Daily Global Market Update

GBP/USD rose 0.1% with positive CCI, Bitcoin dropped 0.7%, Oil/USD surged 2.1% with a positive CCI, AUD/USD fell 0.2% with negative MACD. Bitcoin ETFs started strong, Nikkei 225 hit 34-year high, Gold rose on weak dollar. Economic releases: UK Manufacturing, Japan Eco Watchers, Finland Current Account, US USDA WDE Report, UK GDP, Japan Eco Watchers Outlook.

Moneta Markets | 496 days ago

Pound's Modest Rise Against the Dollar

The GBP/USD pair witnessed a slight uptick in the last session, increasing by 0.1%. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) indicates a positive trend.

Bitcoin's Volatile Session

Bitcoin experienced a drop of 0.7% against the dollar in the last session, despite an intraday high of 4.5%. The Stochastic RSI is currently signalling positive.

Oil's Remarkable Surge

The Oil/USD pair saw a significant jump, soaring by 2.1% in the last session. The CCI suggests a continuing positive trend.

AUD/USD's Slight Downturn

The Australian Dollar experienced a minor decline of 0.2% against the US Dollar in the last session. The MACD is currently showing a negative signal.

Global Financial Headlines

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds witnessed an exceptional start, with trading volume hitting around $1.6 billion just minutes after the opening. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index reached a new 34-year high, surpassing 34,000 points. Investors are closely watching the Bank of Japan's policy normalisation. Gold prices edged higher as the dollar weakened, with markets awaiting the U.S. inflation report for further clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Today's major economic releases include:

• UK's Manufacturing Production - 0700 hours GMT

• Japan's Eco Watchers Survey (Current) - 0500 hours GMT

• Finland's Current Account - 0600 hours GMT

• US USDA WDE Report - 1700 hours GMT

• UK's Gross Domestic Product - 0700 hours GMT

• Japan's Eco Watchers Survey (Outlook) - 0500 hours GMT

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Pound Falls, Euro Dips: May 22, 2025

Global financial markets on May 22, 2025, are shaped by persistent US fiscal concerns, mixed economic data, and geopolitical uncertainties. Hot UK inflation (3.5% YoY) lifts GBP/USD near a three-year high, while weak Eurozone PMI data (Composite 49.5) pressures EUR/USD and EUR/JPY.

Moneta Markets | 14h 11min ago

Sterling Strengthens Weak US Dollar and UK Inflation Provide Support

The GBP/USD pair continues its upward trajectory, reaching 1.3429 by Thursday. It is now trading just below yesterday’s peak, its highest level since February 2022.

RoboForex | 17h 31min ago

UK’s inflation surge puts BoE closer to Fed

Expert market comment made by Chief Market Analyst Alex Kuptsikevich of the FxPro Analyst Team: UK’s inflation surge puts BoE closer to Fed

FxPro | 1 day ago

Big Calls and Bigger Shifts: Inside Week 11 of EBC’s Million Dollar Trading Challenge II

EBC’s Million Dollar Trading Challenge II heats up with bold trades, strong risk management, and rising stars pushing limits for a thrilling finale ahead.

EBC Financial Group | 1 day ago

ATFX Market Outlook 21st May 2025

On Tuesday, Federal Reserve officials warned that U.S. tariff hikes could drive prices higher, though it remains unclear whether the impact on inflation will be short-lived or persistent. U.S. stocks declined, ending the S&P 500’s six-day rally, as rising Treasury yields and concerns over sovereign debt weighed on market sentiment.

ATFX | 1 day ago

Dollar Falls, Pound Gains: May 15, 2025

Global financial markets on May 20, 2025, are driven by central bank actions and geopolitical developments, with focus on the RBA’s press conference post-rate cut, PBoC’s LPR reduction, and potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks.

Moneta Markets | 2 days ago

GBPUSD exits bearish channel

GBPUSD increases odds of bullish continuation . A break above 1.3440 could hand over control to the bulls.

XM Group | 2 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 20th May 2025

Different Federal Reserve officials made speeches, issuing warnings on the impact of the U.S. sovereign credit rating downgrade as well as market volatility, as they continue to work in a very uncertain economic environment. Stocks in the U.S. closed nearly even on Monday, with the market mood dampened following the comments on the U.S. credit rating downgrade.

ATFX | 2 days ago

EURUSD	1.1314	GBPUSD	1.34404	AUDUSD	0.64283
USDJPY	143.608	USDCAD	1.38351	USDCHF	0.82676