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Dollar advances as markets await key central bank decisions
Send us Fan MailDollar remains broadly supported ahead of Wednesday’s Fed decision. Fed to stand pat, investors to seek clues about potential December hike. ECB faces difficult trade-off between sticky inflation and France’s debt crisis. Tech shares lift Wall Street, oil sensitive to geopolitics, gold flirts with $4,000.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the lo
Fragile risk appetite as investors prepare for a crucial week
Send us Fan MailPivotal week as five central banks meet amidst weak risk appetite. Equities face a crucial test from AI-related earnings this week. Dollar seeks direction as oil prices remain elevated. Gold slides to $4,000; will history repeat itself?Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk
Tech selloff weighs on dollar as Treasury yields tumble
Send us Fan MailDollar retreats as tech selloff drives Treasury yields lower. Fed hike bets ease despite rising oil prices and inflation concerns. Nasdaq suffers sharp losses as Meta reignites AI spending fears. Gold slides towards $4,000 despite weaker dollar and yields.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Pleas
Week Ahead: Central banks, key US data & Big Tech earnings in focus
Send us Fan MailCentral bank decisions from the Fed, ECB, BoJ, RBNZ and Bank of Canada, alongside US Core PCE inflation and GDP data, will be in focus this week as traders assess the outlook for interest rates. Meanwhile, earnings from major tech companies and the upcoming US midterm elections could add to market volatility. Gain insight into potential market direction, monetary policy expectation
Jonathan Lou Reyes on why Gold trading is a skill – Trader Talks #16 – XM Live Education
Send us Fan MailElevate your trading with 60+ live shows! Watch XM Live Education, Monday to Friday, from 7:00–16:00 GMT (winter time) / 6:00–15:00 GMT (summer time) 👉 https://bit.ly/3V7UApZ.🗣️ Jonathan Lou Reyes – XM's newest English Live Education Instructor and Gold expert – shares his insights on mastering trading as a skill, reading market structures, and his step-by-step approach to tra
Equity rebound stutters as oil spikes again, yen gains from AI jitters
Send us Fan MailStocks turn red again after brief respite in AI selloff; mixed earnings don’t help. Oil jumps on fresh attacks in Middle East, WTI tests $100. Euro steady despite French yields hitting new highs. Gold and dollar slip as AI jitters boost US treasuries, yen and Swiss franc.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&am
Diplomatic hopes rise but equity markets focus on earnings
Send us Fan MailOil prices ignore reports of progress in the Russia-Ukraine and US-Iran conflicts. President Trump desperate for a diplomatic win ahead of difficult midterm elections. Risk sentiment remains fragile as AI-related stocks face valuation and earnings pressures. Euro struggle persists, while the pound gains on strong CPI and PPI prints.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant r
Risk appetite recovers but French risks remain elevated; AI earnings awaited
Send us Fan MailDollar trades mixed as improving appetite supports euro, aussie and kiwi.French political uncertainty remains a significant downside risk for the euro.Yen faces intervention risks, but BoJ policy may keep it under pressure.Wall Street rebounds amid tech gains; major earnings to test AI optimism.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your
Euro slips again, stocks shaky ahead of key earnings
Send us Fan MailEuro pressured as French yields jump after weekend unrest. Oil rally cools after Trump waives Russian sanctions. Dollar steady as Treasury yields continue to retreat. Stocks mixed as AI jitters heightened ahead of crucial earnings test.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk
Easing AI selloff lifts stocks but dollar sags as Warsh stays mum
Send us Fan MailWarsh gives no hints on October hike, adding pressure on dollar andyields. Traders shrug off alarming US inflation data. Stocks pare lossesafter brutal week for AI sector, but caution remains. Oil prices drift lower butsupply risks persist; gold on firmer footingRisk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs appl
Week Ahead: Pivotal data on tap as US equity weakness weighs on sentiment
Send us Fan MailInflation data in the UK and Japan, alongside UK employment figures, will be in focus this week. However, the spotlight will fall on October’s flash PMIs across the Eurozone, UK and US, as traders assess the outlook for interest rates amid elevated oil prices. Gain insight into potential market direction, trading strategy considerations, risk management, and key levels to watch in
Dollar gives up post-CPI gains as yields sink on AI fears
Send us Fan MailHot US CPI lifts dollar and yields, but not for long as bonds rally on chip selloff. AI stocks plunge again on Chinese competition and AI spending fears. Stellar earnings by TSMC and AMSL unable to stop the bleeding. Gold bounces back ahead of more key US data and Fed speakers.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital.
