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The US labour market is losing momentum – as is the USD
The June U.S. jobs report points to a clear slowdown in the labor market, with weaker nonfarm payrolls growth, lower labor force participation, and easing wage pressure. While layoffs remain limited, the data reduce pressure on the Fed to tighten policy further and have weighed on the U.S. dollar.
02-07-2026 16:19 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński
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Chart alert: USD/JPY plummeted 0.5% on suspected deliberate intervention, key levels to watch ahead of NFP
USD/JPY tumbled sharply after a sudden bout of yen strength raised suspicions of stealth intervention by Japanese authorities ahead of the closely watched US non-farm payrolls report. While widening US-Japan yield spreads continue to favour a stronger dollar, record speculative short positions in the yen increase the risk of further intervention-driven volatility. Traders are now watching the critical 160.90 support level and the US jobs report for the next major directional catalyst.
02-07-2026 08:26 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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The US labour market is losing momentum – as is the USD
The June U.S. jobs report points to a clear slowdown in the labor market, with weaker nonfarm payrolls growth, lower labor force participation, and easing wage pressure. While layoffs remain limited, the data reduce pressure on the Fed to tighten policy further and have weighed on the U.S. dollar.
02-07-2026 16:19 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński
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Chart alert: USD/JPY plummeted 0.5% on suspected deliberate intervention, key levels to watch ahead of NFP
USD/JPY tumbled sharply after a sudden bout of yen strength raised suspicions of stealth intervention by Japanese authorities ahead of the closely watched US non-farm payrolls report. While widening US-Japan yield spreads continue to favour a stronger dollar, record speculative short positions in the yen increase the risk of further intervention-driven volatility. Traders are now watching the critical 160.90 support level and the US jobs report for the next major directional catalyst.
02-07-2026 08:26 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Chart alert: S&P 500 risks bull trap as stronger US dollar threatens Q2 rally
The S&P 500 finished Q2 2026 with its strongest quarterly performance since 2020 after a late surge driven by institutional window dressing and easing US-Iran tensions. However, the rally now faces a critical test as the US Dollar Index breaks to a 13-month high following the June FOMC meeting. Investors are closely watching Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech and this week's US jobs report, with further dollar strength potentially triggering a short-term bearish reversal in US equities.
01-07-2026 09:35 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Chart alert: USD/JPY bullish break above 161.95 signals further yen weakness
USD/JPY has broken decisively above the critical 161.95 resistance level, signalling a continuation of its medium-term bullish trend despite repeated verbal intervention from Japanese officials. A widening US-Japan yield differential, expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening, Japan's expansive fiscal stimulus, and persistent foreign capital inflows into Japanese equities continue to weaken the yen. Traders now watch whether authorities move beyond rhetoric to direct FX intervention.
30-06-2026 07:18 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Chart alert: S&P 500 risks bull trap as stronger US dollar threatens Q2 rally
The S&P 500 finished Q2 2026 with its strongest quarterly performance since 2020 after a late surge driven by institutional window dressing and easing US-Iran tensions. However, the rally now faces a critical test as the US Dollar Index breaks to a 13-month high following the June FOMC meeting. Investors are closely watching Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech and this week's US jobs report, with further dollar strength potentially triggering a short-term bearish reversal in US equities.
01-07-2026 09:35 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Micron earnings beat sparks global semiconductor rally, USD remains firm
Global technology stocks rebounded after Micron Technology delivered blockbuster FY Q3 earnings and record guidance, reinforcing confidence that AI infrastructure spending remains exceptionally resilient. Strong demand for HBM reignited semiconductor shares across Asia, while crude oil extended losses as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unwind the geopolitical risk premium. Investors are now turning their focus to the US Core PCE inflation as the next major market catalyst.
25-06-2026 03:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Micron Technology (MU) forecast: Bearish momentum signals are emerging
Micron Technology heads into its FYQ3 earnings release after an extraordinary 268% year-to-date rally, making it one of the best-performing AI infrastructure stocks of 2026. Investors are closely watching demand for high-bandwidth memory, DRAM and NAND pricing, margin expansion, and forward guidance to gauge the sustainability of the AI spending boom. While fundamentals remain strong, technical indicators suggest the stock may be vulnerable to profit-taking.
