Gold (XAU/USD) is trading lower during the first half of the European session, ending a three-day winning streak that had pushed it near a two-month high earlier on Monday. A stronger performance in equity markets is reducing demand for safe-haven assets like gold.
However, losses are limited due to a few key factors:
Ongoing Middle East tensions are keeping...
Trend Overview:
EURGBP remains in a bullish trend, characterised by higher highs and higher lows. The recent intraday price action is forming a continuation consolidation pattern, suggesting a potential pause before a renewed move higher.
Key Technical Levels:
Support: 0.8490 (primary pivot), followed by 0.8470 and 0.8450
Resistance: 0.8550 (initial), then...
Trend Overview:
The GBPAUD currency price remains in a bullish trend, characterised by higher highs and higher lows. The recent intraday price action is forming a continuation consolidation pattern, suggesting a potential pause before a renewed move higher.
Key Technical Levels:
Support: 2.0690 (primary pivot), followed by 2.0600 and 2.0535
Resistance: 2.1056...
The GBP/USD currency pair maintains a bullish sentiment, supported by a rising trendline and sustained higher lows. The recent intraday price action suggests a corrective pullback within an overall uptrend, indicative of a consolidation phase rather than a reversal.
Key Support Level: 1.3500
This level aligns with a previous consolidation zone and is acting as a...
Trend Overview:
The FTSE100 equity index remains in a bullish trend, characterised by higher highs and higher lows. The recent intraday price action is forming a continuation consolidation pattern, suggesting a potential pause before a renewed move higher.
Key Technical Levels:
Support: 8800 (primary pivot), followed by 8760 and 8700
Resistance: 8940 (initial),...
Key Data Releases:
US Empire Manufacturing Index (June): Snapshot of NY manufacturing. May impact USD and Treasuries.
China (May): Retail sales, industrial production, home prices, and property investment – critical for global growth sentiment. Impacts commodities, AUD, and risk appetite.
Eurozone Q1 Labour Costs: Monitored by ECB for wage inflation. Affects...
Trend Overview:
Bitcoin BTCUSD remains in a bullish trend, characterised by higher highs and higher lows. The recent intraday price action is forming a continuation consolidation pattern, suggesting a potential pause before a renewed move higher.
Key Technical Levels:
Support: 103,800 (primary pivot), followed by 102,260 and 100,900
Resistance: 107.300...
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 43192
Resistance Level 2: 43620
Resistance Level 3: 44290
Support Level 1: 42100
Support Level 2: 41420
Support Level 3: 40990
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is...
Markets Rattled After Israel Strikes Iran
Israel launched major airstrikes on Iran, targeting nuclear and missile sites, as well as top military leaders. The move sharply escalates tensions in the Middle East and came despite warnings from former President Donald Trump, who was told of the attack only shortly beforehand. He later warned Iran that future strikes...
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 3723
Resistance Level 2: 3787
Resistance Level 3: 3847
Support Level 1: 3507
Support Level 2: 3448
Support Level 3: 3386
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is not...
1. Flight to Safety Supports Gold
Ongoing geopolitical risks — whether from Middle East tensions, rising friction in Asia, or persistent uncertainty in Eastern Europe — are keeping investors on edge. In times of heightened risk aversion, gold remains a go-to asset for capital preservation. This "flight to safety" theme has been a key pillar of support for gold's...
The EUR/GBP currency pair is showing a bullish bias, supported by a sustained rising trend and a recent bullish breakout above a prior consolidation zone. Price action has breached the upper boundary of the consolidation range, indicating renewed upside momentum.
Key Technical Levels:
Support:
0.8450 – Former resistance, now acting as immediate support.
0.8425 –...
Overall trend remains bullish, supported by rising price action.
Recent Movement: Price is in a sideways consolidation phase after a strong uptrend.
Key Levels
Support:
8760 – Key level from prior consolidation.
8680, then 8640 – Next supports if 8680 breaks.
Resistance:
8830 – First upside target.
8930, then 9000 – Further resistance levels on continued...
United States – University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment (June)
High impact on USD, bonds, and equities
Traders watch this for consumer confidence and inflation expectations.
Higher inflation expectations could support USD and push yields up.
Japan – April Capacity Utilisation & Tertiary Industry Index
Moderate impact on JPY and Japanese stocks
Weak data...
The AUD/JPY pair is currently maintaining a bullish bias, underpinned by an ongoing uptrend. Recent price action shows sideways consolidation, typically a sign of trend continuation when occurring within an established bullish structure.
Key Level: 91.50
This level marks a prior consolidation zone and now acts as a critical support area.
Bullish Scenario (bounce...
GBP/CAD maintains a bullish bias, supported by a well-established rising trend. Recent intraday movement suggests sideways consolidation, which may serve as a base for the next upward leg if key support holds.
Key Level: 1.8530
This zone marks the previous consolidation range and serves as a critical support level.
Bullish Scenario (bounce from 1.8530):
A...
The GBP/JPY currency pair continues to display a bearish outlook, in line with the prevailing downward trend. Recent price action suggests a corrective pullback, potentially setting up for another move lower if resistance holds.
Key Level: 196.50
This zone, previously a consolidation area, now acts as a significant resistance level.
Bearish Scenario (rejection...
Key Support and Resistance Levels
Resistance Level 1: 43190
Resistance Level 2: 43620
Resistance Level 3: 44290
Support Level 1: 42100
Support Level 2: 41420
Support Level 3: 40990
This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as any form of recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice. It is...