Investors turn cautious ahead of US CPI data
Send us Fan MailDollar slides as Fed’s Williams sees no hikes in 2027. Oil prices extend rebound, adding to inflation concerns. Hotter-than-expected inflation could strengthen Fed hike bets. Wall Street trades cautiously after mixed bank earnings, ahead of CPI data. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please con
Dollar gains amid hawkish Fed commentary and rising geopolitical tensions
Send us Fan MailFed’s Hammack sounds hawkish, Middle-East tensions escalate. Oil prices revive inflation fears, but Fed hike steady ahead of US CPI data. RBA leaves door open to additional hikes, BoJ expected to hike gradually. Wall Street trades cautiously as major US banks kick off earnings season.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested c
Dollar takes a breather as investors brace for an action-packed week
Send us Fan MailEvent-packed week as US data and earnings take centre stage. Trump-Russia agreement and criticism of Zelenskyy draw attention. Mixed risk appetite today as the drop in US Treasury yields pauses. Euro/dollar trades sideways, gold slides as headline risk remains high.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs a
Markets steadier as oil prices slip back, stocks climb
Send us Fan MailTrump says won’t attack Iran before midterms, easing escalation fears. Oil prices wipe weekly gains, helping bond markets to stabilize. Dollar also pares gains, lifting gold. Mood improves in equities, with OpenAI further boosting sentiment.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our
Inflation Meets Earnings: Could Markets Be in for a Wild Week?
Send us Fan MailA huge week for markets is coming. US inflation, retail sales and GDP data collide with Q3 earnings from Wall Street’s biggest banks and AI giant Taiwan Semiconductor. With the dollar, euro, pound, gold and Nasdaq all facing major catalysts, volatility could be about to pick up. Here’s everything traders need to watch in the week ahead.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significa
Oil jumps again, lifting yields but weighing on stocks; dollar steady
Send us Fan MailOil bounces back as Mideast tensions flare up, sparking fresh selling in bonds. Dollar edges up as yields resume climb, Fed minutes signal more hikes. Gold on steadier footing after slipping to 2-month low. Equities ease from record highs as AI spending jitters return.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&C
Stocks ignore bond market warnings
Send us Fan MailUS equities hit fresh record highs despite rising bond yields and high oil prices. US dollar remains in demand ahead of the September Fed meeting minutes. Euro struggles amid political uncertainty; focus remains on elevated bold yields. Gold steadies near $4,134, while bitcoin edges lower.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your inves
Dollar gains as Fed hikes remain on the table, French fiscal concerns mount
Send us Fan MailDollar rises as ISM service prices keep Fed hike expectations firm. Euro extends fall amid intensified French fiscal concerns. Nasdaq climbs to new record high amid AI optimism. Gold remains range-bound despite elevated yields and strong dollar.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider
Dollar strengthens despite fading Fed hike bets
Send us Fan MailEquities wobbly after Friday’s sizeable gains on softer US jobs data. October Fed rate hike bets crash; ISM non-manufacturing PMI and Fedspeak in focus. Dollar rally persists as eurozone headwinds weigh on the euro. Gold and bitcoin struggle on dollar strength.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.
