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Week Ahead: Rates, Risk, and Rotation
Markets start the week on cautious footing ahead of a heavy central-bank lineup that includes the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and European Central Bank. The dollar index (USDX) remains near 98.80 after retreating from 99.28, while gold hovers around $4,190 following a corrective pullback. The upcoming days could see sharp repricing if the FedContinue Reading
Nikkei 225 Rallies Near Record Highs on Tech and Stimulus Bets
The Nikkei 225 climbed on Friday, recovering from a sharp pullback in the previous session as traders rotated back into large-cap technology stocks. The benchmark index rose 49,386.15 extending the market’s winning streak to eight weeks out of the past nine. Investor sentiment improved after Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected prime minister of Japan, signalled intentions to pursue fiscalContinue Reading
GBP/JPY: Technical Strength Meets Fundamental Crosswinds
GBP/JPY opened steady near 202.00, with price action showing minor softness that invited dip-buying interest. The short-term RSI eased lower, hinting at a potential rebound from 201.80. Technically, the pair remains bullish, with targets at 203.80 and 204.30 if support holds. But beneath the surface, fundamentals are stirring. Sluggish growth and rate cut speculation inContinue Reading
Bullish Structure of Gold Holds Strong Despite Volatility
Gold (XAU/USD) continues to trade within a broadly bullish structure, despite recent selling pressure from the $4,379 level that erased early gains. Price action remains well-supported on dips, with buyers defending key zones near $4,045. As global markets digest a wave of economic and geopolitical developments, the role of gold as a safe-haven asset remainsContinue Reading
Week Ahead: Will Bulls Hold the Line?
Markets enter the week on edge as the US dollar index (USDX) consolidates around 98 after a mild rebound from lows last week. The markets are weighing the possibility that resilient US data could delay policy easing into 2026. Meanwhile, risk assets remain buoyant, supported by optimism around artificial intelligence and improving corporate earnings. InContinue Reading
