Today Markets Analysis: China’s industrial sector delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in August, highlighting continued resilience in manufacturing even as domestic consumer demand remains subdued. Industrial production rose 5.2% year-on-year in August 2026, accelerating from 4.5% in July and comfortably beating the 4.8% market forecast. The result suggests that China’s manufacturing sector continues to provide an […]
Today Markets Analysis: European natural gas prices remained above €82/MWh on Tuesday, reaching their highest level since late 2022 as traders increasingly focused on the potential for prolonged disruption to global LNG supplies and Europe’s already fragile winter storage position. The combination of uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, reduced LNG tanker traffic and ongoing […]
Facts Recommendation Figure 1: USDIDX (09.10.2025 – 14.09.2026) Source: xStation5, 14.09.2026 (12:10) Opinion USDIDX has recently been supported by both rising expectations of Fed rate hikes and climbing energy commodity prices (alongside an accompanying shift away from risk among investors). Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting will decisively shape market conditions (and not only in FX). Given […]
sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom. The new week has brought a sharp deterioration in sentiment across technology markets, with the US100 falling around 1.7% at the opening. The decline comes as investors increasingly question whether expectations surrounding artificial intelligence have moved too far ahead of reality. For years, AI has been one of the […]
Currency Hedger Analysis: AUD/JPY is holding near 110.10 in early European trading, but the broader technical structure remains bearish as the cross trades below its 100-day moving average. Expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening are providing additional support for the Japanese yen, while an oversold RSI leaves room for a temporary AUD/JPY rebound. The […]
Currency Hedger Analysis: EUR/USD fell to around 1.16, its lowest level since August, extending recent losses as the euro came under pressure against a firmer US dollar. The pair has now declined approximately 0.12% over the past four weeks and is down 1.67% over the past 12 months, reflecting a broader period of dollar strength […]
Currency Hedger Analysis: EUR/JPY is attempting to stabilise after rebounding from the lower boundary of its descending channel, with the cross trading around 178.30–178.50. Although the broader technical structure remains bearish, deeply oversold momentum suggests that downside pressure could temporarily ease if buyers defend the 177.70 support area. The rebound comes as traders assess the […]
Currency Hedger Analysis: GBP/USD is consolidating above the 1.3500 psychological level as traders prepare for a week dominated by UK inflation and labour-market data, alongside monetary-policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and Bank of England. The pound retains some support from stronger-than-expected UK growth, but rising US rate-hike expectations and renewed Middle East tensions are […]
Currency Hedger Analysis: The Canadian dollar is finding renewed support as crude oil prices approach four-month highs, reinforcing one of the currency’s most important fundamental relationships. USD/CAD has retreated toward 1.3870 after three consecutive sessions of gains, with higher energy prices providing a tailwind for the commodity-linked CAD. However, the Canadian dollar faces an important […]
Today Markets Analysis: Silver begins the new week on a subdued footing, holding just above $64.00 as traders remain reluctant to establish large directional positions ahead of a heavy central-bank calendar. The technical structure remains bearish, with XAG/USD trading below key resistance around $64.75–$64.91. Central Banks Put Silver Traders on Alert Silver is entering the […]