🔔 Closing Bell - Question of the Day
What's the main purpose of a trendline?
What's the main purpose of a trendline?
Anonymous Quiz
3%
Track volume
1%
Mark news events
90%
Identify direction
6%
Time entries perfectly
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DXY – Pivotal Moment
DXY is trading at 99, a key level to overcome if upside is the next leg. Previously, DXY rejected this level and flushed back to the 97 territory. A break above could open the door to test resistance at 100.5.
Markets were quiet early Wednesday as traders wait for key data from the US, Japan, and Canada. The Fed has a rate decision today — which is expected to be a hold. The piece everyone is looking for is whether it’s a hawkish hold or dovish hold. A September rate cut remains the base case, but upcoming data — especially Friday's NFP report — will be pivotal.
Overall, traders are back to being data-dependent and risk-aware, with global rate expectations, trade policy clarity, and growth divergence continuing to drive directional bias across major currencies.
DXY is trading at 99, a key level to overcome if upside is the next leg. Previously, DXY rejected this level and flushed back to the 97 territory. A break above could open the door to test resistance at 100.5.
Markets were quiet early Wednesday as traders wait for key data from the US, Japan, and Canada. The Fed has a rate decision today — which is expected to be a hold. The piece everyone is looking for is whether it’s a hawkish hold or dovish hold. A September rate cut remains the base case, but upcoming data — especially Friday's NFP report — will be pivotal.
Overall, traders are back to being data-dependent and risk-aware, with global rate expectations, trade policy clarity, and growth divergence continuing to drive directional bias across major currencies.
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USOIL – Watching $69 Handle
OIL is trading above $69, holding a five-week high as geopolitical risk and improving trade ties support price. President Trump has reiterated the U.S. may impose additional tariffs on countries still buying Russian crude, alongside threats of fresh sanctions if Moscow doesn’t resolve the Ukraine conflict within 10 days. That’s adding supply risk into the mix.
Oil futures were mixed in early morning, but the backdrop of potential disruptions could keep a floor under price — especially with the U.S.-EU trade deal helping avoid a broader trade war that might’ve hurt demand.
That said, API data showed a surprise 1.5M barrel build (vs. -2.5M expected), reversing last week’s draw and cooling some of the bullish momentum for now.
OIL is trading above $69, holding a five-week high as geopolitical risk and improving trade ties support price. President Trump has reiterated the U.S. may impose additional tariffs on countries still buying Russian crude, alongside threats of fresh sanctions if Moscow doesn’t resolve the Ukraine conflict within 10 days. That’s adding supply risk into the mix.
Oil futures were mixed in early morning, but the backdrop of potential disruptions could keep a floor under price — especially with the U.S.-EU trade deal helping avoid a broader trade war that might’ve hurt demand.
That said, API data showed a surprise 1.5M barrel build (vs. -2.5M expected), reversing last week’s draw and cooling some of the bullish momentum for now.
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EdgeFinder's Interest Rate Projections
It’s a major day for monetary policy: US, Japan, and Canada are all set to announce interest rate decisions.
Interest rates are one of the key drivers behind currency prices. Changes in a country’s rate impact how attractive its currency is to global investors — not just for return, but for carry trade potential and capital flows.
Even if a central bank holds steady, the tone of the statement can shift expectations going forward. Rate changes adjust the interest rate differential between currencies, which can cause major moves in the FX space.
EdgeFinder makes it easy to stay on top of it all — track every update, compare shifts, and know which currencies may gain or lose momentum.
Stay ready — big moves often start with central banks.
It’s a major day for monetary policy: US, Japan, and Canada are all set to announce interest rate decisions.
Interest rates are one of the key drivers behind currency prices. Changes in a country’s rate impact how attractive its currency is to global investors — not just for return, but for carry trade potential and capital flows.
Even if a central bank holds steady, the tone of the statement can shift expectations going forward. Rate changes adjust the interest rate differential between currencies, which can cause major moves in the FX space.
EdgeFinder makes it easy to stay on top of it all — track every update, compare shifts, and know which currencies may gain or lose momentum.
Stay ready — big moves often start with central banks.
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🔔 Closing Bell - Question of the Day
What does a strong dollar usually do to gold prices?
What does a strong dollar usually do to gold prices?
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88%
Pushes them down
6%
Pushes them up
2%
Has no effect
4%
Increases volatility
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USD/JPY - Flying High
USD/JPY broke out of key resistance at 149 and is now heading to the next resistance level at 151.
The U.S. dollar is wrapping up July with its first monthly gain of 2025, supported by resilient economic data and fading trade war fears. Confidence in the U.S. economy, along with Powell's recent comments showing no urgency to cut rates, helped push the greenback toward two-month highs.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan kept rates steady but revised inflation forecasts higher through 2027, signaling a possible shift toward tightening. The yen initially rallied on rate hike hopes but ended up flat on the day.
