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Global Market Insights - Forex, Futures, Stocks

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Episodes

Fed Chair Powell pushes the dollar off a cliff

Send us a text Powell hints at a September cut, traders sell dollars. Wall Street indices rally, Dow Jones hits fresh record high. Attention to slowly shift to PCE inflation data later this week. BoJ Gov. Ueda expresses optimism about another rate hike soon. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publicati...

Aug 25, 20254 min

Tariff and Fed developments weigh on dollar’s recovery

Send us a text Muted risk appetite; equity indices edge higher, bitcoin struggles. August 12 deadline for US-China truce in the spotlight. Gold flirts with $3,400 as US prepares to tariff gold bar imports. Eventful BoE meeting boosts the pound. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may cha...

Aug 08, 20254 min

Week Ahead: US inflation data and RBA decision enter the limelight

Send us a text US CPI and PPI data awaited amid dovish Fed bets. RBA ready to cut rates as Australian inflation slows. UK jobs and GDP data to shake the pound after BoE. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Disclosure for an up to date risk warning Receiv...

Aug 08, 20256 min

Dollar suffers from Trump’s tariff announcements

Send us a text Tariffs back in the spotlight; China could be next. Equities shrug off tariff headlines but dollar weakens. Gold rises despite progress made in the US-Russia talks. BoE to cut rates; pound’s performance hinges on degree of dovishness. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and ma...

Aug 07, 20255 min

Stagflation fears keep dollar pinned near lows but stocks rebound

Send us a text Markets subdued after ISM Services PMI revives inflation and growth worries. Dollar returns to post-NFP lows, gold eases from highs. Trump flags tariffs on pharmaceuticals and chips but equities inch higher. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our ...

Aug 06, 20255 min

Dollar seeks direction as Trump’s TV appearance could hurt risk appetite

Send us a text Dollar assets on a steadier footing after Friday’s selloff. September Fed rate cut gains traction; Fedspeak is critical going forward. Trump’s 12:00 GMT live TV appearance in the spotlight. Gold retains gains, oil’s decline stalls. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may c...

Aug 05, 20255 min

Dollar and stocks recoup some NFP-led losses, yen and gold ease back

Send us a text Post-NFP selloff eases as focus turns to Fed rate cuts. Dollar and stocks on steadier footing as yen and gold rallies cool. But tariff mess and Trump’s firing of jobs data chief keep risk appetite in check. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our R...

Aug 04, 20256 min

Week Ahead: BoE to likely cut in split vote; trade turmoil unlikely to end

Send us a text Bank of England decision to be the week’s main event. ISM services PMI to be only other highlight in relatively quiet week. Market sentiment might struggle in aftermath of Trump’s August 1 tariffs. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Discl...

Aug 01, 20259 min

US jobs data may challenge the dollar’s recent strength

Send us a text Trump’s tariff announcements trigger another risk-off reaction. Dollar is stable, but equity markets underperform despite strong tech earnings. US jobs data in the spotlight; nonfarm payrolls expected to rise by 110k. Inflated expectations for a solid report raise the risk of a sharp reaction if data disappoints. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://w...

Aug 01, 20255 min

Dollar rally pauses as Fed signals patience once again

Send us a text Fed keeps rates unchanged, but leaves door open to future rate cuts. Strong earnings lift equities, reversing the post-FOMC dip. Gold rebounds, oil struggles to hold $70, copper futures plunge. BoJ keeps its powder dry, yen gets a small lift. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publicatio...

Jul 31, 20255 min

Fed, BoC and BoJ meetings enter the limelight

Send us a text Dollar traders turn cautious ahead of Fed decision. Attention will fall on the likelihood of a September rate cut. BoC and BoJ to remain on hold; eyes will be on future action signals. Wall Street retreats on disappointing earnings; Microsoft and Meta awaited. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the ...

Jul 30, 20254 min

Dollar strength persists ahead of key events

Send us a text Both the dollar and US equities start the week on a strong note. Euro suffers as European leaders challenge the US-EU trade deal. Gold retreat stalls; oil fails to materially benefit from Trump’s Russia comments. Light calendar today, but 7-year US auction could trigger volatility. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warn...

Jul 29, 20255 min

US data supports patient Fed, deal with EU boosts appetite

Send us a text Dollar gains as data allow the Fed to stay in wait-and-see mode. US and EU secure trade deal, tariff clock is ticking for others. Wall Street at record highs amid trade optimism and better earnings. Pound slides after retail sales, yen retreats even as BoJ hike bets increase. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is...

Jul 28, 20254 min

Dollar on the defensive, seeks support

Send us a text ECB pauses, raises the bar for September rate cut. Trump’s Fed visit proves uneventful, despite rate cut demand. Dollar losses mount this week, even the yen outperforms the greenback. Cryptos are on the back foot today; altcoins maintain sizeable gains. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of...

Jul 25, 20255 min

Week Ahead: Fed decides ahead of NFP and tariff deadline; BoC and BoJ meet too

Send us a text Fed to likely hold rates and not bow to Trump's pressure. US GDP and jobs reports eyed too as August 1 deadline looms. BoC and BoJ decisions, Eurozone data also in focus. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our Risk Disclosure for an up to date ris...

