In a revealing snapshot of internal deliberations, the latest Federal Open Market Committee minutes indicate that nearly all participants at the late July meeting endorsed maintaining the benchmark interest rate within the 4.25% to 4.50% range, viewing it as a prudent stance given ongoing economic uncertainties. This consensus underscores a …
Read More »Gold Bounces Back from Three-Week Dip as Dollar Softens and FOMC Minutes Loom
Gold prices are mounting a strong recovery, climbing back above $3,345 during Wednesday’s U.S. trading session after hitting a three-week low of $3,311 earlier in Asian markets. This rebound is fueled by a retreating U.S. Dollar and declining Treasury yields, even as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach ahead of the …
Read More »FOMC Minutes Spotlight: Investors Brace for Clues on September Rate Cut Amid Dissent and Mixed Data
Investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s July 29-30 monetary policy meeting minutes, set to be published on Wednesday at 18:00 GMT. The document is expected to shed light on the internal discussions that led to the decision to hold interest rates steady in the 4.25%-4.5% range, …
Read More »Sterling Tumbles: Fed Fraud Allegations Eclipse UK Inflation Surge, Pressuring GBP/USD
The British pound took a hit against the US dollar on Wednesday, as escalating political turmoil at the Federal Reserve overshadowed robust inflation data from the UK. Traders, prioritizing caution amid the uncertainty, drove GBP/USD lower during the North American trading session, with the pair settling at 1.3469—a decline of …
Read More »Mortgage Rate Forecast Raised Amid Cooling Economy and Stubborn Inflation
In a fresh assessment of the U.S. economic landscape, the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) has adjusted its outlook for mortgage rates, signaling a slightly higher borrowing environment through 2025 before a modest decline in 2026. The government-sponsored enterprise now anticipates the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate to close …
Read More »Dow Jones Tests 45100: Will It Break Through or Correct? 20/08/2025
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI30) has shown a strong upward trend on Wall Street amid a series of record closes for the US stock market. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe Technically, the index remains stable above the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), which enhances the chances of a continued …
Read More »Canadian Dollar: Between Correction and Uptrend 20/08/2025
The USD/CAD pair has been dominated by an upward trend after recording repeated closes above the pivotal support level of 1.3800, which reinforces the pair’s positive outlook. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe The pair is currently facing a strong resistance level around 1.3880. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is clearly …
Read More »Pound Sterling Faces Strong Pressure from the USD 20/08/2025
The GBP/USD pair recorded significant declines during the previous trading session, hitting its lowest level at 1.3462. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe The pair’s stability below the Simple Moving Average (SMA), which coincides with the previously broken support area now acting as a resistance level at 1.3510, reinforces this level’s …
Read More »Oil Remains on a Bearish Path Despite Rebound Attempts 20/08/2025
WTI crude oil futures have continued to record consecutive losses over several sessions, with the price reaching its lowest level at $61.68 per barrel. Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe Current price action shows attempted bullish rebounds as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) tries to correct from oversold conditions. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »Weak Upward Momentum Leaves Gold Under Sellers’ Control 20/08/2025
Gold prices (XAU/USD) saw a sharp decline during the previous trading session, continuing the movement anticipated in our last technical report. Prices have already touched the target level of $3310.Technical Outlook – 4-Hour Timeframe Gold prices are trading below the major support level around 3325, which was broken during the …
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