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Market Comment – Dollar skids on ISM services dip, pound steady as UK votes

ISM services PMI points to unexpected contraction in June Treasury yields and dollar take a dive, but Wall Street rallies Pound in bullish mode as UK goes to the polls amid broader risk appetite September rate cut seen more likely Expectations of a September rate cut got another boost on Wednesday after the ISM services PMI fell into contractionary territory, adding to the growing signs of a slowing US economy.
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Yen volatility remains high as equities appear calmer – Volatility Watch

Euro/dollar volatility jumps after French elections Volatility in commodities eases, apart from oil Stock indices’ volatility falls ahead of key data releases Euro/dollar volatility has eased over the past week as the market is breathing slightly easier following Sunday’s French elections result. On the flip side, volatility in yen crosses remains extremely high as market participants continue to provoke the BoJ by pushing dollar/yen above the level that led to the end-April
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Bitcoin consolidates around $60,000 as selloff cools – Crypto News

Bitcoin dips to lowest level since May 3 before paring losses Cryptos’ correlation with equities has weakened lately Ethereum and Solana boosted by ETF speculation Bitcoin under selling pressure The crypto market is clearly not in its best shape lately, with Bitcoin shedding a significant part of its 2024 rally and temporarily breaking below the $60,000 psychological mark to a more than one-month low.

Technical Analysis – BTCUSD bounces off 1-month low

BTCUSD drops to its lowest level since May 2 Despite initial rebound, price remains under selling pressure Momentum indicators hover near oversold territory BTCUSD (Bitcoin) has been experiencing a vast selloff since the beginning of June, temporarily breaking below the 60,000 psychological mark. Although the price managed to halt its retreat just shy of the 200-day simple moving average (SMA), the bears continue to hold the upper hand.

Besides commodities, volatility is heightened across the board - Volatility Watch

Yen crosses are very volatile as they approach intervention levels Volatility is extremely low in the commodity sphere US and global equities exhibit volatility jump, Bitcoin follows suit Volatility in yen pairs has been elevated for the past few days as they have been trading within breathing distance from the levels that Japanese authorities were willing to defend in the recent past.
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Bitcoin falls to 1-month low, diverging from stocks – Crypto News

Bitcoin drops to its lowest level since May 15 Cryptos’correlation with equities has weakened lately On Thursday,spot Bitcoin ETF debuted in Australia   Bitcoin slides below $65,000 Cryptocurrencies have come under selling pressure in the past month, with Bitcoin dropping to a fresh one-month bottom on Friday. The prospect of interest rates remaining higher for longer after the Fed’s latest dot-plot indicated one rate cut for the year has applied upward pressure both on the

Volatility skyrockets in FX and stock markets - Volatility Watch

Euro and pound pairs are very volatile but for different reasons Volatility is extremely low in the commodity sphere US and global equities exhibit volatility jump, Bitcoin seems quiet Volatility in euro crosses has picked up as the region suffers from political instability following the EU elections and fears of a renewed debt crisis.
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Cryptocurrencies slide after hawkish FOMC – Crypto News

Bitcoin and Ethereum set for a losing week Hawkish Fed aids dollar and hurts risky assets SEC outlines timeline for ether ETF launch   Roller coaster ride The last few days have been eventful for cryptocurrencies, with both Bitcoin and Ethereum easing from their recent highs. The stronger-than-expected NFP report on last Friday was the main catalyst behind Bitcoin’s decline heading into this week, while on Monday spot Bitcoin ETFs ended their streak of 19 consecutive days of n

Volatility surges across the board – Volatility Watch

Forex pairs are very volatile after strong NFP report Volatility in gold and silver ticks up, oil swims in calm waters US equities exhibit volatility jump amid correction fears Volatility in dollar crosses has picked up as the stronger-than-expected NFP report dialed back rate cut expectations, while investors are bracing for the FOMC meeting and the CPI print later this week. Euro pairs are in a similar position after the EU elections sparked a wave of politically instabili
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Bitcoin lurks near record highs, awaiting Fed cuts – Crypto News

Bitcoin nears record high as ETFs see 18 straight days of net inflows With sector-specific risks out of the way, focus turns to interest rates Ether ETF demand and US elections emerge as fresh catalysts  Bitcoin in breathing distance from all-time highs Cryptocurrencies have been in a buoyant mood lately, supported by a wide range of factors.