Overall, the dollar gained about 3% this month against a basket of peers, and attention now shifts to whether the BOJ could hike later this year — possibly in October.
USD/JPY broke out of key resistance at 149 and is now heading to the next resistance level at 151.
The U.S. dollar is wrapping up July with its first monthly gain of 2025, supported by resilient economic data and fading trade war fears. Confidence in the U.S. economy, along with Powell's recent comments showing no urgency to cut rates, helped push the greenback toward two-month highs.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan kept rates steady but revised inflation forecasts higher through 2027, signaling a possible shift toward tightening. The yen initially rallied on rate hike hopes but ended up flat on the day.
Overall, the dollar gained about 3% this month against a basket of peers, and attention now shifts to whether the BOJ could hike later this year — possibly in October.
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GBP/USD - Textbook Technicals
The British pound continues it's fall after breaking the neckline of a topping head & shoulders pattern, now trading around 1.32000 — its weakest level since mid-May. GBP/USD is now approaching a previous strong level of support.
Fundamentally, the UK has growing concerns over the economy and rising expectations of rate cuts are weighing on sentiment.
In contrast, U.S. economic data has come in strong, with solid Q2 GDP and job gains helping the dollar stay supported. Markets are now pricing in two more cuts from the Bank of England this year, while the Fed is expected to hold steady for longer.
Sterling is down 3.7% this month — its worst showing since September 2022 — as slowing growth and fiscal concerns continue to pressure the currency.
The British pound continues it's fall after breaking the neckline of a topping head & shoulders pattern, now trading around 1.32000 — its weakest level since mid-May. GBP/USD is now approaching a previous strong level of support.
Fundamentally, the UK has growing concerns over the economy and rising expectations of rate cuts are weighing on sentiment.
In contrast, U.S. economic data has come in strong, with solid Q2 GDP and job gains helping the dollar stay supported. Markets are now pricing in two more cuts from the Bank of England this year, while the Fed is expected to hold steady for longer.
Sterling is down 3.7% this month — its worst showing since September 2022 — as slowing growth and fiscal concerns continue to pressure the currency.
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EdgeFinder's NFP Beat/Miss Graph
Nonfarm Payrolls are due tomorrow, and expectations are calling for a weaker print than recent months.
But take a look at the chart below — this report loves to surprise. Just last month, NFP beat expectations by 36K. A few months back? It shocked markets with a 166K beat. On the flip side, we’ve also seen a 94K miss (Nov ‘24) that rattled sentiment.
It’s not just about the number — it’s about the gap between what’s expected and what actually hits the tape.
If the data surprises, expect volatility across USD pairs. This is one of those releases that can reshape rate expectations and trigger major moves.
Stay sharp, and keep the EdgeFinder close.
Nonfarm Payrolls are due tomorrow, and expectations are calling for a weaker print than recent months.
But take a look at the chart below — this report loves to surprise. Just last month, NFP beat expectations by 36K. A few months back? It shocked markets with a 166K beat. On the flip side, we’ve also seen a 94K miss (Nov ‘24) that rattled sentiment.
It’s not just about the number — it’s about the gap between what’s expected and what actually hits the tape.
If the data surprises, expect volatility across USD pairs. This is one of those releases that can reshape rate expectations and trigger major moves.
Stay sharp, and keep the EdgeFinder close.
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🔔 Closing Bell - Question of the Day
When price breaks resistance, it may become…
When price breaks resistance, it may become…
Anonymous Quiz
4%
A gap
13%
Overbought
4%
Oversold
79%
New support
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DXY - NFP Miss, and Revised Way Lower
The US dollar slipped to 99.30, retreating from the 100 handle. The move came after July’s Nonfarm Payrolls disappointed — coming in at just 77K, well below expectations. On top of that, previous months were revised down by 238K, weakening the case that the US labor market has been holding strong.
This opened the door for more rate cut bets, as portions of the Fed continue to signal the need for easing. Markets are now leaning toward the idea that multiple cuts could be on the table this year.
Adding to pressure, the White House officially rolled out reciprocal tariffs on major partners like the EU, Japan, and Korea, with more hikes expected for Brazil, Switzerland, and India next week.
The dollar also lost ground to the euro after a hotter-than-expected inflation print in the EU, which boosted hawkish ECB sentiment.
The US dollar slipped to 99.30, retreating from the 100 handle. The move came after July’s Nonfarm Payrolls disappointed — coming in at just 77K, well below expectations. On top of that, previous months were revised down by 238K, weakening the case that the US labor market has been holding strong.
This opened the door for more rate cut bets, as portions of the Fed continue to signal the need for easing. Markets are now leaning toward the idea that multiple cuts could be on the table this year.
Adding to pressure, the White House officially rolled out reciprocal tariffs on major partners like the EU, Japan, and Korea, with more hikes expected for Brazil, Switzerland, and India next week.
The dollar also lost ground to the euro after a hotter-than-expected inflation print in the EU, which boosted hawkish ECB sentiment.
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