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Bitcoin drops to 7-week low after mass liquidations
The crypto market has hit a turbulent patch, with Bitcoin leading a broad selloff that has shaken investor sentiment. While volatility and liquidations weigh on the short term, many see this correction as a natural pause before the next major move. Market shake-up as crypto liquidations mount Bitcoin’s sharp drop this week triggered widespread volatilityContinue Reading
Wall Street hits record on Powell hint
Markets opened cautiously optimistic today after Fed Chair Powell signalled potential rate cuts as early as September. Traders are watching Germany’s Ifo survey and US manufacturing data, while tech sentiment hinges on Nvidia’s upcoming earnings, seen as a key test for AI-driven momentum. KEY INDICATORS US Federal Reserve policy outlook Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovishContinue Reading
Week ahead: Jackson Hole looms over trading floors
Markets face potential volatility this week as investors look to Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for policy clues. Nvidia’s earnings on 27 August will influence tech sentiment, particularly regarding AI demand amid geopolitical tensions. Defence stocks remain sensitive to developments in Ukraine, while Japan’s political uncertainty – PM Ishiba resisting resignation after election lossesContinue Reading
Oil supported by stalled Russia–Ukraine negotiations
Crude oil remains at the centre of global market attention as shifting geopolitics and uncertain peace talks continue to shape investor sentiment. With supply risks, sanctions, and policy decisions all in play, traders are watching closely to see whether oil can stabilise or if fresh volatility lies ahead. Cease-fire uncertainty underpins crude oil prices CrudeContinue Reading
Euro under pressure amid PMI recovery risks
The euro is in the spotlight as traders look to upcoming eurozone PMI data for fresh clues on the region’s recovery. With sentiment still fragile and mixed signals coming from industry and consumers, markets are weighing whether the latest surveys will confirm momentum or highlight renewed weakness. Market focus shifts to eurozone recovery signals TheContinue Reading
