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    AUD/NZD: A Mixed Jobs Report Meets a Critical Chart Level

    The Aussie and the Kiwi are telling two very different monetary policy stories right now, and the divergence is starting to show up clearly in the cross. The RBA held its cash rate at 4.35% in August, but the hawkish tone that once dominated has faded fast: Q2 inflation cooled to 3.9% from 4.1%...
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    USD/JPY and USD/CAD Consolidate Ahead of ADP Employment Report

    Following last week’s sharp decline, the US dollar has entered a consolidation phase against most major currencies. At the same time, some instruments, including USD/JPY, are showing a moderate recovery as markets await fresh macroeconomic signals. Today’s key event will be the release of the...
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    Weekly Market Insights with Gary Thomson: The Week of Central Banks and Earnings

    In this video, we’ll explore the key economic events and market trends, shaping the financial landscape. Get ready for insights into financial markets to help you navigate the week ahead. Let’s dive in! In this episode of Market Insights, Gary Thomson unpacks the strategic implications of the...
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    NZD/USD: Inflation Surge Meets Strong US Dollar Pressure

    On 21 July, Stats NZ reported an acceleration in inflation: the Consumer Price Index rose 1.5% in the second quarter, while the annual inflation rate climbed to 4.1%, its highest level in more than two years and slightly above analysts' consensus forecast of 4.0%. The increase was driven...
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    US Dollar Index: A Defining Week for the King of the Markets

    The dollar heads into a pivotal week trading near 101.80, just off a 15-month high, with the Fed's July 29 meeting standing as the clear focal point. Markets currently price roughly a 65% chance of a hold, though renewed Middle East escalation has kept a hike back on the table for later this...
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    WTI Analysis: Gap Breaks Short-Term Trend as Price Remains Trapped Between the POC and Profile Boundary

    WTI crude oil plunged by more than 7% on 27 July 2026 after the US suspended a series of strikes against Iran over the weekend, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution and the reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to CNBC. Brent crude also fell below $90 per barrel...
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    Amazon Earnings: Does the Chart Already Know Something the Numbers Don't?

    All eyes are on July 30, when Amazon reports Q2 2026 earnings, with Wall Street increasingly convinced the bar has been set too low. Consensus sees EPS near $1.82-$2.26 on roughly $197 billion in revenue, but the real story is AWS: after posting its fastest growth in 15 quarters at 28% in Q1...
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    USD/JPY and USD/CAD Test Resistance Ahead of Fresh Fed Signals

    The US dollar continues to hold the upper hand against most major currencies ahead of the outcome of the latest Federal Reserve meeting. While the base-case scenario remains for interest rates to stay unchanged, markets are also pricing in the possibility of a rate hike. The Fed's decision...
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    EUR/USD: All Eyes on the Fed as the Range Reaches Its Breaking Point

    The dollar's next move hinges on tonight's Fed decision, and this time markets genuinely don't know what to expect. While economists still lean toward a hold—with CME FedWatch odds sitting near 68.5% for no change—Kevin Warsh's hawkish rhetoric on having "no tolerance" for inflation, paired with...
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    Microsoft Analysis: Earnings Beat Expectations

    On 29 July 2026, Microsoft reported its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. Revenue reached $90 billion, up 18% year-on-year, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $4.74, comfortably ahead of analysts' expectations of $4.24. The company exceeded consensus forecasts for...
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    GBP/USD and EUR/GBP Await Key Bank of England Decision

    The pound strengthened following the outcome of the US Federal Reserve meeting, where the central bank, as expected, kept interest rates unchanged. However, the Fed did not provide the market with clear signals of an imminent shift towards rate cuts, maintaining a cautious approach to future...
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    Amazon Analysis: Strong Earnings Coincide with a Breakout from the Correction

    On 30 July, Amazon.com reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, significantly exceeding market expectations. Revenue rose 20% year-on-year to $200.6 billion, compared with the consensus forecast of around $196.5 billion. The main growth driver was the AWS cloud business...
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    Nasdaq 100: 48 Hours of Chaos, One Trendline Standing in the Way

    Wall Street just lived through one of its wildest 48 hours of the year. On Wednesday, the Fed held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, but three FOMC members broke ranks to demand a hike—an unusually hawkish dissent that sent the Dow plunging over 1,100 points, its worst session since April 2025...
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    Brent Analysis: Oil Retreats from $100 as Saudi Arabia Proposes Maritime Coalition Initiative

    On 23 July 2026, Brent crude rose above $100 amid reports of attacks on tankers and infrastructure in the Red Sea area, as well as strong statements from Donald Trump towards Iran over threats to shipping security through the Strait of Hormuz. The move proved short-lived: on 30 July, Saudi...
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    Gold Analysis: Is the Correction Over, or Just Catching Its Breath?

    Gold has had a rough year. After hitting an all-time high near $5,602 in January, the metal has since dropped roughly 27% from that peak, weighed down by rising Treasury yields, a firmer dollar, and cooling demand for safe-haven assets. This week brought a fresh twist. Gold climbed back above...
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