Dollar gains as Tr. yields surge ahead of US jobs report
Send us Fan MailTreasury yields hit multi-decade highs, lifting the dollar. Fed hike bets fade as officials signal patience on rates. French fiscal concerns add pressure on the euro. Wall Street gains marginally as oil and yields threaten tech stocks.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk D
Fed minutes & ISM PMI take centre stage
Send us Fan MailThe spotlight this week will be on the Fed minutes and the US ISM Services PMI, with traders watching for fresh clues on the outlook for interest rates and the US economy. We also cover Japanese wage data, Canadian jobs data and US consumer sentiment, while assessing ongoing oil-price volatility and the potential impact on Bitcoin and broader risk appetite. Gain insight into potent
Dollar slips, stocks rebound after Fed’s Williams tempers rate hike bets
Send us Fan MailTreasury yields ease from highs after Fed’s Williams says no urgency to hike. Dollar softer but yen extends gains and gold firms, PCE inflation eyed next. Oil prices pull back amid recovering Gulf exports. Stocks bounce back ahead of Micron earnings. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please con
Fed rate hike bets and US bond rout bolster the dollar, hurt equities and gold
Send us Fan MailDollar gains on rising Treasury yields and Fed hike bets. RBA hikes again,another increase is baked into the cake by February. Yen stabilizes asintervention warnings intensify. Stocks slide, gold plunges 4% on higheryields and a stronger dollar.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider
Dollar advances as oil prices remain in the driver’s seat
Send us Fan MailOil prices remain elevated on Trump’s mixed rhetoric. US dollar gains amidst rising yields and negative eurozone newsflow. Fed hike expectations linger ahead of key US data and Fedspeak. Gold retreats on higher real yields; bitcoin searches for support.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please c
Iran deal hopes lift sentiment, oil and dollar slip, yen rebounds
Send us Fan MailUS and Iran weigh phased deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices ease back but US Treasury yields stay elevated. Yen strengthens after Trump and Takaichi discuss yen’s weakness. Equities turn positive but risk appetite limited.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Discl
US Dollar Faces Its Biggest Test Yet: PCE, NFP & Quarter-End Volatility
Send us Fan MailWill the US dollar rally continue? This week brings the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the latest US jobs report, and quarter-end portfolio rebalancing that could shake up markets. We also break down the RBA decision, key Bank of Japan signals, Eurozone CPI, and oil market risks. Listen to XM’s Week Ahead for everything traders need to know.Risk Warning: Our services involve a si
Yields surge on hot PMIs and oil rebound; stocks slip but dollar shines
Send us Fan MailIran dashes hopes of quick end to war, oil reverses higher. Strong flashPMIs add to inflation risks, pushing US 10-year yields above 5%. US dollarrallies, gold sinks, but stocks and cryptos avoid bloodbath. Trump-Ximeeting and more Fedspeak in focus.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please cons
Dollar holds firm ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Send us Fan MailDollar remains strong as Fed hike bets remain elevated. Oil prices extend losses amid US-Iran peace hopes. Nasdaq at record high amid Middle-East optimism and AI frenzy. Yen and aussie weaken despite intervention and rate-hike speculation.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Ri
Dollar holds firm as markets brace for fresh Fed signals
Send us Fan MailDollar holds firm amid elevated Fed hike bets. Yen remains weak despite BoJ rate hike. Aussie stays relatively supported after hawkish RBA remarks. Stocks surge on AI optimism; oil rebounds ahead of UNGA.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/g
Oil slips, dollar holds firm as Trump heads to the UN
Send us Fan MailMuted dollar gains as investors await key meetings at the UN. Oil slips on the lack of military operations and fresh US-Iran talks. Political developments weigh on the euro despite ECB rate hike bets. Dollar/yen climbs, bitcoin rally stalls, gold in retreat.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Ple
Oil remains in the driving seat as dollar gains persist
Send us Fan MailDollar gains linger as hawkish Fed keeps FX in check. Oil prices remain elevated; headline risk to influence risk appetite. Hawkish BoJ hike fails to satisfy yen investors; dollar/yen climbs. Equities rebound on the back of lower oil prices and sovereign yields.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply
September flash PMIs take centre stage
Send us Fan MailAll eyes will be on September flash PMI data from the Eurozone, UK and US this week, with traders watching for fresh clues on economic growth and interest-rate expectations. We also cover Australian jobs data, the SNB rate decision, the Trump-Xi meeting and oil prices amid the Iran conflict. Gain insight into potential market direction, trading strategy considerations, risk managem
Fed delivers hawkish hike, dollar rallies but gold recovers
Send us Fan MailFed hikes as expected, signals more to come. Dollar surges as yield curve flattens, gold slips but recoups losses. Attention turns to Bank of England, pound on the backfoot. Oil prices decline on signs of easing Middle East supply disruptions.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider ou
