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AUD/USD post moderate gains on solid US data, weak Aussie PMI
The Australian Dollar registered solid gains of 0.65% against the US Dollar on Thursday, courtesy of an upbeat market mood amid solid economic data from the United States. However, the Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy decision is still weighing on the Greenback. The AUD/USD trades at 0.6567.
EUR/USD recovers to top end of consolidation ahead of Friday’s US NFP
EUR/USD drove back to the top end of recent consolidation on Thursday, recovering chart territory north of the 1.0700 handle as market risk appetite regains balance heading into another US Nonfarm Payrolls Friday.
Gold recoils on hawkish Fed moves, unfazed by dropping yields and softer US Dollar
Gold price clings to the $2,300 figure in the mid-North American session on Thursday amid an upbeat market sentiment, falling US Treasury yields, and a softer US Dollar. Traders are still digesting Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision to hold rates unchanged.
Ethereum may sustain trading inside key range, ETH ETFs to be delayed until 2025
Ethereum is beginning to show signs of recovery on Thursday despite a second consecutive day of poor performance in Hong Kong's spot Ethereum ETFs. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart has also shared that a spot Ethereum ETF may not happen in the US in 2024.
FOMC in the rear-view mirror – NFP eyed
The update from May’s FOMC rate announcement proved more dovish than expected, which naturally weighed on the US dollar (sending the DXY to lows of 105.44) and US yields, as well as, initially at least, underpinning major US equity indices.
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US versus the Eurozone: Inflation divergence causes monetary desynchronization
Historically there is a very close correlation between changes in US Treasury yields and German Bund yields. This is relevant at the current juncture.
Building the future
There is a construction boom underway that is quietly transforming the production capabilities and other aspects of the US economy. The fastest-growing category within nonresidential construction in recent years has been manufacturing.
Addressing the public debt challenge in the EU
Recently an agreement has been reached between representatives of the European Council, the European Parliament, and the European Commission on a new economic governance framework.
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XAU/USD stuck around $2,300 as market players lack directional conviction Premium
Financial markets struggle for direction on Thursday, with XAU/USD hovering around the $2,300 mark. The US Dollar traded throughout the day on sentiment, advancing with optimism while falling when things soured. In a broader view, however, little has changed across the board throughout the week, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) failed to deliver a clear message. The central bank announced on Wednesday that it would slow the pace of decline in its securities holdings by reducing the monthly redemption cap on Treasury securities from $60 billion to $25 billion starting in June. Interest rates have been left unchanged, as expected.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
AAVE proposes a slew of upgrades and expansions in plan for 2030
Aave has proposed a Unified Liquidity Layer, V4, and solutions to enhance and compete with zero-knowledge networks in its plan for 2030 and beyond. The proposal states that Aave aims to implement its plan together with the community within the next three years.
Top 3 meme coins Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Bonk: Recovery likely if Bitcoin freefall ends
Meme coins Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Bonk (BONK) look primed for recovery, according to technical indicators, despite the broader crypto market correction prompted by the sharp drop in Bitcoin (BTC) price.
XRP tests $0.52 resistance while XRP Ledger developers propose lending protocol on the blockchain
Ripple has failed to close above $0.52 for five consecutive days, struggling with the sticky resistance. XRP holders digested the news of US Securities and Exchange Commission’s response to Ripple in its filing that addressed the issue of “expert testimony.”
Pepe whales buying spree could trigger 55% rally Premium
Pepe price shows signs of a potential comeback as it retest the a declining resistance level. A successful breakout could kick-start a 56% move to the upside as whales continue to accumulate on dips.
THE STOCK OF THE DAY
Caffeine crash hits investors as SBUX slides 16% Premium
Starbucks (SBUX) stock has collapsed on Wednesday following quarterly earnings that show a major slowdown in consumer spending in the US and China. Shares caved 16% at the start of the Wednesday session.
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WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: Federal Reserve and Nonfarm Payrolls spell action next week Premium
The EUR/USD pair temporarily reconquered the 1.0700 threshold this week, settling at around that round level. The US Dollar lost its appeal following discouraging US macroeconomic data indicating tepid growth and persistent inflationary pressures.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling recovers after two straight weeks of losses Premium
Pound Sterling witnessed a negative start to the week despite the return of risk appetite on ebbing fears over a wider regional conflict in the Middle East.
US Dollar: Decline expected to moderate ahead of Fed and NFP Premium
A modest weekly retracement saw the Greenback reverse two consecutive advances, motivating the USD Index (DXY) to retreat further from yearly peaks at around 106.50 recorded earlier in the month.
Gold: Strength of $2,300 support is an encouraging sign for bulls Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) price started the week under heavy bearish pressure and registered its largest one-day loss of the year on Monday. The pair managed to stage a rebound in the second half of the week but closed in negative territory.
Bitcoin: BTC’s next breakout could propel it to $80,000 Premium
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price consolidation could be nearing its end as technical indicators and on-chain metrics suggest a potential upward breakout. However, this move would not be straightforward and could punish impatient investors.
Week ahead – Hawkish risk as Fed and NFP on tap, Eurozone data eyed too
Fed meets on Wednesday as US inflation stays elevated. Will Friday’s jobs report bring relief or more angst for the markets? Eurozone flash GDP and CPI numbers in focus for the euro. Chinese PMIs and New Zealand employment to be watched too.
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