Volatility ticks up in commodity and stock markets – Volatility Watch

Forex pairs in a quiet mood despite upcoming rate decisions Volatility in oil skyrockets, gold swims in calm waters US equities exhibit volatility jump as they ease from record highs Euro/dollar and euro/pound volatilities have been in the middle of their 30-day range, even though markets are bracing for the first interest rate cut by the ECB since 2016 on its Thursday meeting.
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Cryptos consolidate as spot Ether ETF excitement fades – Crypto News

SEC’s approval of spot Ethereum ETFs lifts digital currencies With sector-specific risks out of the way, focus turns on interest rates What could be the next growth lever in cryptos?   Cryptos go mainstream Last Thursday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlighted eight applications for spot Ether ETFs albeit they will begin trading in at least two or three months from now.

Low volatility across the board besides Bitcoin – Volatility Watch

Forex pairs in a relatively quiet mood Volatility in Bitcoin and silver skyrockets US equities enjoy low volatility despite rally to record highs Euro/dollar volatility has dropped aggressively over the past week as markets are bracing for inflation data both from the US and Eurozone this week. Similarly, volatility in yen crosses remains muted even though the Japanese currency is trading near historical lows against its major peers, while the latest downbeat inflation data out
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Market Comment – Dollar benefits from hawkish Fed minutes

Dollar rallies as both gold and bitcoin fall Early UK elections called after mixed UK CPI report EZ PMIs unlikely to stop the ECB from cutting rates in June Dollar rallies on the back of the minutes The Fed minutes showed a much more hawkish discussion at the May 1 meeting than originally portrayed by Chairman Powell. In particular, the comment about the willingness of various participants to tighten policy further should risks to the inflation outlook materialize, contradicts Po
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Speculation of spot ether ETF refuels crypto rally – Crypto News

Ether leads revived rally in cryptocurrencies on ETF hopes SEC reportedly U-turns on possible approval of spot ether ETF But can the latest rally be sustained? Ether ETFs move a step closer Ether – the second most popular cryptocurrency – is having its best week since August 2021 amid renewed speculation that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is about to approve the first spot ether Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).

Commodities' volatility jumps due to geopolitics – Volatility Watch

Euro/dollar volatility eases aggressively Volatility in gold and silver skyrockets US equities enjoy low volatility amidst weekly gains Euro/dollar volatility has dropped aggressively as the market is adjusting to a quieter data calendar that nevertheless includes a plethora of Fed speakers. Similarly, volatility in yen crosses remains moderate as market participants, especially in dollar/yen, appear unwilling to further provoke the BoJ and risk significant losses.
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Market Comment – Fed uncertainty puts stocks on edge, dollar edges up

Fed policymakers maintain caution ahead of minutes as risk appetite ebbs Commodities retreat from highs amid hawkish Fed, calm in Middle East Dollar inches higher, ether jumps 19% on spot ETF hopes Fed officials sing from same hymn sheet Expectations of two rate cuts by the Fed are in doubt again as investors pared back some of their bets following a string of hawkish commentary by Fed policymakers in the last 24 hours.
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Bitcoin rangebound above $60,000 ahead of US CPI test – Crypto News

Bitcoin determined to hold onto $60,000 handle But bulls struggle amid lack of upside pressure US CPI data could decide the next course of action A lacklustre performance Crypto markets appear to have entered a more neutral phase after Bitcoin’s highly anticipated halving event on April 20 passed without much fanfare. Bitcoin is leading this range-bound trading among the big digital currencies, as aside from the fact that the halving effect was fully priced in prior to the actua
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Higher euro/dollar volatility ahead of US CPI report – Volatility Watch

Euro/dollar enjoys strong volatility ahead of key data releases Gold and silver see higher volatility amidst muted price rally Volatility drops in US equities as risk appetite returns Euro/dollar volatility has jumped higher as the market is preparing for some key US data prints. On the flip side, volatility in yen crosses remains moderate after the recent Japanese interventions, with market participants trying to avoid further provoking the BoJ at this stage.
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Bitcoin finds support from a weaker dollar – Crypto News

Bitcoin stabilizes above $60,000 as softness in greenback offers relief But the technical structure of lower highs and lows remains in place Regulatory woes re-emerge as markets await approval of Ethereum ETFs   Bitcoin slide pauses The flagship cryptocurrency has come under significant selling pressure following the successful completion of the fourth halving event on April 19, underscoring investors' belief that the impact of the event had been already baked into Bitcoin��
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