Bitcoin breaks above $125,000 as shutdown fears brings Crypto safe-haven demand After weeks of consolidation above $110K, Bitcoin has surged to fresh record highs near $125K. A mix of renewed safe-haven demand amid the US government shutdown, fading summer liquidity turning to fall buying, and weak selling into a resilient crypto ...
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Markets Today: Gold Smashes $3900/oz, Bitcoin Hits Fresh Highs as Japan Election Triggers Frenzy. DAX... Global markets were boosted over the weekend as stock prices soared while currencies and bonds fell. Investors turned to gold and Bitcoin for safety as Japan’s election of a pro-stimulus leader fueled expectations for aggressive fiscal spending. European stock markets ...
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No NFP and Hamas accepts the deal, but... –  Market wrap for the North American... October 3rd North-American Session Recap – Geopolitical headlines and an ongoing US government shutdown led to high volatility. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.
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Precious metals break new records to close the week – Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG)... Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) extend their record-breaking rally, fueled by a weaker US Dollar, Fed cuts, ballooning US debt, and the latest government shutdown. With Silver nearing its 2011 all-time high and Gold stretching into uncharted territory, metals show ...
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Markets Weekly Outlook - Navigating the US Shutdown & Global Trends as Equity Markets Continue... This "Markets Weekly Outlook" covers a week of market activity, including the impact of a US government shutdown, the performance of Wall Street, European, and Asian markets, the US Dollar's reaction, and a look ahead at key economic events. It ...
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NZD leads G10 as Dollar weakness and China data boost sentiment NZD outperforms G10 as USD weakens; RBNZ rate cut expected. Key drivers: Fed policy, China PMI, and risk sentiment. Outlook for NZD/USD at 0.60.
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The Dow Jones reaches 47,000 and breaks its Rising Wedge US indices are pushing higher with the Dow Jones clearing 47,000 and breaking an ascending wedge pattern. A weak ISM Services PMI initially triggered selling, but markets flipped into full risk-on mode. With October’s Fed cut nearly assured and deeper ...
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Cryptocurrencies are loving the rally in Bitcoin – Crypto outlook After weeks of volatility and profit-taking, crypto markets are finding fresh support. Bitcoin formed a higher low, altcoins surged, and diversification flows rose as the US shutdown pushed investors toward digital assets. With NFP data delayed, ETH, SOL, and XRP ...
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USD/JPY Price Outlook: Key Levels, BoJ, and Political Risks USD/JPY faces growing pullback risk due to external headwinds on the US Dollar and emerging structural drivers for Japanese Yen strength. The Bank of Japan's normalization path, including sustained wage growth and spreading services inflation, suggests a policy shift. Political ...
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US September ISM Services PMI miss expectations – Market reactions The US ISM Services PMI came in at 50.0 vs 51.6 expected, missing consensus and sliding from 52.0 prior. The weak print signals slowing momentum in the largest sector of the economy and raises questions about the durability of US ...
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SPX 500: Bullish trend undeterred by US government shutdown, en route to 6,800/850 next The SPX 500 remains firmly bullish despite the US government shutdown, climbing to a fresh record high of 6,745 on 3 October. Optimism is fueled by rising odds of Fed rate cuts, with markets pricing a 98% chance in October ...
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Markets Today: US Dollar on Course for Worst Week Since July, Gold Steady, DAX eyes... This article provides a comprehensive market update, covering steady Swiss inflation, a surge in Asian and European stock markets driven by the tech sector and OpenAI partnerships, the US dollar's struggle, and a slight rise in gold and oil prices. ...
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GBP/USD snaps four-day winning streak, hovers around 1.34500 - Potential targets and price forecast Having rallied substantially from lows made last week, the GBP/USD broke a four-day winning streak in yesterday's trading, falling by 0.28%.
Today, and at the London open, GBP/USD currently trades at ~1.34521, up 0.10%.
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Tech Stocks Extend Gains as NFP Release Questions Grow –  Market wrap for the North... October 2 North-American Session Recap – The week is heading to an intriguing end as it appears NFP data will not be released on Friday complicating matters for the Fed. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed ...
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Markets Today: Swiss Inflation Steady, Gold Nears $3900/oz, DAX Eyes Potential 900 Point Move This article provides a comprehensive market update, covering steady Swiss inflation, a surge in Asian and European stock markets driven by the tech sector and OpenAI partnerships, the US dollar's struggle, and a slight rise in gold and oil prices. ...
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USD/JPY: A medium-term yen bullish breakout looms, watch 146.30 The Japanese yen is poised for a medium-term breakout against the US dollar as macro factors and momentum align with the BoJ’s gradual policy normalization. The Q3 Tankan survey showed further improvement, while narrowing US-Japan yield spreads and a weakening ...
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach ATH despite the US Shutdown –  Market wrap for the... October 1st North-American Session Recap – A new month welcomes buying flows in Gold and US Stocks yet again despite the US Government shutdown. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow. ...