Dollar slows advance ahead of key Fed decision
Send us Fan MailFed expected to hike, spotlight to fall on dots and guidance. Warsh faces independence test amid Trump’s calls for low rates. BoE and BoJ decisions take center stage on Thursday and Friday. Wall Street slips ahead of Fed outcome, gold traders also on edge.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Pleas
Dollar holds firm as oil rally fuels Fed rate expectations
Send us Fan MailOil prices hold above $100, mostly ignoring Trump’s comments. Fed ratehike expectations increase, raising chances of disappointment tomorrow.Dollar rally lingers as risk appetite weakens; gold slide persists. Key Senatevote on the Clarity Act later today.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please
Dollar gains as oil rally and AI concerns hit risk appetite
Send us Fan MailOil rally persists and energy prices skyrocket on Middle East developments. Dollar on the front foot as Fed meeting approaches; crucial credibility test for Warsh. AI concerns weigh on risk appetite following a decent Friday session. Gold and bitcoin await Fed decision and Senate vote respectively. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of
Dollar gains as US PPI data bolster Fed hike bets
Send us Fan MailUS PPI data strengthens September hike chance. Dollar rises ahead of today’s US CPI numbers. ECB remains hawkish but euro struggles against the dollar. Stocks and gold pull back amid strong dollar and higher yields. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://
Fed, BoE & BoJ Decisions Could Shake Markets This Week
Send us Fan MailA huge week lies ahead for financial markets. The Fed, Bank of England and Bank of Japan take center stage alongside key inflation and economic reports. Will rate hikes, crypto regulation developments and Middle East tensions fuel volatility? Here's everything traders need to know before the week begins.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in th
Dollar struggles to gain ahead of US inflation data, yen extends rally
Send us Fan MailDollar remains subdued ahead of US inflation data. US Treasury announces smaller-than-expected buyback. BoJ hike bets are adding more fuel to the yen’s engines. Stocks pull back amid rising yields and Middle East uncertainty.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure
Dollar slips, yen surges as Middle East tensions escalate
Send us Fan MailOil rally persists, as military operations in the Middle East resume. Dollar fails to benefit from risk-off; euro/dollar rises towards 1.1650. Yen gains continue, courtesy of Bessent’s commentary, but move looks stretched. Equities remain in limbo, edging lower; gold bounces off $4,400.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested
Yen and oil advances keep risk appetite muted
Send us Fan MailDollar/yen drops to 154, supported by BoJ hike bets, but move looksstretched. Oil jumps again on ME newsflow; risk of $100 WTI oil price isrising. Markets prepare for Thursday’s buybacks and US data. Goldstabilizes at $4,400, bitcoin drops below $80k again.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Plea
Dollar muted despite upbeat NFP, Mideast tensions lift oil
Send us Fan MailStrong jobs report fails to boost dollar as traders look to CPI data instead. Yen stays bid, gold on the slide again. Euro steady after far-right win in Germany, ECB decision awaited. Oil edges higher as US-Iran attacks continue.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclos
Dovish Fed bets pummel dollar, boost gold ahead of NFP
Send us Fan MailDollar sinks as Fed’s Waller backs September hold. Stocks, cryptos and gold rally as bond yields retreat from highs. Oil prices stay elevated amid lack of diplomacy in Middle East. All eyes now on the August jobs report. US CPI takes center stage this week as traders look for fresh clues on the Fed’s next move, with US PPI and the ECB decision also in focus. Japan’s GDP, China’s in
Big Week for Markets: US CPI, ECB Decision, Japan & China Data in Focus
Send us Fan MailUS CPI takes center stage this week as traders look for fresh clues on the Fed’s next move, with US PPI and the ECB decision also in focus. Japan’s GDP, China’s inflation data and the US Treasury’s 30-year bond auction and larger bond buybacks are also on the radar. Gain insight into potential market direction, trading strategy considerations, risk management, and key levels to wat
Yen extends surge, Oil slips despite tensions, stocks rebound
Send us Fan MailYen rallies after hawkish BoJ and dovish Fed remarks; Waller eyed next.Yields slide after Fed’s Williams calms nerves, lifts stocks. Oil prices easeback after Trump hints Iran strikes won’t last “too long”. Gold jumps asdollar remains on the backfoot.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please con
Further Middle East hostilities fuel dollar’s engines
Send us Fan MailDollar rallies as US-Iran strikes lift oil and bolster Fed hike bets. Yenrebounds as BoJ Gov. Ueda appears ready to raise interest rates. Kiwi fallsas RBNZ hikes, but appears less hawkish than expected. Wall Street andgold tumble amid renewed inflation fears.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Pl
Dollar retreats despite elevated September Fed hike bets
Send us Fan MailDollar pulls back despite increasing probability of September Fed hike. Oil prices and Treasury yields rise as Middle East hostilities escalate. Yen hovers around 160 per dollar as Bessent ramps up BoJ pressure. Wall Street slips amid US-Iran tensons and rising Treasury yields.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital.
