EUR/USD declines toward 1.0450 on USD recovery
EUR/USD struggles to gain traction and declines toward 1.0450 on Tuesday despite the upbeat ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment data for Germany and the Eurozone. Rising US Treasury bond yields support the US Dollar and weigh on the pair.
GBP/USD struggles to hold above1.2600
GBP/USD stays under modest bearish pressure and trades below 1.2600 on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the pair edged higher with the initial reaction to the UK labor market data, which showed that the Unemployment Rate held steady at 4.4% in the three months to December.
Gold approaches record highs
Gold prices advance to two-day highs around $2,930 per ounce troy amid the resumption of tariff concerns and despite the tepid rebound in the Geenback and an acceptable move higher in US yields across the curve.
Why Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and BNB are crashing?
Solana (SOL), XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE) and Binance Coin (BNB) decline on Tuesday. Top altcoins ranked by market capitalization are in a downward trend, even though Bitcoin (BTC) continues to consolidate around the $95,000 level.
DEEPER DIVE
Maybe tariffs will be inflationary this time: Psychology now is not like it was in 2018
Tariffs are bullish bonds because the Fed will look through them and the economic confidence damage is greater than any one-time price level change. Psychology has changed and tariffs will be inflationary. Inflation is a psychological phenomenon.
Eurozone: A few reasons for the high saving rate
At the end of 2024, the household saving rate in the Eurozone was higher than it was before the COVID crisis. Among the four main economies of the Eurozone, France is no exception. Only in Spain and Italy has this trend been accompanied by an increase in investment in housing.
The new american supremacy: Technology, regionalization, and billionaire influence
The strengthening of American leadership in technology, regionalization, and billionaire influence is reshaping the global order. Recent geopolitical shifts and strategic partnerships reveal how the US is reasserting itself as a dominant force.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Why Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and BNB are crashing?
Solana (SOL), XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE) and Binance Coin (BNB) decline on Tuesday. Top altcoins ranked by market capitalization are in a downward trend, even though Bitcoin (BTC) continues to consolidate around the $95,000 level.
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC consolidates as options market awaits policy clarity
Bitcoin (BTC) has been consolidating between $94,000 and $100,000 for nearly two weeks, with reports from Bitfinex indicating increased macro-correlation and maturity as a risk asset.
Real-World Assets outperform the AI sector in the crypto market over the past month
Real-World Assets (RWAs) outperformed the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector in the crypto market over the past month, with a weighted average gain of 15.6% in January.
STOCKS
Walmart Earnings Preview: Q4 results expected on Thursday Premium
Walmart is among the major concerns offering earnings results this week and the foremost among DJIA components. Walmart will release results for the fiscal fourth quarter ending in January on Thursday morning.
AAPL rebounding from pullback to continue long-term bullish trend
After hitting a record high in December 2024, AAPL pulled back, retracing its bullish sub-cycle from January 2023. However, it has recovered more than half of the decline. The current rebound could reach a new high, but there is also a chance of a deeper double correction.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: Optimism and central banks’ imbalances open the door for additional gains Premium
The EUR/USD pair gapped lower for a second consecutive week, falling to 1.0276 on Monday, yet managed to change course mid-week, finishing it at around 1.0500 and near fresh two-week highs.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling recovers amid Russia-Ukraine prospects, Trump’s postponed tariffs Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) extended the recovery from 14-month troughs against the US Dollar (USD) as the GBP/USD pair reclaimed the 1.2500 threshold.
US Dollar: Cupid took the day off Premium
Another dreadful week for the US Dollar (USD) saw the currency slip back into the sub-107.00 region for the first time since mid-December, as measured by the US Dollar Index (DXY).
Gold: Bulls ignore overbought conditions Premium
Gold’s (XAU/USD) relentless uptrend continued, carrying the price to a new record high above $2,940. The economic calendar will not offer any high-tier events that could impact Gold’s valuation, leaving the yellow metal at the mercy of political and geopolitical headlines.
Bitcoin: BTC consolidates before a big move
Bitcoin price has been consolidating between $94,000 and $100,000 for the last ten days. US Bitcoin spot ETF data recorded a total net outflow of $650.80 million until Thursday.
Week ahead – Fed Minutes, RBA and RBNZ decisions in focus
After Powell and CPI data, dollar traders turn to Fed Minutes. RBA to cut rates by 25bps, focus on forward guidance. RBNZ may opt for a third consecutive 50bps rate cut. UK, Canadian and Japan’s CPI data also in focus.
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