AUD/USD remains capped by 0.7100, focus on inflation data
AUD/USD shrugs off Monday’s pullback and regains composure on Tuesday, coming close to the 0.7070 region despite the Greenback trading with modest gains ahead of the opening bell in Asia. In the meantime, the Aussie Dollar should remain under scrutiny in light of the publication of critical inflation data in Oz early on Wednesday.
EUR/USD risks a deeper drop below 1.1750
EUR/USD keeps its vacillating mood in place as the the NA session drwas to a close on Tuesday, hovering below the 1.1800 hurdle amid acceptable gains in the US Dollar. In the meantime, market participants and the FX galaxy are expected to closely follow President Trump’s SOTU speech around 2AM GMT.
Gold appears offered around $5,150
Gold is giving back a good portion of the recent multi-day rally, receding to the $5,150 zone per troy ounce amid the decent bounce in the US Dollar and mixed US Treasuty yields. In the meantime, markets’ attention remain on upcoming comments from Fed speakers.
Ripple’s DeFi shift in focus: Navigating XRPL EVM sidechain growth, XRPFi migration and liquidity
DEEPER DIVE
What the Supreme Court ruling means for tariffs...and what it doesn't
The Supreme Court struck down the presidents authority to levy tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). President Trump was quick to announce new tariffs.
Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
We know from our many client discussions that there appears to be at least some degree of comfort with a Warsh led Fed vs. the other choices.
The Fed is heading for an extended pause, unlike the Bank of Japan
The FOMC decided to keep interest rates steady at 3.5% – 3.75% at its 27–28 January meeting, following three consecutive rate cuts at the end of 2025.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
XRP pressured by weak ETF flows and declining retail interest
Ripple (XRP) is edging lower, trading above its intraday low of $1.32 at the time of writing on Tuesday. The decline from its weekly opening of $1.39 reflects heightened volatility in the broader cryptocurrency market, accentuated by tariff-triggered uncertainty.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP come under renewed pressure amid ETF outflows, tariff uncertainty
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple are trading under increasing selling pressure at the time of writing on Tuesday, as market participants navigate renewed tariff uncertainty. The Crypto King holds above $63,000, down 2% intraday from its $64,656 open.
Bitcoin falls to two-week low as ETF outflows, tariff chaos weigh
Bitcoin price extends losses on Tuesday, ending a two-week consolidation phase. Risk-on sentiment fades amid growing uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs and rising US-Iran tensions, increasing downside risks toward $60,000.
STOCKS
NVDA earnings preview: NVIDIA presses key resistance as Nasdaq watches
NVIDIA (NVDA) heads into Wednesday’s February 25 earnings release at a key technical decision zone, with price once again testing the 191–193 resistance band that has capped multiple recovery attempts since late December 2025.
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 comeback in the makes? Premium
The US Dollar (USD) stands victorious at the end of another week, with the EUR/USD pair trading near a four-week low of 1.1742, while the USD retains its strength despite some discouraging American data released at the end of the week.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling braces for more pain, as 200-day SMA tested Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) crashed to its lowest level in a month against the US Dollar (USD), as critical support levels were breached in a data-packed week.
Gold: Escalating geopolitical tensions help limit losses Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) struggled to make a decisive move in either direction this week as it quickly recovered above $5,000 after posting losses on Monday and Tuesday.
Bitcoin: No recovery in sight
Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to trade within a range-bound zone, hovering around $67,000 at the time of writing on Friday, and falling slightly so far this week, with no signs of recovery.
US Dollar: Tariffed. Now What? Premium
The US Dollar (USD) reversed its previous week’s decline, managing to stage a meaningful rebound and retesting the area just above the 98.00 barrier when tracked by the US Dollar Index (DXY).
S&P 500 Price Annual Forecast: 2026 to benefit from decent growth as Trump runs it hot Premium
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, ran an online survey in early December asking respondents whether attractive returns for risk assets would continue for a fourth straight year in 2026.
EDUCATION
Ichimoku Cloud Trading Strategy: Understanding trend and support in one view
The Ichimoku Cloud is a technical analysis tool designed to provide traders with a rapid, comprehensive view of market trends, momentum, and future support and resistance levels.
Turn trading beats trend trading every time
While 85% of traders say they prefer trading trend, the truth is trend only occurs 15-20% of the time, leaving you flying blind on risk. In this video, I break down why most traders get trend trading completely wrong.
PRESS RELEASES
Why 2026 will be the year traders demand radical transparency
Scandinavian-founded forex and CFD trading brokerage firm Skilling has a simple vision: to unlock the potential of the world’s markets.
XBTFX introduces xPRO – A platform born from traders’ voices and built for the future of trading
Learn about XBTFX’s xPRO, a brand new platform with cutting-edge design, TradingView graphics, cross-margin trading, and multi-asset investment capabilities, live since October 2025.
XM Secures CMA License, strengthening its regulatory footprint in Kenya
Globally renowned broker XM, with over 15 million clients worldwide, has officially obtained a license from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya.