EBC Daily Snapshot Sep 4, 2024

USD/JPY – Back at 160, Where Japan Drew the Line

The intervention line is being tested again. USD/JPY is back at 160, the exact level where Japanese authorities defended the yen in April. This week, officials resumed their warnings. Tomorrow's US jobs report could be the catalyst that forces their hand — or gives them relief. The technical pressure is clear, but so is Tokyo's red line. Will they step in again?

Born2trade | 10 minutos atrás

Oil Prices Slip Amid Ceasefire Optimism and Tight US Supply

Peace hopes ease geopolitical tensions, but tight US crude inventories keep markets cautious and prices under pressure.

VT Markets | 39 minutos atrás

Tensions Flare Anew in the Middle East; Risk Appetite Dampened as U.S. Stocks Halt Winning Streak

U.S. equities fell from record highs on Wednesday as rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled inflation fears, prompting investors to take profits. The S&P 500 dropped 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.9%, and the Dow Jones fell 1.2%. Strong employment data increased rate-hike expectations, boosting the U.S. Dollar Index to its highest level since April 7.

ATFX | 3 h 34 min atrás

Market Observations: How Employment Data May Influence Macroeconomic Sentiment

Markets are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data, as the results may influence Federal Reserve expectations, the U.S. Dollar (DXY), and global stock market sentiment.

IUX | 4 h 25 min atrás

Gold Overtakes US Treasuries on Central Bank Balance Sheets

Finally, gold has surpassed the US Treasuries as the largest reserve asset held by the world's central banks. Years of record bullion purchases, combined with a powerful rise in gold prices, have reshaped the landscape. Whilst the USD remains dominant overall, the shift highlights a growing preference for hard assets amid geopolitical uncertainty and mounting concerns over sovereign debt.

Headway | 15 h 1 min atrás

Oil Surges as Iran Tensions Escalate While FX Markets Weigh Intervention Risks | 3rd June, 2026

Global markets remain cautious as renewed Iran tensions push oil prices higher and support the US Dollar. AUD remains pressured by weak GDP data, while CAD struggles despite rising crude prices. Meanwhile, USD/JPY and EUR/JPY face growing intervention concerns as traders closely monitor geopolitical developments and central bank expectations.

Moneta Markets | 15 h 18 min atrás

EBC Markets Briefing | Unease is growing in the hottest stock market

South Korea surpassed India as the world's sixth-largest stock market, driven by AI chip demand, strong exports and foreign investment.

EBC Financial Group | 18 h 29 min atrás

Today Technical Analysis: Gold falls below $4,500 on renewed US Dollar and oil strength

Gold has shifted back into a bearish short-term structure after failing to sustain its previous recovery. Following a rebound toward the $4,530 area, sellers regained control and pushed prices lower, resulting in a series of lower highs and lower lows.

STARTRADER | 18 h 40 min atrás

EURUSD	1.16107	GBPUSD	1.34274	AUDUSD	0.71358
USDJPY	159.884	USDCAD	1.39131	USDCHF	0.79124