Gold prices hovered close to record levels on Monday, extending last week’s rally after weak U.S. labor market data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could lower interest rates as early as next week. Spot gold was steady at $3,585.68 per ounce, just below Friday’s all-time high of $3,600.03. U.S. …
Read More »Dow Jones Hits Resistance 8/9/2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI30) turned bearish after facing strong resistance near 45,560, triggering downside pressure and negative trades. Technical Outlook – 4-hour timeframe: The 50-period simple moving average is pressing on the price from above, reinforcing its role as a resistance level that may limit further upside attempts. …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Retests Support 8/9/2025
The USD/CAD pair is moving with a bearish bias after retreating from the 1.3850 resistance level, which capped previous highs and pressured the pair into a short-term downtrend. Technical Outlook – 4-hour timeframe: Support is emerging near the 1.3800 level on short-term charts. However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has …
Read More »Pound Picks Up Positive Signals 8/9/2025
The GBP/USD pair continues its gradual intraday recovery, attempting to consolidate above the key psychological support at 1.3500. Technical Outlook – 4-hour timeframe: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has successfully exited oversold territory and is beginning to deliver positive signals that could restore bullish momentum. In addition, price action is …
Read More »WTI Crude: Sustained Recovery or Return to Bearish Control? 8/9/2025
US crude oil futures (WTI) rebounded from the pivotal support at 61.60, with stability above this level reinforcing the intraday bullish wave. Technical Outlook – 4-hour timeframe: Holding above 61.60 provided the foundation for a solid rebound, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) confirming renewed momentum after recovering from oversold …
Read More »Gold in the Spotlight: Temporary Profit-Taking or Start of a Reversal? 8/9/2025
Gold prices (XAU/USD) reached a fresh all-time high at $3,600 per ounce before easing into a natural pullback driven by profit-taking. Technical Outlook – 4-hour timeframe: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has begun to unwind from overbought levels, adding mild pressure on prices. However, the broader structure remains constructive, with …
Read More »Euro Under Pressure: Can It Regain Its Bullish Momentum? 8/9/2025
The EUR/USD pair experienced intraday profit-taking after failing to break through the key resistance at 1.1760, resulting in a limited bearish range. Technical Outlook – 4-hour timeframe: Intraday movements currently reflect a bearish bias as the pair corrected from overbought conditions. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has begun to issue …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Slows to 22,000 in August, Unemployment Rises to 4.3%
U.S. job creation slowed sharply in August, with nonfarm payrolls rising by just 22,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July. The data confirmed that the labor market is losing momentum and bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at its …
Read More »Dollar Weakens as Traders Brace for Key U.S. Jobs Data
The U.S. dollar slipped on Friday, retreating against major peers as global bond markets stabilized and investors awaited the closely watched U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, a key test for the Federal Reserve’s policy path. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, dipped 0.2% to 98.018 in …
Read More »Oil Extends Decline as Supply Concerns Weigh, OPEC+ Meeting in Focus
Oil prices fell for a third straight session on Friday, heading for their first weekly loss in three weeks, as markets weighed the prospect of higher supply and unexpected U.S. inventory builds against lingering geopolitical risks. Prices Edge Lower, Weekly Losses Loom By 08:10 GMT, Brent crude futures slipped 0.5% …
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