EUR/USD Breakdown - Lesson in IDMTook a Loss here by misreading IDM on the 4H.
Price was Breaking Highs, so I leaned bullish, but didn't wait for that full IDM sequence to confirm.
Lesson: Take a few extra minutes to read the Higher TimeFrames Properly. No Rush.
This week's blueprint is simple: patience, clean structure, strong inducement first.
Also noting pair correlations: XAU/USD, EU, AND GU tend to move together. GJ/UJ on their own rhythm.
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No BREAKDOWN! Yet to decide the trend! As we can see despite the break it managed to close inside the structure and hence still the indecision remains in view as till it sustains either side of the structure, no directional move can be expected but gaps can be created due to war like situation leading to sluggishness in the market so plan your trades accordingly and keep watching
AUDCAD SHORT Market structure bearish on HTFs DW
Entry at both Daily and Weekly AOi
Weekly Rejection at AOi
Previous Weekly Structure Point
Daily Rejection At AOi
Daily previous Structure point
Around Psychological Level 0.89500
H4 Candlestick rejection
Levels 5.41
Entry 95%
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Gold is expected to fall below 3300, continue to short gold!Fundamentals:
1. Pay attention to whether the geopolitical conflicts escalate, including the situation between India and Pakistan, Russia and Ukraine, and the situation between the United States and Iran, etc.
Technical aspects:
Although the gold price gradually rebounded after hitting 3320 points, the current rebound momentum is relatively weak. The gold price has turned from strong to weak, and the short-term "M"-shaped top structure formed by 3435 points and 3414 points above has suppressed the upward space of the gold price. Therefore, we still focus on shorting gold after the rebound. First, we focus on the resistance area of 3355-3365 points above. If the gold price rebound fails to successfully break through this area, the gold price will fall again and is expected to continue to fall to around 3280 points.
Trading strategy:
Consider shorting gold after gold rebounds to the 3355-3365 area, target price: 3340
May 8, 2025 EURUSD Buy📈 Bias: Countertrend Long | Risk: 1% (2 entries)
🎯 Target: Fill Asia range / 15mOB for LH
🧠 Reasoning:
London session opened inside a 5m OB, followed by a BOS in our direction.
Even though it's a countertrend trade, it aligns with the idea of forming a lower high from a strong reaction zone.
Waiting for 2 entries:
🔹 1 at the 5m OB
🔹 1 at a refined 1m OB
US500 - Which way will the stock market go?!The index is trading above the EMA200 and EMA50 on the four-hour timeframe and is trading in its ascending channel. If the index moves down towards the specified demand zone, one can look for further S&P buy positions with a good risk-reward ratio.
In its meeting last night, the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep the federal funds rate steady within the 4.25% to 4.50% range. This decision comes amid growing concerns about simultaneous rises in inflation and unemployment, particularly driven by the tariff policies of the Trump administration.
This marks the third consecutive time this year that the Fed has held rates unchanged, reflecting mounting economic uncertainty and fears of stagflation.Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that the combination of high inflation, slow economic growth, and rising unemployment could lead the economy into stagflation. He noted that newly imposed tariffs could delay the disinflation process for up to a year or more.
The Trump administration has introduced steep tariffs, including a 145% levy on imports from China. These measures have contributed to rising prices and slower economic growth, placing additional strain on monetary policymakers.
Following the Fed’s announcement, stock markets exhibited volatility. The S&P 500 initially fell but ended the day higher. Bond yields declined, while the U.S. dollar strengthened.
Powell emphasized that future monetary policy decisions will be heavily data-dependent, and the central bank stands ready to act swiftly if necessary. He acknowledged that the economic outlook remains uncertain, requiring cautious and adaptive policy management.
Faced with escalating uncertainty and inflationary pressures stemming from new trade measures, the Fed has adopted a cautious stance. Given the current mixed economic indicators, the central bank is expected to maintain its interest rate policy until the economic picture becomes clearer.
Economists at Goldman Sachs have issued a warning that U.S. inflation is on the rise and may reach 3.8% by the end of 2025. According to their analysis, the weakening of the U.S. dollar and the implementation of tariff policies are the main drivers of increased inflationary pressure. Additionally, changes in import demand could elevate production costs and further intensify price increases.
The Wall Street Journal reported that new tariffs may raise the prices of smartphones and laptops by up to 30%. Contrary to popular belief, this inflationary impact may not be temporary and could result in sustained upward pressure on prices.
Meanwhile, ahead of the FOMC meeting, Alphabet (Google’s parent company) saw its stock plunge over 8%, falling to $149.50. Eddy Cue, a senior executive at Apple, disclosed that for the first time in April, user activity on browsers and search engines had declined. In response, Apple is exploring the integration of AI-powered search into its browsers—a move that could pose a serious threat to Google’s advertising revenue.
Simultaneously, President Trump announced he would not enforce the AI content restriction law, initially introduced during the Biden administration and scheduled to take effect on May 15. This decision comes just before his trip to the Middle East, where countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have voiced frustration over chip access restrictions.
Trump administration officials are currently drafting new legislation aimed at tightening control over the export of advanced chips. This initiative may form part of a broader agreement, as the UAE has pledged to invest up to $1.4 trillion in U.S. technology and infrastructure over the next decade.
Bitcoin near 100K$ resistance zone(breakout and 114K$ or ...)As we can see two major resistance which are red trendline and 100K$ resistance zone are ahead so major Sell zone and resistance zone now is 100K$ to 102K$ so we can expect fall or short-term correction now here near this major resistance zone like red arrow But we should consider this that soon or late after maybe more range price will also break this resistance zone and heavy pump is ahead to the targets like 114$ at least in our long-term plan or even more.
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