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USD lower, Stocks higher from the US Government shutdown — North American mid-week Market update Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – USD takes a hit but stocks don't care much woth the US Government shutdown currently ongoing. Taking a look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USDCAD intraday chart to spot what's ...
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US Equities face uncertainty as US Government Shutdown begins – S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow... The US government shutdown has officially begun, delaying key economic releases like NFP and Jobless Claims. Markets are left relying on ADP data, which missed sharply at –32K vs +52K expected, while ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.1, driven by ...
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Crypto demand spikes as US Government shutdown looms and data delays hit markets With a US Government shutdown now inevitable, markets face missing key data releases like NFP and Jobless Claims. Traders are turning to alternatives, fueling a breakout in cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana lead the surge as digital assets gain traction ...
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Markets Today: Euro Area Inflation Ticks Up, Gold Eyes $3900/oz, DAX Breaches Confluence Level &... Euro Area inflation ticks up, gold eyes $3900/oz, DAX breaches confluence level & US government shutdown in focus. Japanese stocks sell-off, Nikkei at three-week lows. European stocks rise, led by healthcare. US dollar drops, gold surges to record high. Economic ...
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EUR/USD: Euro bulls ignite as US government shuts down The US government has shut down for the first time in nearly seven years, fueling EUR/USD gains as political brinkmanship heightens ahead of the 2026 midterms. Rising unemployment risks and Trump’s proposal for mass layoffs have boosted Fed rate cut ...
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AUD/USD Forecast: Are Fresh Highs Incoming After RBA Rate Hold? AUD/USD rises after RBA rate hold, with eyes on US government shutdown and NFP data. Technical analysis suggests further upside, with resistance levels at 0.6684, 0.6750, and 0.7000. Support levels are 0.6542, 0.6522, and 0.6500.
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Erratic September Month-end flows –  Market wrap for the North American session - September 30 September 30th North-American Session Recap – Erratic flows to wrap-up this September month, with some interesting fundamental contradictions for the US. Check up the Daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up tomorrow.
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Japanese yen could be one of the best performers for the end of the year The Japanese yen is regaining strength, challenging the AUD as the week’s top FX performer. With political shifts, stronger economic data, and the Bank of Japan signaling a move toward policy normalization, USD/JPY and other yen crosses face pivotal levels ...
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Taking a step back – key long-term market charts and levels With daily headlines blurring long-term trends, traders benefit from stepping back to higher timeframes. This weekly outlook reviews the S&P 500, Bitcoin, Oil, and Gold, highlighting prevailing market direction and key support/resistance levels to watch in the coming sessions.
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US JOLTS (Job Openings) beat expectations – Market reactions The US JOLTS Job Openings report came in at 7.227M vs 7.190M expected, a small beat that points to resilient labor demand. The uptick from 7.184M prior eases fears of deterioration and trims 2026 cut expectations. The USD firmed on ...
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Madame Lagarde speaking now, German inflation got released – Euro intraday levels German inflation rose 0.2% m/m, slightly above forecasts, lifting y/y to 2.4%. The data keeps ECB policy expectations unchanged, with markets now shifting focus to Eurozone retail sales and employment. Lagarde’s live speech in Helsinki could add context to the ...
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Silver (XAG/USD): Minor mean reversion decline in progress below US$47.17 Silver (XAG/USD) has soared 16.1% month-to-date and 27.5% in Q3, marking its strongest quarterly gain since Q3 2020, outperforming Gold’s 15.5% rise. However, short-term signals point to a minor mean reversion decline below US$47.17, with potential support at 45.22, 43.75, ...
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Markets Today: Gold Retreats from Fresh Highs, China Manufacturing PMI at 6 Months Highs, FTSE... Gold retreats from fresh highs, China manufacturing PMI at 6-month highs, and the FTSE retests support. European stocks are cautious amid a potential US government shutdown. Oil prices dropped due to increased supply expectations. The economic calendar shows mixed data ...
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The week ahead preview with bullish Gold, a retreat in USD as US government shut... Gold enters the week on a bullish footing as safe-haven demand strengthens, while the USD faces retreat pressures with investor caution rising ahead of a potential US government shutdown. Market focus will be on whether political gridlock drives further risk ...
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AUD/NZD: Bullish en route towards a 10-year high at 1.1470 with a less dovish RBA The RBA is expected to hold rates at 3.6% today after August’s third cut this year, as Australia’s labour market stays tight and CPI rose to 3% y/y in August, its highest since July 2024. In contrast, New Zealand faces ...
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Peace in the Middle East ? –  Market wrap for the North American session -... September 29th North-American Session Recap – Peace in the Middle East could be close with the latest deal announcement. Government shutdown in the US may also shake things up in Markets in the waiting of Friday's NFP report . Check ...
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