Weekly Market Review – August 19, 2024 πŸŒ…πŸ“ˆ

Weekly Market Review – August 19, 2024 πŸŒ…πŸ“ˆ

Overview

Today’s market review offers a snapshot of currency movements and commodity trends as we kick off a new trading week. πŸ“ŠπŸŒ

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Currency Insights

EUR/USD Update πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ’Ά The Euro tests the 1.1040 level, aiming for a breakout to renew its monthly high. Amid a calm market with few economic releases, all eyes are on the German Federal Bank’s report and US Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s speech. πŸ—£οΈπŸ“ Tomorrow’s German inflation data will be crucial for future trading strategies.

GBP/USD Dynamics πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ’· With a strong bullish impulse, the Pound seeks to break past the 1.2950 level, revisiting the highs of the month. Despite today’s UK economic data having minimal impact, optimism is sustained by positive retail sales figures. Upcoming PMI reports will be key. πŸ›’πŸ“ˆ

AUD/USD Movements πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ“‰ Amidst US rate cut expectations, the Aussie dollar tests significant resistance at 0.6690. Contrastingly, the RBA’s steady policy stance keeps market watchers on their toes. Key insights expected from the Jackson Hole Symposium could heavily influence the AUD’s path. πŸ¦πŸ”

Commodities Corner

XAU/USD Gold Trends πŸ₯‡πŸ’° Gold stabilizes around $2500, bolstered by expectations of a dovish shift in US monetary policy. With central bankers gathering at the Jackson Hole Symposium this week, any new economic insights could sway gold’s price significantly. πŸŒπŸ“‰

USD/JPY Analysis πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ The USD/JPY pair shows bearish trends as speculation about the US Fed’s interest rate decisions looms. Japanese economic updates forthcoming this week could add further momentum to the yen. πŸ“ŠπŸ”½

Key Events This Week πŸ“…πŸ””

A busy week ahead:

  • German Federal Bank report πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ
  • Central bank speeches at Jackson Hole 🏞️
  • US Fed’s July meeting minutes πŸ“–
  • Business activity and inflation data updates πŸ“ˆ

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