USD/JPY slides to 155 as FX intervention lifts the yen
The yen has staged a strong rebound, with USDJPY falling from around 164 to the 155 region as markets reassess the impact of FX intervention. Still, tension remains between short-term policy action and longer-term fundamentals, and USDJPY's future direction will hinge largely on shifts in the US-Japan rate differential and signals from the two central banks.
Gold outlook: Fed holds, hawks speak up
The Fed's biggest internal split since 2016 still left the rate path frustratingly unclear. Gold has been grinding between $4,000 and $4,200 for weeks, caught between rate expectations, dollar moves, and geopolitical headlines. This week, U.S.-Iran talks and Friday's nonfarm payrolls report could finally give the market something to trade.
Palantir Q2 2026 earnings preview
Palantir Technologies PLTR is set to report its second-quarter 2026 financial results Monday after the close of the US trading session, in what is shaping up to be one of the most watched events of this earnings season.
Meta faces a tough test at earnings
Markets are awaiting Meta's earnings release after the close of the U.S. trading session on July 29, with expectations that the company will deliver another strong quarter in terms of revenue and earnings. However, this earnings season among the technology giants has shown that simply beating expectations is no longer enough to push shares to new highs.
Gold outlook: jobs miss fuels the rally
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 Q2 2026 earnings: a trader's guide to risk
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.
Trader's week ahead: key market risks to watch
US nonfarm payrolls, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, oil prices, AI stocks, gold and the US dollar headline the key market risks traders should watch in the week ahead.
Gold outlook: why XAU/USD is under pressure
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.
Bitcoin falls below $60k: 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.
The US dollar is breaking out: a new bull market?
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.
SpaceX IPO: What Traders Need to Know About the SPCX Listing
Why SpaceX Could Become the ‘Perfect’ Trading Stock
The SpaceX IPO is already shaping up as one of the biggest market events in years. Financial media, investors and traders are all focused on one question: how will SpaceX trade once it officially lists on the expected date of 12 June?
Gold Outlook: Geopolitics and Rate Expectations Drive Price Action, $4,660 as Key Pivot
Amid uncertain geopolitical developments and a hawkish shift in rate expectations, gold volatility has risen, with $4,660 potentially serving as a short-term pivot. This week, traders will closely monitor Middle East developments, the FOMC minutes, and March U.S. CPI data, which could steer near-term gold movements.
Crude Oil Hits New Lows: Oversupply Pressure Keeps Short-Term Gains Out of Reach
Oil continues to fall, with Brent dropping below $60 and WTI hitting 2021 lows. Global oversupply, weak demand, and easing geopolitical risks weigh on prices, keeping the short-term market outlook clearly bearish.
Bitcoin Dips Below $90,000: Not a Trend Reversal, Liquidity and Holdings Are Key
Bitcoin briefly fell to $90,000, with downward pressure fueled by tightening liquidity, ETF outflows, and adjustments from long-term holders. Long-term bullish factors remain, suggesting this isn’t a trend reversal. Institutional buying and Fed rate path could shape the market’s next move.
Bitcoin Falls Below $100K: Multiple Headwinds Trigger Sell-off, Setting Stage for Potential Rebound?
Bitcoin slips below the $100K mark as three major headwinds hit the market, prompting large-scale institutional outflows. Short-term volatility has surged, and traders are advised to manage risk while monitoring on-chain data for potential rebound opportunities.
Trading Week Ahead Playbook — US-China Trade Headlines, US CPI and China Data in Focus
Markets recover from funding stress as risk sentiment improves. Traders eye Fed rate cuts, US–China trade talks, and global inflation data this week.
A Traders’ Weekly Playbook: Equity Strong, Gold ATHs & JPY volatility
Global markets extend their risk rally as traders eye Japan’s new LDP leadership, Fed and RBNZ rate cuts, and the Supreme Court’s looming IEEPA tariff ruling.