24-06-2026 11:22 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Tech selloff deepens as US Dollar strength pressures global markets
Global markets turned defensive as a broad technology selloff hit Wall Street and Asia-Pacific semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq 100 plunged 3.3% while the US Dollar Index extended its breakout above 101.00, supported by rising Treasury yields and persistent higher-for-longer rate expectations. Meanwhile, oil prices continued to slide as Iranian export waivers and normalised Strait of Hormuz shipping flows accelerated the unwinding of the geopolitical risk premium.
24-06-2026 04:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: US stock futures and Asia Pacific equities wobbled on a firmer US dollar
Global markets entered a more cautious phase as a stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields offset positive sentiment from easing Middle East tensions. Oil prices continued to decline following the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap and temporary authorisation of Iranian crude exports. AI-related capital expenditure remained a bright spot, with Micron and Anthropic unveiling a major strategic partnership that lifted semiconductor stocks and reinforced the long-term AI infrastructure investments.
23-06-2026 04:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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The US labour market is losing momentum – as is the USD
The June U.S. jobs report points to a clear slowdown in the labor market, with weaker nonfarm payrolls growth, lower labor force participation, and easing wage pressure. While layoffs remain limited, the data reduce pressure on the Fed to tighten policy further and have weighed on the U.S. dollar.
02-07-2026 16:19 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński
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Chart alert: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) potential near-term bullish reversal emerging from the sub-$70K plunge
Bitcoin (BTC/USD) has suffered a sharp 16% correction after MicroStrategy’s unexpected sale of part of its Bitcoin holdings triggered a breakdown in market sentiment and accelerated ETF outflows. However, technical and on-chain indicators are now pointing toward potential selling exhaustion. Oversold RSI conditions, elevated long liquidations, and continued accumulation by long-term holders suggest Bitcoin may be nearing a bullish reversal if it can maintain support above US$62,250.
03-06-2026 11:31 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Cryptos fail to generate momentum continuous confusion – BTC and Ethereum (ETH) Technical Outlook
Cryptocurrency Market update: Bitcoin and Ethereum remain trapped in a tight, rangebound grind as digital assets decouple from the record-breaking rally seen in traditional US equities. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq surges on Strait of Hormuz peace headlines, explore our technical outlook to see if BTC’s consolidation around the $76,000 handle is signalling a localized top or a launching pad for a delayed catch-up rally.
26-05-2026 20:58 GMT by Elior Manier
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Cryptos pulled back but sentiment rebounds, Opportunity? – BTC and Ethereum (ETH) Technical Outlook
Cryptocurrency Market update: Bitcoin pulls back from the monumental $80,000 psychological milestone, temporarily decoupling from the explosive risk-on rally seen in traditional US equities. As digital assets lag behind the tech-heavy Nasdaq following the latest US-Iran peace draft, explore our in-depth technical analysis of BTC and Ethereum (ETH) to determine if this consolidation is a bull trap or a discounted buying opportunity.
21-05-2026 21:06 GMT by Elior Manier
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Find out how supply and demand factors, geopolitical events, weather patterns and technical indicatiors influence prices on commodities like oil, gold, silver, metals and more.

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The US labour market is losing momentum – as is the USD
The June U.S. jobs report points to a clear slowdown in the labor market, with weaker nonfarm payrolls growth, lower labor force participation, and easing wage pressure. While layoffs remain limited, the data reduce pressure on the Fed to tighten policy further and have weighed on the U.S. dollar.
02-07-2026 16:19 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński
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Asia open: Micron earnings beat sparks global semiconductor rally, USD remains firm
Global technology stocks rebounded after Micron Technology delivered blockbuster FY Q3 earnings and record guidance, reinforcing confidence that AI infrastructure spending remains exceptionally resilient. Strong demand for HBM reignited semiconductor shares across Asia, while crude oil extended losses as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unwind the geopolitical risk premium. Investors are now turning their focus to the US Core PCE inflation as the next major market catalyst.
