Daily Global Market Update

The GBP/USD traded sideways with a positive trend signal, while Bitcoin fell 1.2%, showing a negative ROC. US Crude dropped 1.9% but showed positive momentum, and the AUD/USD dipped 0.2% with a positive CCI. Coinbase reintroduced Bitcoin-backed loans, US retail sales rose, and gold hit a one-month high. Key economic updates include Japan's investment data and UK's retail sales.

Moneta Markets | 243 days ago

Pound's Sideways Movement

The GBP/USD pair traded sideways during the last session. The Stochastic RSI indicator is signalling a positive trend.

Bitcoin's Decline

Bitcoin paired with the dollar declined by 1.2% in the last session after experiencing a 3.1% intra-session dip. The Rate of Change (ROC) indicator is showing a negative signal.

Oil's Plunge

The US Crude Oil pair dropped by 1.9% in the last session. The Stochastic indicator is signalling a positive trend.

Aussie's Minor Dip

The AUD/USD pair dipped slightly by 0.2% in the last session. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is giving a positive signal.

Global Financial News

Coinbase has reintroduced Bitcoin-backed loans in the United States, allowing users to borrow against their digital assets. This service enables account holders, excluding New York residents, to borrow up to $100,000 in USD Coin using Bitcoin as collateral.

US retail sales showed a robust increase in December, reflecting strong consumer demand. Meanwhile, gold prices rose to a one-month high due to reduced treasury yields, aligning with expectations of a more dovish Federal Reserve policy.

Upcoming Economic Highlights

• Japan's CFTC JPY NC Net Positions - 2030 GMT

• Eurozone's Current Account - 9 GMT

• Japan's Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks - 2350 GMT

• Austrian HICP - 8 GMT

• UK's Retail Sales - 7 GMT

• UK's CFTC GBP NC Net Positions - 2030 GMT

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Currencies Steady Ahead of Fed; UK CPI Holds, Oil Pressured | 17th September 2025

Markets traded cautiously Wednesday as traders awaited the Fed’s rate decision. EUR/USD slipped near 1.1850, NZD/USD retreated below 0.6000, and AUD/USD stayed subdued. WTI crude came under renewed pressure, while UK CPI eased slightly to 3.8%, keeping BoE policy in focus. Volatility is expected to rise as Fed, ECB, and BoE updates drive direction across FX and commodities.

Moneta Markets | 6h 3min ago

ATFX Market Outlook 17th September 2025

U.S. retail sales for August posted robust growth, but tariffs and labor market weakness continue to pose downside risks. All three major U.S. stock indices closed lower in choppy trading as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated rate cut. The Dow Jones fell 0.27%, the S&P 500 slipped 0.13%, and the Nasdaq eased 0.07%.

ATFX | 13h 37min ago

The UK labour market is cooling, but GBPUSD is set to rise

Expert market comment made by Chief Market Analyst Alex Kuptsikevich of the FxPro Analyst Team: The UK labour market is cooling, but GBPUSD is set to rise

FxPro | 1 day ago

AUDUSD climbs, but overbought signals raise caution

AUDUSD unlocks new 10-month high; 200-weekly SMA may pause upside move; RSI looks overstretched and MACD rises

XM Group | 1 day ago

Markets on Edge Ahead of Fed: Gold Soars, Dollar Mixed, Majors React | 16th September 2025

Gold surged near record highs on Fed cut bets, while the dollar traded mixed. GBP/USD steadied ahead of UK jobs data, and USD/JPY slipped as BoJ rate hike expectations boosted the yen. AUD/USD weakened on China concerns despite a softer USD, while USD/CAD fell with oil-driven CAD strength. Traders eye Fed, BoJ, and UK labor data for direction.

Moneta Markets | 1 day ago

US 500, USDCAD, GBPUSD

Fed rate cut expected; US 500 hits record highs; BoC likely to cut rates; USDCAD eyes breakout; BoE to hold rates; voting split may pressure GBPUSD

XM Group | 2 days ago

Markets Steady Ahead of Fed: Silver Shines, Oil Edges Up, Majors Hold Gains | 15th September 2025

Markets steadied as traders await the Fed’s policy decision. Silver extended gains above $42 on safe-haven demand, while EUR/USD and GBP/USD held near key levels. WTI crude hovered around $62.70, capped by oversupply concerns despite geopolitical support. AUD/USD found footing as bets on further RBA cuts eased. All eyes now turn to the Fed for direction.

Moneta Markets | 2 days ago

Oil Slides, Dollar Strengthens as Markets Weigh Demand Outlook | 12th September 2025

Oil slumped below $62 on demand worries, while the USD strengthened, pressuring NZD, AUD, and CAD. USD/JPY held steady after the U.S.–Japan FX stability pact. Traders eye U.S. Michigan Sentiment data for fresh Fed cues, with risks skewed to USD resilience and further commodity weakness.

Moneta Markets | 5 days ago

EURUSD	1.18499	GBPUSD	1.36616	AUDUSD	0.66637
USDJPY	146.35	USDCAD	1.37605	USDCHF	0.78715