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Dollar fails to capitalize on Middle East deadlock
Middle East tensions intensify as the UAE announces halt of dealings with Iran; This move could either break the deadlock or trigger fresh hostilities; Oil edges higher, but the dollar is not gaining; FOMC minutes due today; Mixed UK data weigh on pound; loonie slips despite extended tariff deadline;
XM Group
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vor 2 Tagen
FOMC Minutes Release and Possible Gold Reactions
The FOMC minutes arrive during the U.S. session today, and traders are watching for any shift in the Fed's inflation outlook. A more hawkish tone could pressure gold, while caution on growth may revive rate-cut bets. Gold stays sensitive to Treasury yields and the dollar, with key levels in play on both sides.
Born2trade
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vor 2 Tagen
Surging U.S. Yields Pressure Stocks and Gold Ahead of FOMC Minutes
UK CPI MoM (Forecast 0.1%, Previous 0.4%), decisive for GBP; Eurozone CPI YoY Final (Forecast 2.9%), setting the tone for the ECB’s September decision; ECB President Lagarde’s speech, closely watched for policy bias under “stagnation and disinflation” pressures; FOMC Minutes, scrutinized for detail on inflation trajectory, labor market cooling, and future rate path.
ATFX
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vor 2 Tagen
🇨🇳 CHINA | TREASURIES OUT, GOLD IN💥
China is steadily cutting its exposure to US Treasuries, with holdings at their lowest since 2008, while continuing to accumulate physical gold. This is more than portfolio rebalancing — it signals a broader shift towards reserve assets beyond the dollar system. Gold is regaining strategic importance, and China is positioning accordingly.
Headway
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vor 3 Tagen
Today Fundamental Analysis: Oil Prices Spike 2.5% Following Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
US stock futures fell early Tuesday as US-Iran tensions and renewed inflation concerns pressured markets.
STARTRADER
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vor 3 Tagen
Today Technical Analysis: Gold Fails to Sustain $4,400 Level as US Dollar Stabilizes
Brent is currently trading at $91.77, showing a strong short-term bullish structure on the 1-hour timeframe.
STARTRADER
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vor 3 Tagen
Will Brent return to $100 a barrel?
Geopolitical tensions and tighter oil supply raise Brent’s chances of breaking above $100, while boosting the US dollar.
FxPro
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vor 3 Tagen
Bitcoin attempted to push the market off its low
The crypto market has rebounded from the lower boundary of the range, but fear persists. Bitcoin has managed to pull the market upwards, but remains within the range for now.
FxPro
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vor 3 Tagen
Tokenised Markets Solve Access First, But Pricing Remains the Challenge
Tokenised equity markets are expanding beyond ownership models, but reliable pricing and liquidity remain key challenges for 24/7 stock trading.
VT Markets
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vor 3 Tagen
EBC Markets Briefing | Swiss franc awaits US-Iran negotiation outcome
Swiss franc stays volatile as rate expectations ease amid Middle East risks. Swiss growth, inflation concerns and market moves in stocks draw attention.
EBC Financial Group
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vor 3 Tagen
Gold Slips as Rising Yields Challenge Bullish Momentum
Gold pulls back from recent highs as stronger Treasury yields and oil prices weigh on prices, despite expectations of a more cautious Federal Reserve.
VT Markets
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vor 3 Tagen
Metals and Major Currencies Retreat as Risk Sentiment Turns Cautious | 18th August, 2026
Metals and major currencies retreated as geopolitical uncertainty, higher energy prices and a recovering US Dollar encouraged cautious positioning. Gold slipped below $4,400 and Silver eased toward $65.50, while EUR and AUD lost momentum. CAD remained comparatively resilient as elevated crude prices provided support. Fed expectations and US-Iran developments remain key catalysts.
Moneta Markets
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vor 3 Tagen
Nikkei 225 Pulls Back as Tech Stocks Face Selling Pressure
Japanese equities retreat as technology shares lead losses, with investors reassessing AI-related exposure, global yields and broader risk conditions.
VT Markets
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vor 3 Tagen
Risk appetite fades as both oil and yields surge
Oil prices rebound on stalled Oman-Iran talks and aggressive rhetoric; Bond yields surge, weighing on risk appetite; Muted dollar recovery; dollar/yen flirts with 160 again; Focus shifts to tomorrow’s CPI for the pound after mixed UK jobs data;
XM Group
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vor 3 Tagen
EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY, USD/JPY – “Golden” Recovery After Intervention. What’s Next?
The Japanese yen weakened again after intervention-driven moves, while EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY and USD/JPY resumed their upward momentum. We examine the fundamental backdrop, renewed short-JPY positioning and the key technical resistance zones that may determine whether yen weakness continues or intervention risk and profit-taking trigger another correction.
Born2trade
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vor 3 Tagen
Unresolved U.S.–Iran Rifts Keep Markets Cautious
Today’s focus: UK Unemployment Rate (Forecast 4.7%, Previous 4.9%). A lower‑than‑expected reading would support GBP. Eurozone August ZEW Economic Sentiment Index is expected to improve further, reflecting institutional investor confidence in the outlook. U.S. July Industrial Production (Forecast: 0.1%, Previous: 0.3%) will test output resilience.
ATFX
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vor 3 Tagen
Will the S&P 500 stay at the top?
The S&P 500 remains near its highs as strong earnings offset slowdown risks, with AI-led productivity gains, lower valuations, and key events shaping the outlook.
FxPro
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vor 4 Tagen
The yen: has the trend finally been broken?
Weak US economic data is weighing on the dollar and USDJPY, reducing the risk of intervention. The increasing likelihood of a BoJ rate hike is supporting the yen; gold is benefiting from economic fears.
FxPro
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vor 4 Tagen
🥇📊📈Gold Rebuilds Momentum as $4,500 Comes Into Focus 💥
Gold is rebuilding momentum towards $4,450, supported by softer Fed expectations, persistent central-bank buying and the growing role of Asian market infrastructure. With prices back above $4,400 after a prolonged correction, a sustained break higher could strengthen the bullish structure and bring the $4,500 milestone firmly into focus.
Headway
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vor 4 Tagen
Today Technical Analysis: Gold attempts to break above $4,400 resistance level as the US dollar weakens
Gold is showing a bullish recovery structure on the 1-hour chart, trading around $4,397 after rebounding strongly from the recent low near $4,311.
STARTRADER
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vor 4 Tagen