Jul 25, 202510 min

EU and US close to a trade deal ahead of ECB decision

Send us a text After Japan, the US is nearing a trade accord with the EU. S&P Global PMIs in focus ahead of next week’s FOMC decision. ECB to stand pat, Lagarde’s signals to be key for the euro. S&P 500 hits a new record high, but earnings results come in mixed. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at t...

Jul 24, 20255 min

Risk appetite improves as US, Japan strike trade deal

Send us a text US and Japan reach common ground on trade. Hopes for more deals increase; US-EU talks loom. Yen gains, but temporarily as PM Ishida may step down. Equities gain on US-Japan deal; Key tech earnings in focus. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please check our R...

Jul 23, 20255 min

Dollar weakness persists

Send us a text US equity indices retreat from new all-time highs. Gold pulls back from one-month high, while altcoins remain in demand. Tariff headlines fuel market nervousness as investors prepare for key earnings releases. Yen is trying to find its footing after Sunday’s election result. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is ...

Jul 22, 20255 min

Dollar slides, gold gains as investors eye trade landscape

Send us a text Dollar pulls back on dovish remarks by Fed’s Waller. Trade negotiations in focus ahead of August 1 deadline. Gold seems to be attracting safe haven flows again. Wall Street stays near record highs amid strong earnings. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please...

Jul 21, 20254 min

Dollar wobbles despite US equity strength

Send us a text Both dollar and US equities on course for a positive week. Fed doves push for a July rate cut, but chances remain extremely low. Yen positions for Sunday’s elections that could open pandora’s box. GENIUS Act approved, stablecoins are here to stay; ethereum benefits. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct a...

Jul 18, 20255 min

Trump-Powel saga, ECB and earnings to keep traders busy

Send us a text Dollar stays strong amid safe haven flows and inflation risks. US prel. PMIs and Powell speech to be closely monitored. ECB expected to stand pat, focus to fall on forward guidance. Pound traders await PMIs, but remain convinced about August cut. Alphabet and Tesla earnings results also on tap. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk...

Jul 18, 20258 min

Dollar strength undermined by Trump’s Fed criticism

Send us a text Trump firmly holds the keys to market volatility. A July rate cut is likely written off unless data turns negative. US Treasury yields have taken notice of Trump’s criticism of Powell. Pound benefits from euro’s troubles despite mixed UK data. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publicati...

Jul 17, 20255 min

Dollar battles to maintain recent gains

Send us a text Trump uses tariffs as leverage to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Risk-on sentiment remains intact as earnings season picks up speed. US CPI report in focus, could cement a July Fed rate pause. Heavy profit-taking in cryptos; oil slides after testing key resistance. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct ...

Jul 15, 20254 min

Trump announces tariffs on Mexico and EU

Send us a text Dollar gains as Trump continues his tariff-related threats. Traders could pay extra attention to tomorrow’s CPI data. Wall Street indices slide, gold rises amid risk-off mood. Bitcoin hits a fresh record high as ‘Crypto Week’ begins. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may...

Jul 14, 20254 min

Trade tensions heat up, dollar firms, but stocks and cryptos stay bullish

Send us a text Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canada in another shock move, EU could be next. Remaining countries face tariffs of 15% or 20% in a major escalation. But only oil, loonie and yen slump, while stocks extend weekly gains. Gold gains some traction but star performer is Bitcoin, hitting new record. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/...

Jul 11, 20256 min

Week Ahead: A storm of CPI data and China's GDP in focus amid trade uncertainty

Send us a text Dollar attracts safe haven flows amid trade anxiety. US inflation data could shake July Fed cut probability. UK, Canadian and Japanese CPI numbers also on tap. Weak Chinese growth may increase calls for more stimulus. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may change. Please ...

Jul 11, 20257 min

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Brazil but stocks shrug it off, dollar steady

Send us a text Trump announces fresh round of tariffs on Brazil and smaller nations. But only mild risk aversion as Nvidia drives equities higher, hits $4 trillion cap. Fed minutes erase July cut bets as doves in the minority, dollar supported. Bitcoin hits record high, comes just shy of $112,000. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk war...

Jul 10, 20256 min

Dollar fights an uphill battle amidst mounting tariff pressure

Send us a text More Trump letters to be sent, with copper, chips and pharmas next on the tariff list. Dollar struggles to hold recent gains, except versus the yen. US equities on the back foot, underperforming their European counterparts. RBNZ stands pat; Antipodeans post small gains against the greenback. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en...

Jul 09, 20255 min

US tariff letters boost dollar, dent risk appetite

Send us a text Trump letters and August 1 deadline in focus. Dollar strengthens as both China and the EU avoid tariff letters. Equities are wobbly, while gold confirms lingering demand. Aussie gains as RBA surprises by keeping rates unchanged. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warning is correct at the time of publication and may chan...

Jul 08, 20255 min

Markets await trade deals as Trump makes new tariff threats

Send us a text Dollar edges higher, gold slips despite confusion and renewed trade tensions. Trump delays tariff deadline to August 1, says trade deals are close. Wall Street hits record after Congress passes Big Beautiful Bill. Oil recovers from lows after OPEC+ hikes output more than expected. Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. *T&Cs apply. Please consider our Risk Disclosure: https://www.xm.com/goto/risk/en Risk warni...

Jul 07, 20255 min
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