Daily Global Market Update

The GBP/USD fell 1.2%, Bitcoin gained 2.9%, and US crude oil rose 1.3%, signaling market volatility. The AUD/USD showed stability. Global highlights include $126M USDT frozen, oil's 2% rise on China optimism, and gold's 1.3% Safe Haven rally. Key economic updates include US ISM indices, Germany’s unemployment data, and Japan’s CFTC positions.

Moneta Markets | 2 days ago

Pound's Decline in the Market

The GBP/USD pair dropped by 1.2% in the last session. The Stochastic indicator is signalling a negative trend.

Bitcoin's Explosive Growth

Bitcoin soared by 2.9% against the dollar in the last session. The Williams Percent Range indicator is giving a positive signal.

Oil's Remarkable Surge

US Crude Oil surged by 1.3% against the dollar in the last session. The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) indicates an overbought market.

Aussie Dollar's Stability

The AUD/USD pair remained largely unchanged in the last session. The Stochastic indicator is giving a positive signal.

Global Financial Headlines

The T3 Financial Crimes Unit has frozen $126 million in USDT since August 2024. Oil prices rose by 2% as optimism grows around China's economy. Gold increased by 1.3% due to Safe Haven buying and anticipation of the Federal Reserve's rate decisions.

Upcoming Economic Highlights

Key economic events to monitor include:

• US ISM Manufacturing Employment Index - 15:00 GMT

• US ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index - 15:00 GMT

• US ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid - 15:00 GMT

• Germany's Unemployment Rate - 08:55 GMT

• Germany's Unemployment Change - 08:55 GMT

• Japan's CFTC JPY NC Net Positions - 20:30 GMT

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Dollar Strong on Resilient Job Data

The U.S. dollar extended its rally, with the Dollar Index (DXY) surging to 109.00 for the first time since November 2022 following upbeat economic data.

PU Prime | 2 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 2nd January 2025

Global markets were closed on Wednesday for New Year's Day. The US dollar index ended 2024 at a two-year high, up 8%, the best performance in nearly a decade. Spot gold rose more than 27%, its most significant annual increase since 2010. In contrast, international oil prices dropped about 3% for the second consecutive year.

ATFX | 3 days ago

Dollar Start the Year with Strong Momentum

The U.S. dollar delivered a strong performance in 2024, with the dollar index gaining approximately 7%, and it started 2025 on a positive note, hovering near its recent highs. The dollar remains supported by the Fed’s cautious approach to monetary policy, with hawkish expectations weighing on equities.

PU Prime | 3 days ago

Wall Street Continue to Slides On Hawkish Fed Expectation

Wall Street continued its downward trend, pressured by expectations of a more hawkish Fed policy in the near term. However, traders are anticipating a potential “Trump Trade” rally, as Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration in January may boost sentiment in the equity markets.

PU Prime | 4 days ago

Wall Street Tumbles on Hawkish Fed Expectation

With shortened trading hours ahead of the New Year holiday, the equity market is anticipated to remain stable in thin trading.

PU Prime | 5 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 27th December 2024

The Dow Futures ended slightly higher on Thursday, extending its five-session winning streak. However, thin trading volume and rising Treasury yields affected major tech stocks. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended the day nearly flat but slightly lower.

ATFX | 6 days ago

ATFX Market Outlook 30th December 2024

Dow futures fell modestly on Monday as Wall Street kicked off the final trading week of the year. Crude oil futures traded around $70.5 per barrel in thin trading on Monday as the market's focus shifted to the outlook for 2025. Gold edges higher above $2,600 amid light trading.

ATFX | 6 days ago

Dollar Buoys by Strong U.S. Treasury Yield

The U.S. Treasury yield continues to climb, reaching its highest level since May—a factor that could potentially strengthen the dollar further.

PU Prime | 6 days ago

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