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The Market Awaits the Fed’s Decision: Euro and Franc at Yearly Highs | Market Pulse
European currencies continued their rally this week, setting fresh yearly highs: the euro and the Swiss franc consolidated at new levels, supported by a weaker US dollar and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The key question remains whether this rise will develop into a new bullish impulse or
S&P 500 Index Holds Near Record High Ahead of Fed Announcement | Market Pulse
At 21:00 GMT+3 today, the Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision, followed by Jerome Powell’s press conference. The rate is widely expected to be cut from 4.25%–4.50% to 4.00%–4.25%. This will conclude a prolonged intrigue fuelled by President Trump:
Tesla (TSLA) Stock Price Rises Above $400 | Market Pulse
As the chart shows, Tesla (TSLA) stocks are displaying strong market momentum. In particular, the price: → is above the psychological level of $400; → has reached its highest levels since late January; → has gained around 25% since the beginning of September. Why Is TSLA Rising? The main news driving the price
Gold Price Stabilises Ahead of Central Bank Decisions | Market Pulse
Following the ECB’s decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged, traders will closely monitor this week’s monetary policy announcements from the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, and other central banks from Toronto to Taipei. As the XAU/USD chart shows today,
Oracle (ORCL) Stock Price Pulls Back After Historic Surge | Market Pulse
On 10 September 2025, ORCL shares soared by 36% in a single trading session: → the price reached an all-time high above $340; → Oracle’s co-founder and chairman, Larry Ellison, briefly became the world’s richest individual. Why Did ORCL Shares Surge? The rally was triggered by announcements of several multibillion-dollar
EUR/USD Falls Amid Rapidly Changing News Flow | Market Pulse
There was important news yesterday. According to Forex Factory: → The ECB kept its main refinancing rate at 2.15% (as expected). → US data indicated a rise in inflation – albeit a moderate one. On a year-on-year basis, the CPI increased from 2.7% to 2.9%, in line with analysts’ expectations.
NIO Share Price Shows Signs of Strength | Market Pulse
This week, the media highlighted that the share price of NIO Inc. (NIO), the Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer, fell after management announced a $1 billion share offering to raise capital. The funds are intended to finance projects such as the development of EV charging infrastructure. Indeed, on 10 September,
Bitcoin Price Rises to Its Highest Level Since 24 August | Market Pulse
On 1 September, in the article Bitcoin Price Chart Analysis: Are the Bulls Lifting Their Heads?, we: → drew a long-term upward (blue) and short-term downward (red) channel; → highlighted a series of bullish signals and suggested that the price could climb towards the median of the red channel. Indeed, since then
S&P 500 Hits Record High Ahead of CPI Report | Market Pulse
Today at 15:30 GMT+3, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will be released. In anticipation of the figures, traders remain optimistic – the S&P 500 index (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) reached a new all-time high yesterday, climbing above 6,560 points. The bullish sentiment is driven
Apple Shares (AAPL) Fall After iPhone 17 Launch | Market Pulse
Yesterday, Apple unveiled its new products, including the iPhone 17. The new model features a sleeker form factor, an improved display and battery, and a new processor. However, analysts believe the model lacks the breakthrough impact needed to drive the stock higher. The charts confirm this: while the main stock
Oil Prices Rise on Geopolitical Factors | Market Pulse
As the XBR/USD chart shows, Brent crude opened this week’s trading around $65.70, but today the price is near $66.80 (around +1.7%). Oil is being pushed higher by geopolitical factors, including: → Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar; → Trump’s calls for Europe to
In September, the S&P 500 Index Reached a New All-Time High | Market Pulse
September is a month that statistically has the worst reputation for the S&P 500 (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen). However, in 2025 things may be different, as today the index hit a record high, rising above 6,520 points. Bullish sentiment is being driven by: → expectations of an
Amazon (AMZN) Shares Jump Over 4% | Market Pulse
Amazon (AMZN) shares were among the top gainers in the equity markets yesterday, rising more than 4% and closing above $235 for the first time since February 2025. The rally was fuelled by reports that Kuiper – Amazon’s project aimed at providing internet access via a network of low-Earth orbit