Dollar rally takes a breather as investors digest hawkish Warsh
Send us Fan MailWarsh’s hawkish speech revives September hike expectations. Dollarrallied on Friday as equities, gold and bitcoin retreated. Markets stabilizetoday amidst a light US data calendar. Oil rises again as US-Iran militaryoperations cancel diplomacy push.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consi
Stocks rise ahead of Jackson Hole, oil headed for weekly loss
Send us Fan MailSentiment perks up ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech. Equities gain, dollar and gold steady. Yen subdued despite hot Tokyo CPI data, focus on G20 finance meeting. Oil slips as Hormuz flows rise, Iran and Oman reach deal despite US standoff.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider ou
Will NFP Trigger the Next Big Move in Stocks, Gold & Dollar?
Send us Fan MailGet ready for one of the biggest trading weeks of September as markets focus on the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP), Eurozone CPI inflation, Bank of Canada (BoC), Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), and US ISM PMI data. In this week's market outlook, we break down how these major economic events could impact the US dollar and its pairs, gold, oil, bitcoin, stocks, and Federal Reserv
Markets struggle for directions ahead of Jackson Hole
Send us Fan MailUS data and Nvidia earnings provide mixed signals for markets. Muted risk appetite persists as geopolitical concerns linger. Dollar holds weekly gains ahead of Jackson Hole and Warsh’s speech. Yen remains under pressure as investors await Tokyo CPI.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consi
Dollar recovers as markets await PCE and Nvidia earnings
Send us Fan MailDollar rebounds ahead of key PCE inflation data. Loonie resumes slide as oil prices tumble. Wall Street turns cautious ahead of Nvidia earnings. Bitcoin emerges above 80k but pulls back.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/enRisk wa
Muted dollar and equity movements as investors face multiple headwinds
Send us Fan MailMiddle East tensions and US debt unease keep investors vigilant. Tariffsreturn to the spotlight, while AI concerns linger ahead of Nvidia earnings.Dollar weakness pauses, but sentiment remains bearish. Gold and bitcoinrally as US data take centre stage.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please c
Gold climbs amid Iran and trade uncertainties, dollar also firms
Send us Fan MailGold rallies even as dollar halts decline amid heightened uncertainties. Iran’s president calls for end to war ahead of new US sanctions, oil slips. US-Canada trade talks break down, loonie tumbles as trade war escalates. Treasuries await Jackson Hole and details on ‘fiscal consolidation’. Stocks struggle under weight of negative newsflow, eye Nvidia earnings.Risk Warning: Our serv
Dollar bounces back ahead of NFP, oil jumps as Iran deal hopes fade
Send us Fan MailSeptember Fed hikes bets lifted by FT report ahead of July jobs report.Dollar rebounds but gold keeps surging. Doubts linger about Hormuz deal,oil creeps up again. Wall Street off highs but still headed for strong weeklygains.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure
Week Ahead: US CPI, BoJ summary and RBA decision in focus amid ongoing Middle East tensions
Send us Fan MailMarkets could see heightened volatility this week as traders focus on key US inflation data amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Additionally, we cover the Bank of Japan’s summary and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision, US CPI, PPI, and retail sales, plus UK GDP, and examine what these events could mean for interest rates, the US dollar, major currencies, and commodities. Gain
Oil wavers amid doubts about Hormuz deal, stocks ease from record
Send us Fan MailIran and Oman reach deal on Hormuz but final details still being workedout. Oil prices hover around $75.00 as deal hinges on US approval. Dollartrades sideways ahead of US payrolls report. Gold continues to edgehigher on Middle East optimism, softer dollar.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Plea
