Daily Global Market Update

GBP/USD sideways, Stochastic oversold; BTC/USD plummeted, MACD negative; Oil/USD surged, Stochastic positive; AUD/USD gained modestly, CCI oversold; Bitcoin negative, 63,000 BTC sent to exchanges; Oil prices jumped due to US fuel use, Middle East risks, growing energy demand; Gold prices extended gains as traders anticipate Fed rate cut.

Moneta Markets | 265 days ago

Pound's Sideways Movement

The GBP/USD pair traded sideways in the last session. The Stochastic indicator suggests that the market is currently oversold.

Bitcoin's Decline

The Bitcoin/USD pair plummeted by 1.3% in the last session. The MACD is indicating a negative signal.

Oil's Significant Rise

The Oil/USD pair rose by 2.8% in the last session, after gaining as much as 3.6% during the session. The Stochastic indicator is giving a positive signal.

Aussie Dollar's Modest Gain

The AUD/USD pair gained 0.3% against the dollar in the last session. According to the CCI, the market is currently oversold.

Global Financial Headlines

Bitcoin's price action has been negative since the start of the week, with over 63,000 BTC, valued at approximately $11.83 billion, sent to crypto exchanges starting on October 7th. Oil prices jumped about 4% due to a spike in US fuel use before Hurricane Milton hit Florida, along with Middle East supply risks and signs of growing energy demand in the US and China. Gold prices extended gains as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month, following the latest US economic data, with spot gold up 0.6%.

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Rate Shifts Steer FX Markets as Silver Holds Strong

On July 3, silver stays firm above $35.40 as Fed cut bets persist. EUR/USD holds near 1.1800, while GBP/USD lingers near 1.3585 ahead of UK jobs data. JPY strengthens after BoJ signals a hawkish pause. AUD/USD slips on weak trade surplus. Focus turns to US NFP and ISM data for market direction before the US holiday break.

Moneta Markets | 19h 37min ago

ATFX Market Outlook 3rd July 2025

Wednesday’s ADP report showed a surprise decline of 33,000 private-sector jobs in June, marking the first contraction since March 2023 as economic uncertainty weighed on hiring. U.S. equities surged, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs, driven by gains in tech stocks and relief following the U.S.–Vietnam trade agreement, which eased concerns over prolonged trade tensions

ATFX | 23h 6min ago

GBP/USD at the top of a bullish channel

GBP/USD loses momentum near three-year high, tests the channel’s upper band. Short-term bias remains bullish, but overbought conditions are evident. Bullish outlook remains intact above 1.3450.

XM Group | 1 day ago

Dollar Rebounds, Risk FX Holds Strong | 2nd July, 2025

On July 2, the USD stabilizes as Fed rate cut bets build. GBP/USD nears 1.3750 highs, NZD/USD extends above 0.6120, and AUD/USD holds near 0.6820 despite soft retail sales. USD/JPY recovers to 146.20, while silver dips below $36. Markets await US labor data and Fed remarks for direction ahead of July 4.

Moneta Markets | 1 day ago

ATFX Market Outlook 2nd July 2025

Fed Chairman Powell emphasised the need for more data before considering interest rate cuts, with a July cut still a possibility. On Tuesday, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower due to weakness in large tech stocks, with the Nasdaq down 0.82% and the S&P 500 down 0.11%. In contrast, the Dow rose by 0.91% amid volatile trading and low liquidity.

ATFX | 1 day ago

WTI Slides as Geopolitical Risks Ease | 1st July, 2025

WTI dips below $64.50 as Middle East tensions ease, dampening supply fears. Silver struggles under $36, while AUD and NZD stay muted on weak China PMI. USD/JPY steadies near 145.90, and the yen holds gains on USD weakness. Traders now eye US ISM PMI and Fed minutes for clues on policy and market direction.

Moneta Markets | 2 days ago

Gold Slips, Dollar Dips as Risk Sentiment Improves | 30th June, 2025

Gold dips toward $3,250 as risk sentiment improves and safe-haven demand fades. EUR/USD and GBP/USD stay firm above 1.1700 and 1.3700, while USD/CAD weakens to 1.3650 on rising oil and trade hopes. Trump's renewed Fed criticism shakes USD sentiment ahead of key inflation and GDP data this week.

Moneta Markets | 3 days ago

Oil Rises, Dollar Stalls as Risk Appetite Builds | 27th June, 2025

WTI crude nears $75 on strong US inventory draw, boosting risk sentiment. The US Dollar remains weak amid Fed independence fears, lifting AUD/USD to 0.6880 and EUR/USD near 1.1700. USD/JPY retreats while USD/CNY stays steady on a firmer PBOC fix. Focus shifts to US PCE data and global central bank commentary.

Moneta Markets | 6 days ago

EURUSD	1.1767	GBPUSD	1.36525	AUDUSD	0.65687
USDJPY	144.671	USDCAD	1.35788	USDCHF	0.79448