Daily Global Market Update

Bitcoin, Alibaba stocks down. AUD/USD flat, Gold up slightly. Oil up on forecast, dollar strong. Economic data from Germany, UK, Japan, US Fed rate decision eyed.

Bitcoin's Significant Decline

The Bitcoin to USD pair experienced a decrease of 3.1% in the last session. The Ultimate Oscillator is giving a negative signal.

 

 

Alibaba's Stock Drop

Alibaba stock fell by 1.3% in the last session. The Ultimate Oscillator is giving a negative signal.

 

 

AUD/USD's Steady Performance

The AUD/USD pair remained largely unchanged in the last session. The ROC is giving a positive signal.

 

 

Gold's Slight Increase

Gold experienced a slight increase of 0.2% against the dollar in the last session. The RSI is giving a negative signal.

 

 

Global Financial Headlines

Oil prices edged higher as the USA raised its world oil demand growth forecast for the year, while OPEC maintained its forecast for strong growth in 2024. The dollar hit a four-week high ahead of an important inflation report, potentially influencing the timing of the US Federal Reserve's first rate cut. The euro was under pressure due to political uncertainty in the region. Ripple Labs completed its acquisition of Standard Custody, a digital asset custodian, on June 11, which is central to Ripple's US dollar stable coin plans and broad asset tokenization goals.

 

Upcoming Economic Highlights

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

• Germany's Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices - 0600 GMT

• UK's Industrial Production - 0600 GMT

• Japan's BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions Index - 2350 GMT

• Japan's Foreign Bond Investment - 2350 GMT

• US Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision - 1800 GMT

• UK's Gross Domestic Product - 0600 GMT

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A Tale of Two Currencies: USD Finds Footing as EUR and AUD Face Domestic Headwinds | 27th August 2025

A Tale of Two Currencies: USD Finds Footing as EUR and AUD Face Domestic Headwinds | 27th August 2025

The US Dollar rebounds, pressuring gold below $1,950 and weighing on risk assets. AUD/USD holds near 0.6480 ahead of key CPI data, while EUR/USD slips toward 1.1630 amid French political uncertainty. USD/JPY trades above 147.50 but faces upside limits on Fed policy concerns. USD/CNY steady near 7.11 as PBOC defends yuan. Markets eye CPI and jobs data for next moves.
Moneta Markets | 17h 9min ago
Markets in Flux: Gold Slips on USD Demand as WTI Rallies Amid Geopolitical Concerns | 26th August 2025

Markets in Flux: Gold Slips on USD Demand as WTI Rallies Amid Geopolitical Concerns | 26th August 2025

WTI rallies above $63.50 as fading hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal boost oil prices. Gold struggles near $3,330 despite Fed rate cut bets, while silver holds firm near $39.00. AUD/USD climbs toward 0.6550 on risk appetite and dovish Fed tone, while USD/CAD stays weak near 1.3500 as oil strength supports the loonie. Markets now eye U.S. jobs and inflation data for direction.
Moneta Markets | 1 day ago
Markets Brace for Powell’s Speech: Gold and Silver Slip, Oil Rallies, Currencies Hold Steady | 22nd August 2025

Markets Brace for Powell’s Speech: Gold and Silver Slip, Oil Rallies, Currencies Hold Steady | 22nd August 2025

Markets hold steady ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, with gold near $3,330 and silver slipping toward $38.00 as Fed cut bets fade. WTI rallies toward $63.50 on strong U.S. demand and supply concerns. AUD/USD stays under pressure near 0.6410 on dollar strength, while USD/CNY steadies around 7.1320 after a firmer PBoC fix. Traders brace for Powell’s policy signals.
Moneta Markets | 5 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 | 13 days ago