Dollar retreats as oil slump eases Fed hike bets
Send us Fan MailUS Treasury Secretary adds to hopes of imminent Hormuz deal. Dollarslips as lower oil prices weigh on hike expectations. Yen retreats asintervention impact fades. Stocks extend gains, gold rebounds on loweryields.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www
Dollar gains amid Middle East uncertainty, Wall Street extends rally on strong earnings
Send us Fan MailDollar rebounds amid conflicting signals from the Middle East. Marketsawait Friday’s NFP for Fed policy clues. Yen pulls back, but risks for moreintervention remain prominent. Wall Street rallies ahead of SpaceX andAMD earnings.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosu
Oil slumps on Iran deal hopes, yen surges, chips wobble again
Send us Fan MailTrump cancels Iran attacks, raises hope of deal to open Hormuz; oilplunges. Yen extends intervention gains as joint US-Japan action raisesthe stakes. US futures edge up on lower yields but Korean chip stocks dragAsia down. Gold shrugs off yen volatility as dollar steadies.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&a
Yen intervention sends shockwaves through FX markets
Send us Fan MailYen surges after suspected Japanese intervention. BoJ keeps rates steady, signals further hikes ahead. BoE stays on hold, more members support a hike. Wall Street rebounds amid tech gains, gold stays above $4,000.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www
Dollar, Gold & Stocks: Why Friday's Jobs Report Could Move Markets
Send us Fan MailGet ready for a busy week in the markets! Investors will be watching key US economic data, including ISM PMIs and the highly anticipated Non-Farm Payrolls report, alongside major earnings from Palantir, AMD, Disney and more. We'll also cover the outlook for the US dollar, gold, oil and the Canadian dollar as traders navigate Fed expectations, earnings season and geopolitical d
Dollar slides after Fed holds rates steady; BoE and BoJ take center stage
Send us Fan MailDollar slides after Fed decision, rebounds amid Middle East tensions. Markets assign 75% chance of a September rate hike. BoE and BoJ decisions put the pound and yen in focus. Wall Street traders keep gaze locked on earnings results.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Dis
Chip rout deepens ahead of Fed decision and hyperscaler earnings
Send us Fan MailChip selloff accelerates amid China competition and financing fears. Rotation out of AI chips boosts Dow Jones as Mag 7 earnings eyed. Dollar softer ahead of Fed decision, gold inches higher. Oil jumps again after Iran fires at US forces. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Ri
Dollar finds support as risk appetite wanes
Send us Fan MailRisk appetite weakens ahead of the Fed and pivotal Microsoft and Metaearnings. Nasdaq 100 index underperforms as investors shift to defensivesectors. Oil prices ease, but geopolitical risks remain elevated. Dollarsupported by risk aversion, as investors eye a hawkish Fed stance.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital
Dollar slips as risk appetite improves ahead of critical market events
Send us Fan MailOil prices dip on the lack of fresh ME attacks; hopes for fresh ceasefire talks. Risk appetite improves, with US equities rebounding after another difficult week. Investors prepare for pivotal tech earnings, the Fed meeting and key US data releases. Dollar weakens; euro/dollar tests key resistance and dollar/yen remains above 163.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant ris
Inflation fears pummel stocks as yields surge, yen tests 164
Send us Fan MailIntensifying US-Iran war sends Brent above $100, US yields to 18-monthhigh. Stocks take a dive as AI jitters exacerbate the selloff. But marketscalmer today as oil pares gains, upbeat PMIs help sentiment. Yencontinues to tumble, nearly hits 164 per dollar.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Pleas
Fed, BoE and BoJ decisions plus big tech earnings: What could move markets this week?
