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Global markets opened the week with a slightly risk-on tone as easing U.S.–China trade tensions and steady economic signals lifted investor sentiment. The U.S. Dollar regained modest strength above recent lows, while traditional safe-haven assets such as Gold and Silver edged lower as demand for defensive positions softened. Oil prices remained pressured by persistent oversupply and weak demand outlooks, while commodity-linked currencies like the Australian Dollar traded lower as investors rotated back toward the Greenback.
Gold has softened and is trading below $4,250, pulling back from recent post-festive bids as investors take profits and risk appetite edges back in. The metal still sits on a longer-term uptrend supported by expectations of lower real yields, but near-term action shows consolidation as traders rotate into risk assets.
Geopolitical Risks: Any renewed geopolitical jitters would re-fuel safe-haven demand for gold; with tensions easing, that support has moderated.
US Economic Data: Softer U.S. inflation or payrolls prints would bolster rate-cut bets and keep gold well supported.
FOMC Outcome: Dovish Fed messaging or confirmed rate-cut pricing would reduce real yields and be bullish for bullion.
Trade Policy: Easing trade tensions reduce one pillar of safe-haven flows, capping immediate upside.
Monetary Policy: Global central bank easing expectations underpin a constructive backdrop for gold over the medium term.
Trend: Overall uptrend intact, but near-term consolidative below $4,300.
Resistance: $4,300 then $4,380.
Support: $4,200 then $4,120.
Forecast: Expect rangebound trade with upside potential if risk sentiment deteriorates or Fed dovishness deepens; failure to hold $4,200 would invite deeper consolidation.
Market Sentiment: Neutral-to-bullish — traders are taking profits but remain buyers on weakness.
Catalysts: US inflation prints, Fed commentary/minutes, and any sudden geopolitical headlines.
Silver has eased and is holding below $52.50, slipping on profit-taking after recent rallies and as safe-haven flows moderate. The metal’s industrial demand component leaves it more sensitive to China/trade data, so silver is showing a mixed picture: tactical weakness amid a constructive medium-term setup.
Geopolitical Risks: Geopolitical calm reduces rush-to-safety flows, tempering silver’s shelter demand.
US Economic Data: Weaker US data would support silver via rate-cut expectations, while strong prints could trigger further profit-taking.
Trade Policy: China demand and trade dynamics are important for silver’s industrial side and can swing sentiment quickly.
Trend: Medium-term bullish but short-term corrective.
Forecast: Expect consolidation in the near term with potential for a bounce toward the low-$50s if macro risk returns; a break below $51 would open deeper pullback risk.
Market Sentiment: Mixed — profit-taking now, underlying bullish bias intact.
Catalysts: China industrial data, US CPI/PPI prints, and Fed minutes.
WTI remains below $57.00, pressured by persistent oversupply concerns and softer demand signals. Recent headlines and inventory reads have kept sellers in place despite any short-term risk rallies.
Geopolitical Risks: Lack of fresh supply shocks and easing tensions have removed some of the premium that supported earlier rallies.
US Economic Data: Sluggish US demand indicators continue to weigh on near-term oil fundamentals.
FOMC Outcome: Dovish Fed talk that weakens the USD can be supportive for crude, but demand fundamentals dominate.
Trend: Mildly bearish to neutral while below $58.
Resistance: $58.50 then $60.00.
Support: $55.80 then $54.20.
Market Sentiment: Cautiously bearish as oversupply risks remain top of mind.
Catalysts: API/EIA inventory releases, OPEC+ statements, and demand cues from China/India.
USD/CHF has edged higher to near 0.7930 as the US Dollar recovered modestly on improving risk appetite and easing US-China tensions. The Swiss franc remains supported by its safe-haven status, but the franc’s upside is capped while global risk sentiment improves.
Geopolitical Risks: Less acute trade and geopolitical tension reduces flight-to-safety flows into CHF compared with peak stress periods.
US Economic Data: Better-than-expected US data would bolster USD/CHF further; weak prints would reverse the move.
FOMC Outcome: Any dovish Fed messaging that reduces US yields would eventually cap USD/CHF upside.
Trend: Neutral-to-bullish for USD/CHF in the short term.
Resistance: 0.7965 then 0.8000.
Support: 0.7890 then 0.7850.
Forecast: Expect consolidation with a slight upside bias toward 0.796–0.800 if USD momentum continues; downside risk resumes if risk sentiment reverses.
Market Sentiment: Neutral — CHF demand has lessened as risk appetite returns.
Catalysts: US macro prints, SNB remarks, and shifts in global risk flows.
AUD/USD has declined as the US Dollar recovered some losses; the Aussie now trades in the mid-0.65s after earlier strength linked to regional policy signals. Australia remains exposed to China demand trends and commodity dynamics, leaving the AUD vulnerable to USD retracement.
Geopolitical Risks: Easing trade tensions have reduced some safe-haven demand, but regional political developments still affect sentiment for the AUD.
US Economic Data: USD rebuilding on stronger US prints reduces AUD upside in the near term.
FOMC Outcome: Any confirmation of Fed easing would quickly restore AUD gains, while hawkish surprises would weigh.
Trade Policy: Australia’s exports and PBoC moves (and China demand) remain critical for AUD performance.
Trend: Mildly bearish while under recent highs.
Resistance: 0.6620 then 0.6670.
Support: 0.6550 then 0.6500.
Forecast: Expect consolidation with downside bias toward 0.6550 if USD momentum persists; recovery depends on stronger China demand signals or dovish Fed confirmation.
Market Sentiment: Cautiously negative for AUD as the USD regains traction.
Catalysts: China trade/PMI prints, RBA commentary, and US inflation releases.
Overall, Tuesday’s trading session reflected a cautious return of risk appetite across global markets, with the Dollar stabilizing and precious metals consolidating after recent rallies. Investors will continue monitoring geopolitical headlines, U.S. economic data, and central bank cues for further direction, particularly ahead of key inflation releases later this week that could influence the Fed’s policy outlook.
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