Analys
Weaker Dollar Supports Commodity Currencies Despite Middle East Tensions | 20th July, 2026
The US Dollar softened despite rising Middle East tensions and expectations of prolonged Federal Reserve tightening, allowing commodity-linked currencies and precious metals to recover. Higher oil prices supported the Canadian Dollar, while the Australian Dollar and British Pound also gained on broad Dollar weakness. Markets now await geopolitical developments, economic data, and central bank sign
Moneta Markets
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USD/JPY Poised to Continue Gains as Expensive Oil and Lack of Support Weigh on Yen
USD/JPY opens the week at 162.36 on Monday. The Japanese yen remains near its lowest level since 1996. Pressure on the currency is being exerted by a strengthening US dollar and a sharp rise in oil prices amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
RoboForex
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Markets Watch Inflation Signals as Fed Path Remains Unclear
Upcoming inflation reports and central bank commentary could influence rate expectations, driving movements across currencies, gold and global equities.
VT Markets
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57 dagar sedan
U.S.–Iran Escalates Strikes; Markets Open the Week Cautiously
U.S.–Iran conflict intensified as U.S. forces carried out their eighth consecutive night of strikes since ceasefire talks collapsed. According to LSEG shipping data, vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declined further over the weekend. Oil prices opened higher this morning, with overall market sentiment leaning risk‑averse.
ATFX
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EURUSD faces hurdles within rising channel
EURUSD is in a deadlock, consolidating in a rising channel. Upside capped by 200-SMA at 1.1470 as momentum fades. Watch 1.1415 support: A break risks a drop to 1.1370. Break above 1.1470 invalidates bias.
XM Group
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57 dagar sedan
EBC Markets Briefing | Sterling resilient as Andy Burnham set be new PM
Sterling stabilised after three weeks of gains as UK growth remained modest. Markets focused on fiscal policy, AI optimism, and global risk sentiment.
EBC Financial Group
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57 dagar sedan
Don't Get Trapped: Gold, Oil & EUR/USD Pre-ECB Game Plan
Major macro events this week could increase volatility across Gold, EUR/USD and Crude Oil. Learn what to watch, the common trading traps to avoid, and why waiting for price confirmation may offer a clearer trading framework.
IUX
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57 dagar sedan
Gold Holds Near $4,000 as Inflation Risks Resurface
Renewed Middle East tensions and higher oil prices revive inflation concerns, keeping gold sensitive to Fed policy expectations.
VT Markets
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57 dagar sedan
USDX Remains Supported as Fed Policy and Geopolitics Drive Risk
Rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, and persistent Fed rate expectations keep the US dollar in focus while markets assess the dollar’s near-term direction.
VT Markets
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57 dagar sedan
Middle East Risks Lift USD, Gold Falls - CPT Markets
⚠️ Iran instructs Houthis to prepare Red Sea blockade — dual Hormuz + Bab el-Mandeb disruption risk rattles markets. DXY rebounds to 100.80, gold drops 2% to $3,982. September Fed hike probability back at 55%. Jobless claims beat at 208K. UoM sentiment and inflation expectations due today.
CPT Markets
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57 dagar sedan
EBC Markets Briefing | Peak-out jitters are hitting AI bets again
Asian tech sell-offs triggered $46.1 billion in EM outflows. Samsung, TSMC and SK Hynix face AI market risks amid oil volatility and rate concerns.
EBC Financial Group
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60 dagar sedan
Weekly Recap and Forecast: Geopolitical tensions weigh on markets despite cool inflation numbers. Gold falls below $4,000
Cooler-than-expected June CPI and a surprise PPI decline briefly lifted stocks and slashed July rate-hike odds from.
STARTRADER
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60 dagar sedan
Nasdaq 100 Tests June Support as Chip Rout Challenges the AI Premium
US100 is undergoing a combined adjustment in positioning, valuation and macro risk. The pressure is mainly in semiconductors, memory and storage, not the whole market. Strong chip earnings have not lifted prices, showing that investors now demand stronger guidance and continued upgrades, not just solid results.
Errante
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Stocks tumble as AI rout deepens; US-Iran strikes keep oil supported
Chip selloff accelerates, drags broader tech stocks lower. Oil headed for best week since April as fighting in Middle East intensifies. Risk aversion lends support to gold, dollar steady amid hawkish Fedspeak.
XM Group
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Stronger Dollar Pressures Metals and Currencies as Fed Bets and Geopolitics Align | 17th July, 2026
Markets remained defensive as a stronger US Dollar, fueled by geopolitical tensions and expectations of prolonged Federal Reserve tightening, pressured gold, silver, the Australian Dollar, and the Chinese Yuan. The Swiss Franc traded sideways as competing safe-haven demand balanced price action. Investors now await US economic data, Fed guidance, and geopolitical developments.
Moneta Markets
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60 dagar sedan
The dollar: don’t bet against the US
The dollar rebounds on strong US data, weaker risk appetite and Fed hawkishness, while EURUSD may slip and USDJPY could climb despite intervention talk.
FxPro
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60 dagar sedan
A false bullish breakout for Bitcoin?
The crypto market has declined under pressure from external markets. BTC has fallen back below the 50-day MA and could slide to $59–61K.
FxPro
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EUR/USD Subdued by Data: Chances of Fed Rate Hike Diminish
EUR/USD moved slightly lower on Friday, drifting to 1.1439. Weaker-than-expected US inflation data led markets to scale back expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike. At the same time, escalating US-Iran tensions continue to sustain inflationary concerns.
RoboForex
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60 dagar sedan
Week Ahead – Could technology earnings revive equities as geopolitical risks linger?
Oil prices rise, but the dollar posts losses as Middle East tensions persist; US earnings, the ECB and UK newsflow dominate next week’s agenda; US equity markets face a pivotal test as focus shifts to technology earnings; Pound strength could be challenged, while euro rally relies on a hawkish ECB surprise;
XM Group
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60 dagar sedan
GBPUSD Extends Gains as UK Fiscal Outlook Improves
Sterling remains supported near a two-month high as improving UK fiscal sentiment and softer US inflation boost GBPUSD, while traders monitor political and dollar risks.
VT Markets
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