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Gold opens strong as rate cut speculation fuels breakout bias
Gold (XAU/USD) enters the week with bullish momentum after confirming a breakout above the $3,750 to $3,760 consolidation zone. The move comes on the heels of macroeconomic surprises last week, including a sharp drop in U.S. jobless claims and an upward revision to Q2 GDP growth, which is now at 3.8%, the highest in two Continue Reading
Week Ahead: All Eyes on Altcoins
The question isn’t whether altcoin season will happen. It’s when. Every major crypto cycle begins the same way: Bitcoin (BTC) leads, stabilises, and hands the rally baton to smaller coins. The last two rotations, in 2017 and 2021, each saw the Bitcoin dominance collapse from above 70% to around 40%, unlocking explosive rallies across Ethereum Continue Reading
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 call Continue 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, and Continue 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 could Continue Reading
