Commodities
Review of a strong late week recovery for US stocks driven by AI optimism and the BoJ's rate hike. Also covers the year 2025's market drama (gold high, oil low), previews the upcoming week's key events like US GDP, and features a detailed look at silver's major price breakout.
Forex
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens sharply against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday as the Yen slumps across the board following the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading around 157.48, up nearly 1.20%, its highest level since November 21.
Crypto
In today's episode, TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart discuss the Bank of Japan's decision to hike rates and the subsequent health of the yen carry trade. Otherwise, Nick and Jonny discuss the somewhat dovish forward guidance from the Bank of Japan and its impact on world equities.
Commodities
XAU/USD, XPT/USD and XPD/USD Technical Analysis: We analyze the surge in alternative metals as Platinum and Palladium hit multi-year highs post-CPI. With Gold eyeing records, we explore the industrial demand driving these rare assets. We preview next week's deep dive into the technicals for this emerging trend.
Forex
The GBP/USD pair hovers around familiar levels, yet it has dropped below the 1.3400 mark on Friday after Retail Sales in the UK missed estimates and Federal Reserve (Fed) speakers crossed the wires. At the time of writing, the pair trades at around 1.3370, virtually unchanged.
Indices
US Index Technical Analysis and Key levels for Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500: Equities rally as rate cut hopes rise. We analyze how the Bank of Japan's stance supports the carry trade despite recent hikes. With Quadruple Witching adding volatility and mixed Fed signals, we breakdown the charts for the major indexes ahead of the weekly close.
Forex
The Euro (EUR) rebounds against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, as investors reassess the monetary policy outlooks of both the Bank of England (BoE) and the European Central Bank (ECB) following their interest rate decisions on Thursday.
Yen remained weak despite the Bank of Japan’s historic rate hike to 0.75%. Deeply negative real interest rates and fully priced-in policy decision triggered profit-taking. Dovish signals from the Bank of Japan and strong demand for U.S. assets further supported the dollar and pushed USD/JPY higher.
Commodities
WTI Oil Technical Analysis: We analyze the continuous drop in crude as geopolitical supply floods the market. With fusion energy headlines challenging long-term demand, we explore if a bottom is forming near historical support. We break down the short and long-term price ranges in this detailed review.
Forex
EUR/USD softened to 1.1710 after French PM Lecornu confirmed that Parliament will miss year-end budget approval, forcing a special rollover law.
