guidance: How to trade when central banks choose silence

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 Fed to the ECB and the BoE, policymakers are pushing back against forward guidance, arguing that the current world demands more flexibility.

CRYPTOCURRENCIES

Uniswap Price Forecast: UNI tests 200-day EMA supply amid renewed retail demand

Uniswap Price Forecast: UNI tests 200-day EMA supply amid renewed retail demand

Uniswap (UNI) edges higher near an immediate resistance at $3.88 on Tuesday. The native decentralized exchange (DEX) token is defying a broader correction in the cryptocurrency market, even as Bitcoin (BTC) falls toward $63,000 from its July highs around $67,000.
XRP slides amid risk-averse pressure and ahead of Fed rate decision

XRP slides amid risk-averse pressure and ahead of Fed rate decision

Ripple (XRP) continues to trade under increasing pressure on Tuesday. This marks the second consecutive day of declines, reflecting broader risk-off sentiment as investors appear to shift gears in anticipation of the Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged in the 3.50%-3.75% range.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP remain under pressure as risk-off sentiment persists

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP remain under pressure as risk-off sentiment persists

Bitcoin (BTC) is falling toward the immediate $63,000 support at the time of writing on Tuesday, weighed down by continued risk-off sentiment. Altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), remain under pressure, trading below $1,900 and $1.10, respectively. Crypto market sentiment remains largely unresponsive and in the Fear territory, as reflected in the Fear & Greed Index.

STOCKS

Market nightmares come to pass

Market nightmares come to pass

Surging volatility, rampant oil prices and rising bond yields are combining to spook stock markets, says Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at online trading and investing platform IG. Brent oil futures hit the dreaded three figures today, marking yet another solid day of gains as escalation continues in the Middle East.
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

US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?

US Dollar mid-year outlook: Exceptional currency, exceptional risks?

The US Dollar enters the second half of 2026 in a markedly different position from a year ago. The King currency has recovered, reflecting persistent US inflation, changing expectations for Fed policy, geopolitical tensions and renewed demand for defensive assets.
Here's where the Canadian Dollar is headed next: 4 bearish scenarios and a bullish one

Here's where the Canadian Dollar is headed next: 4 bearish scenarios and a bullish one

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has ridden a volatile first half of the year, with Oil prices surging and then falling as markets danced to the Middle East’s tune. Neither the Bank of Canada nor the Federal Reserve has changed rates so far this year, and the USD/CAD's next move may depend on which of the two banks fails to deliver what markets expect.
Gold Price Forecast: 3 scenarios that could define the rest of 2026

Gold Price Forecast: 3 scenarios that could define the rest of 2026

Gold (XAU/USD) delivered a masterclass in volatility in the first half of the year, rising more than 20% in the January-February period before entering a downtrend that saw the precious metal lose nearly 30% from March to the end of the second quarter.
Bitcoin: BTC holds firm, but the $100 Oil threat could change the game

Bitcoin: BTC holds firm, but the $100 Oil threat could change the game

Bitcoin (BTC) is modestly recovering, trading at $65,400 on Friday and holding firmly above the key support zone. US-listed spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) supported BTC’s modest recovery as they continued to attract institutional inflows through Thursday, pointing to the third consecutive week of inflows.
Silver mid-year outlook: From record high to record crash. Can the metal return to $100?

Silver mid-year outlook: From record high to record crash. Can the metal return to $100?

Silver’s spectacular rise and brutal collapse in 2026 may look like the classic boom and bust story. But the metal’s rollercoaster ride is more complex: Silver was caught in the crossfire of the Iran war as investors fled precious metals, the US Dollar strengthened and rate-cut expectations faded.
Week ahead – Fed, BoE and BoJ face inflation test as markets reprice interest rate paths

Week ahead – Fed, BoE and BoJ face inflation test as markets reprice interest rate paths

The US dollar gained against the other major currencies this week amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East as well as US President Trump’s decision to proceed with a new round of tariffs after previously imposed levies expired.

EDUCATION

Something has gone completely wrong in enterprise AI

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

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.

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Capital Wallet Greece Secures Landmark MiCA CASP Authorisation, Opening Doors to EU-Wide Expansion

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TradingView traders can now access Deriv's exclusive indices without leaving the platform

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