Week Ahead Outlook: FOMC Minutes, RBNZ, SpaceX NASDAQ 100 Inclusion, SK Hynix and US Q2 Earnings
Markets enter a lighter week for macro data, with attention turning to FOMC minutes, the RBNZ policy decision, SpaceX and SK Hynix joining the NASDAQ 100, and the start of the US Q2 earnings season.
Gold Outlook: Jobs Miss Fuels the Rally — CPI Could Be the Real Turning Point
Gold has snapped a seven-week losing streak, with soft nonfarm payrolls and a subtle shift in the Fed's hawkish tone igniting a recovery against a backdrop of steady central bank buying. Inflation concerns haven't gone away and rate-hike expectations remain on the table. July 14 — when CPI and Warsh's congressional testimony land on the same day — could prove to be the real turning point.
US Q226 Corporate Earnings: A trader’s guide to risk and opportunity
US earnings season is underway. Learn how professional traders approach earnings volatility, manage risk, and identify opportunities using Pepperstone's 24-hour US share CFDs and index CFDs.
USD/JPY Surges Through 162 as Traders Question the Effectiveness of Yen Intervention
USD/JPY has become one of the most actively traded markets from clients on the day, with the break above ¥162 triggering option barriers, stop-loss orders and renewed momentum in favour of the US dollar.
Traders Week Ahead: Key Market Risks to Watch This Week
Traders Week Ahead: Nonfarm Payrolls, Fed Chair Warsh, Oil and AI Stocks Set to Drive Market Volatility
Gold Outlook: $4,000 Is the Line — Doha, Warsh, and Payrolls to Decide
Gold has fallen for seven consecutive weeks, with rate headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty keeping prices under pressure around the $4,000 level. This week brings a dense cluster of risk events — the U.S.-Iran Doha talks, Warsh's Sintra debut, and the nonfarm payrolls report — any one of which could determine whether gold has the foundation to stabilize.
Bitcoin Falls Below $60K: Buyers Step Back — Three Variables to Watch
Bitcoin has broken below $60,000 for the third time this year, as a hawkish Fed pivot, pressure on Strategy's financing model, and seven consecutive weeks of ETF outflows erode bullish support one pillar at a time.
Gold Price Outlook: Why XAUUSD Is Under Pressure and What Traders Should Watch Next
Gold breaks below key technical levels as rising US real yields, a stronger US dollar and a more hawkish Federal Reserve weigh on sentiment. Here's why XAUUSD remains vulnerable and the key levels traders are watching.
Gold Outlook: Hawkish Fed Caps the Upside — Core PCE in Focus
Gold is under pressure for a third consecutive week, with hawkish Fed signals and geopolitical whipsaw continuing to weigh on bullish momentum. This week, developments in the Middle East and U.S. core PCE release could prove to be the key variables shaping gold's near-term direction.
The US Dollar Is Breaking Out. Is a New Bull Market Emerging?
The US dollar has surged to its highest level since May 2025 following a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting under Chair Kevin Walsh. Explore what is driving the move, the key levels to watch, and the implications for FX, gold, equities and emerging markets.
Nikkei 225 Hits All-Time High: Can AI, Yen Weakness, and Earnings Sustain the Rally?
The Nikkei 225 has broken through the 72,000 level and set a new all-time high. Expanding AI capital expenditure, a weaker yen, and improving global risk sentiment have all combined to drive Japanese equities higher.
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Will Elon Musk Bring Tesla Under SpaceX and Create a $4 Trillion Company?
One of the most fascinating dynamics surrounding SpaceX right now is the growing speculation that Elon Musk could eventually bring Tesla under the SpaceX umbrella, creating a company valued at close to $4 trillion.
Why WTI Crude Is the Most Important Chart in Markets Right Now
Brent crude is testing a pivotal technical level as traders weigh the US-Iran agreement, supply risks and the outlook for oil prices.
RBA holds rates at 4.35%. Is this the peak for the cycle?
The RBA kept the cash rate at 4.35%, but markets are asking whether the hiking cycle is now over. We look at Governor Bullock's message, inflation risks, the outlook for AUD/USD and the key data that could shape the August meeting.
BOJ Hikes to 1%: The Decision Has Landed — but the Real Trade is Just Getting Started
The Bank of Japan has raised rates to a 31-year high. With Deputy Governor Uchida's press conference still ahead, markets are watching for signals on the yen, carry trade risks, and what the Fed does next. USD/JPY may be approaching a critical inflection point.
Gold Finds Its Footing: Peace Signals and the FOMC Narrative
After weeks of selling pressure that drove prices roughly 25% below their late February highs, gold is showing signs of stabilisation as two developments reshape the market’s sentiment - a US Iran peace framework and the Federal Reserve that appears inclined to hold rates steady despite inflation that refuses to cool.
Gold Outlook: Peace Deal Sparks Rebound — All Eyes on the Fed
Gold has staged a rebound from near $4,000, though the move looks more like a sentiment recovery than a genuine trend reversal. As the U.S.-Iran peace deal advances, the market's primary focus is rapidly shifting from geopolitical risk to Fed policy. This week's FOMC meeting — and Warsh's first public statement as Chair — could prove to be the defining variable for gold's near-term direction.
Crypto Buyers Are Missing: Why Bitcoin and Ethereum Remain Under Pressure
Crypto Buyers are M.I.A: Why Bitcoin and Ethereum target key support levels