This is a weekly outlook, explaining the key fundamentals driving the markets and the key technical levels to watch in the coming week for US30, Gold, and GBP/JPY.
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AUD/USD gains appear capped below 0.6600 amid Mid-East escalation
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AUD/USD stays firm in Monday's Asian session but the upside appears capped below 0.6600 due to escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran-backed militant groups and Israel. The pair draws support from the hawkish RBA outlook, as the focus now shifts to the US CPI later this week.
USD/JPY pares gains below 147.00 as geopolitical risks loom
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USD/JPY attracts some dip-buyers on the first day of a new week, albeit struggles to find acceptance above the 147.00 mark and capitalize on the move up. The pair pares back gains, as the Japanese Yen sees haven demand amid a cautious market mood.
Gold price consolidates in a range, bullish potential intact amid rising geopolitical risks
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Gold price struggles to capitalize on recent gains and oscillates in a narrow band during the Asian session on Monday. A generally positive tone around the equity markets is acting as a headwind for Gold price.
Key Bitcoin metrics to watch out for ahead of next week following market sell-off
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Bitcoin could be set for an interesting week ahead as it struggles to recover from its largest drawdown in the current cycle. This drawdown was sparked by a series of events, including fears of recession, geopolitical tension in the Middle East, and the Japanese Yen carry trade.
This week worry? Stagflation in a crowded theatre
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The recent whirlwind in financial markets can be chalked up to a perfect storm of triggers: geopolitical tensions simmering, the unravelling of the yen carry trade, a dash of US election suspense, and tech sector jitters—all during the typically languid trading of August.