Analysis

Precious Metals Steady, USD Holds Firm Against Majors | 18th August 2025

Precious Metals Steady, USD Holds Firm Against Majors | 18th August 2025

Gold steadies near $3,330 as strong US PPI caps safe-haven flows, while silver consolidates around $38.25 with bulls eyeing $38.75. GBP/USD holds near 1.3555 ahead of UK CPI, as dollar strength limits upside. NZD/USD stays around 0.5930 with RBNZ risks looming, while USD/CNY eases after a firmer PBoC fix. Markets await Trump–Zelenskiy talks and key data for direction.
Moneta Markets | 6 days ago
ATFX Market Outlook 18th August 2025

ATFX Market Outlook 18th August 2025

U. S. July retail sales showed strong growth, though the chance of a 25 bps September Fed cut slipped from 94% to 89%. Preliminary Michigan data signaled weaker consumer sentiment, while Trump called his first meeting with Putin in six years “productive.” 
ATFX | 6 days ago
ATFX Economic Calendar- 2025.08.18~2025.08.22

ATFX Economic Calendar- 2025.08.18~2025.08.22

The ATFX Weekly Economic Calendar is a comprehensive resource designed to help traders and investors stay ahead of market-moving events. It outlines key economic data releases, central bank meetings, speeches, and geopolitical events for the week. This calendar provides a strategic tool for navigating global markets, offering insights into potential volatility triggers across multiple asset.
ATFX | 6 days ago
USD/JPY Declines as Yen Regains Strength

USD/JPY Declines as Yen Regains Strength

The USD/JPY pair dropped to 147.19 on Friday, clawing back losses from the previous session. The move followed stronger-than-expected GDP data and rising speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) could hike interest rates.
RoboForex | 8 days ago
ATFX Market Outlook 15th August 2025

ATFX Market Outlook 15th August 2025

In July, the US PPI rose 0.9% month-on-month, marking the largest gain in three years and far exceeding economists’ expectations, potentially adding uncertainty to the Fed’s rate cut path. US stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 reaching a record closing high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq ended flat. The Dow fell 0.02%, the S&P 500 rose 0.03%, Nasdaq slipped 0.01%
ATFX | 9 days ago
Oil Slumps as Supply Worries Intensify | 14th August 2025

Oil Slumps as Supply Worries Intensify | 14th August 2025

Gold climbs above $3,365 on Fed rate-cut bets, while oil slides toward $62.00 on oversupply fears. USD/JPY dips near 146.50 on BoJ–Fed policy divergence, and the PBoC’s firmer yuan fix keeps USD/CNY under pressure. AUD/USD rises to 0.6560 after strong jobs data. Traders eye US PPI and geopolitical cues for the next market move.
Moneta Markets | 9 days ago
GBP/JPY rally falters near 200

GBP/JPY rally falters near 200

GBP/JPY stalls weekly rally near 200 level on Bessent’s BoJ criticism. Long-term range intact; more sellers waiting below 20-day SMA.
XM Group | 9 days ago
ATFX Market Outlook 14th August 2025

ATFX Market Outlook 14th August 2025

Markets now view a September Fed rate cut as almost certain, with the U.S. Treasury Secretary hinting at a possible larger 50-basis-point move. U.S. equities extended their rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs for a second straight day, fueled by expectations of a new monetary easing cycle. The Dow Jones rose 1.04%, the S&P 500 gained 0.32%, and the Nasdaq added 0.14%.
ATFX | 10 days ago
Dollar slips as CPI data increase September Fed cut bets

Dollar slips as CPI data increase September Fed cut bets

US headline CPI holds steady, but core CPI accelerates - Still, the miss in the headline rate increases September cut bets - S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on bets of lower borrowing costs - Gold slightly up, but traders remain cautious ahead of Trump-Putin talks
XM Group | 10 days ago