Send us Fan MailMarkets face a pivotal week as major central bank decisions from the Fed, BoE, and BoJ, alongside blockbuster earnings and key economic data, take center stage. We break down the main events likely to move forex, commodities, and equity markets. Gain insight into potential market direction and the key levels to watch in this week's market outlook.Risk Warning: Our services inv
Oil rises again as Mideast tensions worsen, euro firms ahead of ECB
Send us Fan MailConflict in Middle East continues to deepen, oil futures jump to fresh highs. Dollar softer but yen continues to feel the pressure. Euro inches higher ahead of ECB decision as hawkish risks rise. Big Tech stocks fall after Alphabet earnings but chipmakers rise.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.
Markets await technology earnings
Send us Fan MailAlphabet and Tesla earnings today as equity market feel wobbly. Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions persist despite mediators’ efforts. Mixed dollar performance but dollar/yen climbs to fresh record high above 163. Pound suffers under PM Burnham; gold and bitcoin pause their rallies.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your investe
Dollar caught between geopolitical risks and earnings
Send us Fan MailMiddle East tensions and upcoming earnings keep risk appetite in check. Oil rally pauses as a temporary US-Iran ceasefire is in the works. Mixed dollar movements allow both gold and bitcoin to rebound. Gilt yields rise and pound trades sideways as PM Burnham seeks borrowing flexibility.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested
Dollar stalls even as geopolitical risks and oil rise
Send us Fan MailDollar fails to capitalize on Middle East tensions. Soft inflation data and easing Fed hike bets weigh. Sterling benefits from politics, yen remains weak. Stocks fall ahead of earnings, gold rebounds.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/
Stocks tumble as AI rout deepens; US-Iran strikes keep oil supported
Send us Fan MailChip selloff accelerates, drags broader tech stocks lower. Oil headed for best week since April as fighting in Middle East intensifies. Risk aversion lends support to gold, dollar steady amid hawkish Fedspeak.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.
Tesla, Alphabet & ECB: The Biggest Market Events This Week
Send us Fan MailMarkets are gearing up for a big week! From the ECB decision and key inflation data to major tech earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and Intel, traders have plenty to watch. Plus, oil remains volatile amid geopolitical tensions, while currencies including the euro, pound and loonie face key tests.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your i
Chip stocks whipsaw again, pound rallies on politics, gold slips
Send us Fan MailChip stocks face fresh selloff despite upbeat earnings by ASML and TSMC.US dollar falls to one-month low on softer PPI as Warsh stays mum onrates. Pound jumps on reports of who will be the UK’s next financeminister. US carries out more strikes on Iran but oil rebound stalls, goldskids again.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your inv
Softer US CPI supports risk appetite despite geopolitical tensions
Send us Fan MailUS dollar weakens on softer CPI, but Warsh keeps rate hikes on the table. Focus shifts to today’s PPI report after Middle East hostilities persist. US equities ignore higher oil prices, benefit from strong earnings and lower Fed hike bets. Aussie maintains gains despite weak Chinese data; loonie rally threatened by a dovish BoC.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk
Dollar rally pauses ahead of CPI and Fed Chair Warsh’s testimony
Send us Fan MailDollar rally pauses even as Middle East tensions further bolster Fed hike bets. US CPI inflation data and Fed Chair Warsh’s testimony in focus. Yen falls as Japan has no immediate plans to alter pension fund strategy. Wall Street and gold slide ahead of today’s key events.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&a
Middle East tensions fuel Fed hike bets and risk aversion
Send us Fan MailDollar rises as US-Iran conflict increases inflation fears. Markets focus onCPI and Fed Warsh’s testimony. Yen weakens after initial rally on Japan’spension fund plans. Stocks and gold fall amid escalating Middle Easthostilities.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply.Please consider our Risk Disclos
