Daily Global Market Update

GBP/USD dipped slightly. Bitcoin surged. Oil prices rose significantly. AUD/USD gained. Ether ETFs saw positive inflows. Gold prices rose due to expected Fed rate cut. Oil prices increased due to supply disruptions. Upcoming economic highlights include Euro Zone CPI, Japan's housing starts, US personal income/spending, Germany's retail sales, and Japan's construction orders.

GBP/USD's Minor Dip

The pound-dollar pair experienced a slight decrease of 0.1% in the last session. The Stochastic RSI is signalling a negative outlook.

 

 

Bitcoin's Explosive Growth

The Bitcoin-dollar pair surged by 1% in the last session. The Stochastic RSI indicates an oversold market.

 

 

Oil's Significant Uptick

The oil-dollar pair exploded 2% in the last session. The MACD is giving a negative signal, contrasting with the price movement.

 

 

AUD/USD Pair's Slight Gain

The Aussie dollar gained 0.2% against the US dollar in the last session. The Ultimate Oscillator is giving a positive signal, aligning with the price movement.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen positive inflows for the first time in over two weeks, with the nine US ether ETFs recording a cumulative $5.9 million worth of net positive inflows. This marks the first green day since 14 August. Gold prices gained around 1%, fueled by strong expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Investors are focusing on US inflation data for further insights on the potential size of the cut. Oil prices rose by more than a dollar a barrel as supply disruptions in Libya and plans to lower output in Iraq raised concerns of a tightening market. Brent crude futures were up around 1.3%.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Here's a brief rundown of today's anticipated economic releases:

• Euro Zone's Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices - 0900 GMT

• Japan's Annualised Housing Starts - 0500 GMT

• US Personal Income - 1230 GMT

• US Personal Spending - 1230 GMT

• Germany's Retail Sales - 0600 GMT

• Japan's Construction Orders - 0500 GMT

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