25-06-2026 03:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Tech selloff deepens as US Dollar strength pressures global markets
Global markets turned defensive as a broad technology selloff hit Wall Street and Asia-Pacific semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq 100 plunged 3.3% while the US Dollar Index extended its breakout above 101.00, supported by rising Treasury yields and persistent higher-for-longer rate expectations. Meanwhile, oil prices continued to slide as Iranian export waivers and normalised Strait of Hormuz shipping flows accelerated the unwinding of the geopolitical risk premium.
24-06-2026 04:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: US stock futures and Asia Pacific equities wobbled on a firmer US dollar
Global markets entered a more cautious phase as a stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields offset positive sentiment from easing Middle East tensions. Oil prices continued to decline following the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap and temporary authorisation of Iranian crude exports. AI-related capital expenditure remained a bright spot, with Micron and Anthropic unveiling a major strategic partnership that lifted semiconductor stocks and reinforced the long-term AI infrastructure investments.
23-06-2026 04:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Markets whipsawed as fresh geopolitical friction jolts Switzerland peace talks
Global markets started the week cautiously as fresh geopolitical friction disrupted US-Iran peace negotiations in Switzerland. Although the Strait of Hormuz remains open and crude oil exports continue to flow normally, investors remain wary of potential setbacks to a permanent agreement. The US dollar extended its strength on the back of the Federal Reserve's hawkish policy stance, while Asian currencies faced renewed pressure and equity performance diverged across the region.
22-06-2026 04:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: US stock futures and Asia Pacific equities wobbled on a firmer US dollar
Global markets entered a more cautious phase as a stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields offset positive sentiment from easing Middle East tensions. Oil prices continued to decline following the US-Iran 60-day peace roadmap and temporary authorisation of Iranian crude exports. AI-related capital expenditure remained a bright spot, with Micron and Anthropic unveiling a major strategic partnership that lifted semiconductor stocks and reinforced the long-term AI infrastructure investments.
23-06-2026 04:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: S&P 500 rally pauses before Fed, Nikkei 225 eyeing 70,000, crude oil plunges to 3-month low
Global markets paused ahead of the Federal Reserve’s June policy decision as investors await the debut of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. The S&P 500 retreated while the Nasdaq 100 fell nearly 2% amid semiconductor weakness. Meanwhile, crude oil plunged to a three-month low as a US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz moved closer to reality. The Dow Jones hit a record high as investors rotated from technology stocks into financials and industrials.
17-06-2026 02:07 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Hang Seng underperforms on weak China’s retail sales, USD/JPY firmed above 159.75 after BoJ
Global markets rallied after the US and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire framework and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Nasdaq 100 surged 3%, the Dow Jones hit a record high, and crude oil plunged below US$85 per barrel as geopolitical risk premiums evaporated. Investors rotated back into technology stocks amid renewed optimism over AI infrastructure spending, while attention now turns to the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh.
16-06-2026 04:57 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Chart alert: SpaceX to the moon or to the ground? Watch 187.60 and 161.00.
SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq in the largest IPO ever, raising US$75 billion and achieving a valuation near US$1.8 trillion. While investor demand remains exceptionally strong, technical signals from the SPCX/USDT grey market suggest caution. The pre-IPO perpetual contract remains trapped in a descending channel, highlighting the risk of further downside unless bulls reclaim the key US$187.60 resistance level. Traders are closely watching whether SpaceX becomes a major driver of Nasdaq 100 per
12-06-2026 11:18 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: AI Rally stalls on Broadcom miss, while ‘Sell Indonesia’ sweeps markets
Global markets turned mixed as the AI rally stumbled following Broadcom’s weaker-than-expected outlook, triggering a sharp selloff in technology shares. While the Nasdaq and the semiconductor sector came under pressure, the Dow Jones surged to a record high as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s financial markets extended their sharp decline amid growing investor concerns over policy intervention, highlighting broader risks facing emerging markets across Asia.
05-06-2026 04:33 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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