Market Analysis: EUR/USD Trims Gains as USD/CHF Targets Fresh Upside | Market Pulse
EUR/USD started a downside correction from 1.1740. USD/CHF is rising and might aim for a move toward 0.8100. Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and USD/CHF Analysis Today * The Euro struggled to clear 1.1740 and corrected gains against the US Dollar. * There was a break
GBP/USD Exchange Rate Tumbles | Market Pulse
As today’s GBP/USD chart shows, the pound sterling fell by nearly 1% against the US dollar in just one hour, forming an exceptionally long bearish candle. The sharp drop was driven by concerns over public finances and a broad sell-off in the bond market. According to Reuters, the
S&P 500 Index Reaches Another All-Time High | Market Pulse
On 13 August, we wrote about the S&P 500 (US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen) reaching an all-time high following the release of the CPI report. At that time, we suggested that the price might move towards the upper boundary of the ascending channel (highlighted in blue on the
Nvidia (NVDA) Shows Bearish Signs After Earnings Release | Market Pulse
On Wednesday, Nvidia published a fairly strong quarterly report: → Revenue for the second quarter came in at $46.74 billion (record), up 56% compared with the same period last year; → Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.05, a 54% year-on-year increase and above analysts’ expectations of $1.01–$1.
Market Insights with Gary Thomson: UK Retail Sales, Canada Jobs, US NFP, and OPEC+ Meeting | Market Pulse
In this episode of Market Insights, Gary Thomson unpacks the strategic implications of the week’s most critical events driving global markets. 👉 Key topics covered in this episode: * UK Retail Sales UK retail sales data on 5 September could spark GBP volatility. June figures showed a rebound but missed forecasts.
Bitcoin Price Chart Analysis: Are the Bulls Lifting Their Heads? | Market Pulse
The second half of August proved a testing time for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. After hitting a record peak of around $124k on 14 August, the BTC/USD rate fell by roughly 13% by the end of the month. Several factors may have contributed to this decline, including the perception of cryptocurrencies
Market Analysis: GBP/USD Bulls in Control as USD/CAD Faces Fresh Decline | Market Pulse
GBP/USD started a fresh increase above 1.3500. USD/CAD declined and is now consolidating losses below 1.3800. Important Takeaways for GBP/USD and USD/CAD Analysis Today * The British Pound is eyeing more gains above 1.3500. * There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance
Alphabet (GOOGL) Shares Set an All-Time High | Market Pulse
As the chart of Alphabet (GOOGL) shares shows, the price in August exceeded the February high. For the first time in history, the close price moved above $210. The positive market sentiment is being driven by the development of AI technologies, as well as Alphabet’s (GOOGL) ambition to maintain
European Currencies Hold Key Levels: Market in Search of New Signals | Market Pulse
The major European currencies held their ground near key levels on Thursday. Following Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium, the US dollar first fell sharply, then corrected higher on Monday, only to weaken again by midweek. Market reaction, however, remains uncertain: investors have yet to form
NZD/USD Rises by ~1.4% in 2 Days | Market Pulse
As the NZD/USD chart shows, the New Zealand dollar was trading around 0.5820 against the US dollar on Wednesday, but today it has climbed above 0.5895 – an impressive gain of approximately 1.4% in just two days. The rise in NZD/USD is being driven both by
EUR/USD Recovers from 20-Day Low | Market Pulse
The EUR/USD pair today is moving under the influence of several factors: * Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, raising concerns over the Fed’s independence; * expectations of a Fed rate cut in September; * anticipation of US GDP and
Nvidia (NVDA) Upcoming Earnings Report | Market Pulse
Tomorrow after hours, Nvidia will release its quarterly report, attracting heightened attention given its position as: → the world’s largest company (market capitalisation of around $4.39 trillion); → a leader in the development of AI-related industries; → strong stock price performance — approximately +33% year-to-date, +108% from the yearly low. Bullish Expectations
Meta Platforms (META) Shares Decline Amid AI Concerns | Market Pulse
Shares of US tech giant Meta Platforms (META) fell by around 3% after media reports revealed that the company plans to reorganise its artificial intelligence operations for the fourth time in six months. The news has raised investor concerns over whether Meta’s AI strategy is on the right track.
