Daily Global Market Update

GBP/USD rose 0.1% with positive CCI, Bitcoin dropped 0.7%, Oil/USD surged 2.1% with a positive CCI, AUD/USD fell 0.2% with negative MACD. Bitcoin ETFs started strong, Nikkei 225 hit 34-year high, Gold rose on weak dollar. Economic releases: UK Manufacturing, Japan Eco Watchers, Finland Current Account, US USDA WDE Report, UK GDP, Japan Eco Watchers Outlook.

Moneta Markets | 592 days ago

Pound's Modest Rise Against the Dollar

The GBP/USD pair witnessed a slight uptick in the last session, increasing by 0.1%. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) indicates a positive trend.

Bitcoin's Volatile Session

Bitcoin experienced a drop of 0.7% against the dollar in the last session, despite an intraday high of 4.5%. The Stochastic RSI is currently signalling positive.

Oil's Remarkable Surge

The Oil/USD pair saw a significant jump, soaring by 2.1% in the last session. The CCI suggests a continuing positive trend.

AUD/USD's Slight Downturn

The Australian Dollar experienced a minor decline of 0.2% against the US Dollar in the last session. The MACD is currently showing a negative signal.

Global Financial Headlines

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds witnessed an exceptional start, with trading volume hitting around $1.6 billion just minutes after the opening. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index reached a new 34-year high, surpassing 34,000 points. Investors are closely watching the Bank of Japan's policy normalisation. Gold prices edged higher as the dollar weakened, with markets awaiting the U.S. inflation report for further clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Today's major economic releases include:

• UK's Manufacturing Production - 0700 hours GMT

• Japan's Eco Watchers Survey (Current) - 0500 hours GMT

• Finland's Current Account - 0600 hours GMT

• US USDA WDE Report - 1700 hours GMT

• UK's Gross Domestic Product - 0700 hours GMT

• Japan's Eco Watchers Survey (Outlook) - 0500 hours GMT

Regulation: FCA (UK), FSA (Seychelles), FSCA (South Africa)

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 | 14h 32min ago

ATFX Market Outlook 26th August 2025

U.S. new home sales in July declined as persistently high mortgage rates continued to dampen housing demand. U.S. equities closed lower on Monday, with investors weighing the interest rate outlook while focusing on NVIDIA’s upcoming quarterly earnings, all while digesting last Friday’s strong rebound. The Dow Jones fell 0.77%, the S&P 500 lost 0.43%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.2%.

ATFX | 16h 50min ago

Markets React to Powell’s Dovish Tone: Gold Slips, USD Mixed Across Majors | 25th August 2025

Markets react to Powell’s dovish tone as gold dips near $3,365 and NZD/USD consolidates around 0.5860 despite upbeat retail sales. EUR/USD retreats toward 1.1700, while AUD/USD slips to 0.6480 on RBA easing bets. USD/CAD holds near 1.3820 after Friday’s sharp drop. Traders now eye U.S. GDP, PCE inflation, and Canada’s GDP for the next directional cues.

Moneta Markets | 1 day ago

ATFX Market Outlook 25th August 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted that rate cuts may be needed but stressed caution, while unveiling a new policy framework with a flexible inflation target. U.S. equities closed higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a record closing high. Investors poured into risk assets, driving the Dow up 1.89%, the S&P 500 up 1.52%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 1.88%.

ATFX | 1 day ago

GBP/USD: Friday correction after surge

On Friday, the GBP/USD pair declined to 1.3401 after strong gains earlier in the week. The previous rally was triggered by July business activity data, which showed the best performance in a year, mainly supported by the services sector.

RoboForex | 4 days ago

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 | 4 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 22nd August 2025

Ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech tonight, three Fed officials poured cold water on expectations of a September rate cut. U.S. PMI data showed stronger business activity in August, but weekly jobless claims posted the most significant increase in nearly three months, highlighting continued labor market weakness.

ATFX | 4 days ago

Eurozone PMI in Focus as Dollar Holds Strong | 21st August 2025

FX markets tread cautiously ahead of Eurozone PMI and FOMC minutes. EUR/USD holds near 1.1650 under dollar pressure, while GBP/USD slips toward 1.3400 on sticky UK inflation. USD/JPY steadies in the mid-147s, EUR/JPY consolidates near 171.70, and USD/CAD hovers at 1.3880 with oil gains offering little relief. Traders eye PMI prints and Fed signals for direction.

Moneta Markets | 5 days ago

EURUSD	1.16348	GBPUSD	1.34717	AUDUSD	0.65004
USDJPY	147.623	USDCAD	1.38312	USDCHF	0.80427