Major markets ended the week with a cautious, slightly risk-off tone. The minutes of the latest FOMC meeting showed that US central bank policymakers remain divided on whether another rate cut at the December meeting is warranted. The discussion is unfolding against a backdrop of relatively stable macro data: the November business-activity surveys confirm continued…
Bitcoin ends 2025 with a sharp reversal: from record highs above USD 120,000 in the summer to levels below USD 82,000 in November. The correction was driven by a combination of factors: profit-taking, rising volatility, liquidity issues on several platforms, declining BTC ETF volumes, the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tone, and uncertainty surrounding a possible US…
By the end of last week, volatility had slightly decreased, with most assets finishing the five-day period around key support and resistance zones. Market sentiment remains cautious, suggesting that investors are still awaiting clearer guidance from central banks, primarily the US Federal Reserve, regarding their monetary policy in the near and medium term. 💶 EUR/USD…
Financial markets ended October without any sharp changes. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut from 4.25% to 4.00% was received calmly by investors. Prices of both safe-haven and risk assets moved only slightly. The most notable market reaction after the Federal Reserve’s meeting on October 29 and the ECB’s meeting on October 30 was the…
The final week of October begins under a cloud of uncertainty. The delayed release of fresh US inflation data (CPI) and the ongoing government shutdown are reducing the transparency of the macroeconomic picture. It is worth recalling that September CPI came in below forecasts, which put pressure on the dollar and helped EUR/USD stabilise near…
The past week brought few surprises. As expected, gold set a new record, Brent oil remained under pressure, bitcoin failed to break out of its corrective range, and the euro continued sideways trading while awaiting catalysts that could drive movement in either direction. 💶 EUR/USD The pair ended the week near 1.1650, which can be…
The past week ended unexpectedly – late on Friday, October 10, when most markets were already asleep, Donald Trump woke everyone up. The U.S. President announced that from November 1 (or even earlier) an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports would be introduced, on top of the existing duties. He also mentioned that the United…
Markets enter the second week of October against the backdrop of the U.S. government shutdown, when, due to the absence of an agreed budget, part of federal agencies ceased operations. As a result, the publication of September’s Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) and other labour market indicators has already been delayed. The U.S. ISM Services PMI fell…
The week ends against the backdrop of the Fed’s policy meeting, pressure on commodities, and new record highs in gold. The euro continues to trade above 1.1700, Bitcoin is consolidating around 116,000, Brent crude is struggling to stay above $66 per barrel, while gold reached fresh all-time highs, peaking at $3,707 per ounce. 💶 EUR/USD…
The week ended with markets awaiting the key Federal Reserve meeting on September 16–17. The euro held around 1.1730, Bitcoin resumed its growth, the average Brent crude price remained at $66.50 per barrel, while gold once again renewed its all-time high. 💶 EUR/USD The euro closed the week at 1.1734. Buyers are vigorously defending the…