XBR/USD Chart Analysis: Brent Crude Nears Its Lowest Level Since Early Summer | Market Pulse
According to the XBR/USD chart, this morning (19 August) Brent crude oil price is showing bearish momentum, moving towards its lowest level since early summer (set last week). The key bearish drivers in the market include: → OPEC+ policy aimed at increasing production; → expectations that negotiations to end the war
US Dollar Index (DXY) Rises Ahead of Fed Chair’s Speech | Market Pulse
On Monday, we: → noted that the US Dollar Index (DXY) was consolidating at the start of a week packed with key events; → outlined a descending channel (shown in red); → highlighted that the price was trading around the channel’s median line, signalling a balanced market; → suggested that a test of
Why Optimistic Ripple (XRP) Price Forecasts Failed | Market Pulse
In mid-July 2025, the cryptocurrency market was buoyed by the sharp rise of the XRP/USD rate. Having broken through the resistance trendline R, Ripple’s price surged to a yearly high above $3.5. This rally was supported by a positive news backdrop, with the main bullish drivers being:
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Shares Plunge Below $150 | Market Pulse
Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR), a company specialising in big data analytics software, delivered an unpleasant surprise to investors: → just last week, the stock was trading at its all-time high of around $190; → yesterday, the price collapsed below $150. At yesterday’s intraday low, PLTR stock had dropped almost 25%
NZD/USD Holds Near Four-Month Low | Market Pulse
As today’s NZD/USD chart shows, the pair is trading near a four-month low following a sharp decline. The drop occurred yesterday after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a three-year low of 3.0% and indicated that the
FTSE 100 Index Closes at an All-Time High | Market Pulse
Earlier, when analysing the chart of the UK’s FTSE 100 stock index (UK 100 on FXOpen), we outlined an ascending channel and anticipated a scenario with a continued upward trend and an attempt to establish a new historical high. Since then: → The index has risen by almost 5%. The
AUD and CAD Under Pressure: Markets Await Signals from Powell and the Fed | Market Pulse
Commodity currencies, particularly the Australian and Canadian dollars, remain under pressure ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium, as investors await signals from Jerome Powell on the future trajectory of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Adding to the uncertainty were the recently released FOMC minutes: most Committee members expressed concern
Euro and Pound Lose Support Amid Strong US Data and Inflation Expectations | Market Pulse
European currencies remain under pressure: EUR/USD and GBP/USD continue their decline, reflecting the strengthening influence of the US dollar. Last week, US inflation data exceeded forecasts: the Producer Price Index (PPI) and University of Michigan inflation expectations both rose, signalling persistent price pressures in the economy. This factor
Coinbase (COIN) shares fall to a 2-month low | Market Pulse
According to the chart of Coinbase Global (COIN), the stock price of the cryptocurrency exchange is sliding towards the $295 level, a 2-month low. It is worth recalling that last month we reported that COIN stock had surged to an all-time high around $400. At that time, we: → highlighted the
Nasdaq 100 Analysis: Tech Stocks Face Sell-Offs | Market Pulse
As the chart shows, the Nasdaq 100 index (US Tech 100 mini on FXOpen) fell by approximately 1.6% yesterday. According to media reports, bearish sentiment has been fuelled by the approach of key events: → the release of the FOMC meeting minutes (today at 21:00 GMT+3); → Jerome Powell’
Market Analysis: EUR/USD Dips Again While USD/JPY Aims Fresh Surge | Market Pulse
EUR/USD declined from 1.1720 and traded below 1.1650. USD/JPY is rising and might gain pace above 148.20. Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and USD/JPY Analysis Today * The Euro started a fresh decline after a decent move above 1.1680. * There was a break below