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Euro Steadies as Volatility Hits Ten-Month Low
The euro traded around $1.1738 on Friday, as implied volatility in the options market dropped to its lowest level in nearly a year. Three-month implied volatility for EUR/USD fell to 6.470%, marking its weakest point since November 2024. Despite the calm backdrop, positioning remains tilted toward euro strength. Traders continue to show favour towards callContinue Reading
Week Ahead: Tariff Rollback and Wall Street
The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown in Washington as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in November on whether President Trump overstepped his authority by imposing emergency tariffs through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. These duties, levied at rates ranging from 10 to 50 per cent on imports from Canada, Mexico, China, andContinue Reading
EUR/USD outlook: Dollar softness supports Euro, but resistance holds firm
The euro opens the week with mild upward pressure against the U.S. dollar, trading near 1.1710–1.1725. While recent softness in the dollar has supported EUR/USD, macroeconomic uncertainty and cautious sentiment around Federal Reserve policy continue to shape price action. Traders are watching for clarity on rate cut expectations and upcoming U.S. data releases, which couldContinue Reading
Bitcoin price analysis: $113,000 holds the key to the next move
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) opens the week near $110,000, with traders watching macroeconomic signals and crypto sentiment for directional cues. As global markets digest mixed data and central banks weigh policy shifts, the price action of Bitcoin reflects broader uncertainty as it is caught between bullish momentum and technical resistance. Macro factors driving crypto sentiment Speculation aroundContinue Reading
Price outlook for gold: Bullish breakout above $3,860 signals upside
Gold (XAU/USD) continues to attract bullish interest as macroeconomic uncertainty and dovish central bank expectations fuel demand for safe-haven assets. With U.S. economic data showing signs of softening and speculation mounting around a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, traders are closely watching Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s commentary for clues on monetary policy direction. Macroeconomic backdropContinue Reading
